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White Lotus Season 3: We’ve just received a new sneak peek at the chaos coming

by Chantelle Schmidt

While we all patiently wait for The White Lotus Season 3, the Emmy-slaying series has been spoon-feeding crumbs of information that’ll get us excited for the new instalment. And we’re hungrily eating them all up!

We are absolutely due to live another vacation vicariously through our screens, so let’s dive into everything we know so far about The White Lotus Season 3.

Who’s in the pics? Will the cast be joined by Jennifer Coolidge? That and more below.

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Aubrey Plaza stars as Harper in Season 2 of The White Lotus (aka us patiently waiting for season three) Source: HBO

Is there a White Lotus Season 3 trailer?

The latest update in this space is that HBO has dropped another small teaser for The White Lotus Season 3, in which we can see glimpses of Blackpink singer Lisa, Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Natasha Rothwell — who you may recognise from Season 1; she played Belinda.

The only dialogue we hear is Lisa saying, “Welcome to the White Lotus in Thailand, ka.” But it’s certainly enough to get us excited.

Prior to this teaser, HBO dropped a six-second clip of The White Lotus Season 3 footage, officially giving us our first taste of new episodes.

This followed a little mp4 goodness when they announced the new season. That’s the best we’ve got, sadly!

Who is in The White Lotus cast for Season 3?

Variety reported that The White Lotus Season 3 would be welcoming back Season 1’s Natasha Rothwell, the spa manager who was taken for a ride by Coolidge’s character, Tanya McQuoid.

But if Season 2 is anything to go off, we can most likely expect several new faces on vacation in Asia.

In July 2024, The Today Show confirmed that Australian actor, writer and director Rob Carlton would be a part of The White Lotus Season 3 cast.

“We have confirmation that Rob has joined the Season 3 cast of the international mega-hit [The] White Lotus,” Larry Emdur said as he introduced Carlton on stage.

Carlton appeared in Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, Paper Giants: Magazine Wars and Chandon Pictures. He is also a Logie winner.

“Mike White’s an extraordinary fellow and in Mike we trust,” Carlton told The Today Show co-hosts Kylie Gillies and Emdur, noting that he felt like a little kid getting the call up.

Confirmed Season 3 cast members, according to Digital Spy, include Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age), Parker Posey (Lost in Space), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Blackpink singer Lisa, Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education), Michelle Monaghan (The Best Of Me) and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Gen V).

Francesca Corney, Dom Hetrakul, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Leslie Bibb, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi and Shalini Peiris are also on The White Lotus Season 3 cast lineup.

Walton has gone ahead and done god’s work for White Lotus fans by sharing a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos of the Season 3 cast.

The carousels include photos of cast members Michelle, Carrie and Leslie.

Will Jennifer Coolidge be returning to The White Lotus cast for Season 3?

In Season 2, fan favourite and the only returning character Tanya (Coolidge), was seemingly killed off. Will we see her return from the dead, or perhaps, a long-lost twin sister will come in to take her place? Fingers crossed for a Coolidge resurrection, but there is no news yet.

In July 2024, The Today Show co-host Gillies jokingly asked Aussie actor Carlton, who will appear in Season 3, how Coolidge was to work with.

Carlton didn’t reply, after noting earlier in the interview that The White Lotus Season 3 cast had signed NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements).

Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya in The White Lotus. Source: HBO

Back in 2022, creator Mike White told Deadline:

“Jennifer is my friend and everybody loved her in the first season, and I was like, ‘I can’t go to Italy without Jennifer.’

“And maybe that’s still the case. Like, maybe you can’t go to Japan without Jennifer, either.”

This year, however, Coolidge seemed less optimistic when talking to Today.

“When they kill you, you have to accept it. Because it means they’re not calling for your costume sizes or anything. It’s over! I have to get another thing,” Coolidge said.

What is the location for The White Lotus Season 3?

After vacationing in Maui in Season 1 and Sicily in Season 2, HBO revealed in a statement that The White Lotus Season 3 will take us to the stunning setting of Thailand.

Filming locations include Bangkok, Koh Samui and Phuket.

What hotels will The White Lotus be filmed at?

As the first two seasons were shot at Four Seasons resorts in Hawaii and Italy, Season 3 will likely head to one of the luxury hotel giant’s four properties in Thailand.

While there are Four Season resorts in both Bangkok and Koh Samui, Bloomberg reported earlier this year that The White Lotus Season 3 would be filmed at the Koh Samui location.

AFAR has also reported that Phuket’s Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas will feature in Season 3 scenes.

What can we expect from The White Lotus Season 3?

During an episode of the Unpacking explainer series, White said, “The first season kind of highlighted money, and then the second season is sex.

“I think the third season would be maybe a satirical and funny look at death and Eastern religion – and spirituality. It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White Lotus.”

The show has absolutely cleaned up at awards shows in recent years. In total, the series has been nominated for more than 80 awards, winning 38, including two Golden Globes and 10 Emmy awards.

What is The White Lotus Season 3 release date?

The White Lotus Season 3 was pushed back due to 2025 due to production delays. It’s slowly creeping towards us!

Creator Mark White says it’ll be worth the wait.

“It’s going to be longer, bigger, crazier,” he told Entertainment Weekly. I don’t know what people will think, but I am super excited, so at least for my own barometer, that’s a good thing.”

Where can I watch The White Lotus in Australia?

The White Lotus Season 1 and 2 are now streaming on BINGE.

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Charlotte Crosby teases Aussie Shore chaos ahead of the show’s premiere

by CHATTR Team

The official Aussie Shore cast, trailer and release date have dropped to get us all very, very excited for this undeniably bonkers show.

Callum Hole was the first announced member of the new Aussie Shore cast (so consider us fans of the show already) and now 10 more names have been added to the mix.

Aussie Shore is basically Geordie Shore down under and it will have the one and only Charlotte Crosby at the helm.

Keep reading for everything we know about the Aussie Shore cast so far.

What has Charlotte Crosby said about Aussie Shore?

Charlotte has teased viewers about the wild shenanigans that will happen on Aussie Shore. The former Geordie Shore star called the show the “ultimate Australian party adventure” and gave viewers a sneak peek into what to expect from the series.

Who is in the Aussie Shore cast?

Charlotte gave Kyle and Jackie O a taste of what we can expect from the Aussie Shore cast earlier this year and it all sounds very spicy.

Confirming that none of the Aussie Shore cast knew each other before filming began, Charlotte said this new generation “are pushing boundaries” that we didn’t even know existed.

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Meet your Aussie Shore cast! Image: Paramount+

The Aussie shore cast include Callum (more on him below), Kyle, Lexie, Tom, Lily, Cooper, Catia, Con, Jaeda, Manaaki and Nardos.

We’ve also tracked down the Aussie Shore cast’s Instagram accounts, which you can check out here.

What’s Callum Hole from?

Callum will be adding Aussie Shore to his reality TV resume after appearing on Love Island Australia, Love Island Games and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Earlier this year rumours circled that Callum would be returning for Love Island 2024 off the back of his I’m A Celeb success, put perhaps Paramount beat Nine to the punch?

“A huge addition to an already incredible cast! AUSSIE SHORE IS GUNNA BLOW EVERYONES MINDS,” Charlotte wrote on the Callum announcement post.

What’s Charlotte Crosby’s role on Aussie Shore?

Charlotte’s 12-year run on Geordie Shore makes her perfect for the role of House Boss on Aussie Shore.

Earlier this year, Charlotte confirmed to Kyle and Jackie O that she was filming the upcoming show but that the cast were all around a decade younger than her.

“That’s why I’m the boss,” she explained.

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The Aussie Shore trailer just dropped. Get a load of this:

Where is Aussie Shore filmed?

The show was filmed in Cairns, Queensland over six weeks.

Aussie Shore release date

Aussie Shore will be available on Paramount+ from October 3.

It’s in the calendar!

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The Voice singer who shocked the nation with her screamo Britney Spears cover

by CHATTR Team

Living rooms around the nation were surprised when The Voice Australia 2024 contestant Mol Turner whipped out powerful vocals that no one was prepared for.

On the August 26 episode of The Voice, 17-year-old Mol chose Britney Spears‘ iconic track Toxic — but with one very big death metal twist.

Sporting a shaggy blonde mullet, heavy eye makeup and chained jeans, Mol slowly built up to the chorus with an eerier and edgier take on the early noughties tune.

As she hit the chorus, well, The Voice coach LeAnn Rimes‘ reaction says it all:

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The Voice coach Kate Miller-Heidke turned around for Mol, who is from the South Coast in New South Wales, meaning the teenager will now be on the Australian musician’s team.

What is Australia saying about Mol Turner’s audition?

With the show primarily showcasing mainstream genres and producing pop artists, Mol’s performance was surprising in a way that Australian audiences are loving.

While some viewers didn’t love the performance and are entitled to that opinion, the response is overwhelmingly positive.

“So good to finally see someone singing screamo,” someone commented on The Voice Instagram, noting that her “growl” was fire.

“An impressive death metal take on ‘Toxic’ that was so entertaining, she has quite an impressive vocal range — I think she will surprise us with what else she is capable of doing,” someone wrote to The Voice Australia Facebook.

Mol’s take on this song is definitely a welcome change. Even people who don’t neccesarily like death metal or screamo as a genre could still appreciate that she nailed it.

“Couldn’t think of anything more painful than listening to Death Metal but that was a fantastic performance and you can only appreciate the talent behind it,” one person wrote.

“Love it or hate it but that was amazing well done Mol !!!!. I loved every second!” wrote another.

“Not my cup of tea, but the girl has raw power. Glad she has the chance to perform on stage. All talents should be showcased,” an Instagram commenter added.

We can’t wait to see what Mol performs next!

The Voice Australia airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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An It Ends With Us sequel looks unlikely amid cast feud rumours

by Chantelle Schmidt

It Ends With Us just hit cinemas but there’s one sequel-shaped question on everyone’s lips: will we get a movie adaptation for It Starts With Us — Colleen Hoover‘s follow up novel to It Ends With Us?

Mentions of It Starts With Us have definitely been happening on the red carpets for the It Ends With Us movie but, as of right now, it hasn’t officially been green lit. In fact, it’s looking murkier than ever considering all the supposed beef between leads Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

So what is Colleen and the It Ends With Us crew saying about the sequel? Here’s what you missed while trying to dissect the rumoured It Ends With Us drama.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony

Does It Ends With Us have a sequel?

Colleen’s It Ends With Us book has a sequel called It Starts With Us.

While It Ends With Us follows the story of Lily Bloom trying to navigate a relationship that becomes abusive, It Starts With Us picks up where the last novel ended and focuses on Lily’s relationship with Atlas. (I’d go into further detail, but I don’t want to invite any spoiler backlash!)

The It Ends With Us book was released in 2016 and It Starts With Us came out in 2022.

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It Starts With Us was released in 2022. Image: Simon & Schuster.

Justin, It Ends With Us director and lead actor, optioned the first novel back in 2019 — before It Starts With Us was even published.

Will there be an It Starts With Us movie?

A sequel is an obvious decision based on the huge box office success of It Ends With Us.

While in early August it appeared that no one had secured the rights for the It Starts With Us movie, The Hollywood Reporter is now reporting that Justin and Wayfarer Studios do have the rights for the sequel film.

If there was to be an It Ends With Us sequel off the back of the film’s success, it would be an obvious decision to keep the original cast including Blake as Lily, Justin as Ryle Kincaid, Brandon Sklenar as Atlas Corrigan and Jenny Slate as Alyssa Kincaid.

That being said, there have definitely been sequels that have deviated from the original casting (albeit usually awful).

But even if Justin was no longer in the role of Ryle or as the film director, a sequel involving Blake would mean the pair would still need to work together in some capacity. Because of this, there have been doubts over whether or not the film will go ahead.

What has Justin Baldoni said about an It Ends With Us Sequel?

Justin told Entertainment Tonight that he believes someone else should direct the sequel.

“I think that there are better people for that one,” he said. “I think Blake Lively’s ready to direct, that’s what I think.”

When asked whether or not he’d spoken to Colleen or Blake about a sequel, Justin admitted that he hadn’t.

“I haven’t. I have no idea what that story would be,” Baldoni told TV Insider at a press junket, noting that he’s trying to stay in the present.

“I’m just kind of doing my best to take this all in because it’s been five years to even get us here. So I can’t even fathom another story yet, but I’m so happy that fans love it and that she did it.”

What has Colleen Hover said about an It Starts With Us movie?

Author Colleen has definitely entertained the idea of a movie sequel.

“I think whoever decides to take charge of the next one would do it justice,” she told ET.

“I think they’re all in it for the right reasons, so I think that will be exciting. But it’s a lot of people to get the same schedules together again, so we’ll see.”

In regards to Blake coming on as director, the author said she’d “absolutely” be into that.

Considering It Ends With Us is all anyone’s talking about right now — and considering a lot of people want to see more of Atlas — we think a sequel could definitely be on the cards.

It Ends With Us is now in cinemas.

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Is Raygun going to be on I’m A Celebrity…? Producers are apparently keen

by CHATTR Team

Rachel Gunn — AKA Raygun — is reportedly in the sights of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (IAC) producers following her viral breakdancing routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

According to New Idea magazine, the 36-year-old has been deemed “the ideal campmate” by unnamed producers of the hit TV show.

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I’m A Celebrity just wrapped it’s 10th season in 2024. Image: Ten.

In the past, the show has had the likes of Bernard Tomic, Abbie Chatfield, Domenica Calarco, Brendan Fevola, Callum Hole and many more in the campsite.

Next year — 2025 — would be it’s 11th season following the win of Skye Wheatley.

Is Raygun going to be on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here?

At the moment it’s all just reports, however, it makes a lot of sense.

“The public will want to hear her story in the jungle. Love her or loathe her, she has everyone talking,” the source told New Idea magazine.

Raygun made a video cameo at the 2024 Logies last week where she encouraged the industry to whip out some of her moves tom celebrate the night.

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Raygun surprised the TV industry with an appearance at the Logies. Image: Seven.

“It’s these viral moments and water-cooler conversations that IAC will want to capitalise on,” the source said.

Raygun has been the topic of the internet since she performed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, busting out the sprinkler and some kangaroo-esque moves that baffled the audience.

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The roos at Kangaroo Krossing thought Raygun NAILED IT, and should have received a perfect score at the Olympics. 🦘🥇 #animals #kangaroos #cuteanimals #olympics #funnyanimals

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Raygun has been referenced on The Jimmy Fallon Show and at an Adele concert, truly proving that she got the world talking (and smiling).

While not everyone was supportive of Raygun making it to the Olympics — where she was awarded zero points — it’s pretty likely that people are keen to hear more about her story.

Perhaps we will in the jungle?

Watch previous seasons of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here on 10 and 10Play.

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It Ends With Us’ Brandon Sklenar addresses online criticism of Blake Lively

by CHATTR Team

The It Ends With Us drama has been dominating our algorithms for the past fortnight, moving from a rumoured rift between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to an all-out public scrutiny of Blake’s promotional run. Now, costar Brandon Sklenar has addressed the criticism.

Taking to Instagram this week, Brandon released an online statement to discuss for “vilifying the women of this cast” is “counterproductive” to the film’s message.

Why are people criticising Blake Lively?

This month, Blake has been gradually dragged online for interviews, including one where she tells the audience to “wear their florals” for a film about domestic violence.

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Just a fun little movie night! 💖🌸💘 #itendswithus #itendswithusmovie #itendswithusbook #blakelively #justinbaldoni

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Old interviews have also been surfacing including one where she is rude to an interviewer and one where she makes a transphobic slur.

In one interview, the interviewer asks how those who personally resonate with It Ends With Us‘ themes can go about discussing it with Blake, to which she jokes about sharing her location or address alongside Brandon, who plays love interest Atlas Corrigan in It Ends With Us.

What did Brandon Sklenar’s statement say?

“I wanted to take a minute and address all this stuff swirling online,” 34-year-old Brandon wrote in an image uploaded to his Instagram account.

“The women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves,” he continued.

“Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about.”

For weeks, rumours have been circling of creative differences between Blake, who plays lead actress Lily Bloom in It Ends With Us, and Justin, the director and also the lead actor playing the role of Ryle Kincaid.

When he was asked about an It Starts With Us movie — the It Ends With Us sequel — Justin suggested Blake as director.

“What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film,” Brandon said.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony

“It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.”

He called for people to stop spreading hate online and to remind themselves of the core message of the film.

“This movie is a harsh reality check for the men who need to get their shit together and take responsibility for themselves and their actions,” he wrote.

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Brandon Sklenar and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us. Image: Sony.

“Ultimately it’s meant to spread love and awareness. It is not meant to once again, make the women the ‘bad guy,’ let’s move beyond that together.”

Read Brandon’s entire post here.

It Ends With Us is in cinemas worldwide now.

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The “powerful” Home and Away moment everyone’s talking about

by CHATTR Team

Home and Away fans are praising the soap for the “powerful” portrayal of grief by actor Ethan Browne (Tane) on the show’s August 19 episode.

In the emotional scene, Tane mourns the loss of Felicity (played by Jaqui Purvis) following her shock death while performing the Haka.

Perri, played by Cantona Stewart, watches on in concern and heartbreak as Tane grieves Felicity.

Home and Away fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the episode, praising the scene along with Ethan’s acting and the inclusion of Maori culture.

Home and Away hair and makeup designer Laura Vazquez wrote, “So powerful, so beautiful. Felt every emotion in this scene,” on an Instagram post sharing the scene.

“Absolutely love that the Maori culture and traditions has been brought into the show. Such a beautiful culture,” another comment read.

“Finishing with the Haka was a perfect ending to the episode. And done with such pure emotion,” said another.

“Couldn’t stop crying watching this,” a commenter added.

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Tane and Felicity on Home and Away. Image: Seven.

Felicity collapsed at Cash and Eden’s engagement party during the August 12 episode. Felicity and Tane split late last year after Tane discovered she had been taking birth control pills behind his back.

At the engagement party, Felicity and Tane danced, flirted and instilled hope in viewers at home who have been rooting for their relationship. She then got blurred vision and collapsed before being taken to hospital.

The doctor declared she had suffered a brain aneurysm and she was eventually taken off life support on the August 19 episode.

When Home and Away producer Lucy Addario said we’d need tissues for this unexpected death, she wasn’t messing about.

Home and Away airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Larry Emdur wins the 2024 Gold Logie

by CHATTR Team

The 64th annual Logie Awards have officially arrived to Sydney’s The Star and now the the red carpet is done and dusted, it’s time to find out who our 2024 Logies winners are.

While people think they know who the Gold Logie is going to already, no one will know for sure until the broadcast hosted by Sam Pang is complete.

We’ve already had a live cross from Raygun saying, “Please feel free to pull out any of my signature moves in celebration”, so we’re surely in for a good night.

So which nominees will be taking home a Logie? Keep reading for your complete list of 2024 Logies winners which we’ll be updating as they happen.

Gold Logie: Larry Emdur

Entertainer and broadcaster, Andy Lee
Actress, Asher Keddie
Presenter and comedian, Julia Morris
Entertainer and Presenter, Larry Emdur
Presenter, Robert Irwin
Entertainer and presenter, Sonia Kruger
Presenter and broadcaster, Tony Armstrong

Lead Actress Comedy: Kitty Flanagan

Nominees:

Celia Pacquola, Utopia, ABC
Danielle Walker, Gold Diggers, ABC
Denise Scott, Mother and Son, ABC
Kate Box, Deadloch, Prime Video
Kitty Flanagan, Utopia, ABC
Madeleine Sami, Deadloch, Prime Video

Best Entertainment Program: The Voice Australia

Nominees:

ABC New Year’s Eve, ABC
Australian Idol, Seven Network
Dancing With The Stars, Seven Network
Take 5 With Zan Rowe, ABC
The Voice Australia, Seven Network
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight, 9Network

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The Voice 2024 coaches. Image: Seven.

Best Children’s Program: Bluey

Nominees:

Beep and Mort, ABC
Bluey, ABC
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, NITV and Netflix
Gardening Australia Junior, ABC
Ginger and the Vegesaurs, ABC
Play School, ABC

Best Supporting Actress: Sophie Wilde

Nominees:

Ariel Donoghue, Wolf Like Me, Stan
Kerry Fox, Bay of Fires, ABC
Leah Purcell, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video
Mabel Li, Safe Home, SBS
Michelle Lim Davidson, The Newsreader, ABC
Sophie Wilde, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix

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Sophie Wilde in Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix. Image: Netflix.

Nominees:

Alyla Browne, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video
Ava Caryofyllis, Bay of Fires, ABC
Felix Cameron, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Imi Mbedla, Bay of Fires, ABC
Lee Tiger Halley, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Tristan Gorey, Home and Away, Seven Network

Best Lead Actor in a Comedy: Rob Sitch

Nominees:

Ben Feldman, Population 11, Stan
Bob Morley, In Limbo, ABC
Lincoln Younes, C*A*U*G*H*T, Stan
Matt Okine, Mother and Son, ABC
Rob Sitch, Utopia, ABC
Ryan Corr, In Limbo, ABC

Best Supporting Actor: Bryan Brown

Nominees:

Bryan Brown, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Guy Pearce, The Clearing, Disney+
Jay Ryan, Scrublands, Stan
Lee Tiger Halley, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Stephen Curry, Bay of Fires, ABC
Travis Fimmel, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix

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Bryan Brown on Boy Swallows Universe. Image: Netflix

Nominees:

Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
Julia Morris, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Larry Emdur, The Chase Australia and The Morning Show, Seven Network
Robert Irwin, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Sonia Kruger, Dancing With The Stars, The Voice Australia and Big Brother, Seven Network
Tony Armstrong, ABC News Breakfast, ABC

Best Lifestyle Program: Travel Guides

Nominees:

Better Homes and Gardens, Seven Network
Gardening Australia, ABC
Love It Or List It Australia, FOXTEL
Restoration Australia, ABC
Selling Houses Australia, FOXTEL
Travel Guides, 9Network

Best Structured Reality Program: Gogglebox Australia

Nominees:

Farmer Wants A Wife, Seven Network
Gogglebox Australia, FOXTEL and Network 10
Married at First Sight, 9Network
Muster Dogs, ABC
Old People’s Home For Teenagers, ABC
SAS Australia, Seven Network

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Gogglebox. Image: Foxtel.

Best News Coverage or Public Affairs Report: Ben Roberts-Smith: The Truth

Nominees:

A Silver Lining: Silverchair, Australian Story, ABC
Ben Roberts-Smith: The Truth, 60 Minutes, 9Network
Bishop of Broome, 7NEWS, Seven Network
Israel-Hamas War, 7NEWS, Seven Network
Old School – Louise Milligan, Four Corners, ABC
The Forever War – John Lyons, Four Corners, ABC

Best Miniseries or Telemovie: Boy Swallows Universe

Nominees:

Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Erotic Stories, SBS
Safe Home, SBS
The Claremont Murders, Seven Network
The Clearing, Disney+
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video

Best Factual or Documentary Program: John Farnham: Finding The Voice

Nominees:

Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles, Prime Video
John Farnham: Finding The Voice, Seven Network
Matildas: The World at Our Feet, Disney+
Nemesis, ABC
Revealed: Ben Roberts-Smith Truth on Trial, Stan
War On Waste, ABC

Best Competition Reality Program: MasterChef Australia

Nominees:

Alone Australia, SBS
Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels, Network 10
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10
Lego Masters Australia, 9Network
MasterChef Australia, Network 10
The Block, 9Network

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Nat Thaipun wins this year’s MasterChef. Image: Ten.

Best Sports Coverage: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

Nominees:

2023 AFL Finals Series, Seven Network
2023 NRL Grand Final, 9Network
2023 State of Origin, 9Network
Australian Open, 9Network
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Seven Network
Fox League Las Vegas Week, FOXTEL and Kayo Sports

Best Lead Actress in a Drama: Deborah Mailman

Nominees:

Aisha Dee, Safe Home, SBS
Anna Torv, The Newsreader, ABC
Deborah Mailman, Total Control, ABC
Phoebe Tonkin, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Rachel Griffiths, Total Control, ABC
Sigourney Weaver, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Prime Video

Best Current Affairs Program: Australian Story, ABC

Nominees:

7.30, ABC
60 Minutes, 9Network
A Current Affair, 9Network
Australian Story, ABC
Foreign Correspondent, ABC
Four Corners, ABC

Best Scripted Comedy Program: Utopia

Nominees:

Deadloch, Prime Video
In Limbo, ABC
Mother and Son, ABC
Population 11, Stan
Strife, BINGE
Utopia, ABC

Best Lead Actor in a Drama: Felix Cameron

Nominees:

Felix Cameron, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
Hugo Weaving, Love Me, BINGE
Rob Collins, Total Control, ABC
Rob Collins, RFDS, Seven Network
Sam Reid, The Newsreader, ABC
Simon Baker, Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix

Best Comedy Entertainment Program: Have You Been Paying Attention?

Nominees:

Gruen, ABC
Hard Quiz, ABC
Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10
Thank God You’re Here, Network 10
The Weekly With Charlie Pickering, ABC
The Yearly With Charlie Pickering, ABC

Best News or Public Affairs Presenter: Ally Langdon

Nominees:

Ally Langdon, A Current Affair, 9Network
David Speers, Insiders, ABC
Liz Hayes, Under Investigation with Liz Hayes, 9Network
Michael Usher, 7NEWS and 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network
Peter Overton, 9News, 9Network
Sarah Ferguson, 7.30, ABC

Best Drama Program: RFDS

Nominees:

Love Me, BINGE
NCIS: Sydney, Paramount+
RFDS, Seven Network
The Newsreader, ABC
The Tourist, Stan
Total Control, ABC

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All the show-stopping Logies red carpet looks

by CHATTR Team

The Logies 2024 red carpet are here with all your favourite Australian celebrities are coming together to celebrate the best in local television.

As one of the countries most notorious awards night, we’re sure to see plenty of amazing wins, performances, epic one-liners from host Sam Pang and, of course, out-of-this-world red carpet looks.

The 2024 Logies awards will kick off any minute now (here’s your guide on how to watch), but, until then, here’s all the amazing red carpet fashion to prepare us for TV’s night of nights.

Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft

The Block‘s power-duo Scotty Cam and Shelley Craft.

Zoë Foster Blake

Forever a fashion inspiration, this Alémais dress was made for Zoë Foster Blake.

Brittany Hockley

Um, The Bachelor‘s Brittany Hockley looks sensational in this Capellacco Couture gown.

Sam Mac

Sometimes it’s all in the pose, right?

Carrie Bickmore

Carrie Bickmore could wear a potato sack and we’d still worship the ground she walked on. So you can imagine how much we’re going wild for this stunning get-up. She looks so good in black!

Kate Ritchie

Kate looks like a Disney princess! We’re still hoping a Home and Away return is on the cards…

Kylie Gillies

Kylie Gillies always looks amazing and this Carla Zampatti ensemble is no different. But maybe next year we’ll see her take a bit more of a risk?

Kate Miller-Heidke

Ahead of The Voice 2024 premiering on August 19, new coach Kate Miller-Heidke is looking stunning in a high-neck Jason Grech gown.

Skye Wheatley

Our jaws are dropping for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Skye Wheatley‘s Logies 2024 red carpet look. OH MY. Absolutely stunning — she is oozing old Hollywood in Oglia-Loro.

Emily Symons

As always, Home and Away royalty Emily Symons is incredible in Velani Couture. This is exactly how to wear black without it being a snore.

Evelyn Ellis

Last year she was a guest for Married At First Sight‘s nomination, this year she’s a presenter on the 2024 Logies Red Carpet! What a full-circle moment for queen Evelyn Ellis, wearing a sparkling design by Ryan Patros.

Ant Middleton

Fresh from his Dancing With The Stars run, SAS‘ Ant Middleton has scrubbed up very well in a navy velvet suit. (Press the arrows for the full look.)

Sonia Kruger

Sonia Kruger is up for a Gold Logie tonight. She is wearing a nude gown with a cape and spiderweb detailing on the bodice.

Emily Weir

We can always count on Emily Weir to deliver on the Logies red carpet and her impeccable efforts at the 2024 awards is no exception.

The Home and Away star looks absolutely incredible in the pastel-pink fringed gown.

Lisa McCune

Dancing With The Stars winner and Australian TV royalty Lisa McCune is dazzling in a Capellazzo gown.

Adam Rowland

Home and Away star Adam Rowland looks every bit the part in this khaki custom-made suit by THEODORE. No notes!

Julia Morris

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! host Julia Morris looks absolutely divine in a red ALIN LE’ KAL gown.

Robert Irwin

And now life is complete! Robert Irwin looks absolutely dapper on the Logies 2024 red carpet. Will either of these two legends take the Gold Logie?

Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart

The couple only recently confirmed their relationship and now they’re stepping out onto the red carpet together! Ada is wearing a Mariam Seddiq gown.

The Fren Family

Travel Guides‘ Fren family are all ready to go for the 64th annual TV Week Logies and, we must say, don’t they look glam!

Sarah Harris

The Project host Sarah Harris‘ Logies 2024 red carpet look is so fierce. Taking the black dress to new heights if you ask us.

OK we’re obsessed.

Deborah Mailman

One of our favourite and most recognisable stars, Deborah Mailman, chose a red suit-style gown by Daniel Learmont Couture. The off-the-shoulder sleeves and bold bright hue are perfect on her.

Laura Byrne

The Bachelor‘s Laura Byrne‘s Logies 2024 red carpet look is giving disco-ball vibes from here.

You know what? We’re into it.

Lucia Hawley

TV presenter Lucia Hawley is keeping it sleek and elegant in an off-shoulder Toni Maticevski gown.

Angela Bishop

TV presenter Angela Bishop is sparkling in a bepsoke Velani gown with a thigh-high split and side-layering.

Stephanie Panozzo

Stephanie Panozzo, who plays Eden Fowler in Home and Away, stuns in a striking, blue, custom-made gown by Daniel Moore Couture.

Matt Evans

Home and Away star Matt Evans is looking absolutely boss in custom-made velvet suit in green. Is it just us or does it look like he could’ve totally lived in another decade?

Angelina Thompson

Home and Away‘s Angelina Thompson stands out in a bold orange gown by Diane Lewis Couture.

Melissa King

Better Homes & Gardens presenter Melissa King looks divine in a black Amanda Tasevski gown with a thigh split.

Tuuli Narkle

NCIS: Sydney‘s Tuulu Narkle is wowing in a puff-sleep bespoke Velani mini.

Hailey Pinto

Summer Bay’s newest resident Hailey Pinto looks absolutely amazing in this Daniel Moore Couture down. The high neck with that bust detailing? We love.

Felicity Ward

The Office star Felicity Ward looks so fun in this lime-green number. Honestly, after all the black and couture, it’s so welcome! Obsessed with the pointed Nine West heels to top it off.

Kyle Shilling

We love Home and Away‘s Kyle Shilling outfit — especially that jacket which has been painted by Aboriginal designer Paul McCann.

Deborah Night

Channel Nine journalist Deborah Knight wears a black, halter-style gown with a sweet bow at the neckline.

Georgie Parker

A bespoke Velani gown is the perfect choice for Home and Away‘s Georgie Parker. It’s very Roo-coded.

Emma Freedman

A moment for the detailing on this Carla Zampatti dress. Love!

Bookmark this page because we’ll be continuing to update this page throughout the 2024 Logies red carpet!

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Kate Miller-Heidke reveals which coach was “trigger happy” with The Voice buzzer

by CHATTR Team

The Voice 2024 is set to premiere this August with Guy Sebastian, Kate Miller-Heidke, Adam Lambert and LeAnn Rimes leading the charge as coaches for the new season.

Apparently there’s one celebrity coach that got a little overexcited this season though, with fellow The Voice judge Kate labelling them as “trigger happy” with that big red button.

Adam Lambert was “trigger happy” on The Voice 2024

“Adam was super trigger happy,” Kate revealed in an exclusive interview with Chattr, explaining that he chewed up most of his singer positions within the first half of the blind auditions.

Image: The Voice
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Image: The Voice

“He turned around for for so many people very early on in the filming and then he found himself with one spot left for, like the second half of the blinds,” Kate explained.

“He got a bit overexcited.”

On The Voice, four judges have traditionally gotten to choose 12 singers each. If they turn around for a contestant who chooses to be on their team in return, it means that one of their 12 positions have been filled.

What type of artists did Kate Miller-Heidke press the buzzer for?

Kate explained to Chattr that she turned around for moments that really struck her.

“You’re just listening to hear that one magic moment,” Kate explained to Chattr. “It’s such a cliche, but that magic moment in a song that gives you goosebumps or surprises you in some way.”

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Image: The Voice

“Sometimes it’s really it can be hard to tell because a lot of people are struggling with nerves. It’s a deeply nerve-wracking experience to get up on that stage and you’re just waiting to hear that that kernel of something amazing.”

Kate met Adam and LeAnn for the first time on The Voice 2024

Kate revealed to Chattr that it was her first time meeting both LeAnn and Adam, the latter of which became one of her “favourite” people.

“They were both so lovely,” Kate explained of meeting Adam and LeAnn for the first time on The Voice.

“Leanne shot to superstardom when she was only 12 years old,” Kate recalled.

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Image: Supplied.

“She’s lived her entire life as a very famous person, but she’s still an artist to her core. She still takes the art and craft of singing really seriously and she’s so good at what she does.”

“And Adam, he’s lightning in a bottle. He’s just brilliant. He and I were sitting next to each other for the whole season, so we got to hang out and chat a lot.

“He is just one of my favourite people. He’s so funny and irreverent and kooky. He’s brilliant.”

Why did this just become the friendship we never knew we needed? Cute as hell.

The Voice airs on 7 and 7Plus from Monday, August 19.

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FBoy Island recap: If ‘The Hot One’ isn’t an FBoy I want a refund

by Chantelle Schmidt

FBoy Island 2024 has landed and no one’s happier than me to see a big burning dick on the sand to kick off the Season 2 recaps.

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burn motherfucker

This season we have three new leading ladies tasked with figuring out if the men vying for their love are FBoys or Nice Guys.

Choose wrong and they’ll be rorted out of the prize money.

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this is fine

First we have Nicole, a model who is asking the bare minimum from a man: to be heard and not just seen.

see me hear me love me!

Krystal (who you remember from The Bachelors) is on the hunt for a “mid” — AKA a six of out 10 — because they’re fabulous at licking pussy.

where is the lie

Ally, our final leading lady, has dated “devil dick” — AKA Vernon Lyon from FBoy Island Season 1. She doesn’t even need to say his name.

I was younger then

Our host and saviour Abbie Chatfield is ready to introduce the ladies to the men of FBoy Island, but first they must finish the last leg of the 14-km City2Surf.

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see you in 25 hours

First the boys are introduced to Nicole and it is immediately obvious that they have smelt model (and perfect underboob) because they cannot control their dick energy of varying sizes.

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arooga

Next up is Krystal. She has placed second in City2Surf at two hours and 12 minutes, only to see a familiar face from the Gold Coast.

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omg is that the rando from Sin City

However, the guy she may or may not have rooted at Toolies isn’t the one she’s got her eyes set on. While she’s adamant about a mid who bothers to find the clit, she has instead chosen “the hot one”.

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It is I, ‘The Hot One’

No, she literally called him that, in order to clarify that she’s not talking about this guy.

I lick pussy better than The Hot One tho

Ally places third for City2Surf, finishing at two hours and 19 minutes. She also has her eyes on The Hot One.

this should end well

The ladies and the men then head back to their respective villas where it becomes apparent that Frank has been declared as an FBoy by literally everyone.

Why? He was handsy with Krystal and… as for the guys? I think they just reckon he’s a toss.

Meanwhile, The Hot One has decided he likes Nicole the best.

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The Hot Ones must stick together

Back at the women’s HQ, Abbie is getting to know the ladies better.

Ally confirms dirty dog Vernon dropped the L-word on her before going on a bender and blocking her.

that second bag will do it

Ally’s revenge? Implying to all of Australia he has a small dick.

that checks out

Krystal opens up about being the child of an FBoy. Her father cheated on her mum while she was pregnant with Krystal and now she feels like she has a responsibility to stop the chain.

We love Krystal and this is a powerful story. FBoys think their behaviour is funny but it actually can be really fucking traumatic. OK?

“My Fboy radar? Unmatched,” Krystal says.

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not counting Felix Van Hofe

The bonfire

Once Jerome (the one who wears Crocs) shares that likes “licking ass” and “eating ass” (just like Flume), the FBoy Island crew head to a bonfire.

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Cue Love Island montage

Krystal confirms she may have “sucked” off that guy from the Gold Coast but does not confirm if it was on Cavill Ave. Her memory is really failing her for someone who writes FBoy reminders in her notebook.

So far we know that the guy who wore a leather jacket on an island called her the wrong name and the guy who was on The Amazing Race isn’t sure if he wants to give up the single life.

We also know that everyone’s obsessed with Nicole, even though we all know she is going to choose The Hot One.

as per my last email, I would like to be heard

Sadly The Hot One is also The Dense One because he tells a woman wearing a full face of makeup that she’s a “natural beauty”.

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lol this is makeup

Nicole reminds him of the makeup she is wearing, while looking at him with the same eyes lined with eyeliner and shaded with glitter.

“Doesn’t look like it,” he responds. Does this man think we came out of the womb looking like Mila Kunis in her Black Swan era?

you’re telling me those diamantes under your eyes aren’t permanent?

Someone open their TikTok and show this man a GRWM.

Thankfully another man named Nick takes over and he knows the word “intrinsic” so please, do not be fooled by his earlier peck pumping.

I brought my thesaurus

Krystal, who was once on The Bachelors, has taken a liking to Paddy, who was once on The Bachelorette.

“Paddy, he isn’t the hottest,” Krystal says and my heart breaks from him watching this back right now.

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which means you’ll be fab at going down

Krystal can sense an anaconda in those pants so she gives him a pash with so much tongue it requires a KFC wet clean up towel.

slurp

“I love how you played with my tongue,” he tells her and I may just vomit on my television screen.

da fuq u just say

In other areas of the party, a man with tatoos decides to dry-root Nicole’s foot and Frank is trying to convince Krystal he’s a nice guy because his ex slept with his mate behind his back.

That doesn’t make you a nice guy, it just means you have fucked friends.

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nice try

It’s time to choose who the ladies will be taking on their first dates.

Nicole chooses Jack (the man who can both use big words and pop his pecks), Krystal chooses Frank (to try and determine his FBoy status once and for all) and Ally goes for The Hot One (The Christian Who Has Sex Before Marriage AKA The Man Who Thinks Women Were Born With Eyeliner).

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you lack common sense but as long as you fuck before nuptials we’re good

The first dates

Ally is wet. She’s dickmatised by The Hot One’s past four-year relationship and ability to talk nicely about his ex.

a man who doesn’t talk shit about his ex? Rare find!!!

Then he slips his tongue in like the good Christian boy he is.

forgive me father for I have sinned

Meanwhile, Krystal is embracing her inner Cavill Ave by sharing a vodka cruiser with Frank after making him run around a sunflower garden naked.

we love preemptive revenge

Nicole and Jack jetski, talk about how much they like each other and then slip their tongues in both on dry land and in the sea.

we are so intrinsic rn bby

We finish off our dates portion of the episode by Ally finding out that The Hot One liked Nicole first and would like to still get to know her considering he’s known Ally a full three minutes.

But she was born with eye glitter!

Ally cries.

The elimination

The girls have taken to their directors chairs for their first FBoy Island elimination.

A bunch of people we hardly know are up for elimination, plus Frank, that foot fucker, The Hot One (!!!) and that Jake dude who you recognise from The Amazing Race. Sadly The Amazing Race dude already left (probably to go on another reality TV show).

enjoy Love Is Blind

Only the foot fucker and Jin leave. Jin is the one who told Nicole she was stunning. Sorry, that didn’t narrow it down, did it?

This is Jin

Jin and his slutty ankles are an Fboy but the dry foot fucker is a Nice Guy!

I’ll never dry root a foot again

One down, many to go. I’ll be writing FBoy Island Season 2 recaps the entire season so I’ll see you here next Monday but until then, you can follow me on Instagram.

Watch FBoy Island on BINGE.

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Everything you need to know about FBoy Island Season 2

by CHATTR Team

FBoy Island Australia is coming back for Season Two and finally we’ve got the deets we’ve been waiting for — a trailer, release date and even our leading ladies.

Keep reading for everything we know so far about FBOY Island Season Two, including a familiar face as part of the leading ladies, one hell of a packed trailer, where the show’s filmed and more.

Here’s everything we know about FBoy Island Australia 2024.

Is there an FBoy Island Season Two trailer?

Sure is! And let me tell you, FBoy Island Season Two looks like it will D-E-L-I-V-E-R. Do I spy Abbie Chatfield telling someone off? Do I spy a Bachie contestant (more on that below)? Keen!!!

The official trailer follows a few teases we’ve copped this month, including one where Abbie asks why Limbro is open.

(For the uninitiated, Limbro is where naughty FBOYs are sent to repent after they’re eliminated.)

Could Abbie asking “Who left it open?” mean that some of the FBoysfrom Season One are returning in Season Two? Could Vernon Lyon be back for another round?

You can watch it below.

Who is in the FBoy Island Season Two cast?

The FBoys and Nice Guys for Season Two have just been announced and they include some reality TV alumni! See the FBoy Island men, including one block from Bachelor In Paradise and one from Amazing Race Australia.

will be made up of just yet. There’s a decent taste of what we’re in for thanks to the trailer above, though. I don’t think they’re going to disappoint.

Who are FBoy Island Australia’s leading ladies?

Australia, meet Krystal Thomas, Ally Woodfall and Nicole Mitrov.

From left to right: Ally Woodfall, Krystal Thomas, Nicole Mitrov. Image: BINGE.

Krystal has experience navigating FBoys — you might remember her as a The Bachelors contestant where she dated Felix Van Hofe.

Nicole is a model and Ally is Vernon‘s ex.

Who will host FBOY Island Season Two?

Abbie will return as host of FBoy Island Australia after nailing the job for Season One.

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Literally the best host choice for this show. Image: BINGE.

Not only has she been on a reality dating show before as runner-up for Matt Agnew‘s The Bachelor season, but she also knows when to call out people for being shitty.

In Abbie we trust.

What can we expect from FBOY Island Season Two?

Host Abbie explained that while fans can expect drama again this season, the sophomore season will be different from the first.

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FBOY Island Season Two’s leading ladies with host Abbie. Image: BINGE.

“This season is as drama-filled but in really different ways,” Chatfield told Daily Telegraph earlier this year.

“The stories along the way are way more complex and I think the three leading women did such an amazing job at supporting each other, really doing detective work and being steadfast.

“They had some hard conversations with each other along the way as well, which I think is what real friendship is all about.”

FBOY Island Season Two release date

The official FBOY Island Season Two release date is August 5, 2024. Pencil it in! It will air every Monday for nine weeks.

Which FBOY Island Season One couples are still together?

In Season One, Molly O’Halloran, Ziara Rae and Sophie Blackley attempted to navigate their way through the FBOYs and find true love.

FBOY Island leads and their final picks. Image: BINGE.

Molly and Ziara both snagged “nice guys” in Nick Brown and Izaya Leota respectively. And they’re still with their chosen picks!

Meanwhile, Sophie chose Joshy Allen, even though he was revealed to be an FBoy. They split up shortly after.

How to watch FBoy Island Australia

FBOY Island Australia streams exclusively on streaming service BINGE from August 5. You can watch everyone episode of Season One now.

Where is FBoy Island Australia filmed?

Sadly (or gladly?) there is no actual FBoy Island on Google Maps. FBoy Island Australia is filmed in a place called Casaurina which is 150km south to south east of Brisbane.

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It’s a good day for The Boys fans because the show’s getting a spinoff

by Chantelle Schmidt

Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys is getting a prequel spinoff called Vought Rising which is great news for fans who were bummed about Season 5 ending.

The Boys spinoff was announced during a panel presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. Supernatural‘s Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) and Aya Cash (Stormfront) will feature in the new prequel series.

Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming The Boys spinoff, Vought Rising.

What is The Boys spinoff Vought Rising about?

Vought Rising is “a twisted murder mystery about the origins of Vought in the 1950s”, according to the official The Boys Instagram page.

“Vought Rising may or may not feature the very first Herogasm, founded in 1952,” the post added about The Boys spinoff.

For the uninitiated, Herogasm is a yearly festival where superheroes engage in a bunch of sexual activity. A selling point for the new spinoff if I ever did hear one!

Vought Rising will also follow “the early exploits of Soldier Boy, and the diabolical manoeuvres of a ‘Supe’ known to fans as Stormfront, who was then going by the name Clara Vought”, according to executive producers Eric Kripke and Paul Grellong‘s statement (shared by news.com.au).

“We cannot wait to blow your minds and trouble your souls with this salacious, grisly saga drenched in blood and Compound V.”

This will be the third The Boys spinoff.

The Boys Season 5 will be the last

During the San Diego Comic-Con panel, it was also revealed that Jensen will play a major role in The Boys Season 5 and that a relationship between Soldier Boy and Homelander will be further explored.

The Boys Season 4 premiered in June 2024 and it was recently confirmed that Season 5 would be its last.

Just before the highly anticipated premiere of Season 4 in June, Eric Kripke (the mastermind behind the show), announced that Season 5 would be the final season.

“SEE YOU FOR OUR FINAL SEASON, MOTHERF***ERS!” the tweet read.

“From the very beginning, I wanted to wrap it out around season five,” Kripke told The Hollywood Reporter.

“And then I would say plans really solidified that we were going to actually do it years ago.

“It might have been because I was trained as a TV writer and there were five acts,” he added.

“It gives you enough time to get to know the characters… It’s about the characters and then you kick off into a climax.”

End of an era! At least now we have The Boys spinoff to look forward to, huh?

The Boys is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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Harry Garside shares an important realisation following his Olympics elimination

by CHATTR Team

Harry Garside has shared a heartfelt message on social media after missing out on the gold medal he was gunning for at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Overnight Australian time, Harry was eliminated in the first round of the men’s 63.5kg class. He won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games and had been hoping to score a gold in Paris.

In a post-match interview that personally broke my heart watching at home, Harry apologised to his home country and revealed that times ahead will be tough for him.

Harry Garside’s disappointment over his Paris 2024 Olympics outcome

“It is crazy… two decades dedicated to one dream and it is over just like that,” Harry told Nine.

“Australia is such a sporting nation and I’m so sorry. Honestly, I feel like a failure right now … I don’t even know what to say,” he added.

“Deep down inside I fear for what the next couple of months look like for myself. I’m sure there’ll be some dark times. I’ve just got to prepare for that now.”

Harry’s heartfelt realisation

Harry has taken to social media following his Olympics outcome to share how he’s feeling after some time to process and we’re glad to see him looking a bit more optimistic.

Sharing that he’s been “beating himself up for a couple of hours” over the events before coming to a “realisation”.

“I had this realisation that I wanted a two-decade journey to try and get that gold medal. And yes, I didn’t get that gold medal but I became my own friend in that journey,” Harry reflected.

Harry continued to explain that his self-worth was low at the beginning of the journey and now he feels like he has the relationship with himself to manage his inner-critic.

“Over the last three years, I really worked hard and trying to build my self-worth and trying to grow and evolve and be kind to myself more often. In that, I don’t get success, but I’d rather be my friend and have no success.”

Harry then got emotional as he went on to share his hopes of becoming a dad one day.

“Being a dad and not passing on negative things to my kids is really important to me. So I’m really happy that the two-decade journey wasn’t for nothing,” Harry finished.

Absolutely sensational human that the whole of Australia is cheering on right now, gold medal or not.

You can watch the Paris 2024 Olympics on 9 and 9Now. Harry Garside also appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2023 which you can watch on 10Play.

Neighbours costars honour Janet Andrewartha following the news of her death

by CHATTR Team

Australian actor Janet Andrewartha — known fondly as Lyn Scully on soap Neighbours — has died. She was 72.

Neighbours announced the passing of Janet on their social media channels, sharing that the cast and crew of the television show are “deeply saddened”.

According to Herald Sun, Janet died peacefully on Friday with her daughters, Sarah and Eloise, by her side.

Janet also played Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H, and more recently appeared in Safe Home on SBS and the Logie-nominated Paramount+ drama Fake starring Asher Keddie.

Neighbours costars share tributes for Janet Andrewartha

In the social media post announcing Janet’s passing, Neighbours cast member Jackie Woodburne (who plays Susan Kennedy) remembered Janet as “an extraordinary woman” who she will miss.

“Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman,” Jackie said in the Neighbours post.

“Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day.”

Stefan Dennis (who plays Paul Robinson) commented on the post to echo Jackie’s words.

“So very upset to lose the lovely Janet,” Stefan wrote. “As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl.”

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Lyn Scully once married Paul Robinson on the beloved soap. Image: Channel Ten.

Lucinda Cowden (who plays Melanie Pearson), remembered Janet’s impact in her role as Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H.

“I remember when I first saw her on Prisoner … she lit up the screen, and continued to grace us with her exceptional talent in so many interesting and unique characters,” Lucinda wrote. “Vale Janet.”

Holly Vallance (who played Felicity Scully, the daughter of Lyn) shared her heartbreak on X (formerly known as Twitter).

“She was a superb human being who taught me so much from the age of 15. I’ll treasure her last trip to the UK forever,” Holly wrote.

The pair caught up late last year.

“Precious memories I’m so grateful for. A beautiful, talented, hilarious & kind woman.

“I’m so glad it was you who played my Mum. You were the real deal. Made us feel safe. And looked after us when we were all so young in the industry. It was an honour to work beside you and call you a friend.”

Carla Bonner (who played Steph Scully, Lyn’s daughter) shared an image of a candle overnight to her Instagram Stories saying, “I will miss you forever.”

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Image: Instagram/ @carlabonner3

Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by Janet’s passing.

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The first MAFS 2025 groom has leaked & shock horror, he’s been on reality TV before

by CHATTR Team

Paul Antoine is the very first MAFS 2025 groom to be announced and we’re unsurprised that he’s a recognisable face.

While ex-The Bachelor contestant Siera Swepstone was just announced as a MAFS 2025 bride, she won’t be the only one who’s dipped her toes in a dating reality show before.

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Paul Antoine. Image: Ten.

Yep, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Paul — someone who was on reality TV just two years ago — would be one of MAFS 2025 grooms after he was spotted on the set of the show last week.

What reality show has Paul Antoine been on before?

Paul starred on The Real Love Boat Australia in 2022. The short-lived show was basically Love Island on a boat and it was truly as bad as it sounds.

Paul was one of 21 singles who tried to find love with the help of host Darren McMullen, cruise director Hannah Ferrier, head of entertainment Daniel Doody and captain Paolo Arrigo.

Obviously, his quest for love was about as successful as the show itself. Sorry. But we do have some footage of Paul in action on the boat to prepare us for MAFS 2025.

Paul is a fitness coach living in Perth, however, he is originally from France.

When he was on The Real Love Boat Australia, he was ready to find someone down-to-earth and was a fan of long chats — so we can only assume that’s what he’ll be looking for this time around too.

Paul is the third MAFS 2025 cast member to have leaked, following Siera and Rhi Disljenkovic, a fitness blogger from Melbourne.

So with three MAFS 2025 cast members leaked already, we have two ex-reality TV stars and one fitness blogger? I don’t know about you, but it’s all smelling a bit influencer-y already to us.

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Ada Nicodemou confirms her “lovely” relationship with costar James Stewart

by CHATTR Team

Ada Nicodemou has officially confirmed that she is dating her Home and Away costar James Stewart and we couldn’t be happier for the pair.

“Jimmy and I are together, yes,” Ada said in an interview with Stellar magazine that was published over the weekend.

“At 47, you know what you want and what you don’t. It’s only early days,” Ada continued.

“It’s very recent and very unexpected. I’m super happy. It’s really lovely.”

This is huge news for Home and Away fans as the rumours of the pair’s romance first started swirling in May after photos of Ada and James kissing emerged.

It was following the April announcement of Ada’s split from Adam Rigby. Ada and Adam were together for eight years.

James, 48, finalised his divorce from former Home And Away star Sarah Roberts in March. The pair were together for five years.

Were Ada and James together while shooting their wedding scene?

Ada and James play husband and wife on Home and Away as their characters Leah Patterson and Justin Morgan. In fact, the pair filmed wedding scenes for the soap last year and the episode itself aired in April.

Prior to Ada’s confirmation of their relationship, The Sunday Telegraph reported that she was spotted kissing James at a Seven Network Christmas party last year.

That being said, Ada shut down any rumours that she was involved with James during shooting.

“There weren’t genuine feelings then,” Ada explained.

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The couple’s characters got married earlier this year. Image: Seven.

“It was shot last year. But I think whenever you’re watching any TV couple, you’re always wondering if they really do have feelings.

“We’ve always respected each other. We’ve known each other since [1998 soap opera] Breakers. Jimmy is an amazing actor,” she added.

“I’ve loved working with him for five years and I think our scenes are great. I always like going to work — we push ourselves, and push each other, in a really good way.”

As someone who’s watched Ada’s character, Leah, lose Vinnie (Ryan Kwanten) all those years ago, I’m happy for her. And for Ada too!

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Image: Seven, Instagram @adanicodemou

It looks like an ex-Bachelor contestant will be on MAFS 2025

by CHATTR Team

The newest Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2025 leak is here with reports of The Bachelor‘s Sierah Swepstone joining the cast.

If that name doesn’t ring a bell for you, then maybe you’ll remember her as the self-professed “tall, horny bogan” from Jimmy Nicholson‘s season.

Daily Mail Australia reported the Sierah will be headed to Skye Suites as part of the MAFS 2025 cast after she was spotted both on set of the show and filming her backstory in Melbourne, Victoria.

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An icon. Image: Ten.

Sierah Swepstone is the first ex-Bachelor contestant on MAFS

While there always seems to be reality TV crossovers — like MAFS 2024’s Ben Walters apparently being approached for The Bachelors, and Janelle Han choosing MAFS 2023 instead of receiving roses — this will actually be the first time an ex-contestant has appeared on the MAFS social experiment.

And if it was going to be anyone, we’re low-key excited it’s Sierah. Her exit from Jimmy’s 2021 season of The Bachelor was iconic.

Remember when she told all of Australia that she “definitely had chlamydia”? I’m all for a woman of honesty who doesn’t give two shits about the judgement.

Apparently Sierah was poached by MAFS producers

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Bring it on! Image: Ten.

Daily Mail Australia also reported that Sierah was poached by MAFS producers. An insider told the publication, “She is a nutter but amazing for television because she just doesn’t care.”

Honestly it was a shame that she was on Jimmy’s season (because it had one of the worst ratings in television history), however, it’s good she’ll be making her return on a show people actually care to watch.

I’m getting Lauren Dunn 2.0 vibes.

Sierah will reportedly be joining Rhi Disljenkovic — a Melbourne fitness blogger who was leaked last week — on the MAFS 2025 experiment.

I can smell their new followers from here.

MAFS’ Eden says Jayden lying about *that* confession still “baffles” her to this day

by CHATTR Team

Remember when Jayden Eynaud told Eden Harper during Married At First Sight’s confessions week that he slept with his ex’s best friend while she watched? It was truly shocking television in every sense of the word.

The shock quickly turned to confusion when a woman claiming to be Jayden’s ex-girlfriend told PEDESTRIAN.TV that his confession was a lie, though. Why — WHY — would you lie about something like… that?

It’s something that still baffles Jayden’s TV bride Eden, who admitted to Chattr that she found out it was a lie “during MAFS airing” like everyone else.

That’s a lot of months to be kept in the dark. Keep reading to see what Eden had to say about Jayden’s confession lie.

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Jayden told Eden he slept with his ex’s best friend after finding out she cheated on him. Image: Nine.

How did Eden feel when Jayden told her that confession?

Even though it seemed like Jayden’s confession was quickly forgotten about by viewers, Eden revealed that the whole thing really changed things for the relationship.

“When I first experienced the confession letter in real life, I had only known Jayden a few weeks,” Eden told Chattr.

“It was hard at the time as I really liked him. Prior to finding out I trusted him 100 per cent and but that trust was completely shattered,” she continued.

“It made me question and overthink everything he ever said from that day on.

“So as much as I did make the choice to forgive him, the trust was subconsciously broken and I wouldn’t have been the best version of myself in the relationship from then on.”

How did Eden feel watching Australia’s reaction to Jayden’s confession?

Eden says that having to watch the confession on television was difficult, especially because of how much their relationship had grown outside the experiment in that time.

“Reliving the story all over again when it aired was really hard for me as by that point I’d been with the guy for seven-to-eight months and was completely in love.

“It was tough seeing everyone’s opinions and they way people spoke about him online.”

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Eden was upset when she found out Jayden’s MAFS confession. Image: Nine.

How did Eden find out Jayden’s confession was a lie?

While Australia found out about the lie within 24 hours of the episode airing, Eden thought it was true for months — up until Jayden himself admitted it was false.

“The day after it aired, his ex-girlfriend had come out and claimed the story was false,” Eden recalled.

“After that, he did admit to me that it didn’t happen.

“It made me really angry to be honest — angry at him for putting me through that and putting his ex through that and for sharing it on national television.

“It honestly made me so angry that if I wanted to be with him, I really had to choose to forgive him for it and never bring it up again, which is the choice I made.”

Eden and Jayden announced their breakup in April 2024. Image: Nine.

She’s a stronger woman than me! Jayden and Eden announced their break up just after MAFS 2024 stopped airing.

As for why Jayden would make up a story that doesn’t necessarily make him look great of national (and later international) television, Eden hinted she’d probably never know.

“It baffles me to this day why anyone would make that up,” she explained to Chattr.

“I couldn’t get a straight answer from him as to why, just lots of different reasons and blaming other people which didn’t make any sense.”

Jayden was accused of lying during home visits week as well.

It’s situations like this that make me want to study the human mind.

You can stream all of Married At First Sight 2024 on 9Now.

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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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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.

One social media post has caused uproar between the MAFS cast

by CHATTR Team

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

by Chantelle Schmidt

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.

If you’re keen to love some lamp after reading this, you can watch Anchorman on Stan.

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Meet your farmers for Farmer Wants A Wife 2025

by CHATTR Team

Can you believe we’re already being treated to a new batch of Farmer Wants A Wife farmers for 2025? Feels like just yesterday we wrapped the latest season!

From first glances, I think we’re in for quite the ride.

Now all that’s left for you to do is see if there’s a farmer below that tickles you haystack, and get your Farmer Wants A Wife application in for 2025.

Let’s meet our new Farmer Wants A Wife farmers.

Farmer Jack

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Farmer Jack is a 26-year-old living on a cattle farm in Oberon, NSW. He’s 6ft (because apparently that matters) and a family man whose dream is “to keep what we have in the family and to continue the line”.

His farming heritage that dates back to the 1800s.

“Some people call me a bit of a larrikin, and a cheeky sort of bloke,” Farmer Jack says of his easygoing attitude to life.

Farmer Jack L

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Indeed, another Farmer Jack. He’s also 26 but lives in Tasmania on a dairy farm.

“I am very reliable, hardworking, honest and straightforward,” Farmer Jack L‘s Farmer Wants A Wife profile reads.

“My friends would say I’m always there for them, I don’t say no if I’m needed that’s for sure.”

Sounds like a stellar dude if you ask me!

Farmer Jarrad

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Farmer Jarrad is just 21-years-old and describes himself as a “goofy creative”. He lives on a sheep farm outside of Stanthorpe, Queensland.

“I’ll also send you crazy from singing too much,” he says. (I’ve watched his intro reel and can confirm he has a fantastic voice, so don’t worry about that!)

Farmer Thomas

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Farmer Thomas is 35-year-old “hardworking and driver farmer” living on a wheat, lentil and barley farm in Kimba, South Australia. He is the oldest of the Farmer Wants A Wife farmers in our 2025 crop.

He’s a whopping 6’4 in height and is looking for someone who is “kind, caring and honest” with their own passions.

Farmer Reidy

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Farmer Reidy is looking for love and with a banana and avocado farm, I think he might have a few contenders. Unrelated, but he’s 6’5 in height.

Farmer Reidy describes himself as “outgoing, energetic, happy, and hard working individual”. He’s well travelled but calls Mareeba in Queensland home. He’s 29.

Farmer Corey

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Farmer Corey is a 24-year-old working on a beans, hay and cotton farm in Biloela, Queensland. What’s he looking for?

“I’d like to have a partner who is kind and giving and able to enjoy the simple life, the farm and the way we live. I want a team player and a best mate to take on life with.”

Farmer Tom

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Farmer Tom is a 31-year-old sheep farmer from Borambola, New South Wales. He’s keen to find a wife to share his life on the farm with!

Farmer Tom loves Taylor Swift (music) because he’s only human. He’d love to find “someone who looks for positives instead of negatives”.

Farmer Chooka

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Farmer Chooka is 25 years old and working on a cattle, sheep and crop farm in Goornong, Victoria. He’s a community bloke who describes himself as “a funny, mischievous larrikin”.

What’s he looking for when it comes to love?

“The most important thing is that the relationship is healthy. This would involve good communication, love and honesty. “

Friendly reminder: Farmer Wants A Wife Australia has created 10 marriages and 26 kids (!!!) since it started airing. It’s a much better success rate than Married At First Sight and The Bachelor (RIP), right?

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

by CHATTR Team

If you think that Cam from Modern Family — Eric 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.

Modern Family streams on Disney+ if you want to watch it back with fresh eyes. Nab a subscription here.

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Chelsea Handler roasts Sam Taunton over Margot Robbie pregnancy joke

by CHATTR Team

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

by CHATTR Team

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!

We can officially confirm when the MasterChef Australia 2024 finale will air

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia 2024 has been a j-o-u-r-n-e-y, and now that we’re finally at the tail end of the season, we can confirm when the finale will air.

Throughout the season we’ve had impressive celebrity appearances, like Jamie Oliver and Curtis Stone, as well as some seriously drool-worthy dishes.

While this season’s been nothing short of spectacular, like all good things, it must come to an end.

Will Nat be in the MasterChef Australia finale

When is the MasterChef Australia 2024 finale on?

With just five contestants remaining, next week will see the competition enter Finals Week.

As per usual, the remaining Home Cooks will be whittled down until just three two are left to battle it out in the season’s final episode.

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

Who’s still in the competition?

At the time of writing, five contestants are still in the running for the MasterChef Australia 2024 finale.

Nat, Mimi, Josh ‘Pezza’ Perry, Harry and Sav will all take part in Finals Week in the hope of taking out the competition.

Harry on MasterChef

What is the MasterChef Australia 2024 prize?

The last standing contestant will, of course, receive bragging rights, as well as a whopping $250,000 cash prize. They’ll also (probably) gain a blue tick on Instagram. Winning!

What will happen during the MasterChef Australia Finals Week?

The episode that airs on Sunday July 7, will see one of the remaining five contestants eliminated. They will face off with some of the world’s most extreme ingredients and must select one ingredient to tame.

On Monday, the top four will tackle their final mystery box of the season. Under each mystery box is a golden ticket, and the winner of the challenge will be the first home cook to secure their place in the MasterChef Australia semi-final.

In the final challenge of the week on Tuesday, fish king Josh Niland will set a three-hour pressure test that will push everyone to their limits. Which seafood aficionado Harry will probably be excited about (if he makes it past Sunday’s elim ep).

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

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How to watch Love Island UK 2024 in Australia

by Danica Baker

Love Island has a number of iterations, but there’s no doubt that its biggest is Love Island UK, and a brand spanking new season has dropped for 2024.

There’s a whole new bunch of sexy singles in the Spanish villa for Season 11, all with the hope of finding more followers and blue ticks love.

Here’s everything we know about Love Island UK 2024, including where to watch it in Australia.

Love Island UK 2024 release date

Love Island UK 2024 premiered Monday, June 3 in the UK with episodes dropping seven days a week. Love Island UK Season 11 premiered in Australia two days afterwards, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

How to watch Love Island UK in Australia

Fans of the reality dating show can watch Love Island UK in Australia on 9Now. Episodes drop just two days after they do in the UK, at 6pm AEST every night.

Who’s in the Love Island UK 2024 cast?

As always, the Love Island UK cast is made up of absolute 10/10s. Let’s meet the islanders who entered night one, shall we?

Nicole Samuel

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Mimii Ngulube

mimii

Samantha Kenny
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Patsy Field

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Jess White

jess

Harriet Blackmore
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Sean Stone

sean

Ayo Odukoya

ayo

Ciaran Davies
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Ronnie Vint

ronnie

Munveer Jabbal

munveer

Sam Taylor

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Who’s the host of Love Island UK 2024?

TV Personality Maya Jama returns as host. She took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.

Love Island UK prize money

Most of the Love Island UK usually manage to gain a huge chunk of followers along the way as the show airs. However, the winning couple — as voted by the public — will receive a £50,000 (approx. 95,000 Australian dollars!) cash prize which they must split.

Who won Love Island UK 2023?

Fan favourite Jess Harding and her then-boyfriend Sammy Root took out the win. However, the couple broke up just two months after the finale aired.

Stream Love Island UK in Australia on 9Now from June 5.

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Baby Reindeer almost cast this well-known name as Martha

by Chantelle Schmidt

Jessica Gunning wowed audiences around the world with her groundbreaking portrayal of Martha in the Netflix sensation Baby Reindeer.

However, news has just surfaced that there was another name in the mix for the role and I’m not sure how to feel about it.

According to a report by Variety, a source has claimed that agents for creator Richard Gadd (who also wrote and starred in Baby Reindeer as himself) “pushed aggressively” for Melissa McCarthy to play the leading role of Martha.

Can you imagine?

McCarthy reportedly wasn’t interested in the role

While McCarthy is known for her comedic roles such as her ones in Bridesmaids, The Heat and more, she has also shown her depth and more serious side in other roles such as Can You Ever Forgive Me? in 2018.

“A knowledgeable source says McCarthy met Gadd about the role but ultimately wasn’t interested,” the Variety report said.

“Those familiar with the production say Gadd micromanaged casting and fired his CAA agents after they and Netflix pushed aggressively for Melissa McCarthy to be cast as Martha.”

I don’t doubt that McCarthy would’ve been phenomenal in the role of Martha just like she nails every other character she’s portrayed, but Gunning’s casting was so perfect it’s hard to imagine the shoes being filled by anyone else.

Honestly, the way she brought so many layers to such a complex character was incredible.

About Baby Reindeer

Baby Reindeer has been met with high acclaim since the seven-episode series premiered on Netflix in April 2024.

Fiona Harvey (the woman claiming to be the real-life Martha) has since accused Gadd of lying in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.

Harvey has filed a $255 million lawsuit against Netflix, suing for defamation, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more.

You can stream every episode of Baby Reindeer on Netflix (if you haven’t already).

House of the Dragon fans shocked by blowjob scene

by Chantelle Schmidt

You know what they say: oral sex sells. OK, maybe that’s not quite it, but the gobby scene in the latest episode of House of the Dragon sure is getting people talking about the hit show.

The Game of Thrones spinoff has shocked viewers of Season 2, Episode 3 thanks to a massive penis (or schlong, wang, meat slapper for the more fun among you) alongside a spot of confronting blowjob activity.

It happened around halfway through the episode, which I know not from watching (it’s on my list) but because of how wild the internet’s going over it.

So how does a bit of head happen mid-episode, you ask? Well, King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) treated his soldiers to a cheeky night out at a brothel — as you do — following many drinks.

When they rock up to said brothel, King Aegon opens a set of curtains to reveal a bunch of people getting jiggy with it.

The first curtain? A rather large penis. In a mouth. In front of all of our salads.

In case you were wondering: it’s been widely reported that the penis in question was a prosthetic one.

More explicit sex acts were revealed as he continued pulling back curtains, but nothing quite slapped viewers in the face like that first scenario.

The Game of Thrones universe is not a stranger to nudity and sex scenes. In the same episode, there is a full-frontal nude scene of Prince Aemond Targaryen (played by Ewan Mitchell).

Regardless, nothing prepared The House of the Dragon community for what they saw in Season 2, Episode 3.

“Was not expecting an explicit blowjob then Aemond full frontal in the span of 2 minutes,” a Redditor wrote.

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

Could Home and Away OG Kate Ritchie save Summer Bay with her rumoured return?

by Chantelle Schmidt

There’s some strong intel that Home and Away‘s golden girl — none other than OG Kate Ritchie — could be returning to Summer Bay. And you know what? I think it’s what the show needs.

Kate Richie played Sally Fletcher on the Australian soap from 1988 until 2008 and her character absolutely went through it throughout her 20-year stint.

Her storylines included (but were not limited to) a dead husband, a long-lost brother and an imaginary friend. What a trooper!

Sally was an icon in Summer Bay and our television screens alike. There’s no doubt about it. And in my humble opinion, Home and Away has lost the plot in the years since she left the show.

That’s why I’m absolutely rooting for all these rumours about her returning to be true. But will it be enough, or is the show too far gone?

Will Kate Richie return to Home and Away?

Last year, Richie told her radio co-hosts on the Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli that she’d definitely be back for a final episode of the show — not unlike Kylie Minogue returning from the final episode of Neighbours (or what we thought was the final episode).

“If Ray Meagher (Alf Stewart) asked me to come back, to change the sheets in the Caravan Park, I’d be there,” Richie told her cohosts in 2023.

More recently, the radio trio have been doubling down on her potential return, even claiming to have seen proof.

Last month Wippa asked Richie if she had caught up the the cast and crew from Home and Away, which she confirmed.

“I know you’re going back to the bay,” Wippa pushed. “I’ve seen your emails as I sit next to you in the office.”

“No you don’t, you have bad eyes,” Richie laughed back.

Wippa went on to say that he wanted to get “Home & Away fans warmed up” by “rolling out a couple of scenes here at Nova”. As he delved further into his plans, Kate asked:

“What is the point of this? Why are you trying to make me look silly, and you’re actually trying to blow an exclusive.”

Home and Away is “unrecognisable”

The rumours of Ritchie’s Home and Away return come after Meagher told TV Tonight that the longtime soap has lost its way.

When Ritchie started on the show, Home and Away was about a seaside community with the Fletcher family taking in foster children.

In recent times, however, the show became more focused on harder-hitting storylines, like crime, since the infamous “River Boys” (Lincoln Younes, Steve Peacocke and Dan Ewing) of 2011.

“I mean, that was just a great period. But was it Summer Bay? Hmmm …. in my humble opinion, not to that extent.”

But can any one person actually save Summer Bay?

While it seems like a return from Richie could help to get Home and Away bring back some lost viewers, there’d need to be more than just her reprised character to save the soap.

We’ve seen the return of other Home and Away OGs before like Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) and Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons), however, the show’s storylines and character mix were still different to its heyday.

Take Summer Bay High, for example. Not having the high school (we haven’t seen it since 2019) gaping hole in the current Home and Away format.

When a photo of ex-Summer Bay High students Casey Braxton (Younes), Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman), Spencer Harrington (Andrew Morley) and Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi) was posted to a popular Facebook group, fans were quick to get nostalgic.

“I wish they would use the school scenes again,” one fan wrote.

“I loved that it USED [to] encompass most age groups, if I am entirely honest I no longer get sad if I miss a[n] episode or two, or seven,” wrote another.

“Bring back those days. The present storylines are ridiculous.” 

Perhaps if Sally comes back and resumes her role as a teacher, and they bring back a whole bunch of teenagers that Australia’s youth can relate to, then Home and Away might be in with a fighting chance?

If they could bring back Kim Hyde (Chris Hemsworth) while they’re at it, that’d be great.

“I can overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward”: Lochy on his time in the Masterchef kitchen

by Amy Shapiro

Last night, fan favourite Lachlan “Lochy” Whittle‘s time in the MasterChef kitchen came to a devastating end after he lost the time auction elimination challenge to fellow contestant (and bestie), Harry Butterfield.

“I’m just really proud of the food that I was able to put up,” Whittle reflects, speaking with Chattr.

“To not have the apparatus of what I’m so used to and what I’m actually really good at, to be able to get as deep in the competition as I did. I am extremely proud of that moment.”

Whittle describes the solace he finds in cooking and the release it gives him; something he looks forward to after work, even on the “bad days.”

“[You] just put on an album and cook something delicious and just groove to some music, and everything’s going to be all right again,” he says.

Whittle’s story has touched the hearts of many a MasterChef viewer after the heartbreaking reveal that his mother, Jan, passed away from Huntington’s Disease just days before filming.

The news came out during the Mum Cook challenge episode, along with another poignant revelation: that Whittle has since discovered he has inherited the degenerative brain condition.

Despite not having a conventional upbringing, he recalls, one where disease was an uncannily familiar character, but “always a difficult thing,” Whittle thanks his mum for giving him the power in that cook “to be able to push through, and realise that no matter what there is, I can overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward.”

He remembers that challenging day on the Masterchef floor, “the crew and the other contestants and even the judges knew what I was going through, and the support that I had on that day was phenomenal.”

Thinking about some of his favourite moments from the show, Whittle is grateful for the close friendship he struck up with kitchen mate, Harry Butterfield.

“It means the world to be able to be able to come into the competition and be able to click with somebody like Harry from day one,” he says.

“To have that kind of support system, that we would do so much together on our mornings to help get into the zone. Going into the kitchen and cooking every day, and then being able to come back and debrief with each other, cook for each other, and just talk about food and support each other’s ideas… it just made it so, so great.”

The ultimate Masterchef ‘bromance’ – can we please make ‘Hochy’ a thing?

He also fondly calls to mind “a really cool moment” that happened with esteemed Vietnamese-Australian chef and restaurateur, Luke Nguyen. It was particularly significant to him, given it was Nguyen who first made Whittle “fall in love” with Vietnamese cuisine.

“I actually travelled to Vietnam because of falling in love with him and his show and how he talks about food,” says Whitall.

“In my first cook in that elimination, I tried to really ‘MasterChef’ something on a traditional Vietnamese dish, and just didn’t pull it off.”

Despite the dish, short rib Bo La Lot, being what he estimates to be around 15 minutes away from what he envisioned, Whittle describes “the little message that Luke wrote to me in my Luke Nguyen Vietnam cookbook, which was absolutely beautiful, that made me feel so good about where my head was at.”

Lochy in the kitchen with Luke Nguyen – Instagram @lochycooks

“Don’t be surprised if you see that coming up in one of my restaurants, because I thought that was a fabulous idea,” wrote Nguyen.

The chef also gave a cheeky “Ps.” that he would be nabbing the wing bean and green mango pickle recipe Whittle used in his subsequent ghee-seared kingfish cook.

“I pride myself on Vietnamese cooking, and I tried to do a lot in that cook to really impress him. I may have bitten off more than I could chew, especially for a dish I hadn’t tested or done before,” Whittle admits.

“But to have that message after not being eliminated come down right in front of me really made me feel special about that.”

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

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This is how much Harry Jowsey can make on a single Instagram Post

by Chantelle Schmidt

If Harry Jowsey‘s actions on the latest season of Netflix’s Perfect Match didn’t shock you then the serious coin he can make on Instagram sure will.

The 27-year-old Australian reality TV star — who shot to fame on Netflix’s Too Hot Too Handle debut season in 2020 — has an impressive 4.4 million followers on Instagram alone.

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Jowsey shot to fame in 2020 on the debut season of Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. (Image: @harryjowsey.)

That’s a lot of potential influence and reach, something that is reflected in his estimated earnings on the platform.

As reported by PEDESTRIAN.TV, talent agency Hunter Talent has shared that Jowsey could charge just over $20,000 per post on the platform. Meanwhile, all a selfie costs me is my dignity.

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Hear me out but I reckon I could also make $20K a post if I looked like this. And went on reality TV. Four times. (Image: @harryjowsey.)

In addition to his Instagram followers, Jowsey also has a podcast and YouTube channel to further attract brands into working with him.

Jowsey placed 28 in MediaWeek’s Social Media Influence 100 list in 2023.

He is also consistently re-entering the spotlight, following his reality TV debut in the midst of a global lockdown with stints on Dancing With The Stars, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition and most recently the second season of Perfect Match.

Considering the cheeky possum knows how to cause a stir on screen, it’s safe to assume that each stint brings some increased engagement to Jowsey’s platforms.

In the latest season of Perfect Match, Jowsey was caught lying to his match on the show about kissing another contestant.

Is the pope catholic? (Image: Netflix.)

In the past, he was televised proposing to Francesca Farago following their rollercoaster romance on Too Hot To Handle.

The bloke does some questionable shit but boy does he know how to make good television. And with an estimated $20,000 price tag, I’m assuming he can do the same thing for Instagram ads.

The real reason McSteamy left Grey’s Anatomy won’t help you sleep at night

by Chantelle Schmidt

There are a lot of things I’m still forgiving Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes for (like that musical episode — why?) but the departure of Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) from the Seattle Grace roster is pretty high on that list.

Today Dane — the man who played McStreamy before he rudely McLeft us — has helped us inch closer to closure by clarifying why he was savagely booted from the wildly successful television drama.

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Not mad, just disappointed. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)

(Side note: I’m going to assume if you’re here you know what happened to Dane’s character in Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 but, on the off chance you don’t, I should let you know that this article will include spoilers.)

In a new podcast episode of Dax Shepard‘s Armchair Expert, Dane opened up about his struggles with drugs and alcohol, however, clarified that it wasn’t the reason he left Grey’s Anatomy.

In fact, he basically says he didn’t leave at all — at least not on his own accord.

“I didn’t leave so much as I think I was let go,” Dane explained.

“I was struggling. They didn’t let me go because of that, although it definitely didn’t help”.

The 51-year-old went on to say that he was let go after his six-year stint on the medical drama due to his pay-check.

“I was starting to become – as most of these actors who have spent significant time on the show – you start to become very expensive for the network,” Dane told Shepard.

“And the network knows that the show is going to do what it’s going to do irrespective of who they keep on it – as long as they have their [Meredith] Grey they were fine.”

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Mark Sloan left our television screens in 2012, returning once as a special guest in 2021. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)

To refresh your memory, Dane was killed off following a fatal plane accident.

It was extra hard pill to swallow considering we had lost Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) — another main character and McSteamy’s longtime love interest — just a few episodes prior.

It’s still one of the most talked about storylines of the show’s 20-season strong run on air.

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Me every time I watch the Season 8 finale. (Image: Grey’s Anatomy.)

The deaths of the pair were so impactful that Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital was renamed the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in tribute.

Dane joined Grey’s Anatomy in Season Two which aired back in 2006.

“I wasn’t the same guy they had hired. So I had understood when I was let go,” Dane explained on the podcast.

“And Shonda was really great,” Dane clarified of the mastermind behind the show.

“She protected us fiercely. She protected us publicly. She protected us privately…,” he continued.

“But I was probably fired. It wasn’t ceremoniously like, ‘You’re fired,’ it was just like, ‘You’re not coming back.’”

They say reasons can provide understanding and closure, but I’m not sure these ones are going to help me sleep any better at night. Especially when my dreams involve an alternate universe where Mark and Lexie have several babies.

But at least Dane can get decent shut-eye knowing that the show peaked while he was on it?

You can stream every episode of Grey’s Anatomy on Disney+.

“The life of the party”: MAFS NZ groom Andrew Jury has died aged 33

by Chantelle Schmidt

Married At First Sight (MAFS) NZ groom Andrew Jury has died at age 33.

Former MAFS stars Brett and Angel Renall and Benjamin Blackwell shared the news of Andrew’s death to Instagram, as reported by NZ Herald.

“It’s with the heaviest hearts we’ve come together to acknowledge the passing of Andrew Jury,” the statement read.

“We had the absolute pleasure of filming and participating in a show which leaves us intricately linked for a lifetime.”

Andrew appeared on the very first season of MAFS NZ. (Image: @juryandrew.)

Andrew’s time on MAFS NZ

Andrew appeared in MAFS NZ Season 1 back in 2017 when he was aged 26. He was matched with bride Vicky Gleeson-Stokes but the pair were not able to make the relationship work beyond the reality TV show.

A year after his time on MAFS, Andrew publicly questioned the show’s ethics, saying he and his match, Vicky, were complete opposites.

Andrew’s MAFS wedding day in 2017. (Image: @juryandrew)

Andrew also made accusations about the filming conditions while on the show, as reported by NZ Herald.

Warner Bros Discovery — the company that brings MAFS NZ to screens — has said that they take their duty of care “extremely seriously”.

“Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) expresses our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Jury,” a WBD spokesperson told NZ Herald.

“WBD takes duty of care extremely seriously and has protocols in place regarding the wellbeing of cast and crew.

“All MAFS NZ contributors have access to mental health professionals throughout the process, including pre-screening, during production and after broadcast.”

Tributes flow from MAFS cast-mates

Andrew was described by his fellow MAFS cast-mates as “the life of the party”.

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Andrew’s costars have paid tribute to their friend. (Image: @juryandrew)

“Despite his struggles, Andrew was always friendly and the life of the party during our shared experience and he really valued his time on the show,” the statement from MAFS NZ stars Brett, Angel and Benjamin read.

“Everyone from our series is in shock,” fellow MAFS NZ star Haydn Daniels said, as reported by The Sun.

Our thoughts are with everyone who knew Andrew and is grieving his loss.

If you need mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online.

Dancing With The Stars 2024: How to find the cast on Instagram for a BTS look

by Danica Baker

Having a big Instagram following is practically a prerequisite for being on Dancing With The Stars Australia.

So, it should come as little surprise that this year’s famous faces have millions of Instagram followers between them.

From a popstar to a Gold Logie winner, this year’s DWTS cast has seriously big platforms, and they will use these to share some insider looks at their time on the popular reality show.

Here’s how to follow the cast of Dancing With The Stars 2024 on Instagram.

Adam Dovile – Better Homes and Gardens DIY presenter

Handle: @Adamdoville

Followers: 30.7 k

Ant Middleton – SAS Australia Chief Instructor

Handle: @antmiddleton

Followers: 1.3 million

Find out more about Ant Middleton.

Ben Cousins – AFL legend and 7NEWS Sport presenter

Handle: Bencousins_official

Followers: 11.5k

Hayden Quinn – Chef

Handle: @Hayden_quinn

Followers: 107k

James Stewart – Home and Away Actor

Handle: @__jamesstewart__

Followers: 242k

Julie Goodwin – Chef

Handle: @_juliegoodwin

Followers: 122k

Lisa McCune – Actor

Handle: @lisamccune_

Followers: 3,487

Nadia Bartel – Fashion designer and model

Handle: @Nadiabartel

Followers: 529k

Nikki Osborne – Comedian

Handle: @nikkiosbourneofficial

Followers: 228k

Nova Peris – Olympian and former senator

Handle: @Novaperis

Followers: 15.9k

Samantha Jade – Singer

Handle: @Samanthajade

Followers: 235k

Dancing with the Stars returns to 7 and 7Plus after Australian Idol.

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Has the Dessert Masters 2024 winner been leaked? Here’s what we know

by Stephanie Nuzzo

With the Dessert Masters 2024 season finale approaching, anticipation is high as our top cooks prepare to battle it out for the grand title. But has the winner of Dessert Masters 2024 already been leaked? Let’s take a look at what the internet is buzzing about.

Who will win Dessert Masters 2024?

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Contestants for Dessert Masters 2024. Network 10

Our Dessert Masters chefs this season have showcased some incredible talent, and theories are emerging around who could come out on top. Although there has been no official winner leak, contestant and fan predictions are sparking plenty of excitement.

What do ex-contestants think?

In a recent conversation, Daniel Pasquali, who was eliminated on November 11, shared his views on the frontrunners. “I think Jana Lai and Christy Tania are both like magicians,” he said, highlighting these two contestants as potential winners of Dessert Masters 2024.

Katherine Sabbath, the first chef eliminated, gave her own take in a recent interview with SMH, noting that Darren Purchese was the chef she found most intimidating in terms of skill.

Who do fans think will win Dessert Masters 2024?

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Christy Tania and Jana Lai are named as Dessert Masters 2024 front runners. Image: Ten

Over on Reddit, fans have shared predictions, with Christy and Jana emerging as fan favourites for the finale. “My money’s on Christy and she’s my absolute favourite contestant so far,” one Reddit user wrote. Another added, “So far, the definite top 2 seem to be either Christy or Jana. I just feel like these two are on a whole other level.”

Both Emelia Jackson and John Demetrios have also garnered support. “I hope John wins, he seems like a sweetheart and he deserves to win,” a fan shared. Another said, “I think given how good Emelia performs when under immense pressure in the MC kitchen, she most likely will go quite far.”

Facebook discussions reflect similar support, with one fan writing, “I like them all, but would love to see Jana, Christy, or John go all the way.” Another added, “Go MasterChef Emelia!! Go for another gold—Dessert Master.”

Dessert Masters 2024 airs on Sundays and Mondays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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A complete guide to the Love Island Australia couples: Who is still together?

by CHATTR Team

You wouldn’t think that a beautiful holiday villa filled with a bunch of hot singles would be the place to find love. However, the Love Island franchise has continuously proved otherwise. …Sort of.

Let’s see which Love Island Australia couples are still together, season by season, including which winning couples could (or couldn’t) make it work.

Which Love Island Australia Season 2024 couples are still together?

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Love Island Australia coupling ceremony. Image: Nine

After the most recent coupling ceremony, we have seven couples getting to know each other in the Love Island Australia 2024 villa.

  • Kaylah and Zane
  • Krissy and Dylan
  • Mercedes and Sophie
  • Niko and Hannah
  • Steph and Mimi
  • Tommy and Sydney
  • Taylor and Em

It might be early days yet, but we do have some hints at whether or not some of these contestants are still together after filming.

Are Kaylah and Zane still together?

Kaylah and Zane. Image: Nine.

These guys may have just coupled up, but there are already theories circulating about Bombshell Kaylah and Zane’s future on Love Island Australia.

Per a Reddit thread, fans of the show believe they’ve noticed a glimpse of Kaylah with a new islander in a promo video. This has led some to believe Zane may be dumped relatively soon.

Are Krissy and Dylan still together?

Dylan and Krissy. Image: Nine.

Another fresh couple, Bombshell Krissy and Dylan walked away from the last coupling ceremony together, but will they last?

For now, there’s little to say they don’t, so here’s hoping things work out well for them!

Are Mercedes and Sophie still together?

Mercedes and Sophie. Image: Nine.

Our newest Bombshell, Mercedes, saved Sophie from being dumped after taking a date with both her and Xanthe.

Again, these two are a fresh couple, so we’ll have to wait and see whether this pairing goes the distance.

Are Niko and Hannah still together?

Niko and Hannah. Image: Nine.

Niko and Hannah have had some tension in the villa already, but they’ve made their way through a handful of coupling ceremonies, which could mean they make their way to the end of the show!

Are Steph and Mimi still together?

Steph and Mimi. Image: Nine

Again, we’re fairly early in the game, however, Redditors have been complaining that Steph and Mimi aren’t a great match.

Mimi is emerging as a fan favourite and folks aren’t all that keen on Steph so far.

Are Tommy and Sydney still together?

Tommy and Sydney. Image: Nine.

The Egg Man and the Love Goddess have made an interesting pairing so far.

We don’t have any hints as to how far these two get in the competition, so here’s hoping they wind up happy!

Are Taylor and Em still together?

Taylor and Em. Image: Nine.

These two have emerged as strong contenders in the Love Island Australia villa for 2024. However, per Pedestrian, influencer Sam Guggenheimer recently posted an Instagram story featuring Taylor that had fans confused.

While there was nothing confirming a romance between the pair, PTV reports that the story was quickly deleted, which is certainly interesting…

Past Love Island Australia couples: Who’s still together?

Which Love Island Australia Season 1 couples are still together?

The debut season of Love Island Australia aired back in 2018, and not one single couple are still together, including winners Tayla Demir and Grant Crapp.

Josh Moss and Amelia Marni dated for four years after the show but ultimately broke up in 2022.

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Josh and Amelia on the first season of Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.

Josh now cohosts a podcast called No Hard Feelings with Cassidy McGill, who was also on his season of Love Island Australia.

Which Love Island Season 2 couples are still together?

No one from Love Island Australia Season 2 is still together. Winners Anna McEvoy and Josh Packham split in 2020, the year following their time in the villa.

Anna and Josh won Love Island Season 2. Image: Nine.

Anna (who is recently married to Michael Staples) now cohosts a podcast with fellow Season 2 islander Matt Zukowski (who is about to get married to Tammy Hembrow). It’s aptly called Where’s Your Head At?

Which Love Island Australia Season 3 couples are still together?

Tina Provis and Mitch Hibberd snagged the prize money for Love Island Australia Season 3 but had broken up by February 2022. They returned to the villa the next season as bombshells, got back together and broke up again.

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Tina and Mitch won Love Island Australia Season 3. Image: Nine.

Lexie Thornberry and Chris Graudins wound up hooking up post-show but eventually broke up.

Which Love Island Australia Season 4 couples are still together?

Finally, some good news! Love Island Australia Season 4 winners Austen Bugeja and Claudia Bonifazio are still together.

Phoebe Spiller and Mitch Eliot also made it work outside of the villa but announced in July that they’d split up.

Which Love Island Season 5 couples are still together?

Love Island Australia 2023 winners Tyra Johannes and Kale Roberts are still together, from what we can tell! Their most recent post was in July, 2024.

While they were a little up and down in the villa, Georgia Murray and Nate Page did last some time together before eventually splitting in early 2024.

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All the Dessert Masters 2024 finale details in one place

by Danica Baker

Dessert Masters 2024 may have only recently started, but the finale is already almost upon us.

At the time of writing, only three Dessert Masters 2024 contestants have been eliminated; Daniel Pasquali, Donato Toce, and Katherine Sabbath. You can find out more about their eliminations here.

Regardless, the competition is heating up and the date for the Dessert Masters 2024 finale has been confirmed.

Below is everything you need to know about the Dessert Masters grand final.

Some of the Dessert Masters 2024 cast. Image: Ten.

What date will the Dessert Masters 2024 grand finale air?

The Dessert Masters 2024 grand finale will air on Sunday, November 24.

When are the semi-finals?

Prior to the final, Dessert Masters 2024 episodes will air on Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19.

How to watch the Dessert Masters 2024 finale?

The grand finale will air on Channel 10 and 10Play.

Who will be in the Dessert Masters finale?

We won’t know who’s in the Dessert Masters finale until after the episode that airs on November 19. The following contestants are still in the running:

  • Alisha Henderson
  • Christy Tania
  • Emelia Jackson
  • Darren Purchese
  • Jana Lai
  • John Demetrios
  • Reece Hignell
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All ten of the Dessert Masters contestants. Image: Network 10.

What do the winners get?

The winner of Dessert Master 2024 received bragging rights, along with $100,000 prize money.

Who won in 2023?

Gareth Whitton won Dessert Masters 2023, and during a post-win interview the chef revealed that he didn’t find the challenge time-limits stressful.

“In the Semi-Final I had ten minutes left and I just stood around,” he said.

“My bench was spotless, and [the producers] were like, “Can you leave some stuff on your bench, please? We need to make it look organic, so when you’re plating up, it still looks like you’re in the middle of a cook.”

Dessert Masters 2024 airs on Sundays and Mondays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Who left Love Island Australia 2024?

by Danica Baker

Love Island Australia 2024 may have only just kicked off, but Islanders are getting yeeted out of the luxurious Spanish villa already.

As the premise of the show goes, contestants who are in strong relationships on the show generally tend to stick around for the majority of the season.

Of course, there are Bombshells that are sent in in an attempt to break up couples, as well as eliminations — which are voted for by the ‘Superfans’.

That means sticking around for the entire season is far from guaranteed — even for the strongest couples.

Xanthe, Hannah, Mimi, Eilisha and Em posing in the Love Island garden. Image: Nine.

Unlike the international iterations, Love Island Australia 2024 isn’t filmed live.

So, rather than having a public vote throughout the season, a selection of people, otherwise known as the Superfans, are given advance access to episodes and can cast votes on their favourite Islanders and couples.

Fortunately, for us plebs who didn’t make the cut to be a Superfan, the winner is decided by public vote. The couple who takes the Love Island 2024 crown will receive $50,000 to split (as well as a loving relationship, of course).

Sadly for the below contestants, they’ve already lost their chances at gaining the Instagram blue ticks and sponcons that generally come hand-in-hand with the Love Island Australia winning title.

Who has been eliminated from Love Island Australia 2024 so far?

Xanthe

Xanthe Wessen was dumped from the villa during Episode 12. In the episode that aired the previous night, Xanthe’s partner, Zane Prophet, had told her that he didn’t want to pursue anything with her and listed her lack of interest in the gym as one of the main reasons.

During a recoupling, Zane was chosen by Kaylah Holmes, who is a health and fitness coach and entered the villa as a Bombshell. That left Xanthe single and in the same situation as her fellow Islander Sophie Mills.

Then, host Sophie Monk announced that a new Bombshell named Mercedes Knox was entering the villa, and that both of the single gals would go on dates with him, and he would couple up with the one that he picked.

Unfortunately for Xanthe, Mercedes picked Sophie, and she was sent packing.

Indigo

Indigo Carthrew was dumped during a tense recoupling ceremony, which came down to new bombshell Sophie, who was tasked with choosing between him and Dylan.

Sophie, who was previously paired with Indigo, decided to couple up with Dylan. The decision left Indigo single and he was eliminated.

Eilisha

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Eilisha. Image: Nine.

Eilisha Flesch was the first female Islander eliminated, and, boy, was she unhappy about it.

The 25-year-old support worker from Queensland has coupled up with the first Bombshell Taylor. However, Em had vocalised her interest in Taylor behind closed doors, and he ultimately picked her to continue his journey with, and Eilisha was sent home.

“It’s actually embarrassing that I was even in competition with her,” Eilisha said after her elimination, referring to Em.

“I don’t get it, but this whole thing is embarrassing,” she added. Ooft.

Kane

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Kane. Image: Nine.

Carpenter Kane Godlevsky, 23, from SA, was unfortunately the first Islander to be sent packing. Prior to the elimination, his future on Love Island looked bright, as he was comfortably coupled up with Xanthe.

However, that all changed when Zane swooped in and shared his interest in Xanthe. During a nail-biting “stick or twist” coupling up ceremony, Kane was left without a partner and he was sent home.

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – Everything we know, from release date to shock twists

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Get your ugly Christmas sweaters ready—Bridget Jones is making a comeback! Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy is the latest instalment in the popular romantic comedy film series, and here is everything you need to know about the movie, from release date to plot and cast updates.

Where did we leave off with Bridget Jones?

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Bridget Jones is back for the fourth time. Image: Universal

When we last saw Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones’s Baby, she had just navigated a surprise pregnancy and a love triangle, ultimately tying the knot with long-time love Mark Darcy, who was revealed as the father of her baby. Fast forward eight years, and we’re rejoining Bridget, who is once again facing new challenges.

What’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy about?

The fourth film draws from Helen Fielding’s book of the same title. In Mad About the Boy, Bridget is managing life after the loss of her husband, Mark, raising two kids as a single mother, and navigating the dating world again.

True to form, Bridget seemingly finds herself juggling love interests, including a charming younger man.

The book synopsis gives a glimpse into her journey:

“What do you do when a girlfriend’s 60th birthday party is the same day as your boyfriend’s 30th? … BRIDGET JONES stumbles through single motherhood, online dating, and achieving ‘acceptance and calm’ in what SOME people rudely call ‘middle age’.”

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy trailer

The first trailer for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has officially dropped, and fans are – to put it mildly – incredibly excited.

The opening moments of the trailer show a glimpse at life without Mark for Bridget, which is pretty damn heartbreaking to see. Still, we’re quickly met with that classic, blunt Bridget Jones humour… and an appearance from a familiar face.

Watch it for yourself below:

Who’s in the cast?

Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget, alongside Emma Thompson as Dr. Rawlings, Celia Imrie as Una Alconbury, Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver, Jim Broadbent as Bridget’s Dad, James Callis as Tom, Shirley Henderson as Jude, Joanna Scanlan as Cathy, Gemma Jones as Bridget’s Mum, Sally Phillips as Shazzer, and Sarah Solemani as Miranda. New cast members include our very own Isla Fisher and leading fellas Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.

When’s the release date for Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy?

Rather appropriately, Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy is slated for a Galentine’s Day release date on February 13, 2025.

Where can I stream Bridget Jones in Australia?

If you want to catch up on all things Bridget Jones before Mad About the Boy arrives, here’s where you can stream the first three films in Australia:

Each of these films is packed with the charm and humour that made Bridget Jones an iconic character, so happy streaming!

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Everything you need to know about Farmer Wants a Wife 2025

by Danica Baker

With the year nearing its end, a lot of info is popping up about what we have on the reality TV show schedule for 2025. One of those is Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2025, and Channel 7 has officially confirmed who the host will be.

Because we’re waiting with bated breath for the new season of (debatably) Australian TV’s most wholesome reality show, we’ve popped together a guide on everything you need to know about FWAW 2025.

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Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski as the hosts of FWAW. Image: Seven.

Who will be the host of Farmer Wants a Wife 2025?

In August, Samantha Armytage announced that she would leave her role as the host of the Channel 7 show. She had held the coveted position for the 2023 and 2024 seasons after taking over from former host Natalie Gruzlewski.

Since then, Samantha announced that she is taking on the role of host of The Golden Bachelor Australia, which will air on Channel 9 in 2025.

Now, Channel 7 has confirmed that Natalie will be returning as the host of FWAW. Seven Chief Content Officer Brook Hall shared the news at the annual Upfronts event on Wednesday.

“We’re actually filming this week, the final decisions and a couple of farmers are very, very happy where they are. So I think we’re going to have more of those success stories again,” he said of the upcoming instalment.

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Samantha Armytage will be the host of The Golden Bachelor. Image: Nine.

When will FWAW 2025 air?

FWAW 2025 doesn’t have an air date just yet. However, FWAW 2024 aired on April 14, which was a Sunday. So, we have a sneaking suspicion that the 2025 season will air on April 13, 2025.

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The FWAW 2024 Farmers. Image: Seven.

Who are the Farmers on Farmer Wants a Wife 2025?

We already have a sneak peek at the Farmers who will be starring in FWAW 2025. You can have a gander at all of the 2025 Farmers in the running here.

Farmer Wants a Wife will air on Channel 7 and 7Plus in 2025.

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ARIA Awards 2024: Everything you need to know about Australia’s biggest night of music

by Danica Baker

The ARIA Awards will return in 2024 for another night of glitz, glamour, and recognition for many of the music industry’s biggest players.

The 2024 instalment will be the hotly anticipated ceremony’s 38th edition and will take place at Sydney’s Hordern Pavillion for the third year in a row.

“Since 1987, the ARIA Awards have represented the pinnacle of achievement in Australian music,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

“The past year has seen a huge number of homegrown Aussie talent making their mark locally and globally and we’re very excited to celebrate these achievements on 20 November at the Hordern Pavillion. We’re also tremendously grateful to all our partners and everyone involved in helping us give Australian music a global platform.”

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 ARIA Awards.

When and where will the ARIAs take place?

The ARIA Awards are being held at the Hodern Pavillion on Wednesday, 20 November, and the event coincides with the venue’s 100th anniversary.

How can you watch the ceremony?

The ARIA Awards will air on Channel 9 and 9Now on Wednesday, November 20, at 8.30pm. 

The event will also be available to stream live on Stan, followed by a special presentation with performances and moments available on-demand on the @ARIA.Offical YouTube channel. The full show will be available on demand on Stan following the official live stream.

For all the pre-show excitement, YouTube will also exclusively livestream the Red Carpet globally and the ARIA Awards to an international audience.

Troye Sivian at the 2023 ARIA Awards. Image: Instagram.

Who’s nominated for a 2024 ARIA?

Royel Otis holds the coveted spot of having the most ARIA nominations, with eight.

Dom Dolla is close behind with six nominations, while Angie McMahon and Kylie Minogue have both scored five nods each.

Who’s performing?

This year’s performers include The Kid LAROI, CYRIL, 3%, Jessica Mauboy, Amy Shark, Julia Hamilton from The Presets, Troy Cassar-Daley and Angie McMahon. Missy Higgins will also perform a medley of her most iconic hits.

Missy Higgins performing at her Second Act tour. Image: Instagram.

Who’s hosting the 2024 ARIA’s?

Australian radio host Tim Blackwell will be wearing the hosting hat at the 2024 Aria Awards.

Who’s presenting at the ARIA Awards 2024?

Some big stars will be handing out awards at the 2024 ceremony, including Artemus, Budjerah, G Flip, Richard Wilkins, Concetta Caristo and Luka Muller, Emily Wurramara, Fanny Lumsden, Grinspoon, Hannah Conda, Jenna Owen, King, Kween Kong, and more, with Royel Otis and Dom Dolla.

The 2024 ARIA Awards will stream live on Channel 9 and 9Now, Wednesday, November 20 at 8.30pm.

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All the wild drama that will go down during Home and Away 2024’s final week

by Danica Baker

Things have been heating up on Home and Away as the 2024 final week approaches, and everything is about to come to a head when Cash passes a serious warning onto Eden.

But, the drama between Cash and the Lyrik gang is far from the only action that will go down during the dramatic final few episodes for the year.

Here’s everything we know about the Home and Away 2024 finale week.

When is Home and Away 2024’s final week?

The final week of Home and Away for 2024 will start on November 18. It will conclude with an action-packed, feature-length finale on November 20 on Channel 7 and 7plus.

What will happen during the final week of Home and Away 2024?

Abigail and Mali’s romance

Abigail (Hailey Pinto), who’s new to the bay, has caught Mali’s eye (Kyle Shilling). The pair will set up a super successful Gala Day for the board shop.

Thrilled with how the day went, Abigail and Mali will share a kiss.  Could it be the start of the next big romance in Summer Bay? 

Harper and Tane’s pregnancy problems

Doctor Levi (Tristan Gorey) will break the news to expectant parents Tane (Ethan Browne) and Harper (Jessica Redmayne) that a complication has been picked up with their unborn baby. Levi gives them two options; to wait and hope for the best or to go ahead with a rare and risky in-utero surgery.

Initially, Harper doesn’t want to risk the danger of her baby by going ahead with the surgery, but hoping the issue rectifies itself on its own will endanger her life. Will she change her mind and agree to the operation?

Home and Away’s Harper in a hospital bed. Image: Seven.

Cash’s message to Eden

The final episode of Home and Away 2024 will follow the Lyrik gang—Remi (Adam Rowland), Eden (Stephanie Panozzo), Kirby (Angelina Thomson), and Theo (Matt Evans)—as they head out of town to a band rehearsal at a luxurious private estate.

Justin (James Stewart), Bree (Juliet Godwin) and Eden’s new boyfriend Tim (George Pullar) also join for the trip.

However, things get dicey when Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) — who’s recently become obsessed with ‘protecting’ Eden from Tim shows — up uninvited with a serious warning message he wants to get to Eden.

Cash and Eden when they were engaged. Image: Seven.

Will all of our favourites survive? We sure hope so!

Home and Away’s 2024 final week starts on November 18 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Love Island Australia 2024: Who is Mercedes Knox, the “smooth” new Bombshell?

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Well, friends. Another spicy Bombshell has officially entered the Love Island Australia 2024 villa, and he’s made his intentions clear: Mercedes Knox is going to go for what he wants. US-based model Mercedes is likely to cause some drama, so let’s get to know him better, shall we?

What do we know about Bombshell Mercedes Knox?

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Mercedes Knox, the new Bombshell on Love Island Australia 2024. Image: Nine

Mercedes Knox is a 28-year-old model from Dallas, Texas, with a reputation for being particularly charming with the ladies.

In a video with Love Island Australia producers, he shared that “the thing girls like about me most is my charisma. I’m smooth, and any girl would melt when I talk to her.”

Where have you seen Mercedes before?

For some, Mercedes may already be a familiar face in the reality TV world. He appeared on Season 2 of FBOY Island USA and won alongside his former girlfriend, Louise Barnard, splitting a $100,000 prize.

Mercedes later returned to FBOY Island USA for Season 3, where he reached the top again, this time splitting his $100,000 prize money with model Hali Okeowo. Seemingly, that relationship didn’t last either, because Mercedes is back on reality TV screens — this time on Love Island Australia.

What is Mercedes looking for on Love Island Australia?

In an interview with producers, Mercedes shared that he’s looking “for someone I can bring home to mama.”

He explained that he is “done with the bad girls” and is now searching for something real. However, if the girl he’s interested in is already in a couple, he said, “I’m just going to act like she’s not in a couple. Everybody is single to me.”

“The other guys in the Villa are definitely going to be intimidated by me, I’m going to come in there and show the girls what they’re missing,” he added.

Where to find Mercedes on social media

If you’d like to give Mercedes a follow on socials, you can find him on Instagram: @mercedesknoxx and on TikTok: @knoxmercedes.

There’s quite literally a Reddit thread dedicated to “what is it about Mercedes,” discussing his charm and his appeal on FBOY Island. So, we can’t help but believe him when he says he’s the “worst nightmare” of the other men in the Love Island Australia villa.

Guess we’ll have to wait and see how things play out!

Love Island Australia 2024 is airing on 9Now.

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Another Bombshell has entered the Love Island 2024 villa & you probably already know him

by Danica Baker

If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed on Love Island Australia 2024, it’s Bombshells.

Every season, Bombs are dropped into the villa in the form of hot, sexy singles who are looking for love — and who usually aren’t afraid to step on some toes on their quest to find it.

As always, Love Island Australia 2024 started off with five OG guys and five OG girls, but the first bombshell entered in the very first episode.

Throughout the season, we’ll update this page with every Bombshell who’s entered Love Island Australia 2024 so you can keep up.

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Bombshell Sophie posing with Em and Mimi in the Love Island villa. Image: Nine.

Mercedes Knox, Episode 12

Mercedes Knox was introduced to viewers during the preview for episode 12. It’s not his first time on reality TV; he actually won FBoy Island USA in 2022 as, yep, you guessed it, an FBoy.

Fortunately for his leading lady, Louise Barnard, Mercedes (apparently) repented from his FBoy ways and split the $100,000 prize money with her after his status was revealed. The couple split up shortly after filming the finale.

Krissy Bertone, Episode 10

Krissy Bertone was one of two Bombshells to enter the villa during episode 10, and she surprised the Islanders alongside Kaylah.

Krissy’s ex is former Big Brother house and TikTok star Jaycee Edwards. The swimwear designer actually applied for Love Island last year, and while shortlisted, she didn’t make it into the villa until 2024.

Follow Krissy on Instagram.

Kaylah Holmes, Episode 10

Kaylah Holmes entered the villa as a Bomb with Krissy. She works as a professional bikini bodybuilder and loves spending time in the gym.

According to her Love Island bio, she’s looking for love and ready for a serious relationship.

Follow Kaylah on Instagram.

Tommy Armour, Episode 8

Love Island’s Tommy Armour was the third Bombshell to catapult into the villa, and he instantly caught Sydney’s attention.

Outside of the villa, Tommy is known for going viral on TikTok for being the “Egg Man” due to videos he’s uploaded that… show him swallowing whole eggs. Yup, shell and all.

Follow Tommy on Instagram.

Sophie Mills, Episode 4

Sophie on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.

Sophie Mills was the first female Bombshell on Love Island Australia 2024, and she entered during episode four.

She made quite the splash when she kissed all the male Islanders before whispering, “Remember me” to Zane. Turns out, Sophie and Zane had “relations” before heading to the villa.

During an interview with Chattr, Sophie revealed that she was heavily bullied in high school.

“I was bullied in high school. I actually didn’t even get to graduate because I was so badly bullied. I left after year 11,” she said.

“There were a lot of mean girls, jealousy, and things like that. I’ve built my way back up, being outside of school.”

Follow Sophie on Instagram.

Taylor Reid, Episode 1

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Taylor Reid was the very first Bomb to enter the Love Island Australia 2024 villa, and he entered during the first episode.

Taylor coupled up with Eilisha but has since told Em that he’s interested in her.

Follow Taylor on Instagram.

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“Listen to your instincts”: MAFS’ Domenica releases explosive podcast about Ella

by Danica Baker

Domenica Calarco has finally opened up — in great detail — about what caused the breakdown in her friendship with former Married At First Sight (MAFS) star Ella Ding on her new podcast, Mad Woman.

Ella and Domenica (Dom) forged a super strong friendship during their season of MAFS and went on to launch a successful podcast called Sit With Us.

However, Rumours were rife that Dom and Ella had ended their friendship after they abruptly announced the cancellation of the pod in August.

How did fans know that Dom and Ella had fallen out?

Dom later confirmed the rift on Instagram. The reality star took to social media to promote her new podcast Mad Woman, and dropped the spicy tidbit in the comments section.

When a follower asked Dom if she and Ella had had a “falling out,” Dom replied, “Yes, we did x.”

What did Dom say about her and Ella’s friendship on Mad Woman?

Dom went into detail about what caused the rift between her and Ella during an episode of her new podcast Mad Woman.

“The breakdown of our friendship really started when the backlash from Sit With Us happened, I think we had very differing opinions and views on the way to handle the situation,” Dom said, referring to the backlash the pair received after they interviewed MAFS‘ Tori Adams and Jack Dunkley.

Fans criticised Dom and Ella for seemingly supporting Jack, who told Jono McCulluogh during a MAFS Dinner Party, to put a “muzzle” on his TV wife Lauren Dunn.

On the new podcast, Dom said that she wanted to respond to the pushback.

“For me, I wanted to face it head on. I didn’t want to bury my head in the sand,” she explained.

“When it’s something as detrimental and fucking huge as what we were dealing with, you can’t just bury your head in the sand. It was making things worse.

“Justifiably, people were kind of shocked that I wasn’t saying anything.”

Dom explained that she was told to stay quiet by the podcast’s production team and Ella.

“I fucking wanted to [say something] so badly, guys, but I was told by the greater powers that be number one, but also my co host, [to] shut up. Don’t say anything. Ignore it. It’s gonna go away.

“I knew in my fucking core this was not going away. Listen to your instincts and your gut. Your gut will never lie to you.”

How did Ella respond to Dom’s tell-all podcast?

Shortly after Dom shared the explosive podcast, Ella, who’s currently on holiday in Bali, took to her own Instagram comments to share some insight into how she felt.

When a follower asked her about Dom’s Mad Woman episode, Ella responded: “How I like to work through it is very different clearly to others.

“I’m on my honeymoon with my beautiful friends and husband, having the most beautiful time. Haha, the premeditated release of that in itself says a lot to me. Don’t worry, I’ll do me and you do you!”

She also hinted to another commenter that she may tell her side of the story.

“I’m not trying to ruin anyone’s image here, honey! I’m just keeping my trap shut for mature reasons… but let’s hope I can keep it,” she replied with a zipped face emoji at the end.

Ella’s Instagram responses.

What have Ella and Dom said about their fallout prior to the Mad Woman episode?

Back in early September, both reality stars commented on the cancellation of their podcast and, seemingly, the breakdown of their friendship.

“I’ve got nothing to say, but I wish her the best, of course, always will. All good things come to an end,” Ella told Daily Mail Australia.

Meanwhile, Domenica’s comment to the publication hinted that something had gone down between the former besties. She also confirmed that the pair no longer follow each other on Instagram.

“We definitely unfollowed each other. I don’t even know where to begin,” she said.

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Dom and Ella. Image: Instagram.

What happened to Dom and Ella’s Sit With Us podcast?

In early August, Domenica shared the news that Sit With Us had ended in their official Facebook group.

“Ella and I have come to a joint decision: it is the right time for Sit With Us to come to an end,” she wrote.

“This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with a mix of emotions. We have loved every moment, and ending this chapter is bittersweet.

“However, we believe it is the best step forward for both of us. We think it is the right time now to move on with our own solo projects and explore new opportunities that lie ahead.”

Ella and Domenica started Sit With Us in June 2022, shortly after appearing on Married At First Sight Season 9.

Over the past two years, they shared life updates, advice and interviews with reality stars including Skye Wheatley, Eden Harper and Jack Dunkley.

Dom and Ella. Image: Instagram.

Call us crazy… but could a joint pod with Dom’s other MAFS nemesis Olivia Frazer be on the cards for Ella?

One can hope!

Listen to Dom’s full Mad Woman podcast episode below.

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Meet Emelia Jackson, the Dessert Masters chef that delivered “perfection” on a plate

by Stephanie Nuzzo

The Dessert Masters 2024 competition is baking along nicely, and Emelia Jackson is a contestant that viewers are excited to follow. With each episode, we learn more about her journey to Dessert Masters Season 2 and why she’s a strong contender.

Where have we seen Emelia Jackson before?

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Emelia Jackson, Dessert Masters contestant. Image: Ten

If Emelia looks familiar, that’s because Dessert Masters is not her first cooking competition.

She first appeared on MasterChef Australia in 2014, where she claimed third place. Emelia returned for the Back to Win season in 2020 and took home the title as that year’s winner. Now in her third stint on reality TV, Emelia’s competitive edge is sharper than ever.

Emelia’s work outside cooking shows

Beyond TV, Emelia has published two books: First, Cream The Butter And Sugar: The Essential Baking Companion and Some Of My Best Friends Are Cookies.

She also offers cooking classes in Victoria, sharing her passion and expertise with aspiring chefs.

Emelia in the Dessert Masters kitchen

While competing in the Dessert Masters kitchen, Emelia has won over the judges with creations like her Floating Island and Toffee Tarte Tatin. Judge Amaury Guichon even described her Toffee Tarte dessert as “perfection”.

Emelia with some of the Dessert Masters cast. Image: Ten.

Emelia Jackson was asked to be on Dessert Masters before

Another fun fact you may not be aware of is that Emelia was actually invited to be a part of the first season of Dessert Masters. She turned down the opportunity, however, because she was due to give birth on the first day of filming. Fair call.

“I knew they were going to call me back, I just didn’t know when,” she said on the turn of events,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.

“And then also, I didn’t know if I was ready to actually launch myself into that chaos again. So I was like, if I don’t get the phone call, is that a bad thing? If I do get the phone call, I’m obviously going to say yes,” Emelia explained.

“So I was unsure about the whole thing and very nervous about it.”

As we all now know, Emelia did get that call, and she did say yes! So now we have the pleasure of being able to watch her cook on Dessert Masters 2024. And one thing’s for certain: Emelia’s skill and reputation make her a contestant to watch this season.

Dessert Masters airs on Mondays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Sophie Mills reveals which Islanders will bring the drama on Love Island Australia 2024

by Danica Baker

The drama is already heating up on Love Island Australia 2024, and Islander Sophie Mills has exclusively dished to Chattr about which contestants will continue to stir things up throughout the season.

It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that Sophie listed sass-queen Hannah Steinfield as one of the most dramatic contestants during an interview with Chattr.

However, the first female Bombshell has revealed which other contestants will shake things up on Love Island Australia 2024.

Sophie posing with her co-star Dylan. Image: Nine.

Which Love Island Australia girls will be involved with drama?

“We’ve got our lovely Hannah,” Sophie began. “She’s my other blonde girlie. I came in thinking she could be some competition, another blonde. There’s definitely some drama from Hannah.”

Surprisingly, Sophie listed her Love Island besties as the other two Islanders who will stir the pot.

“We’ve also got a bit of drama with Mimi [Paranihi],” she revealed. “She’s a big personality as well, and Em [Miguel Leigh], she’s freaking awesome. But yeah, there’s a bit [of drama] with Em, too.”

Em, Mimi and Sophie dressed up as devils. Image: Nine.

What about the boys?

When it came to which of the male Islanders who will be unintentionally taking on a Main Character role this season, Sophie said that her ex Zane [Prophet] — who has so far been a hit with the ladies — will be one to watch.

“He’s already very popular with the girls in the show, and he will cause a bit of a stir,” she revealed.

Zane and Sophie on a date. Image: Nine.

Sophie was originally cast on Love Island Australia 2023

A generally lesser-known tidbit about Sophie is that she auditioned to be on Love Island Australia 2023. Although she made it all the way through the casting process, she was cut at the last minute.

“I got as far as the final stage, and they basically told me when I was leaving for Spain. Then, they literally just said, at the last minute, that I didn’t fit the puzzle piece this year — just because of my age,” she shared with Chattr.

However, the casting team reached out to Sophie for the 2024 season, and she gladly accepted.

“[Last year], I was only 21, and to be honest with you, I’m so glad that I didn’t get on because, looking back now, I was not ready then.

“I’m so glad I got on this year, and — nothing on last year’s cast — but this year’s cast is so good, so I’m so glad that I got on the show this year.”

Could Sophie be thrilled about being cast this year before she’s found true love? We can’t wait to find out!

Stream Love Island Australia Mondays to Thursdays on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Will The Penguin get a Season 2? Here’s what we know

by Stephanie Nuzzo

The Penguin has left audiences with jaws on the floor after its shocking season finale, and the main question fans of the show are asking now is: will The Penguin get a Season 2?

What is The Penguin TV series about?

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Sofia Falcone and Oz Cobb, The Penguin. Image: HBO

For those new to the series, The Penguin is a mini-series that follows the iconic Batman villain as he manoeuvres through Gotham’s organised crime world.

The series takes place after the events of The Batman, where Gotham is in a dark phase, and the mob world is shifting. At this point in the storyline, the Penguin is making his move to move up within the Falcone crime family.

How The Penguin fits into the DC Universe

As HBO Max executive Sarah Aubrey explained to Variety, The Penguin follows the events of the 2022 movie The Batman.

Sarah shared, “Penguin will sit immediately after the end of The Batman and temporally before the events of the second movie…

She continued, “The goal of this is to show what Oz’s life is like and that’s very much in the streets of Gotham, trying to get up and over as only the Penguin can. As a hustler and a strategist with his own ambitions. It is a great example of having the time over eight episodes to tell a longer-arc character story with a lot of delicious twists and turns and new characters. It’s very much going to be about Gotham at that street level, because he’s not flying around like Batman does. We are all embracing that as a very specific experience for audiences to have.”

Who is in the cast?

In The Penguin, Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin—not that you’d recognise him! The series also stars Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb, Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo, Michael Kelly as Johnny Vitti, and Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, among others.

Is The Penguin likely to get a Season 2?

Nothing has been confirmed for The Penguin Season 2 yet. The series is expected to set the stage for The Batman 2, which is currently slated for release in 2025, according to Screen Rant.

Colin Farrell has mentioned that he “never” wants to put the suit and head on again, but when speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he shared that his interest in a second season depends on the storyline. “If there’s a great idea [for season two], and the writing was really muscular and as strong or stronger on the page than it was the first season, of course I would do it,” he said.

“For me, the bar for success is not very high. It’s, ‘Do most people like it?’ — just the simplicity of that. I love being in things that are critically approved — it’s much better than the alternative — but I’ve been around long enough [to know] that it’s the audience who are really the most important critics.”

Where to Watch The Penguin in Australia

You can stream The Penguin Season 1 (and Season 2, if it eventuates) on Binge in Australia. And if you’d like to watch The Batman, you can stream that on Stan.

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Is a MasterChef judge joining I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025?

by Danica Baker

In absolutely huge news, there’s been a glimmer of hope that a former MasterChef Australia judge will be thrown into the South African jungle for I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025.

The popular reality TV show has seen several MasterChef Australia contestants compete, including Anna Polyviou, Julie Goodwin and Khanh Ong. In fact, Poh Ling Yeow was a contestant in 2022, but she undertook the role before being named a MasterChef judge in 2024.

So, if the rumours are true, this season could mark the first time a MasterChef judge joins I’m a Celebrity Australia post-promotion.

Julia Morris and Robert Irwin on I'm a Celebrity Australia 2025
Julia Morris and Robert Irwin will host I’m a Celebrity 2025. Image: Ten.

Which MasterChef judge might join the cast of I’m a Celebrity 2025?

Yahoo Lifestyle Australia has reported that former MasterChef judge Melissa Leong, now in the same role on Dessert Masters, is in talks to join the I’m a Celebrity cast.

A source told the publication that the low viewership of Dessert Masters this year may lead to its cancellation.

“What has happened in the past with Channel 10’s ‘network talent’ after their flagship show gets cancelled is that they get offered a significant pay cheque to enter the jungle,” the insider said.

“We saw that with Tristan McManus last year after Studio 10 was axed. He was reluctant but eventually agreed as the network promised him more work if he signed up for the reality show,” they continued.

“The money is often quite good and if Melissa could bag a quarter of a million dollars for the proposed 21 days, that isn’t something anyone should easily turn down,” they add. “They will need to frame this offer with a very clever pitch.”

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Melissa Leong with her Dessert Masters co-host Amaury Guichon. Image: Ten.

When does I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2025 air?

The new season will be released on January 19, 2025, and will air on Channel 10 and 10Play as usual.

Just imagine the advice Melissa could give the camp cooks!

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 will premiere on January 19, 2025 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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The Block Australia 2024: What are the rules for contestants’ prize money?

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Another season of The Block is officially over, and our latest group of Blockheads has walked away with some serious prize money. But many fans wonder about the rules regarding that cash. When do the contestants receive their hefty winnings? And what about taxes?

As we covered recently, it turns out that contestants can’t divide their winnings—even in cases like Maddy and Charlotte, who took over House 1 from Jesse and Paige after they exited the competition. It’s just one of the rules that regulate how prize money is handled on The Block.

Let’s take a closer look at the cash received by contestants and when they can get their hands on their prizes.

How do contestants receive their prize money?

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Eliza and Liberty Paschke, The Block contestants. Image: Nine

According to a February interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, former contestants Eliza and Liberty Paschke shared that prize money from The Block is paid to them “in instalments.”

The pair mentioned that this setup meant they “don’t have a choice but to sit on it.” So, while the exact roll-out of money may vary, this year’s winners will likely receive their winnings in periodic instalments, too.

Is prize money on The Block taxed?

Another question that comes up frequently is whether prize money on The Block is taxable.

According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), game-show winnings, including those from The Block, are generally not subject to tax. However, the ATO notes that if contestants receive “regular appearance fees” or winnings, those earnings may be treated differently.

While that’s quite the perk when you’re taking home hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, the slow rollout of the cash is probably not as enjoyed by the contestants of The Block.

The Block streams on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Everything you need to know about I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025

by Danica Baker

Believe it or not, we’re not far away from another full year of reality TV — and I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 will be one of the first shows off the ranks.

As always, the upcoming instalment will see a bunch of celebrities — who are generally used to the finer things in life — live together in a camp in the South African jungle.

Here’s everything we know so far about I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2025.

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I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 cast. Image: Ten.

When does I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 air?

The new season will be released on January 19, 2025. As usual, it will air on Channel 10 and 10Play.

Who are the hosts?

Julia Morris and Robert Irwin are returning as the show’s hosts.

Robert took the role over from Dr. Chris Brown in 2024, who hosted the show with Julia since it’s inception in 2015.

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Robert Irwin and Julia Morris. Image: Ten.

Who’s in the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 cast?

None of the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025 cast has been announced yet.

However, fans have been speculating that Lara Worthington (nee Bingle), may be amongst the cast.

In the short clip, Robert exclaims, “Celebrities, where the bloody hell are ya?”.

The one-liner had social media followers drawing comparisons to Lara’s iconic line of“Where the bloody hell are you?” in her 2006 Tourism Australia advertising campaign.

“Lara Bingle hint?” One follower commented.

Is there a trailer for I’m a Celebrity Australia 2025?

There is. You can watch Julia and Robert in all of their jungle glory in the trailer below.

Consider us sat!

I’m a Celebrity Australia… Get Me Out Of Here Australia 2025 will premiere on January 19, 2025 on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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How To Make Gravy: Paul Kelly’s thoughts on the heartwarming movie inspired by his song

by Danica Baker

Binge is upping the ante with its first original feature film, How To Make Gravy, which stars some huge Aussie names.

The movie is actually an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s iconic Australian song of the same name. It tells the story of an inmate writing a letter home as his family prepares to celebrate their first Christmas without him.

Aria award-winning musician Meg Washington and Nick Waterman have adapted the movie for the screen.

Paul Kelly’s thoughts on How to Make Gravy, the movie

Being an adaptation of a pretty iconic Paul Kelly song, many people are naturally quite interested to hear what he thinks of the project. Well, in a recent interview with The Betoota Advocate, he shared that he tried not to get too involved in the process and just allowed the team to create their film as they imagined it.

“My attitude was, that’s their piece of work, not mine. The song’s a starting off point, and I didn’t want to – certainly didn’t want to be hovering over them or trying to control it in any way.”

He continued, sharing that he feels it’s a good thing that the creatives behind the film moved away from his ideas somewhat and that he was amazed at how they were able to think up stories he’d never considered.

“I realised I don’t know much about the characters in that song – a lot of them are just names…”

You can check out the interview in full below:

Who’s in How To Make Gravy?

The movie stars Daniel Henshall (Snowtown, Mystery Road: Origin) and Australian icon Hugo Weaving (Love Me, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix), with Brenton Thwaites (Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) and Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Mr Inbetween, The Bikeriders)

The cast also includes Kate Mulvany (The Twelve, Hunters, Lambs of God), and, making her English-language debut, celebrated French actress Agathe Rouselle as well as Jonah Wren Phillips,  Rose Statham, Izzy Westlake, Eloise Rothfield, Eugene Gilfedder and Kym Gyngell.

Of course, the film will stay true to its rock ‘n’ roll roots and will also feature cameo performances from Australian musicians, including powerhouse Adam Briggs and rising rap talent Dallas Woods. 

Hugo Weaving. Twitter.

When does it come out?

How To Make Gravy will be available to stream on Binge from December 1.

Is there a trailer?

There is! Watch it below.

What else has been said about How To Make Gravy?

The execs over at Binge have released a few statements about How To Make Gravy, which give some interesting insight.

“It’s a great privilege to bring Paul Kelly’s iconic song to the screen. I’ve listened to the song for decades, often on my own Christmas road trip, conjuring up the characters, wondering if Stella made her flight and if the brothers made it down from Queensland. Come 2024, at last, we’ll know!” Alison Hurbert-Burns, Executive Director BINGE and Commissioning & Content Foxtel Group said.

“And with an all-star cast, and such talented creatives in Nick and Meg and our production partners at Warner Bros, we can’t wait to share it with Australia, in what we hope will become a beloved addition to Gravy Day, for many years to come.” 

The directors Meg and Nick also weighed in.

“It’s a dream to be working with such an incredible cast and crew on our debut feature film. It’s a testament to Paul’s songwriting that the world and characters within the song are so vivid, and we are proud to have the honour of bringing it to life,” they said.

“It’s a uniquely Australian story, made for film lovers and music fans alike. We can’t wait to share our adaptation of How To Make Gravy with the world.”

How To Make Gravy airs on Binge on December 1.

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Everything we know about the MKR 2024 grand finale

by Stephanie Nuzzo

My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024 is powering ahead, with our top cooking teams moving closer to the end of the competition – we now know exactly when the grand finale will be.

If you’re looking forward to seeing your favourite cooks battle it out in the MKR finale for 2024, here is everything we know about it so far.

What date will the MKR 2024 grand finale be released?

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Colin Fassnidge and Manu Fieldel talking to the contestants. Image: Seven Network

The MKR 2024 grand finale will air on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30pm.

When are the MKR 2024 semi-finals?

The semi-finals will take place over two episodes; the first airs on Sunday, November 17 at 7pm, and the first semi-final team will be revealed.

Part two will air on Monday, November 18, during which the second semi-finalists will be announced.

Where can you watch the MKR finale?

The grand finale of MKR 2024 will be available to watch on Channel 7 and 7Plus, just like the rest of the season.

Maddie and Janey at their Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.

Who will be in the MKR finale?

Presently, we still have four teams competing for the top spot in MKR 2024. Those are:

  • Caz and Fergus
  • Simone and Viviana
  • Mike and Pete
  • Janey and Maddie

What do you get if you win MKR?

The top teams will make it all the way to the finale of MKR 2024, but, in the end, one team will win $100,000 and be named champions for the year.

Who won the MKR finale in 2023?

Radha and Prabha were named the My Kitchen Rules 2023 Champions after going head-to-head with Nick and Christian in a tasty cook-off.

Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.

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