Netflix’s Perfect Match season two is trashy in the best way possible, but did any of the messy couples manage to find true and lasting love?
Well, for starters, we know that not a single one of the contestants finished the show with their first pick. However, five couples left the show in, erm, (ever-so-slightly) promising relationships.
The finale episode – which saw newly coupled pair Christine and Nigel take out the win – included a short reunion of sorts, which was filmed after the couples left the house.
However, that episode was filmed about a year prior to it’s debut on Netflix. So, understandably fans are wondering if any of the contestants lasted the distance. Spoiler alert; it’s grim.
Christine and Nigel
Although they were only coupled up for a day, Christine and Nigel were voted by their fellow contestants as a Perfect Match, and were sent to Thailand on a couples holiday.
While their romantic getaway appeared to go well, PEOPLE have since confirmed that the couple has split.
Harry and Jess
Harry and Jess were one of the strongest couples in the villa until Harry cheated on Jess with Melinda in episode eight.
Harry and Jess broke up after Melinda exposed his ways. However, they got back together after the finale was filmed.
Alas, it wasn’t meant to be, because the couple have since ended things for good.
“I felt like he really did want to change. I feel like he really had, I guess for lack of a better term, learned his lesson and he wanted something real,” Jess told PEOPLE. “It did not turn out how we thought it would, and there was a lot of promises and commitments that weren’t upheld, but I gave him the kind of grace that I would’ve wanted someone to give to me.”
Micah and Kaz
Like Jess and Harry, Micah and Kaz were a strong couple until… they weren’t.
Kaz blindsided Micah but coupling up with Christine, before later changing his mind and getting back together with her.
The couple broke up after the finale was filmed.
“I think a rollercoaster is a really good way to describe Kaz,” Micah told PEOPLE. “There was definitely a lot of moments that were probably seen that made it seem like there wasn’t much substance. But behind closed doors, there was an actual, real relationship.
“There were many, many great memories that we share that I’m happy, and I do not regret. I just don’t think that we were the right people for each other, and I don’t think that he was in a space to be someone that I could have something real with. So, just not the right time.”
Alara and Stevan
Alara and Stevan were fan favourites and linked up towards the start of the season. Neither side was swayed as numerous couples entered the villa, and fans were left solely disappointed when they didn’t win.
While the couple appeared steadfast on the show, they didn’t make it in the real world.
Chris and Tolu
Chris and Tolu found their way to one another mid-way through the season, but things are certainly soured since filming wrapped.
The two aren’t together, and Tolu has been flaming Chris on social media, after he posted a video of them together.
“I was being cordial and took a video with you, not knowing that you intended to use it for clout and click bait. Grow tf up and do better!!” She commented.
Elys and Bryton
Elys was originally matched with Harry, before pairing up with Justin for most of the season. However, towards the end, she decided to ditch Justin and couple up with Bryton.
MasterChef Australia 2024‘s Poh Ling Yeow has come a long way since being a contestant in the first Australian season of the series fifteen years ago.
The popular contestant — who has appeared in two seasons — is now a Judge alongside Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin, in an iteration touted as “unlike any other“.
While an honour in itself, the 50-year-old admitted she had come “full circle” given that she finally got to experience something she missed out on all those years ago.
During her first season, Poh was eliminated during a Taste Test; however, returned to the show a few weeks later. Unfortunately for her, during the two weeks she was gone, the rest of the cast had headed to Hong Kong to participate in a series of cooking challenges.
Now, in an interview with Chattr before the 2024 season premiere, Poh revealed her delight in being able to join the MasterChef crew in Hong Kong earlier this year.
“That’s another little full circle moment for me,” she said. “Because I actually got eliminated before we went to Hong Kong in season one and then I came back as a wildcard.”
“I was really thrilled. It was amazing – we ate our heads off,” she laughed about her time in the bustling city in 2024. “There’s almost no bad food to be had. Even when something is not great, it’s still really good.”
Poh explains why “this is a season unlike any other”
Given this season of MasterChef Australia 2024 is unlike anything we’ve seen, Poh puts that down to several things.
“It’s inherent in the fact that there’s three new judges,” she explained. “We’re bringing a very different culture to the show, by way of our personalities.”
Poh added that the contestants cast this year also play into why she expects this season to be so successful.
“I feel like it’s also related to the crop of contestants that we have this year. I feel so grateful that it’s them because I felt supported by them as much as I supported them.”
“It’s just a mood,” she added. “I feel like it’s very positive.”
Further to this, the season will also return to its much-loved roots.
“We are back to home cooking,” she said. “I feel like we’re not doing too much fancy pants cooking.”
“The Pressure Tests always deliver that, because you need that drama. But apart from that, I feel like we’ve really pulled back into more regular home cooking that people can relate to, which is something that’s really important to me.”
“That’s how we started and I feel like that’s where we should stay because we need people to be able to relate to the food,” she said.
About Poh Ling Yeow
As runner-up in the first-ever season of MasterChef Australia, Poh is proof that you don’t need to win, to win!
By her own acknowledgement, there is a part of Poh that will always belong on the contestant side – making her the perfect mentor and guide for this year’s budding home cooks.
The remaining MasterChef Australia 2024 contestants touched down in Hong Kong for a week of cooking challenges during Sunday night’s episode, however, Sav was noticeably missing.
The top seven contestants are Harry, Nat, Josh Pezza, Darrsh, Mimi, Lachlan and, of course, Sav.
After boarding a business-class flight to the bustling Chinese city, the other six contestants excitedly met up with judges Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Sofia Levin and Poh Ling Yeow, who informed them that Sav wouldn’t be a part of the week.
Why isn’t Sav in Hong Kong?
After welcoming the other six contestants to Hong Kong, Andy vaguely addressed Sav’s absence.
“Look guys, unfortunately for some personal reasons, Sav won’t be able to join us this week. But, we’ll be seeing her when we get back to the MasterChef kitchen,” he said.
Twitter users speculate about Sav’s absence
Sav has stayed quiet on social media about why she wasn’t in Hong Kong, however, Twitter users have thrown around some possible scenarios about why she didn’t make the trip.
“It’s possible that Sav is an Australian permanent resident who still holds a Sri Lankan passport, in which case her “personal reasons” could be a lack of passport privilege. The visa process for Sri Lankan citizens to visit Hong Kong is complicated and expensive,” one person wrote.
Another Tweeted: “I hope all is ok with Sav. I assume she’ll be in the first elimination back in Australia.”
Over on Instagram, fans were also sharing their sadness that Sav won’t be part of this week.
“I’m so panicked rn I can’t see saw in any of the Hongkong Trailers,” one person wrote.
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
Nominees for the 64th TV Week Logie Awards have been announced ahead of the August 18, 2024 awards night with this year’s awards also featuring new categories alongside new best categories.
Can we get a drumroll please….And the Gold Logie nominations are:
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
The big question is… Can Sonia Kruger go back-to-back with a Gold Logie win?
TV Week Editorial Director Amber Giles said: “As always, this is an exciting list of nominees for the TV Week Logie Awards with some of Australia’s best talent and shows up for awards. With the nominations announced, it’s now over to the public to have their say. The public can vote on more categories than ever before, so if you are passionate about TV and want to see your favourite stars and shows shine, then get voting!”
The full list of nominees across all popular and best categories are:
Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter
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
Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Drama
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Drama
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actor
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actress
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
TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best News or Public Affairs Presenter
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
Love Me, BINGE NCIS: Sydney, Paramount+ RFDS, Seven Network The Newsreader, ABC The Tourist, Stan Total Control, ABC
Best Miniseries or Telemovie
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 Entertainment Program
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
Best Current Affairs Program
7.30, ABC 60 Minutes, 9Network A Current Affair, 9Network Australian Story, ABC Foreign Correspondent, ABC Four Corners, ABC
Best Scripted Comedy Program
Deadloch, Prime Video In Limbo, ABC Mother and Son, ABC Population 11, Stan Strife, BINGE Utopia, ABC
Best Comedy Entertainment Program
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 Competition Reality Program
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
Best Structured Reality Program
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
Best Lifestyle Program
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 News Coverage or Public Affairs Report
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 Factual or Documentary Program
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 Sports Coverage
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 Children’s Program
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
How to Vote in TV Week Logie Awards
Voting will open for all awards from 6.00pm AEST June 23 and remain open until 7pm AEST Saturday 17 August, except for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter and Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent, which will close 7:30pm AEST Sunday 18 August 2024.
Voting for the TV Week Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television will close Sunday 18 June at 10:30pm AEST. Those watching at home will have the chance to help write Australian television history books, live on the night, with their vote for who should take out the evening’s big award.
Fans can now vote for their favourites from the shortlisted nominees at tvweeklogies.com.au.
The TV WEEK Logie Awards is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
The 64th TV WEEK Logie Awards will be broadcast exclusively on Channel Seven and 7plus on Sunday 18 August with comedian Sam Pang as host.
Hong Kong Week is here, as Masterchef Australia serves up the trip of a lifetime across four flavourful episodes, showcasing Hong Kong’s diverse culinary scene from its world-renowned street eats right through to Michelin star dining.
Your favourite judges and Top 7 contestants have been teasing audiences across socials with first-look glimpses of what audiences can expect from this epic week in one of the world’s culinary capitals.
Tonight, the contestants will kick off with a quintessentially Hong Kong mystery box packed with classic Cantonese flavours and ingredients, cooked against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Harbour at Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District.
In the second challenge on Monday, three lucky contestants will have the opportunity for a private masterclass with celebrated Michelin-starred chef, Vicky Cheng, of revered restaurant VEA. The contestants will be vying for immunity as they attempt to replicate one of Vicky’s exquisite dishes at the foot of the 34-metre-tall Big Buddha statue, opposite the Po Lin Monastery, one of Hong Kong’s most sacred Buddhist sanctums.
On Tuesday, the cooks will see how the local legends do it, experiencing the hustle and bustle of authentic dai pai dongs, or open-air street vendors, as they cook in teams for crowds of discerning diners on Stanley Street, Central.
Our top seven will then round out the week back in the MasterChef Australia kitchen with a Hong Kong-inspired lucky dip challenge with the best dish winning its maker immunity from Sunday’s elimination challenge.
If Nicole Kidman ever decides to cast her own biopic, she won’t need to search far. At the recent 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, her close friend and Big Little Lies co-star, delivered a flawless impersonation of the acclaimed actress.
“Most actors wait by a phone to be chosen by a director,” Witherspoon quipped during her speech. “But as an actor, Nicole has always been proactive. Even in her earliest work, she picks her directors.” She hilariously switched from her southern U.S. accent to an impeccable Australian impression, recounting Kidman’s enthusiastic discussions about directors. Witherspoon’s playful mimicry and heartfelt anecdotes earned laughs and admiration, even from Kidman herself.
“And she’s like, ‘But do you see that director?’” said Witherspoon. “‘I mean, it’s incredible. Reese, we must get her. We must!’”
When speaking on how the partnership on Big Little Lies was born Witherspoon shares “Because there’s one thing Nicole knows very very well, that there’s power in collaboration, and there’s even more power in sisterhood”
The star-studded event featured tributes from fellow Australians Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, and Cate Blanchett, as well as a tear-jerking speech from Kidman’s husband, Keith Urban (Pass the Kleenex!)
Urban shared a moving story about their early marriage struggles and Kidman’s unwavering support during his rehab stint.
“We got married in June 2006 and barely four months into our marriage, my addictions that I had done really nothing about blew our marriage to smithereens and I went into the Betty Ford centre for three months,” Urban began. “Four months into a marriage, and I’m in rehab for three months with no idea what was going to happen to us.”
“If you want to see what love in action really looks like, give that a whirl,” he continued.
“Nic pushed through every negative voice — I’m sure even some of her own — and she chose love. And here we are tonight 18 years later.”
The couple, who share teen daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, met in January 2005 during an event where Urban got her phone number on a “tiny piece of paper” that he said he carried “in my pocket for well over a week.”
“The thing about Nic — she loves life,” Urban added. “I’ve actually never met anyone who has such a passion for being alive. She knows the importance of expressing feelings as well. I wasn’t raised like this at all so our girls are very lucky to be learning from you, baby. I’m learning too.”
But it didn’t stop there. Viewers may also have been surprised to see younger actors thanking the Aussie Oscar winner for the boost she gave their fledgling careers.
“What most people don’t know is that when I was making those films, I watched ‘Moulin Rouge’ religiously,” said Zac Efron.
“I must have seen the film over a hundred times, because it’s there that I found inspiration, and it was there that I found Nicole Kidman.”
In the crime drama The Paperboy, Efron plays a character who obsessively pursues the older Kidman. The two share a sex scene, and other scenes that are even more strangely intimate.
“It was terrifying, and it was thrilling,” Efron said. “And as my character and I were looking for guidance, there she was.”
He concluded, “Nicole, thank you so much. On behalf of the teenager who was so inspired by you on screen, and the man who stands here today proud to be one of your many collaborators, congratulations.”
The tribute gave Kidman a chance to reflect on the nearly 100 films and TV shows she has appeared in, as she stood on the stage where she won her Oscar for playing Virginia Woolf in “The Hours” in 2003.
She thanked by name every director she has worked with, including Gus Van Sant (To Die For), Jane Campion (Portrait of a Lady), Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge), Sofia Coppola (The Beguiled), Yorgos Lanthimos (The Killing of a Sacred Deer), Lars von Trier, (Dogville), Sydney Pollack (The Interpreter) and Stanley Kubrick (Eyes Wide Shut). She teared up when talking about the last two, each of whom died not long after making their final film with her.
Speaking before entering the ceremony, Kidman said the award is a payoff for some of the risks she took in her career.
“I’ve made so many risky films to the point where people go, ‘you’re actually going to do that movie?’ and I’m like ‘yeah I am,'” she said.
Starting her career at just 14, Kidman marvelled at the opportunities she’s had to work with talented individuals and play diverse characters. “It is a privilege to make films and glorious to make films and television with the storytellers who allowed me to just run wild,” she said.
“This 14-year-old girl could have never predicted all the talented people she would get to work with and the many different characters she would get to play 😱. So excited to celebrate with so many friends and peers on Saturday with the @AmericanFilmInstitute xx,” she wrote in the caption.
The evening celebrated Kidman’s illustrious career and her contributions to cinema, making her the eleventh woman and only Australian to receive the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award. Meryl Streep, a former winner and Kidman’s co-star, presented the award, attributing Kidman’s career to her deep love for acting.
“People call it bravery when an actress bares all and leaps off into the unknown and she dives deep into the darker parts of what it is to be a human being. But I don’t think it’s bravery. I think it’s love. I think she just loves it.” Streep said bringing Kidman to tears.
“There’s an enormous amount of luck in my life. But there’s also the most important thing – love. Big, big love. And then, right there, is the love of my life and the loves of my life,” she said as she pointed to her family.
The AFI Life Achievement award “celebrates an individual whose career in motion pictures or television has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture,” according to the American Film Institute.
To celebrate the upcoming release of the highly anticipated documentary, I AM: CELINE DION on Prime Video on 25 June, Prime Video hosted a Special Screening of the film at the State Library of NSW in Sydney last night.
Celebrities, including Lucia Field and John Pearce (The Wiggles), Monika Tu, Justin Hill, Patrick Abboud, Hannah Ferrier, Anna Cocquerel (Home & Away), Donny Galella, Royston Noell, Tim Abbott, Vanity (Ben Moir), Jana Bartolo, Bridie McKim, Jeremy Blewit, Olivia Vasquez, Paul Capsis, Mikaela Binns-Rorke, Yvonne Sokias, Ellen Malone and Masha Mnjoyan attended the event.
Sydney Ensemble String Quartetperformed a selection of Celine Dion’s most iconic songs as guests arrived.
The special screening opened with a special message for guests from Celine to introduce the film, “This is my love letter to my fans. I could not have done this without my greatest song of my life, my children. They have been at my side through this process, bringing me joy and love and support.”
Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
Get the popcorn! The June and July Prime Video line-up doesn’t stop here!
The highly anticipated return of The Boys Season 4 is streaming now with episodes dropping weekly, and the finale premiering July 18.
Those About To Die starring Anthony Hopkins delves into the world of the games—a world characterised by bloodlust, greed for money, the pursuit of power, and corruption premieres July 19.
Guy Ritchie tells a story based on true events and the recently declassified files of the British War Department in The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare – an action-comedy about the first-ever special forces organisation formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming premieres July 25.
I AM: CELINE DION is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and is a Vermilion Films production in partnership with Sony Music Vision and Sony Music Entertainment Canada. It will be released globally on Prime Video on June 25.
Home and Away fans think the infamous River Boys storyline is making a comeback following a recent cast announcement.
ICYMI: Aussie actor Joshua Orpin, known for playing Superboy in the DC series Titans, was announced as Summer Bay’s newest “bad boy” back in March.
While Orpin is set to debut on the long-running soap in the final week of June, little is known about his character.
However, fans seem to think Orpin is connected to the Bay’s notorious gang the River Boys.
According to the Back to the Bayblog, the incoming character’s promo pic is verrrrry similar to that of Patrick O’Connor‘s character Dean Thomas’, who was the gang’s former leader.
Not only is the photo seemingly taken in the same place, but the two men wear similar outfits of a black, sleeveless top while flexing their muscles.
More Home and Away fans chat River Boys resurgence on Facebook
According to Yahoo Lifestyle, a bunch of Home and Away die-hards took to a popular Facebook group to share their thoughts on Orpin’s connection to O’Connor’s character.
“I miss the River Boy action! I need my hotties backs,” one fan penned, while another added that the show “need[s] more River Boys”.
“As soon as I saw the big scuffle and police at the end tonight, I immediately thought RIVER BOYS,” a third wrote in response to the June 20 episode.
“Maybe another Braxton Brother haha,” a fourth said.
“We shall see — funny though he could have passed for Mali’s brother.”
Joshua Orpin says Home and Away character has “depth”
After he was announced as a future cast member, Orpin told The Daily Telegraph that his lips were sealed on details about his role.
“I can say he is a bit of a bad boy who comes into the show and stirs up some trouble among the Summer Bay locals,” he admitted.
“He is seemingly one thing on the surface but he has a great depth to him that I’ve had a lot of fun exploring.”
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has rubbished rumours that four spicy sex scenes were axed from Season Three.
Given Coughlan and her co-lead Luke Newton seemed to imply that the latest instalment of the hit Regency series would be the sauciest yet, fans couldn’t help but feel a tad short-changed when it didn’t ring true.
As such, viewers suspected some scenes must have been axed from the final cut of Bridgerton.
Rumours then heated upon when one Reddit user claimed this to be true, alleging they’d noticed four NSFW scenes that were MIA, in contrast to the preview they were given of Season Three.
What scenes were allegedly deleted from Bridgerton Season Three?
As shared on TikTok, the Redditor said “angry sex/broken furniture” ensued in one nixed scene after Colin Bridgerton found Penelope Featherington outside the modiste.
Another included the pair “laying in bed together talking about publishing Colin‘s manuscripts”.
“Colin whispering sweet nothings to Pen in front of the mirror,” the Redditor noted of the third missing moment. They also added that there was originally a “long sex montage” in episode eight.
Married At First Sight star Melissa Rawson shared a cautionary tale from her belated honeymoon with husband Bryce Ruthven in Thailand.
Posting to her blog Her Second Shift, she revealed the pair’s romantic getaway in May took a dramatic turn when cash and jewellery were stolen during a late-night visit to a massage parlour.
A night of relaxation gone wrong
Melissa explained that she and Bryce decided to unwind with a massage on the Thai island of Koh Samui.
“I had also just stopped at an ATM on the way back to the hotel and had withdrawn all our money on our card for the next day’s activities, so I was ready to spend,” Liss wrote.
The couple had to pay upfront and were taken to separate rooms for their massages. Reflecting on the night, Melissa realised there were several “red flags” she overlooked in her holiday mode.
During her massage, the masseuse moved Melissa’s belongings, including her bag, to the head of the table.
“I thought nothing of it. It was closer to me at least,” she detailed. However, after the massage, when Melissa went to pay for a cocktail on their way back to the hotel, she discovered her bag was empty.
“No cash or jewellery. My Francesca necklace that I had had for one week. Gone. (#gifted… but still, very sad),” she wrote. “And as I had just withdrawn all the money from the travel card (our credit cards were in the hotel room safe), we were skint.”
A lesson learned
Melissa admitted she was “mentally kicking [herself] for being so naïve” and offered some travel advice to her readers:
“Don’t go for a massage off the main street or while heavily intoxicated. Don’t give cash before a service or purchase (or your passport – for anything!). Always keep spare cash in the hotel safe. Try not to separate from your partner or friend/s – unless you know it’s safe to do so.”
Their honeymoon wasn’t exactly smooth sailing from the start.
Melissa described their flight from Melbourne to Bangkok as “a flight from hell,” recalling how they flew into an electrical storm.
“The plane was hit by strong wind and rain as we descended beneath the clouds. Then, it suddenly jolted and dropped violently,” she wrote. “It was only 10 or so seconds of turbulence, but I was genuinely terrified.”
It took three attempts before the plane safely landed, causing the couple to miss their connecting flight to Koh Samui.
“Passengers became unruly, shouting out to staff for information as we sat stranded,” Melissa recalled. “There was minimal communication from the pilot and no one was offered food or water during this excessive delay. When we eventually took off, most on the plane cheered.”
Despite the ordeal, Melissa confidently said that it was a “wonderful” holiday and she is “eagerly planning another trip back”.
The news was also shared on the official The Wiggles Instagram page.
“The Wiggles family is about to get a little bigger!” the account shared with its 267,000 followers.
Fellow The Wiggles react to John Pearce and wife Jessie’s baby news
Taking to the comment section, a bunch of John’s fellow Wiggles (old and new) congratulated the pair on their baby news.
“Congrats John and Jess!” OG yellow Wiggle Greg Page wrote. “What wonderful news you are sharing with us!”
Red Wiggle Caterina Mete, who is currently expecting twins, added: “The most beautiful news!!!! So excited and happy for you both! Sending you all the love in the world!
“How lucky will my little girls be to have a little buddy to play with.”
“Such beautiful souls with the most amazing news!” Yellow Wiggle Tsehay Hawkins penned. “You two are going to be incredible parents!
Casting for the twelfth season of Married At First Sight is in full swing, and a production insider has spilled the beans on how to make sure you get noticed by the producers.
If you’re dreaming of walking down the aisle on national TV, listen up because these tips might just be your golden ticket!
It’s all about the backstory
According to a production insider who spoke to Yahoo! Lifestyle, having a unique backstory is essential. Producers are on the hunt for those quirky details that make you stand out.
“A middle-aged man just isn’t enough. Make sure producers know you have been married three times and you have a weakness for women or men with bucked teeth,” the source shared.
“Find three character touch points and stay within that narrative. Something that makes you memorable to Channel Nine viewers.”
Catchphrases and quirky jobs
To make it onto the show, you need to be easily understood by the audience. The insider revealed that having a catchy phrase that sums up your personality is a big plus.
“Flip your boring job so it stands out. There are a hundred tradies who apply but find something that makes that interesting and unique. Like, be a ‘tradie who wears pink shorts’. It’s not hard to twist something simple like that,” they added.
Talking in sound bites
It’s not just what you say, but how you say it that counts. The insider emphasised the importance of speaking in a way that’s easy to edit.
“Make sure you are talking in melody and in short sharp sentences. They are looking for people who talk in sound bites naturally as it helps with the edit,” they detailed.
“If you’re telling a story that has three parts just pick the headline and finish with a punchline.”
Embrace your perceived edit
Once you’re on the show, the key is to roll with how you’re portrayed.
“If you think you’re being portrayed as the villain, make sure you are a PG villain and not something that will get you fired or make you unemployable,” the insider remarked.
“Play the long game – not all participants will be able to quit their careers and live off social media endorsements.”
Participants are also encouraged to follow orders and take on secret missions to spice things up.
“You might be quieter by nature but make sure you prove that you are invaluable to producers to make their jobs easier. Not everyone needs to be an alpha on screen.”
So there you have it, aspiring MAFS stars! Take these tips to heart and you might just find yourself saying “I do” in front of millions of viewers.
Married At First Sight season 12 is expected to premiere in January 2025, with experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling, and Alessandra Rampolla set to return.
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, known for starring in the M*A*S*H film and The Hunger Games franchise, has died, aged 88.
His son, fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news on X (formerly known as Twitter) in the early hours of June 21.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” he wrote.
“I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly.
“He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived,” he concluded.
The confirmation came after Deadlinereported that Sutherland had died following a “long illness”.
He is survived by his wife, Francine Racette, as well as sons Kiefer, 57, Roeg, 50, Rossif, 45, Angus, 41 and daughter Rachel, 57.
Donald Sutherland’s career
In a career spanning over 50 years, Sutherland appeared in nearly 200 films and series.
He broke into the industry in 1967 in The Dirty Dozen, three years before taking up his post as Hawkeye Pierce in the Oscar-nominated film M*A*S*H.
He was known for taking on offbeat roles, including a peace-and-love spurring commander in Kelly’s Heroes and the stoned professor in Animal House.
Sutherland is also widely known for appearing in Oliver Stone‘s JFK and Robert Redford‘s Ordinary People.
Most recently, he starred in the beloved The Hunger Games series as the formidable President Coriolanus Snow.
Celebrities react to news of Donald Sutherland’s death
Countless celebrities and peers of Sutherland reacted to his death in all corners of the internet.
Robbie Amell, whose wife Italia Ricci starred with the actor’s son in Designated Survivor, replied to his confirmation: “I’m so sorry Kiefer.”
“Devastated. Our hearts are breaking for you,” ThePrincess Bride‘s Cary Elwes wrote.
Meanwhile, Ron Howard reflected on “one of the most intelligent, interesting and engrossing film actors of all time”.
“I was blessed to direct him in Backdraft… Incredible range, creative courage and dedication to serving the story and the audience with supreme excellence,” he penned.
Tom Blyth, who played the younger version of Sutherland’s President Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, also paid homage to the actor on Instagram.
“Donald Sutherland came about as close to mastering the craft of acting as anyone gets. So many genius performances,” he said.
“I never had the honour of knowing him personally, but it was the honour of a lifetime to follow in his footsteps. Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.”
Married at First Sight Australia 2022‘s Holly Greenstein has set the record straight following a viral TikTok in which she appeared to deny a customer entry into a cinema.
In June, one TikTok user shared a 10-second video of Holly at her workplace, Reading Cinemas Auburn, where she allegedly claimed she was “on her period”, and therefore could refuse customers entry.
In the video, an off-camera woman explained: “She said I can’t go in because she feels like it. She says, ‘I can refuse entry to whoever I want’ and she won’t give me a reason.
With her back to the camera, the former MAFSbride could be heard saying, “It’s because I have my period, isn’t that what you said?”
The unidentified woman quipped back before the TikTok ended: “So you won’t let me in today because you have your period?”
Holly Greenstein says there’s more to viral cinema TikTok
Chatting to Daily Mail Australiaabout the incident, Holly said the customer was refused entry because she had brought an external business’ pizza, which is against Reading Cinemas’ rules.
“They brought hot food in, they were politely asked by my boss, not even me, to finish the food before they went into the cinema,” she explained.
“I tried to step away from the situation, I tried my hardest not to get involved with the situation.”
Holly continued: “My boss was trying to deal with it. I got dragged into it because they were asking me where the terms and conditions of entry sign was.”
She also alleged that the customer broached the “period” issue, and her comment was in response to that.
MAFS‘ Holly Greenstein calls out trolls for “personally attacking” her
Holly told the outlet that her MAFSprofile is what resulted in the video being shared.
In the aftermath, she’s also called out online trolls for “personally attacking” her with abusive DMs.
“For the most part, customers are really kind, they look at me and recognise me and are just excited,” she admitted.
“Generally when the public recognise me, it’s a polite and friendly conversation and sometimes people ask for selfies.”
Holly’s relatively remained out of the public eye since leaving MAFS, during which she was paired with Andrew Davis.
Alright folks, it’s time to get comfy, grab your snacks, and update that watchlist because Prime Video has some epic content dropping this July!
From historical dramas to side-splitting comedies, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive in and see what’s new this month.
Epic historical drama alert: Those About to Die
Kicking things off with a bang (or should we say a clash of swords?), Sir Anthony Hopkins leads the charge in Those About to Die.
Dive into the intense world of chariot racing and gladiatorial battles in ancient Rome. Trust us, this is one you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for July 19 and prepare for some epic historical drama.
Guy Ritchie brings the laughs: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Ever wondered what happens when you mix WWII history with Guy Ritchie’s signature humour? You get The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
Based on true events, this action-comedy hits Prime Video on July 25. Get ready to meet the world’s first-ever special forces unit, formed by none other than Winston Churchill and featuring the likes of Henry Cavill and Eiza González.
Tyler Perry’s new drama: Divorce in the Black
Tyler Perry is back with Divorce in the Black, dropping on July 11. This drama stars Meagan Good as Ava, a woman fighting for her marriage only to uncover some shocking secrets.
It’s emotional, it’s gripping, and it’s a must-watch.
From party girl to astronaut: Space Cadet
Emma Roberts stars as a party girl turned astronaut in Space Cadet, launching on July 4.
Follow Tiffany “Rex” Simpson’s hilarious and heartwarming journey as she bluffs her way into NASA’s training program.
Animated madness: Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig are back to voice our favourite supermarket foods in Sausage Party: Foodtopia.
Premiering on July 11, this series is set to be outrageously funny as Frank, Brenda, Barry, and Sammy build their own food society. Get ready for some laugh-out-loud moments with this one.
Back by popular demand: My Spy: The Eternal City
Dave Bautista returns as CIA operative JJ in My Spy: The Eternal City. Watch as he and his stepdaughter Sophie save the world from a nuclear plot in Italy.
Premiering on July 18, this action-packed movie is perfect for a thrilling movie night.
Love and drama: Love Lies Bleeding
On July 9, catch Kristen Stewart and Dave Franco in Love Lies Bleeding, a story about love, violence, and family drama. Directed by Rose Glass, this one’s sure to tug at your heartstrings.
The return of Betty: Betty Le Fea, The Story Continues
Betty is back in Betty Le Fea, The Story Continues. Premiering on July 19, follow Betty as she navigates the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and her career.
It’s nostalgic, it’s dramatic, and it’s exactly what we need.
Binge-worthy classics
Need some comfort TV? Prime Video’s got you covered with all seasons of Beverly Hills 90210, Ray Donovan, Dexter, and NCIS now available. Whether you’re in the mood for some 90s drama or gritty crime-solving, there’s plenty to binge.
There you have it! July is packed with incredible shows and movies on Prime Video. So clear your schedule, set those reminders, and get ready for some top-notch entertainment. Happy streaming!
We’re still weeks away from The Block 2024 kicking off but the rumour mill is rife with speculation that Shaynna Blaze will leave the show in favour of Channel Seven’s Dream Home.
Yep, Shaynna might be calling time on her 12-year tenure as a judge on Nine’s hit renovation series, if reports by New Ideaare to believed.
According to the mag, Channel Seven are hoping to woo the 61-year-old over to their new series, which is currently airing its inaugural season.
One source claimed the network thinks adding Shaynna to co-host Dream Homealongside Dr Chris Brown “would be a winning combo”.
“They would have a great on-screen rapport,” the TV insider said.
Channel Seven approached Shaynna Blaze for Dream Home 2024
The source told New Idea that Channel Seven tapped Shaynna for the gig for Dream Home 2024.
However, they failed to sway her.
“It’s true they tried really hard to get Shaynna the first time around,” they alleged.
“In the end she proved too expensive.”
News of Shaynna’s potential reno show switcheroo comes after she released her debut single, Warriorm, on May 3.
While fans were a bit “WTF?” about the move, she explained the career pivot has always been at the back of her mind.
“There are lots of reasons why music was on the back burner for me,” she told the Today show at the time.
“Initially, it was my family. I just wasn’t making enough money to support them.”
Shaynna previously showed off her singing chops on The Masked Singer Australia, being unmasked as Bluebottle.
Love Island Australia 2023‘s Reid Polak is onto bigger and better things, with the 27-year-old returning to TV in Good Cop/Bad Cop.
During the fifth season of the hit dating show, Reid was certainly controversial, particularly when it came to his fraught coupling with Kirra Schofield.
Fans later accused him of “faking” his relationship with Chloe Jackson, and if he had been, it seems his acting chops are paying off!
The model-turned-reality star was outed by Daily Mail Australiaas a cast member in Good Cop/Bad Cop.
The outlet detailed that he hasn’t officially been announced as being involved with theStan Original Series. However, Reid has reportedly been sharing snaps of himself hanging out with co-stars.
This includes Aussie actor Luke Cook, who also appeared in The Chilling Adventuresof Sabrina.
Good Cop/Bad Cop will also star Gossip Girl alumni Leighton Meester and Clancy Brown, known for Billions and Dexter: New Blood.
Stan announced the upcoming series on March 12, revealing it to be a procedural comedic drama from the writer of Will & Grace and Workaholics.
What is Good Cop/Bad Cop about?
As per Stan’s press release, Meester and Cook will play Lou and Henry, a sister-brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force.
There, they “must contend with colourful residents, a serious lack of resources, and their very complicated dynamic with each other and their police chief, Big Hank — who happens to be their father”.
The eight-part series began filming in South East Queensland in late March.
However, there’s no word yet on when it will premiere on the streaming service.
Simone Biles is headed straight for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and in her new Netflix docuseries Simone Biles Rising, punters get an inside look at the gymnast’s journey to the games.
After pulling out of the 2020 Toyko Olympics to nurture her mental health, all eyes have been on Biles as the next Summer Olympics approach.
In a statement about the upcoming four-episode documentary, the 27-year-old hopes her struggles “empower” other young women.
“I know there are young girls out there who look to me for inspiration and are faced with similar challenges,” she said.
“My hope is that this documentary helps to empower them to be true to who they are and never give up on their dreams. ‘Still I Rise’.”
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about Simone Biles Rising.
Official synopsis
The world was shocked when gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from numerous events during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics — especially considering the fact that she was the clear front-runner for several gold medals.
However, at the same time, Biles was struggling with her mental health.
Rather than push herself to the brink, she decided to withdraw from the competition.
Four years later, Biles has unfinished business, and upcoming doc series Simone Biles Rising offers an intimate look at the story behind it all.
How and when can you watch Simone Biles Rising?
Part One of Simone Biles Rising will premiere on Netflix on July 17, ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony.
Who is in the cast?
Aside from the titular gymnast, Biles’ fellow Olympian Aly Raisman appears in Simone Biles Rising.
In addition, Biles’ family and husband, Jonathan Owens, star.
Is there a trailer?
On June 20, Netflix released the official trailer for the docuseries, which you can watch below.
Simone Biles Rising premieres on Netflix on July 17.
Married at First Sight Australia 2024‘s Lucinda Light has plans aplenty for her future, but the question is, where does she begin?!
There’s no denying that viewers were left clamouring for more of MAFS 2024‘s bright spark once the 11th season of the marriage experiment wrapped up.
And now, it seems she’s keen to fulfil her many fans’ wishes, with big aspirations for a return to TV.
In addition to penning a “fabulous book”, Lucinda told Yahoo Lifestylethat she’d love to appear in a competitive reality series.
“I really want to be on one of those dancing shows where you get to wear sequin leotards, learn how to dance, and get really fit,” she expressed.
“I think it would utterly tickle my expressive, creative side and I have no doubt I’d have a lot of fun.”
And we’d pay to see this!
The 43-year-old added that she also wouldn’t turn down a stint on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
And it’s not totally out of the realm of possibility, given past MAFS stars in the likes of Domenica Calarco, Ryan Gallager and Davina Rankin have appeared on it.
Lucinda Light reveals what charity she’d raise money for on I’m a Celebrity
If she were to appear on the jungle-based reality series, Lucinda — who failed to find love with Timothy Smithon MAFS — already has ideas as to where her winnings would go.
“One day, I’d love to get into that jungle and raise a huge amount for non-violent communication/boundaries and consent language programs in schools and also help combat homelessness with innovative tiny houses — a great solution,” she told Yahoo Lifestyle.
“This year, I’m off to MC a couple of great fundraisers but I’d like to make a way bigger impact on some things I feel could really do with a big push.”
However, there’s one thing she wants far more than another stint on reality TV.
“I’d love more than anything to find my life partner — the special one I do life with,” she admitted.
Sumeet Saigal walked into the MasterChef Australia kitchen in last night’s episode, confidently wearing her white apron and fully expecting an immunity cook. But the judges had other plans.
When it was revealed that it was actually a surprise elimination, Sumeet, like the rest of us, was taken aback.
“That was a little bit of a surprise for all of us,” Sumeet admitted to Chattr. “We were expecting it to be a day when we could push the boat out and do something crazy and fun, without any devastating repercussions.”
The bold bacon and egg blue cheese naan
Sumeet’s dish that night was nothing short of daring—a bacon and egg blue cheese naan.
“When you think of a bacon and egg roll, it’s such a staple. But who’s ever heard of a bacon, egg, and blue cheese naan?” Sumeet explained. “I wanted to bring a piece of my heritage into it and make it relatable to Australians.”
She spiced up the classic with some rocket salad, candied walnuts, and a chilli coriander butter. “It was so delicious,” she said. “But getting that egg right was the trickiest part.”
An egg-streme challenge
Ah, the humble egg. A breakfast staple, but a nightmare in disguise on MasterChef Australia.
“You’d think making an egg is simple, right? But when it’s inside a naan and you can’t see it, it’s a whole different ball game,” Sumeet laughed.
She even tried freezing the eggs to control the cooking process, a clever move that showed her inventive spirit. “I’ll need to practice it more, but it’s definitely a technique I’m curious about.”
Cooking from the heart
During her time on the show, Sumeet received a lot of advice, but the best piece was simple: “Cook what you love to eat.”
This mantra kept her grounded amidst the competition’s pressure. “It helps you stay calm and ensures you’re making something delicious,” she said.
For those inspired by Sumeet’s passion for simplifying Indian food and wanting to bring a taste of the culture into their own kitchens, Sumeet suggested not overthinking it. “Indian food doesn’t have to be complicated. Just start experimenting. There’s no right or wrong with food — make it your own.”
The future looks saucy
So, what was next for Sauce Boss? She’s diving deeper into her sauce business, a dream that has been simmering for years.
This, of course, was boosted by her win in an immunity challenge with her unique InTALIAN Simmer Sauce, a delicious blend of Indian and Italian flavours that is now available in Coles stores nationwide.
“The response to my sauces has been amazing. People are getting so creative with them. It’s inspiring.,” Sumeet said,
But she’s not just stopping at one product; she’s looking to expand her range. “Sauce Boss is on the cards! I’m going to be working tirelessly to bring more sauces to market.”
Who has what it takes to win Masterchef Australia 2024?
As for who she thought would take the MasterChef Australia crown this season?
“It’s tough. The top seven are all fantastic,” Sumeet said thoughtfully. “But if I really had to pick one, it would be between my subcontinent sister Sav and my beautiful roomie Nat. But yeah, I think my bestie Nat would have to.”
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Thursday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.