Here’s everything we know about the newest addition to the NCIS franchise.
What will NCIS Sydney be about?
NCIS: Sydney will follow the rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific where a brilliant team of US NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) join forces to create a multi-national taskforce.
NCIS Sydney. Paramount+.
When will NCIS Sydney premiere?
NCIS Sydney will stream exclusively on Paramount+ from November 10 in Australia, which is before the series drops in America on November 13.
The series will also be released on Channel 10.
NCIS Sydney. Paramount+.
Where is NCIS Sydney set?
It doesn’t exactly take a brain surgeon to figure out that NCIS Sydney is set in, well, Sydney.
Of course, the waterfront city’s iconic Harbour Bridge will be a regular feature in the show, as will many of Sydney’s beautiful beaches.
NCIS Sydney. Paramount+.
Who’s in NCIS Sydney?
The NCIS Sydney team will be led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey played by Olivia Swann (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The River Wild).
While many of the stars are international imports, Australia’s very own Todd Lasance, who is well-known for playing Aden Jefferies, will be Swann’s 2IC AFP counterpart, Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey.
They are joined by Sean Sagar (The Covenant, Mea Culpa) as NCIS Special Agent, DeShawn Jackson; Tuuli Narkle (Mystery Road: Origin, Bad Behaviour) as AFP Liaison Officer, Constable Evie Cooper; Mavournee Hazel (Shantaram, Halifax: Retribution) as AFP Forensic Scientist, Bluebird ‘Blue’ Gleeson and William McInnes (The Newsreader, Total Control) as AFP Forensic Pathologist, Dr Roy Penrose.
Olivia Swann, Sean Sagar. Paramount+Mavournee Hazel. Paramount+
Is there a trailer?
You bet! Catch the very first NCIS Sydney trailer below!
Stream NCIS Sydney exclusively on Paramount+ from November 10 in Australia.
Loved Prime Video’s The Boys?! Well, it’s time to head to Godolkin University with Gen V.
The series expands the universe to the prestigious superhero-only college where students train to be the next generation of heroes—preferably with lucrative endorsements.
Here’s everything we know!
What will Gen V be about?
You know what happens when supes go bad, but not all superheroes start out corrupt.
Beyond the typical college chaos of finding oneself and partying, these kids are facing explosive situations … literally. As the students vie for popularity and good grades, it’s clear that the stakes are much higher when superpowers are involved.
When the group of young supes discover that something bigger and sinister is going on at school, they’re put to the test: Will they be the heroes or the villains of their stories?
Prime Video.
When will Gen V launch?
The series will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, September 29, followed by weekly episodes, leading up to the epic season finale on Friday, November 3.
Who is in the cast?
The superhero cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi.
Gen V also features guest stars Clancy Brown and Jason Ritter, as well as appearances from Jessie T. Usher, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit and P.J. Byrne, reprising their roles from The Boys.
Prime Video.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! The first trailer dropped on September 7 and you can watch below.
Gen V launches on September 29 on Prime Video with episodes dropping weekly.
It’s episode three of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and time for NSW’s identical twins Radha and Prabha to serve up some spicy Indian food from the heart.
Their menu was a love letter to their family – their mum, who taught them how to cook, and their late father, whose memory they hoped to honour. But before they could cook, they had an important decision looming over them:
“Tonight’s menu is going to be spicy. Really spicy. We know that there are guest teams there that don’t like too much heat and that’s playing at the back of our mind, like, do we dumb it down for them?” they said.
Radha and Prabha. Seven
Their Instant Restaurant, Radha and Prabha’s Royal Dhaba was inspired by Indian street food restaurants. The twins were determined to deliver the dishes exactly how they would eat them at home, with the same level of heat, despite some of the guests, including Coco, being unable to handle spicy food.
Entrée
Chicken 65 with mint yoghurt
Judging:
Despite Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel gulping mouthfuls of water, they give glowing reviews
Seven
Main
Lamb rogan josh
Judging:
The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Radha and Prabha also revealed the emotional story behind the dish, leaving everyone in tears, including Colin.
Seven.
Dessert
Rabri with jalebi
Judging
Dessert does not go to plan. Neither element of the Jalebi with Rabri turns out as expected, and the appearance and texture of the dish are off.
Seven.
The Scoring
Tommy and Rach – 8
Sonia and Marcus – 7
Coco and Pearls – 8
Nick and Christian – 8
Claudean and Anthony – 8
Total Score: 39
Manu
Entrée – 9
Main – 10
Desert – 5
Colin
Entrée – 10
Main – 10
Desert – 4
Total Score: 48
Leaderboard:
Radha and Prabha – 87
Tommy and Rach – 78
Sonia and Marcus – 71
The drama
Meanwhile, over at the table, Marcus asked the other guest teams for honest feedback on his Instant Restaurant. As per usual, Claudean doesn’t hold back, leaving Sonia in tears.
While most of the guest teams are looking forward to an authentic Indian curry, Coco and Pearls are not, saying that the restaurants should cater to their guest’s needs. Claudean disagrees, telling Coco that she should respect the elders.
In addition to this, being the next to cook, Coco decides that she and Pearls would receive tens across the board with Pearls saying: “Now that’s a lot of work for me to do”.
The two then have a full-blown argument at the table which is both awkward and amazing.
My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge has revealed the real reason he cried during Radha and Prahba’s restaurant and it was all to do with Jock Zonfrillo.
During the September 6 episode, Fassnidge was brought to tears when the identical twins told the judges that the Indian dish was dedicated to their father who had passed away when they were two.
“Me and Frenchy [ManuFeildel] were quite upset and quite shocked. We were in our campervan and we were talking about ‘if you died tomorrow, what would your kid say about you?'” He continued.
“We were having this conversation between us and we were both telling each other we’re really good dads. And we asked, ‘What legacy would you have left behind?'”
Fassnidge explained that Radha and Prabha’s emotional tribute to their father really tugged at his heartstrings.
“They dropped that bombshell and I was like, ‘Oh my god!’ We were all pretty emotional.”
Prabha and Radha. MKR.
“I was trying not to cry. I was telling myself, don’t cry on TV. It was a lot of heart and there’s a lot of love in our industry.”
“They were telling the story about their dad, and we all need to think about our own kids and our own families or whatever. Because you know, we’re not gonna be here forever.
It’s episode 20 of The Block and the pressure is building given that only three days are left until the Living and Dining Room reveal.
Over in Kristy and Brett’s house, Brett has put on an additional apprentice, telling his builder that he doesn’t want to be a labourer. This is concerning for a few reasons, because mate, you’re on The Block. Unsurprisingly, his builder is a bit miffed…and so are we.
Adding to the drama, the same Blockheads are continuing to restump their home, now fearing they don’t have the budget to achieve this while Eliza and Liberty are also in a “world of pain” because of the amount of painting they need to get done.
Liberty. Nine
Meanwhile, Steph and Gian are bickering and despite the issues at her own place, Kristy gets involved telling Steph that she’s too hard on her husband. Kristy then reports the snafu to Leah, and they continue to gossip about their arch-nemesis behind her back.
Leah suspects that Steph is playing with her by trying to become best friends with Kristy, but this is ridiculous, Steph doesn’t want to be friends with either of them.
“I’m probably closest with her, but she’s not closest with me,” Kristy says.
Talking to Gian about it, Steph is in tears because she’s an architect and just wants to build a goddamn house. Gian says he’s 100 per cent behind his wife and even though they bicker, their communication style is between them and not up to other people.
Steph and Kristy. Nine
Once again, we’re back on the “how will Kyle and Leslie fit the Christian Cole table into their home”, this time with Foremen Keith and Dan noticing the spacing issue.
By the end of the night, Eliza and Liberty, Steph and Gian and Kyle and Leslie are now hanging out, while Leah and Ash and Kristy and Brett keep to themselves. The divide continues…
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
If you can believe it, it’s that time when the networks reveal their upcoming slate of programming for the following year. During their annual upfronts on September 6, Channel 9 announced a heap of new shows to watch out for plus revealed which of our faves would be making a comeback in 2024.
From drama series Human Error to your new real estate addiction, Listing Melbourne and The Block’sNorm and Jess hosting a new series, there’s certainly something for everyone!
Married at First Sight. Nine
New shows in 2024
Human Error
Inspired by actual events, 9Network’s new drama series, Human Error, follows Detective Holly O’Rourke and her homicide team as a seemingly open-and-shut murder investigation threatens to destroy her career, her family, and her faith in justice.
As she scrambles to redeem her personal and professional reputation, O’Rourke and her team uncover a criminal conspiracy that will change their lives forever.
The cast is to be announced soon!
Blood On The Tracks – the Platform Killer
When a train commuter is found dead during peak hour, police suspect suicide. But when Detective Kate Fletcher finds links to an ‘accidental’ death at a suburban station, she suspects something far more sinister in the 9Network’s new crime thriller, Blood On The Tracks – the Platform Killer.
Despite pressure to drop her investigation, Fletcher uncovers a web of connections to other deaths on the rail network. Her investigation takes her from the city underground to outback freight lines, but is she prepared for what she’ll discover? And is Fletcher herself in the killer’s sights?
Listing Melbourne
High-stakes deals, demanding clients and unbreakable bonds make the 9Network’s hot new series Listing Melbourne your new pleasure for addictive viewing next year.
Six elite real estate agents navigate Melbourne’s property market, showcasing opulent homes while juggling their complicated personal lives in a program that gives viewers a captivating glimpse into one of the most glamorous real estate markets in the world.
Budget Battlers
Interest rate rises, inflation, runaway cost of living – it feels to most like the dream of renovating your home is further away than ever.
In a time when Aussies need it the most, The Block’sNorm and Jess will carry out incredible renovations for unsung heroes while showing viewers how you can renovate an entire home on a budget in the 9Network’s new series, Budget Battlers.
Do You Want to Live Forever?
What if it was possible to reverse ageing, end disease and live forever? In the 9Network’s groundbreaking new series, Do You Want to Live Forever?, Dr Nick Coatsworth will guide six Aussies on a powerful journey to stop the clock and turn back time.
Now for the first time in human history and in our lifetime, science and technology are catching up to the dream of living forever.
Fundamental insights into DNA, disease and treatment mean the medical and scientific communities are standing on the brink of engineering humans with lifespans nobody thought possible.
The Garden Hustle
A new gardening makeover program, The Garden Hustle, will give everyone a chance to create their slice of backyard bliss, no matter how green their thumb is.
Hosted by Australian actress Lisa McCune and garden landscaper, The Block’sDave Franklin (along with resident pooch Robin), this series follows everyday homeowners and renters on their journey to create their very own garden oasis.
Beyond the Dream
On the path to Paris 2024, Beyond The Dream goes beyond the headlines to discover the untold stories that led to some of the greatest Olympic and Paralympic moments.
With unprecedented access, this brand-new documentary series will capture the raw spirit of some of the greatest athletes of all time.
Jeopardy!
Australia will get its very own version of the hit international quiz show Jeopardy! with Jeopardy! Australia.
Hosted by renowned English broadcaster and actor Stephen Fry, Jeopardy! Australiawill feature a cast of clever Aussie competitors in one of the world’s longest-running game shows.
“Jeopardy! has a format that – strikingly unusual as it seems at first – just gets under the skin of an audience and reveals more and more depths of delight. Not to mention more and more depths of knowledge amongst the population. I reckon Australia will welcome this uniquely beguiling and endlessly rewarding game, and I can’t wait to get started,” host Fry said in a statement.
Prime Video’s UK Original thriller Wilderness has all the trappings of an addictive psychological TV series and we now have a trailer – and a release date – for your next binge sesh.
Like one of the most successful productions of its genre, Gone Girl, Wilderness is also based on a popular novel and has some big names on the cast, including Ashley Benson.
Wilderness. Prime Video.
Plus, it’s plain to see that Wilderness hasn’t skimped when it comes to the production side of things. The series is set to generate some serious wanderlust for viewers, with scenes set in Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Las Vegas and New York.
“We were so lucky to film in some incredible locations for the series,” said Oliver Jackson-Cohen who plays the lead male character Will.
“Being surrounded by the mountains in Whistler, stood in the middle of the Grand Canyon desert, or the overwhelming feeling of the Las Vegas strip at night, helped to create such a strong atmosphere while filming.”
Wilderness. Prime Video.
What is Wilderness about?
British couple Liv (Jenna Coleman) and Will appear to have the perfect life with a solid marriage and glamorous new life in New York.
However, everything changes when Liv discovers that her husband has been having an affair.
In an effort to win her back, Will organises Liv’s dream American road trip, and she agrees to join him and let bygones be bygones. But, while Will hopes to reconcile, Liv has revenge on her mind, particularly in a landscape where accidents are common.
Wilderness. Prime Video.
Coleman describes the series as “a darkly twisted thriller exploring a marriage gone wrong, which shifts into a cat-and-mouse psychological chess game between husband and wife.
“A drama about co-dependency and freedom. Boundaries and blurred edges. Revenge and sanity, or the lack thereof. Ultimately Liv’s tale is one of survival – it becomes a very primal, visceral and feminine tale of coming into her own.”
Wilderness. Prime Video.
Who’s in Wilderness?
Coleman, Jackson-Cohen and Benson make up three of the main characters in the series. The cast also includes Eric Balfour, Morgana Van Peebles, Claire Rushbrook, Talia Balsam, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Jonathan Keltz.
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVN6q3kS2jM
All quotes were gathered ahead of the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Wilderness will air on Prime Video on September 15.
We’ve been spoiled with a super long trailer for Below Deck Med season eight, and amongst the chaos are more than a few familiar faces.
BDM fans will likely recognise Tumi Mhlongo, Natalya Scudder and Kyle Viljoen, who’ve all been former Below Deck stew, as well as Captain Sandy Yawn.
During the three-and-a-half-minute sneak peek trailer chief Stew Tumi declares that she’s “never come across a crew that’s this crazy”, adding that she doesn’t think she ever will.
Controversial stew Natalya can be seen fighting with both Tumi, and her co-worker and (perhaps former?) friend Kyle.
Below Deck Med. Hayu.
“Kyle, you are a horrible human,” Natalya can be seen telling him in one clip.
Elsewhere in the indulgently long trailer, Luka Brunton, who joined Below Deck Down Underseason two when Adam Kodra was fired, can be seen cosying up to another stew named Jessika.
“Well me and Luke are just friends. You don’t think so? Fine, we’re f**k buddies, is that what you want to hear?” Jessika says.
Below Deck Med. Hayu.
When does Below Deck Med season 8 come out?
Below Deck Mediterranean will be available to stream on Hayu from September 26, which is the same it drops in America.
Who was on the last season of Below Deck Med?
With so many different versions of Below Deck airing around the same time, it can be hard to keep track of exactly who was in which season. But, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a refresher on who was in Below Deck Mediterranean season seven.
Below Deck Med. Hayu.
Sandy Yawn – Captain
David White – Chef
Natasha Webb – Chief Stewardess
Kyle Viljoen – 2nd Steward
Natalya Scudder – 2nd Stewardess
Raygan Tyler – Bosun
Storm Smith – Bosun
Mzi “Zee” Dempers – Deckhand
Jason Gaskell – Deckhand
Courtney Veale – Lead Deckhand
Reid Jenkins – Deckhand
Elena Dubaich – Stewardess
Where can I watch the trailer?
Right here!
Stream Below Deck Med season 8 on Hayu from September 26.
The Masked Singer Australia 2023’s Fawn has undoubtedly got the x-factor with her rendition of Don’t Cha by The Pussycat Dolls. But who’s behind the seductive performance?
Clues
September 6
Former Spice Girl Mel B barely missed a beat before making a confident prediction about who she believed was behind Fawn’s cute mask.
“You know who I think it is?” She asked the other panellists, before stating: “Jackie O“.
“Goodness me, this is huge,” Dave Hughes responded.
If Mel B’s guess is right, then Hughey’s response would be on the money too, considering that Jackie O was a panellist on the show for three seasons.
The Masked Singer Australia airs at 7:30pm on September 11 on 10 and 10Play.
Despite not being matched by the experts on MAFS 2023, Duncan James and Evelyn Ellis are expected to be one of the most financially successful couples to ever come out of the experiment.
The couple, who were matched with different people on the show but got together after filming wrapped, have already worked with several big brands including L’Oréal, Amazon, Pretty Little Thing, Lipsy London and Langham Sydney.
An industry insider has said there are likely many lucrative deals coming their way as long as they stay together.
“Their appeal to high-end brands is them as couple and staying together. If they split, their marketability will drop substantially and there’ll be less offers on the table. It’s harsh, but true,” the media source told Yahoo Lifestyle.
The insider believes that Duncan and Evelyn can be as successful as other MAFS alum like Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant, and Martha Kalifatidis and Micheal Brunelli, who are still together and steadily grown their brands as couples.
They estimated that the 2023 MAFS couple should be able to crack the $1 million mark over 24 months by teaming up on deals and presenting themselves as a happy entity.
Duncan was an OG groom on MAFS 2023 and was paired up with Alyssa Barmonde. While the pair started off strong, their relationship crumbled as time went on, and Duncan told Alyssa he didn’t want to continue their relationship at Final Vows.
Meanwhile, Evelyn entered the experiment as an intruder and was matched with Rupert Bugden. They also made it to Final Vows, but both decided it was best to part ways.
Evelyn and Duncan officially revealed that they were dating in an interview shared by 9Now in May.
‘We are in a relationship. This is [our] hard launch,’ Evelyn said in the video.
In August, the happy couple shared that they’d moved in together while plugging a removalist company in the caption.
It’s episode two of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and during the episode, we travelled to Adelaide, South Australia, where mother and son teamSonia and Marcus have combined their traditional and contemporary ideas for their three-course menu.
The food tech teacher and TikTok foodie have invited the guests and judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge to their pop-up Nothing’s Off The Table, a homage to family and their love for each other.
It’s a place where they talk and listen, and anything goes…. including some more Claudean drama.
While Sonia and Marcus start out strong, things go pear-shaped when Marcus stops listening to his mother…
Marcus. Seven
Entrée
Crumpet with buttered lobster
Judging:
If it was a crumpet competition, they would win – but there was a lack of butter sauce
Seven
Main
Squid ink linguine
The pasta is nice, but there is not enough sauce or squid on the plate
Claudean calls it a “fail” and barely touches her meal
Seven
Dessert
Margarita bombe Alaska
Judging
An absolute success
Seven
The Scoring
Tommy and Rach – 5
Radha and Prabha – 6
Coco and Pearls – 7
Nick and Christian – 5
Claudean and Anthony – 5
Total Score: 28
Manu
Entrée – 7
Main – 6
Dessert – 10
Colin
Entrée – 5
Main – 5
Desert – 10
Total Score: 43
Leaderboard:
Tommy and Rach – 78
Sonia and Marcus – 71
The drama
At the table, the other contestants are eager to get to know the newest ‘it couple’ Tommy and Rach and want to learn more about their dynamic.
When Claudean interrogates them, they’re adamant that they’re just friends. Meanwhile, Nick is thrilled because he has serious heart-eyes for Rach.
Later in the evening during a game of “Sour and Sweet moments of the night,” Nick admitted that the sweetest moment of the evening was finding out Rach was single. CUTE!
Meanwhile, Christian has already had enough of Claudean and confronts her. She basically says his “wankery” talking pisses her off but backtracks and compliments the young generation at the table and their enthusiasm for food. LOL.
It’s episode two of Shark Tank Australia 2023 and tonight the youngest-ever entrepreneur faces the Sharks.
Pitch #1 – Glossy Boys (Lucas Lane, 13 and mum Brianna)
The Product
Glossy Boys is a 3-in-1 gel nail polish pen. While regular nail polish will air dry, it often needs a base coat and a top coat and will chip and peel quicker than the brand. Regular nail polish, for an active person, will last 1-2 days without being wrecked; however, Glossy Boys will last up to two weeks.
The “Everything Kit” retails at $49.95.
Glossy Boys. Ten
The Investment Wish
Lucas was seeking $25,000 for 5% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Sabri: Out
Davie: $50,000 for 20% equity
Jane: $25,000 for 10% equity
Robert: Out
Dr Catriona: $25,000 for 5% equity
Counter Offer: Davie and Jane combined $50,000 for 15% and Dr Catriona $25,000 for 5%.
Offer Accepted
Davie and Jane combined $50,000 for 15% and Dr Catriona $25,000 for 5%.
Pitch #2 – Fydoo (Sebastien)
The Product
Fydoo is a self-cleaning Dog Toilet that connects to a waste drain and to a water source. With the use of a sanitising tablet, the grass rotates with the waste into the cleaning chamber.
Fydoo (dog not included). Ten
The Investment Wish
Sebastien was seeking $250,000 for 25% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Sabri: Out
Davie: $250,000 for 45% equity or $500,00 for the entire business
Jane: Out
Robert: Out
Dr Catriona: Out
Counter: $250,000 for 30% equity
Davie’s third offer: $250,000 for 40% equity
Offer Accepted
$250,000 for 40% equity
Pitch #3 – Yaala Sparkling (Tara and Mel)
The Product
Yaala Sparkling is an indigenous-owned business that creates premium and healthy drinks, sourced from indigenous wild harvesters and local farmers. They are sugar-free and completely natural.
Yaala Sparkling. Ten
The Investment Wish
Tara and Mel were seeking $125,000 for 10% equity.
The Shark’s Offer
Sabri: Out
Davie: Out
Jane and Dr Catriona: $125,000 with 30% equity, between Jane and Dr Catriona. Once they make their investment back, they will come down to 15%
Robert: Out
Counter: $125,000 with 20% equity, between Jane and Dr Catriona. Once they make their investment back, they will come down to 15%
Offer Accepted
$125,000 with 20% equity, between Jane and Dr Catriona.
It’s episode 19 of The Block 2023 and Foreman Keith is sick of everyone’s sh**t. Given that there’s practically an entire house still left to build, we feel very sorry for him.
Further to this, he feels like he has been spoon-feeding the Blockheads and their builders and makes his feelings known as he walks around the building site. Keith is not happy and somebody needs to get the man a McCafe coffee, stat!
“Dan and myself are putting in every piece for every contestant. It’s not the way we do it,” he tells Leah, before later saying to Steph: “We’re not going to keep holding your hands through every piece of this build.”
Foreman Keith. Nine
Meanwhile, Kyle and Leslie are really struggling with their layout after their decision to include a $16,000 dining table designed by Christian Cole while Kristy and Leah go off to the shops together, holding hands and skipping…
They are off to purchase a couch for Kristy’s home that Steph wanted, which is actually a bit s**t on their part. She even goes as far as cancelling another piece she has ordered, in order to secure the ~bEigE~ piece of furniture. Egged on by Leah, this show is truly turning into a series of Mean Girls.
The couch in question. Nine
The weekly BOB (Best on Block) award is then given to Leah and Ash, who received $10,000 towards their budget.
Then, it’s challenge day, and the contestants head to Footscray in Melbourne to compete in a metalwork blacksmith challenge. Thankfully, this is a skill that they can actually use, unlike the cooked breakdancing challenge from episode 16!
Eliza and Liberty. Nine
Even with work to be done, Kristy continues her vendetta against Steph, this time telling her off for the way she speaks to Gian before Leah and Ash are once again named the winners and bank another $5,000.
And just like the previous day, Eliza and Liberty can’t help but comment on how Leah and Ash suck at winning…
The divide is well and truly on, on The Block.
Want more recaps? Check out our The Block 2023 recaps below!
If you’re tuning in to My Kitchen Rules 2023 for the drama, then it’s hard not to appreciate Claudean and Anthony.
The fiery couple are sure to divide audiences as they bicker their way through challenges and dinner services.
Claudean on MKR. Seven.
Despite their differences, Claudean and Anthony complement each other well. Claudean is outspoken, assertive, and resilient, while Anthony is warm, friendly, patient, and composed.
Together, they manage a food market stall where they offer traditional Italian dishes, sauces, and desserts. When Anthony is not assisting Claudean with food preparation, deliveries, and customer service, he runs his floor sanding business.
MKR airs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
MKR judge Colin Fassnidge has lifted the lid on what happens when the cameras aren’t filming and suggested that fellow judge Manu Feildel gets some favouritism.
During an interview with Chattr, Fassnidge said that the production staff tend to cater to Feildel’s needs more than they do to his.
“When we film we have like a campervan at the back. So when we’re on our break, we’ll go out there,” Fassnidge explained.
MKR. Seven.
How does production favour Manu?
Fassnidge added that both judges shared the campervan, and it’s essentially their trailer where they hang out when they’re not shooting scenes for the cooking show.
“Frenchie [Feildel], to stop himself from getting grumpy, he likes to have a little sleep in between courses,” he said. “He always gets the makeup girls in the wardrobe girls to put a blanket over him and he gets a pillow and a little eye mask.”
Fassnidge said that Feildel takes up the bed in the van, which leaves him to sit at the table and wait.
“He always takes up the back of the campervan. And I’m like the younger brother who has to sit at the camping table, you know, in the middle of the van. And I’m like, ‘Well, when do I get to lie down?’
“[Manu] is the man who gets all the little perks from all the ladies. They all make sure he’s warm and whatnot. Because some nights it’s like freezing. But, what about me?” He laughed.
MKR. Seven.
How long have both judges been on MKR?
In terms of tenure on MKR, Feildel does have a slight advantage. He’s been a Series Judge since the show’s inception in 2010 and is currently on his 13th season.
Meanwhile, Fassnidge has been part of MKR since season four which was filmed in 2013. However, he was a Blind Tasting and Panel Judge until series 11, where he became a Series Judge.
It’s episode eight of The Traitors Australia 2023 and it’s looking as though we’ve almost hit the point of no return for the Faithfuls.
Ultimate Traitor Sam pranced his way down to the breakfast as he knew that another Faithful had been murdered overnight. After fellow Traitors Camille and Blake join him at breaky, as well as Liam, Sarah and Gloria, everyone learns that Hannah didn’t make it through the night.
Once again, the remaining Faithfuls are (rightfully) growing suspicious that Sam is a Traitor and vow to get him out at the next banishment.
The Challenge
The challenge saw the remaining contestants paired off. One was blindfolded and directed by the non-blindfolded contestant to find particular items inside an old shop.
The team manages to collect eight silver bars, adding $16,000 to their prize pot, bringing the total to $162,000.
Post-challenge Liam makes it clear that he *knows* Sam is a Faithful and tries to rally the troops to vote out Blake. Of course, Sam is on board, however, Camille, Sarah and Gloria get together to try to target Sam.
The Banishment
Gloria urged the group to vote for Sam, and stressed that it was their last chance to get a Traitor out, otherwise, the game was over. She pointed out that the fact that no one was murdered when he had the shield as suspicious.
She said that the group should look at people who appear innocent, and Sam shifted the target onto her. Liam quickly agreed, and Blake reluctantly admitted that he thinks Gloria has been flying under the radar and is a Traitor too.
Everyone ended up voting for Gloria and she was banished. When it was announced that she was a Faithful, the group was furious and Liam set his sites firmly on Sam.
Much to the Faithful’s relief, Roger Corser announced that there would be no murders tonight.
The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
My Kitchen Rules is officially back for 2023 and the controversial contestants are already causing a fuss with fans on Twitter.
It was mostly contestant Claudean, who’s outspoken ways had many Twitter users up in arms. However, there were a bunch of other hilarious things social media users pointed out about the first episode of MKR 2023.
Check out some of the best Twitter reactions from the premiere of MKR 2023 below:
I remind myself that they edit the reaction shots to make it seem more drama than it is, but I don’t care – I’m here for the drama not the food now #MKR
#mkr#mykitchenrules#mkrau I find it awkward that everyone watches the judges eat, then they all can eat also. I haven’t watched MKR for years, but the judges used to eat, then critique straight after. Now it’s just everyone watching them eat for no reason
The Traitors Australia is back with another season packed full of trickery, treachery and treason.
This year, the ‘Traitors’ have been identified as Blake, Ash and Sam while the rest of the players are ‘Faithfuls’.
The Traitors must work to ‘murder’ one Faithful per week, but avoid suspicion by remaining discrete and convincing other players that they aren’t behind it.
Ultimately, if the Faithful contestants manage to eliminate all the Traitors, they’ll share the $250,000 prize. However, if Blake, Ash or Sam makes it all the way, they’ll take home the cash themselves.
Scroll through to see who has been eliminated from The Traitors Australia 2023 so far.
September 4 – Elimination Eight
Murdered: Hannah, NSW (Faithful)
Banished: Gloria, VIC (Faithful)
September 3 – Elimination Seven
Banished: Keith, VIC (Faithful)
August 28 – Elimination Six
Murdered: Luke, WA (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
Banished: Simone, LA (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
August 27 – Elimination Five
Murdered: Roha, WA (Faithful)
Banished: Annabel, VIC (Faithful)
August 22 – Elimination Four
Murdered: Paul, LA (Faithful)
Banished: Ian, QLD (Faithful)
August 21 – Elimination Three
Murdered: Paeden, SA (Faithful)
Banished: Ash, VIC (Traitor)
August 14 – Elimination Two
Murdered: Elias, NSW (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
Banished: Gyton, VIC (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
August 13 – Elimination One
Murdered: Anjelica, NSW (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
Banished: Corinne, QLD (Faithful)
The Traitors. Ten.
The Traitors airs on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 10 and 10 Play.
It’s episode one of My Kitchen Rules 2023 and Manu Feildel and “daddy” Colin Fassnidge are travelling around the country to find the best home cooks.
The competition kicked off in Perth, WA with friends Tommy and Rach. They are besties and flatmates who swear that they’re not in love, especially because they don’t do the hippity-dippity.
The first to cook, they were hoping their Instant Restaurant, The Saucy Spoon would dish up amazing food and some perfect scores.
Tommy and Rach. Seven
Entrée
Rottnest scallops with white puree and tarragon & miso butter
Judging:
The scallops were cooked to perfection; however, they were too light-handed with their flavours.
Colin and Manu were looking for more punch from their tarragon and miso butter.
Seven.
Main
Crispy duck leg with blackberry & port jus and potato gratin
The duck was perfectly succulent and the skin crispy
Seven.
Dessert
Chocolate-coated pear ice cream with cookie crumb
Seven.
Judging
The judges and the guests were left with a sour taste in their mouths.
Colin invited Tommy and Rach to taste some and they discovered it was the garnish they had used, a tiny purple flower. Given that it was actually savoury, it had an overpowering taste of garlic!
The Scoring
Sonia and Marcus – 7
Radha and Prabha – 7
Coco and Pearls – 7
Nick and Christian – 7
Claudean and Anthony – 6
Total Score: 78
Manu
Entrée – 8
Main – 10
Dessert – 4
Colin
Entrée – 7
Main – 9
Desert – 6
Total Score: 34
The drama
While the star of the show was the food, Claudean — who said she would 100% become “the most hated woman in Australia” — became increasingly annoyed by Christian’s wordy and technical critiques.
Just before dessert, she explodes, calling Christian a “wanker”. Needless to say, the table is shocked with many jumping to Christian’s defence.
Claudean. Seven
On top of this, Claudean wasn’t impressed by Coco and Pearls who began flirting with her husband Anthony, saying they really “got up her snoz”. At one point, Claudean called “the Barbie twins” “strippers”! Ouch!
My Kitchen Rules Australia 2023 continues on Monday and Tuesday night at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7Plus.
It’s episode 18 of The Block — the start of Living and Dining Room week — and Eliza and Liberty have woken up feeling dejected after Marty Fox‘s harsh criticisms of their moss wall.
The pair have now decided he’s Public Enemy number one and say that they want “comments that help us”, which is completely fair.
Eliza. Nine
Given that it’s Monday, it was time for the Domain Open For Inspections and the divide between the contestants continues to fester.
In the blue corner are Kyle and Leslie, Steph and Gian and Eliza and Liberty, and in the red corner, we have Kristy and Brett and Leah and Ash.
While Leah is usually the one with the gripe, this time she can’t stop saying “winning”, “winners” and “win” causing Eliza and Liberty to say she and Ash are both “bad winners and bad losers.”
Leah. Nine
Meanwhile, our Blockheads are having some budget issues. Jo from Finance visits and unsurprisingly, Eliza and Liberty and Kristy and Brett are struggling the most.
Finally, we see some building as the teams begin their Living and Dining Rooms. Steph decides to put the dining room where the kitchen was according to the original plans.
Kyle and Leslie, once again, have a small space and are finding a way to incorporate a table from Block favourite Christian Cole. It has an inbuilt lazy Susan and is valued at $16,000.
Nine
After winning last week, Leah and Ash head to Kyneton for dinner with Scotty Cam and admit there is a divide amongst the Blockheads. She also uses the opportunity to throw Steph under the bus, saying that she gives too much advice.
Scotty Cam, Leah and Ash. Nine
Then, it was time to head to Urban Surf for Eliza’s birthday and it seemed like everyone was having a great time (for now) as Kristy took out the surfing challenge.
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