Selling the City is Netflix’s latest Selling Sunset-esque reality show. Now that we’ve finished binging all eight episodes, we naturally went to Instagram to find out the behind-the-scenes gossip.
Fans may already be familiar with one of the faces among the cast list. Steve Gold—who works for Selling the City’s real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman—joined Million Dollar Listing New York in 2017.
Much like Selling Sunset, the rest of the cast is made up of glamourous realtors who dress head to toe in designer threads while hustling million-dollar deals. Of course, a considerable amount of drama is woven between the condo sales.
If you’re hooked on Selling The City, and want to have a peep at the cast lives outside of the show, read on to find out their handles.
Eleonora is the boss-lady on Selling The City, and she closed a record-breaking $75 million deal in 2024. The 37-year-old has been at Douglas Elliman since 2009 and is in charge of four staff members; Abigail, Gisselle, Jordyn and Taylor.
The Million Dollar Listing star has regularly been listed among America’s top realtors and has career sales exceeding $3b in residential luxury properties.
During her Selling The City introduction, Jordyn made it clear that she regularly rubs shoulders with celebrities in New York. Before moving to the city, she lived in Southern California.
Prior to getting into real estate, Justin was a commercial model. He holds the title of luxury new development sales specialist and has sold over $500 million at Douglas Elliman.
Taylor has sold over $500 million at Douglas Elliman. Throughout the first season of Selling The City, Taylor and her husband, Peter Scavo, faced relationship issues. However, Taylor has since told US Magazine that they are still together, and are trying for a baby.
The official Neighbours Instagram account shared the new development on January 5.
“Exciting news… Aussie musician (and Chrishell’s partner) G Flip is heading to Ramsay Street for a cameo! Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks,” the caption reads.
G Flip has carved out a career as one of Australia’s top musicians. This won’t be the non-binary performer’s first time on screen. They have appeared on The L Word: GenerationQ and Selling Sunset.
When will G Flip join Neighbours?
A date for G Flip’s cameo hasn’t been announced just yet, but we’ll update you as soon as it drops.
What will G Flip’s role on Neighbours be?
There aren’t currently any additional details about the non-binary musician’s role on Neighbours. However, we have an inkling that they’ll be shooting scenes with Selling Sunset‘s Chrishell.
Chrishell Stause standing outside of Neighbours’ Lassiters. Image: Ten.
Fans reactions to G Flip’s new role
Australian fans have taken to the comments section of the announcement post to share their excitement.
“I remember when Yasmine and Holly were having a conversation about getting a local music act, I thought G Flip would be perfect. Excited!!!” one person wrote.
“Love this!! I had a feeling they would get G at some point,” another penned.
However, some British fans aren’t familiar with who the Aussie musician actually is.
“For the UK fans who?” One person wrote.
“Is that the Olympic break dancer?” another social media user commented.
The Golden Globes 2025 Awards ceremony is kicking off the year with a bang, and we’ve got all the details on how to watch it in Australia.
The prestigious awards usually give insight into which actors and movies will sweep up gongs galore in 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Golden Globes, including how to watch it live in Australia.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser doing publicity for the awards. Image: Instagram.
When will the 2025 Golden Globes air?
The 2025 Golden Globes will be available to watch live on Channel 10 and 10Play. The ceremony airs on Monday, January 6 at 11am AEDT — which is the same time as the US.
An encore screening will also be available to stream from 4:30pm AEST on 10Play, as well as Paramount+ from 7pm AEST.
Who’s hosting the ceremony?
American comedian and former FBoy Island US host NikkiGlaser has taken on the role. She will make history as the first solo woman to host the ceremony.
Who’s nominated?
Narco-thriller musical Emilia Pérez—which stars SelenaGomez— is up for a whopping 10 awards. We’ve got our fingers crossed that Selena will spill some more Golden Globe goss this year.
Drama-history film The Brutalist has the second highest amount of noms with seven.
Selena Gomez in Emilia Pérez. Image: Netflix.
The headline-dominating musical Wicked is up for three awards. Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is also up for three awards.
Meanwhile, NicoleKidman is up for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Babygirl, and TimothéeChalamet is up for Best Actor in the same category for A Complete Unknown.
Unlike many of the 2025 participants, Jake hasn’t been on reality TV before, and we get the impression that he’s actually looking for a lasting connection— rather than a blue tick on Instagram.
Here’s everything we know about MAFS 2025’s Jake.
Does Married At First Sight’s Jake Luik have social media?
In recent years, MAFS participants have reaped the benefit of accumulating a massive following on social media after appearing on the show. For example, MAFS 2024‘s Lucinda Lighthad just over 4000 followers on the platform but now sits at a whopping 641,000.
Lucinda Light’s huge social media following. Image: Instagram.
Growth like this allows participants to pursue careers in social media post-show, which is presumably a draw card for future contestants.
However, it appears that Jake didn’t apply for the show in hopes of a spon-con deal, as his Instagram lacks an array of gym selfies and self-appreciating captions. However, with MAFS cast you never really know!
Jake Luik. Image: Instagram.
What’s Jake’s job?
Jake works as a well-being coordinator for year 10 at Southern River College, which is in the suburb Gosnells, Western Australia.
Who is Jake Luik matched with on Married At First Sight?
According to photos leaked by Daily Mail Australia— and published on the Instagram account MAFSUncensored—Jake ties the knot with dance school teacher Ashleigh Ackerman.
Netflix has an impending royal instalment—a lifestyle show starring Duchess Meghan Markle—titled With Love, Meghan.
The release saw Meghan return to Instagram after five years to promote the new series.
“I have been so excited to share this with you!” The Duchess of Sussex began alongside a clip of the trailer.
“I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it. Wishing you all a fantastic new year! Thanks to our amazing crew and the team @netflix. Beyond grateful for the support – and fun!”
Here’s everything you need to know about With Love, Meghan.
Meghan in the kitchen. Image: Netflix.
What is the series about?
The docuseries follows Meghan as she meets with celebrity pals, cooks up meals, makes flower arrangements and tends to her garden.
“This inspiring series, produced by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming, blending practical how-tos and candid conversation with friends, new and old,” reads the synopsis.
“Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”
What celebrities will appear on With Love, Meghan?
The docuseries trailer shows a number of celeb cameos, including Daniel Martin, Mindy Kaling and Meghan’s former Suits co-star Alice Waters.
In a statement, Netflix said that there will be “additional acclaimed chefs and special friends.”
Meghan with Mindy Kaling. Image: Netflix.
When is With Love, Meghan released?
Meghan’s new show will be released on Netflix on Jan 15, and all eight episodes will drop at the same time.
Is there a trailer?
There is! You can watch it below.
Stream With Love, Meghan airs on Netflix from January 15.
Mother-daughter duoJaney Willox and Maddie Devereux, who rose to fame as “Gatecrashers” on the competitive cooking show My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024, have announced their latest venture to bring their culinary talents from the small screen into the real world.
The Victorian pair have announced their new catering business, The Kitchen Queens, set to serve Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Their time on MKR may have seen them ruffle feathers, but it also proved that the ladies sure can cook. Now, they’re taking their passion for food beyond the screen and into homes, workplaces, and events.
Janey and Maddie launch The Kitchen Queens
The duo’s new venture, The Kitchen Queens, is a catering service offering midweek meals, grazing tables, and event catering, all with a focus on “curating wholesome luxury, one bespoke bite at a time.”
While the full website will launch in early 2025, the business is already active on Instagram, where Janey and Maddie shared their plans with fans.
“We are bringing to you our new business,” Maddie said in an Instagram post. “We are here for all of your family meals, your catering requirements, and of course, your dinner parties.”
“If you don’t feel like cooking during the week, we have got you covered.”
“We have an extensive menu of family favourite recipes that are super healthy and delicious that we promise you and your loved ones will love.”
The Kitchen Queens also offers a menu of crowd-pleasing finger foods and appetisers for special occasions.
Janey added, “The Kitchen Queens have got you sorted when it comes to your next dinner party.”
“Three courses or two courses, it will be an experience that your guests will love.”
Janey and Maddie’s time on MKR
Janey and Maddie on My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024. Image: Instagram
As MKR “Gatecrashers,” Janey and Maddie joined the competition in the second round of Instant Restaurants.
While they placed second in the Ultimate Instant Round, they were ultimately eliminated in the 2024 season’s first semi-final during a cook-off against fellow duo, mum and son pairing, Caz and Fergus James.
And while the girls may have rubbed some shoulders with their blunt feedback, it was hard to ignore their talent.
So good luck to The Kitchen Queens. Looks like Janey and Maddie are just getting started!
Considering the star-studded cast of The Traitors US Season 3, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that there are fans in Australia furiously googling how they can watch it.
The new season’s cast is made up of US reality TV show elite, with cast members from Survivor, Vanderpump Rules, Selling Sunset and more.
Read on to find out how you can watch The Traitors US Season 3 in Australia.
The Traitors Season 3 cast at the round table. Image: Peacock.
Where will The Traitors US Season 3 air?
The TraitorsUS Season 3 is a Peacock exclusive, which means it will air on the streaming platform. The new season drops on January 9, 2025.
Unfortunately for us Aussies, Peacock isn’t available in Australia just yet. Boo! However, Peacock shows often air on Hayu, so we’ll keep you posted if the Aussie platform announces its arrival.
The Traitors Season 3 cast is absolutely stacked, and you’ll likely recognise some faces among the contestants.
Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser), Bob The Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Britney Haynes (Big Brother), Carolyn Wiger (Survivor 44), Chanel Ayan (The Real Housewives of Dubai) and Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset) are all on The Traitors Season 3.
The cast also includes Ciara Miller (Summer House), Danielle Reyes (Big Brother), Dolores Catania (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Dorinda Medley (The Real Housewives of New York City), Dylan Efron (Down to Earth with Zac Efron) and Gabby Windey (The Bachelorette).
Rounding out The Traitors Season 3 cast is Lord Ivar Mountbatten (British aristocrat), Jeremy Collins (Survivor), Nikki Garcia (WWE), Rob Mariano (Survivor), Robyn Dixon (The Real Housewives of Potomac), Sam Asghari (Black Monday),Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules), Tony Vlachos (Survivor) and Wells Adams (The Bachelorette).
Is there a trailer?
There is, and you can watch it below. On top of that, if you have access to Peacock you can watch a seven minute sneak peek on the streaming platform.
The Traitors US Season 3 will air on Peacock from January 9.
Jonathan has hosted the popular reality TV show since its revival in 2016, totalling nine seasons.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian Survivor host.
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.
Was Jonathan LaPaglia on TV before Australian Survivor?
Landing the coveted role of Survivor host was from far from Jonathan’s first TV job.
“I started taking acting classes at night in Sydney for a couple of years, then I got this crazy notion I should study it full-time,” Jonathan told TNT in 2011.
“I quit my job and moved to New York and I got my first professional gig on a TV show and it has been rolling since then.”
The 55-year-old started as an actor at 29 years old in 1996. His first TV gig was as Tommy McNamara in the American crime drama New York Undercover Season 3.
After that, Jonathan went on the star in a slew of TV shows, including NCIS, Law & Order and The Sopranos.
In 2014, he landed the role of Dr Patrick McNaughton on Love Child, which he stayed in for three seasons.
What was Jonathan LaPaglia’s job before Australian Survivor?
Jonathan LaPaglia was an emergency room doctor before crossing over into acting. He studied medical training at the University of Adelaide and left the industry in the mid 90s, according to Daily Mail Australia.
Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia. Image: Ten.
Jonathan LaPaglia’s famous family
Jonathan isn’t the only LaPaglia member with a successful career in TV — his brother Anthony LaPaglia won an Emmy Award for his role as Simon Moon on Frasier.
Anthony has also been a number of Australian films including Looking for Alibrandii, Lantana, The Bank, Happy Feet, $9.99, Balibo, and Happy Feet Two.
The Survivor host has another brother named Michael LaPaglia who works as a car wholesaler in Los Angeles.
Anthony LaPaglia on Netflix’s Florida Man. Image: Netflix.
Is Jonathan LaPaglia married?
He is! Jonathan married actress Ursula Brooks in 1998, and the pair share a daughter named Tilly. Both Jonathan and Ursula were born in Australia, but the family is now based in California.
Australian Survivor 2025: Brain v Brawn II will air on 10Play and Channel 10.
One pair that grabbed viewer’s attention early on was this season’s “quirky couple” Ashleigh Ackerman and Jake Luik.
So, are these two still together after tying the TV knot on MAFS? Here’s what we know.
Jake and Ashleigh’s pairing
Ashleigh is a Gold Coast creative with a business mind. She owns and operates the Ashleigh Lee Dance Company with her mother and sister.
Per the company’s Instagram, it focuses on building confidence and having fun through dance, and it’s been a family affair since it opened in 2012.
According to The Daily Mail, friends of Ashleigh describe her as “a lovely girl” who’s just come out of a messy breakup.
Meanwhile, MAFS TV groom Jake is a well-being coordinator for Southern River College, an independent public high school in Gosnells, Western Australia, where he works with Year 10 students.
He’s clearly a caring guy – but will his heart be enough to win over Ashleigh?
Are the couple still together?
After a strong start, Jake and Ashleigh’s relationship hit a significant roadblock. Image: Nine
Unfortunately, love did not bloom for Ashleigh and Jake. The couple did have a very solid start to their relationship, though. Jake was open to building a love that would last, Ashleigh was ready to settle down, and both participants spoke passionately about wanting children in the near future. Their personalities also seemed to align, with their partnership full of banter and laughter from the moment they met at the altar.
However, their fun-loving connection began to break down after the couple moved in together. Ashleigh felt Jake lacked emotional maturity and that his jokey nature was sometimes reflective of that. Everything then took a disastrous turn during a highly controversial Photo Ranking task. When Jake made derogatory comments about other MAFS 2025 brides, plus a racist statement related to MAFS bride Awhina Rutene, Ashleigh began to question whether they were a good fit.
With Ashleigh turning to fellow MAFS bride Sierah Swepstone to discuss Jake’s comments, which Jake saw as a betrayal, and the comments then being revealed to everyone at the first Commitment Ceremony, it seemed their relationship had reached a point of no return. Jake wrote “Leave”, but interestingly, Ashleigh wrote “Stay” – with this locking the couple in for another week, viewers had hope that the damage could be reversed.
That hope turned out to be unfounded, with Jake making the surprise decision to walk away from his marriage to Ashleigh the following day. After a very awkward conversation in which Jake told Ashleigh he could no longer trust her, the groom left their apartment and hopped on a plane back to Perth. With Jake gone, Ashleigh was left with no choice but to also exit the experiment.
Married At First Sight Season 12 will premiere on January 27 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Now, it looks as though the Aussie icon may be adding a fifth reality TV show to his resume, with rumours swirling that he’ll be starring on Love Island All Stars Season 2.
Read on to find out all the signs that Callum will be looking for love again on the UK series.
Callum with Madeline Wilcox on Love Island 2022. Image: Nine.
1. A publication confirmed that Callum Hole will be on All Stars
In November, Daily Mail Australia reported that Callum would be a Love Island All Stars cast member.
The publication said that Callum was “currently the first and only cast member confirmed to appear on the series.”
2. Callum has made it clear that he’s single
Although Callum’s been on multiple dating shows, he recently confirmed that he is, in fact, very single.
“Pretty much everything gives me the ick; that’s why I’m still single,” Callum said in an interview with Chattr in November.
Back in September, the Love Island star seemingly suggested that she was in a relationship with fitness influencer ShawneeSchein after posting a (now deleted) photo cuddled up with her in an Instagram carousel.
Callum’s now-deleted Instagram post with Shawnee. Image: Instagram.
However, Shawnee recently took to Instagram to reveal the details of a recent breakup.
“I realised the person I was in love with barely exists,” she wrote. “I am grateful for the love I got to experience and good memories.”
Shawnee’s Instagram story. Image: Instagram.
3. Callum said he’s interested in appearing on more reality TV shows
During an interview with Chattr, Callum explained that he’s traded in his job as a pool boy to become a full-time reality star and said that following on from Aussie Shore, he’s open to doing more reality TV.
“It’s just become a career for me now; one always kind of just leads into the other,” he said.
“And, to be honest with you, I have so much fun doing it. It never feels like work, so I just keep rolling with it.”
Callum with Jack Fowler on Love Island Games. Image: Peacock.
4. Callum hints at joining All Stars in an interview
When Callum was asked by Chattr in November about whether he’d be interested in joining All Stars, he danced around the question.
Callum said he’d be keen for All Stars “if everything fits into the schedule.”
“I got a very busy year,” he added. “I have locked in seven shows next year now, so if I do have the time, and the opportunity pops up, then, potentially.”
We’ll take that as a yes!
Love Island All Stars Season 2 will air from January 6 on ITV.
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.
Read on at your own risk because there are spoilers galore. You’ve been warned!
Which Love Island Australia Season 2024 couples are still together?
Love Island Australia coupling ceremony. Image: Nine
There were six couples who formed strong relationships in the Love Island Australia 2024 villa.
Em and Mercedes
Kaylah and Eric
Sophie and Dylan
Niko and Mia
Steph and Mimi
Taylor and Hannah
Are Em and Mercedes still together?
Em and Mercedes. Image: Nine
Nope, EmMiguelLeigh and MercedesKnox are just one of this year’s Love Island Australia couples to break up before the show had even finished airing.
Although the couple were crowned the winners during the Love Island Australia finale, they have since revealed that they split shortly after leaving the villa.
In an interview with Chattr, Em explained that once she arrived back in Australia after filming Love Island, she began to doubt her relationship with Mercedes.
“There were a couple of things that I was flagging in [the Love Island] environment with Mercedes—definitely one being the way he spoke to me when we had our first argument.”
“After I got home, I regained a perspective that you’re just not allowed in the villa because of the environment.
She added that she experienced some issues with Mercedes in the real world.
“Honestly, one instance happened outside of the villa very fast that crossed my boundaries and that definitely added to me not wanting to continue things further pretty quickly after being back home,” Em explained.
“There were massive boundaries crossed, so no, I would not be comfortable rekindling things.”
In an interview with 9Entertainment, Mercedes explained how the break up came to be.
“I think I got home on Tuesday, and on Saturday, we agreed to take space. But I feel like the way Mercedes communicated that was a little lost in translation for me,” she said.
“His intention, he said later on, with taking space was that we would come back together. But I got that message and I was like, ‘We’re done’.”
Verdict: No, Em and Mercedes aren’t together.
Are Kaylah and Eric still together?
Kaylah and Eric on Love Island Australia 2024. Image: Nine.
It sounds as though Eric Garcia and Kaylah Holmes may well still be going strong outside of the Love Island Australia 2024 villa.
Before Eric even stepped foot into the villa, fans of the show believed they had noticed a glimpse of Kaylah with a leaked Islander in a promo video, who is now identifiable as Eric.
Kaylah also admitted in an interview with fashion brand White Fox that she’s “still currently” with her “partner she met in the villa.”
Dylan and Sophie started having some issues after he discovered that she hooked up with Zane Prophetat Hotel Amor. Then, things took another dramatic turn when Dylan made an offensive comment about Sophie at the Movie Night.
Although the couple left the show still together, they announced their split shortly.
“Dylan did start acting a little bit funny, and he did give me a ring and let me know that there’s somebody from his past that has come back up and that he’s interested in getting to know again,” Sophie told 9Now.
“I just decided to remove myself from the equation, and I think it was probably for the best.”
Meanwhile, in a separate interview with the publication, Dylan explained that he and Mimi hooked up on a night out.
“After that night happened, we were just always talking and seeing each other on group nights. Then, the last month and a half, we’ve been out and staying at each other’s houses,” he said.
Verdict: No, Dylan and Sophie aren’t still together.
Are Niko and Mia still together?
Nico and Mia on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.
Niko Fotopouloswas besotted with Bombshell Mia Dalkos from the moment he met her, and the two quickly formed a strong relationship on the show.
However, like most of the other couples, they didn’t manage to make their relationship work on the outside.
“Interstate is hard,” Nico told 9Entertainment. “When we got out of the villa, it was roughly about six weeks where we were talking, exclusive and seeing each other, travelling down to Adelaide and [Mia] to Sydney.
“After that it got a bit difficult, just a personality clash. It’s nothing to do with her as a person, we just didn’t align as well as we originally thought.”
Following the revelation from Niko, Mia took to Instagram to confirm that she and Niko were never actually a couple.
“No we’re not still together. We actually never were together officially. We spoke for a few weeks after the villa, but yeah, nah. We’re civil. That’s it,” she said during an Instagram fan Q&A session.
Mimi and Steph outside the Love Island Australia 2024 villa. Image: Nine.
Nope, Steph Blackosand Mimi’s relationship is well and truly over.
In a post-elimination interview, Steph said that he and Mimi dated outside the villa but split shortly after.
“Mimi and I are not in a relationship. We decided to stop things one month after the show, but we are on good terms together. I don’t regret anything. She’s an amazing woman,” he told 9Now.
Mimi clarified that she broke up with Steph after the two didn’t see eye to eye in their relationship.
“I actually called it quits with him, purely because he did and said things that I was not comfortable with. He showed another side of him that I didn’t like,” she explained.
“When the show finished, we actually got into quite a big argument that involved me stating that I didn’t want to continue this relationship.
“He kind of crossed my boundaries quite a few times, and I was quite upset about it. I feel like he was a different person outside of the Villa.”
Ooft.
Verdict: No, Mimi and Steph aren’t still together.
Are Hannah and Taylor still together?
Hannah and Taylor. Image: Nine.
Hannah Steinfeldand Taylor Reidleft the Love Island 2024 villa with the intention of pursuing a relationship on the outside, but that never came to fruition.
Both Islanders confirmed that they dated briefly IRL but split shortly after.
Taylor told 9Now that he and Hannah “had a conversation because there was some information that came to light that we needed to speak about.”
“We started to get to know each other without the cameras and see each other’s lives and lifestyles, and there was something that didn’t sit with me morally,” he added.
Hannah declined to comment on the reason behind their breakup but said that they still share a friendship.
“Taylor and I are not together. I’ll just confirm that Tay and I are still really close friends and that we’re as close as we were in the Villa, just not romantically,” she said.
Verdict: No, Hannah and Taylor aren’t still together.
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.
Josh and Amelia. 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. Image: Nine/
Anna (who is recently married to Michael Staples) now cohosts a podcast with fellow Season 2 islander Matt Zukowski (who is 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.
Mitch and Tina. 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.
This Greek duo captured the hearts of fans with their chemistry, but now that filming has wrapped, the burning question about Niko and Mia is: Are they still together?
Here’s what we know about the pair’s relationship status post-villa.
Niko and Mia: Does this couple survive Love Island Australia?
Although it appeared on our screens that Niko and Mia were meant to be, like most of the other couples this year, their relationship didn’t survive on the outside.
Throughout Love Island Australia 2024, it was clear that Niko and Mia’s biggest hurdle would be the distance between them, as Niko lives in Sydney and Mia in Adelaide.
And, according to an interview Niko did with 9Entertainment, that’s exactly the reason they broke up.
“Interstate is hard,” he told the publication. “When we got out of the villa, it was roughly about six weeks where we were talking, exclusive and seeing each other, travelling down to Adelaide and [Mia] to Sydney.
“After that it got a bit difficult, just a personality clash. It’s nothing to do with her as a person, we just didn’t align as well as we originally thought.”
Niko and Mia on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine
Meanwhile, Mia took to Instagram on Christmas Eve to reveal that she and Niko were never actually a couple.
“No we’re not still together. We actually never were together officially. We spoke for a few weeks after the villa, but yeah, nah. We’re civil. That’s it,” she said during an Instagram fan Q&A session.
Things looked promising for Niko’s relationship with Mia before the breakup bombshell he dropped during the interview.
In late November, TikToker Olan Tekkers posted a video interviewing the 2024 Islanders about their time on the show. During his chat with Niko, he asked if he’d found his “Greek goddess,” presumably alluding to Mia. At the time, Niko enthusiastically replied, “Fuck yeah.”
An alleged long-term ex of Niko’s recently came out of the woodwork and dropped “receipts” about their time together.
During episode 26, which aired on December 9, the Islanders were shown their partner’s audition tapes.
In his video, Niko admitted to being in a situationship that lasted for two years but said he wasn’t “emotionally attached.”
Now, a woman named Bella has gained traction on social media after posting screenshots of what she’s claimed is a conversation between her and Niko.
In one of the texts, it appears that Niko said he “cared for” Bella, and there’s also a spicy, long break-up text. Read for yourself below.
Screenshots of Bella’s Instagram story.Screenshots of Bella’s Instagram story.
Niko and Mia’s Love Island story
In Episode 16, we learnt that Niko – who had been coupled up with HannahSteinfeld until this point – was going on a blind date with the new Bombshell Mia.
Ahead of their date, Niko received the following text:
“Yassou Niko, today is your lucky day!”
“A beautiful Greek boy deserves a beautiful Greek girl. Get ready for the best date of your life. Love Mia.”
Are Niko and Mia of Love Island Australia still together? Image: Nine
On their waterfront date, Niko updated Mia on all the happenings in the villa, including his romance with Hannah. He explained that Hannah had shared she was interested in someone else in the villa (TaylorReid) and that this date with Mia represented a “fresh start” for him.
During the next Recoupling ceremony, Mia coupled up with Niko, but to the surprise of audiences at home, Hannah was left single and without the chance to recouple. She was sent straight home.
Fortunately for Hannah, she reentered the villa when Taylor was given the opportunity to recouple with her. As for Mia and Niko, their relationship thrived and they left the grand finale together as a couple.
However, things clearly went down hills after the cameras stopped rolling.
What are fans saying about Love Island Australia’s Niko and Mia?
This pairing was easily a fan favourite from the very get-go. Folks were happy to see Niko meet such a compatible match after Hannah. However, after Movie Night, it seems views have shifted somewhat.
During the drama-filled Movie Night, Niko was left feeling that his ex Hannah never had feelings for him, which brought up some disappointment for him. He ended up speaking with Hannah, telling her he genuinely thought she was the “most beautiful, nicest, most bubbly girl”. He added that Hannah was his “type to a tee, like Margot Robbie.”
“Maybe I was just sort of love blind,” he told Hannah.
Hannah took this information and brought it directly back to Mia, who was then left feeling like Niko still had feelings for his ex.
Fans on Reddit shared that they felt disappointed in how Niko responded to Mia’s concerns.
“Even though I do think Hannah somewhat twisted what Niko said, I also don’t love the way Niko has responded to Mia If he really did like her, he would be more receptive to her concerns and how she feels without getting so mad and making it purely about him? A little empathy goes a long way,” one Redditor wrote.
Love Island Australia couples Mia and Niko sitting with Kaylah and Eric. Image: Nine
“I honestly didn’t think what Niko said to Hannah was a big deal, however I can see how him bringing it up added with how much questions he asked Hannah during the truth bike can be suspicious to Mia. He should’ve also listened to Mia’s concerns more, even if he believes that he genuinely doesn’t have feelings anymore,” said another.
“I feel like Niko was just trying to explain to Hannah he was really into her and it was a genuine connection for him and that he felt like it was fake from her end because of Taylor. I definitely think he said some stupid stuff, but I think his meaning was twisted, and he’s bad at explaining himself or they aren’t showing it,” shared a third.
The popular reality singing show Australian Idol has made us smile, cry, and be in awe of the sheer talent of our fellow Australians. Thankfully, the popular singing show is back in 2025.
A group of hopefuls will sing their way to stardom, and one contestant will take home $100,000 in prize money, an exclusive recording package with Hive Sound Studios and the coveted winner’s title.
The Australian Idol 2025 release date was announced in December as January 29. However, that’s since been updated to February 2. The series will air on Channel 7 and 7plus.
For the upcoming season of Australian Idol, the same judges will return in 2025: legendary performer Marcia Hines, radio personality Kyle Sandilands, and singer Amy Shark.
Marcia told Channel 7 that she’s looking for “a voice that can stand the test of time and appeals to Australia”, while Amy added that she’s keeping an eye out for “someone who has the ability to make me think of them on my drive home at the end of the day.”
Meanwhile, Kyle said he “wants a voice that grabs me from the first note and makes me want to hear more.”
Where can you watch Australian Idol?
Australian Idol will air on Channel 7 and 7Plus. However, the airing days have not yet been confirmed, so stay tuned.
When are the auditions?
The 2024 top three Amy, Denvah and Dylan. Image: Channel Seven.
Unfortunately, the auditions for the upcoming season have closed. They were open in May and closed a few months after. If you want to audition for the following season in 2026, keep an eye out on their Instagram.
Dylan Wright won the 2024 competition. Since winning Idol, Dylan has toured around the country and released an album, Half A World Away, which nabbed the top spot in the Australian country album charts.
Among the chaotic cast is 31-year-old Englishman Billy Belcher. He’s paired up with the first ex-Bachelor contestant to appear on MAFS, Sierah Swepstone.
Here’s everything we know about Billy so far.
Billy Belcher. Image: Instagram
Was Billy a last-minute addition to the MAFS game?
According to Daily Mail Australia, Billy was indeed a last-minute addition to the experiment, with producers bringing in the “tattooed larrikin” to the bucks party at the eleventh hour to add “an extra dash of excitement”.
According to the outlet, the plasterer by trade is key to the show’s mission of bringing even more diverse and dynamic personalities to the mix.
One insider explained, “Casting someone from England was important. The show’s success overseas has shown us that viewers love seeing a mix of backgrounds and cultures. Billy brings that unique British charm and authenticity that we believe will resonate well with the audience.”
According to Daily Mail, Billy’s “bold personality and unique style” will deliver an “interesting twist” to the series.
What do insiders think of Billy?
“Billy is a top bloke, full of personality and style. We knew he would bring something unique to the show,” an insider shared with Daily Mail.
Another source added, “He’s got a great sense of humour and isn’t afraid to speak his mind. We think the viewers will love him.”
Billy moved to Australia with his family when he was 16-years old. According to his Channel 9 bio, Billy is extremely protective of those he loves, and calls himself a “mummy boy”.
Billy’s looking for “miss perfect” and hopes to find someone who’s positive, confident, and enjoys a Saturday night at home with a glass of wine and a home-cooked meal.
Could that be Sierah? We can’t wait to find out!
Married At First Sight 2025 airs Sundays at 7:30pm and Monday – Wednesday at 7pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Despite being voted the audience’s favourite couple, Em and Mercede’s relationship didn’t last long in the outside world.
Read on to find out more about what led to Em and Merecede’s break up.
Mercedes and Em. Image: Nine
Em and Mercedes: Did they survive outside Love Island Australia?
Em, a 26-year-old content creator, and Mercedes, a two-time FBoy Island US winner, were the first couple in the villa to make their relationship official.
However, the couple’s glaringly obvious obstacle was being from different sides of the world—which, according to Mercedes, led to the demise of their relationship.
During an interview with Chattr, Em explained that once she’d landed back in Australia, and Mercedes was in America, she started to see their relationship differently.
“My travel home was about 35 hours. I just thought about [the relationship] on the way home and realized that I didn’t actually trust this person.”
The model said that doubts crept in about Mercedes’ intentions, as he’d previously been on FBoy Island US twice.
“I was really grappling with, ‘Is he genuine? Was he just trying to make it to the end? He’s done it two times before.'” she explained.
In an interview with 9Now, Mercedes elaborated further and explained it was he who suggested that they take some time apart.
“Coming back from the Villa, we were on a high,” he said.
Em and Mercedes on Love Island Australia. Image: Nine.
“After you come back, there’s a grace period where you get back to real life, and I kind of figured both of us were going to need that and incorporate that… so I said, ‘I think we need a break’.
“Then the break turned into being broken up.”
Em told the same publication that she felt the former couple miscommunicated about their breakup.
“I think I got home on Tuesday, and on Saturday, we agreed to take space. But I feel like the way Mercedes communicated that was a little lost in translation for me,” she said.
“His intention, he said later on, with taking space was that we would come back together. But I got that message and I was like, ‘We’re done’.”
On the upside, theLove Island winners appear amicable with each other, so is there a possibility they could rekindle their flame?
“Em is super excited to see me when I come to Australia,” Mercedes told 9Now.
“I don’t know if I would’ve said ‘super’… I’ll see you,” Em joked in response.
We guess it’s not a no?
Em and Mercedes’ Love Island story
Em and Mercedes entering the villa. Image: Nine
Mercedes entered the villa as a bombshell, initially exploring connections with XantheWessen and SophieMills. But things took a turn when TaylorReid gave him the green light to pursue Em.
The pair got together just minutes after Em ended things with Taylor, who wasn’t too pleased despite giving his blessing. As usual, things move fast in the villa!
What happened between Em and Mercedes after the Truth Bike?
Em wasn’t happy with Mercedes after the Truth Bike. Image: Nine
During the ‘Truth Bike’ challenge in the villa, Em became pretty upset with Mercedes after he decided to share with the group that the couple had been intimate during their time in the villa together.
Following this, Mercedes attempted to talk to Em, who asked for a moment alone.
“I don’t know what’s going on, you should at least tell me your emotions,” Mercedes said.
“You’re mad at me for telling the truth on a truth bike.”
Em later spoke with Sophie, sharing that she was hurt, and Mercedes called her “emotionally immature” because of her reaction to him sharing details about a private moment between them.
Fans on Reddit have had mixed responses to this.
“Okay, watching the episode currently, and it does seem like he [Mercedes] genuinely reflected and realized how his response was a bit fucked up (def credit Steph for being a true friend and telling him what he did wrong). Really hope he tries to empathize with her [Em] more before lashing out in future situations,” said one fan.
Another viewer was less forgiving: “Why are we acting like you are given truth serum for the truth bike? You make a CHOICE, to tell the truth or not. He’s reminding me of his first shows: Fuck Boy Island.“
Another wrote, “I saw some serious red flags in that bathroom moment. Aggressive, domineering. The way he refused to give Em space when she asked to it was red flag city. Mercedes has this gentle, lighthearted exterior, but the dude has a few demons in there.”
Mercedes’ reality TV past
If Mercedes looks familiar, you might recognise him from FBoy Island America, where he won… twice. Yes, the Texan model made waves in the show’s second season by stealing a connection from his own brother, Marquise, in a move described as both “shocking” and “shady” by TikToker Leah Sauer (@positivelyuncensored).
Leah didn’t hold back, saying, “The only difference between Mercedes on FBoy Island seasons one and two and Love Island is he went and got himself some contacts.”
She also commented on his flip-flopping tendencies, pointing out his habit of tailoring his personality to suit different women. “Pick one!” she joked.
However, not everyone is convinced Mercedes is playing the same game. One Redditor speculated, “He’s acting like a completely different person on this show. It’s made me wonder how scripted FBoy Island was.”
Well, Mercedes has bagged his third win on a dating show, and he’s still single. Do with that what you will.
Stream Love Island Australia Mondays to Thursdays on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Block foreman Dan Reilly and his wife Dani have tragically shared the news that their newborn baby has passed away.
Dan and Dani confirmed the devastating news in a joint Instagram post and shared that Billie Vera Reilly was just 10 days old when she passed.
“Billie Vera Reilly 8/12/24 – 18/12/24,” Dani began.
“It is with insurmountable grief that we share the news that our daughter, Billie, has passed on from this life and into the next at just 10 days young.”
“In Billie’s short time in this world, she taught us an intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible. She taught us what really matters. Billie was so wanted, so loved and she made us parents… and what an honour it is to be her mummy and daddy. She will always be our daughter,” Dani continued,
“It’s clear to us that Billie was far too good for this world but if we know anything for sure, it’s that Billie’s legacy will make an impact greater than all of us.”
Dani went on to ask fans to give the couple privacy during the troubling time.
“We understand there will be questions, and so many of the answers we just don’t have yet. We’ll share more in time but for now we ask for privacy as we work through this together and with our loved ones.”
Dan and Dani on The Block in 2012. Image: Nine.
Dan and Dani have asked for donations to The Royal Women’s hospital
The former The Block contestants have asked fans to consider donating to the hospital that helped them through their ordeal.
“We want to make special mention of “Billie’s Besties” at @theroyalwomens – the nurses, doctors & staff in NICU are some of the most incredible people to walk this earth and we’ll be forever grateful for the care and love they gave our girl, and us,” Dani wrote in the Instagram post
“If you’re in a position to, you can make a donation in Billie’s honor to The Royal Women’s Hospital via the below link.”
In some big news for Squid Game fans: not only are we getting closer to the release date for Season 2 (and Season 3!), but the official trailer has been released.
Yep, ICYMI, Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 will drop this year, and Season 3 next year — meaning the gap between the two instalments is small.
The bad news? Season 3 will be the final instalment of the series. Boo!
Here’s everything we know about Season 2… and 3.
The Masked Men. Image: Netflix.
When will Squid Game Season 2 be released?
Season 2of Squid Game premieres on Netflix on December 26, 2024. Netflix shows are typically released at midnight Pacific Time, which is 6pm AEST — so you can expect Squid Game Season 2 to pop up on the platform then.
While we know that the final season (Season 3) will be released in 2025, there’s no specific date just yet.
How to watch Season 2
The series is exclusive to Netflix and will be available to stream on the platform. Fingers crossed the whole season drops on the release date!
Player 456. Image: Netflix.
Is there a Squid Game Season 2 trailer?
There sure is, and it’s action-packed. The latest Squid Game trailer shows Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) asking to be put back into the game with the hope of creating change and ending the whole thing. However, the trailer highlights a long list of problems that stand in his way — including other players.
What is Squid Game Season 2 about?
The deadly games that made up Season 1 will be back for Season 2. It picks up three years after Player 456 won his games and took home around $38 million in prize money.
He’s determined to put a stop to the Gamesand is using his new fortune to fund his mission.
His first step is to find the man in a sharp suit playing Ddakji in the subway. However, once he begins his pursuit, he realises the only way to possibly stop the games is to reenter them.
Player 456. Image: Netflix.
How many episodes are in Squid Game Season 2?
Season 2 will only have seven episodes, which is a drop from the ten episodes released for Season 1.
The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, explained his reasoning behind the choice.
“I wrote seasons two and three at the same time, and we were in production for both simultaneously, and currently we are in the post-production process for Season 3,” he told Deadline.
“When I was writing the script for the two seasons, I felt like there was a big turning point or an inflection point, and that was the end of episode seven, so I thought that it would do it justice to have a separate season after that.
“That’s why I had the first seven episodes as Season 2 and then the rest of Season 3.”
Who is in the Squid Game Season 2 cast?
Of course, (spoiler alert!) a huge chunk of characters died inSeason 1, so some fan faves like Kang Sae-byeok(Player 067) and Ali Abdul (Player 199) won’t be returning. RIP.
However, Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), Frontman (Lee Byung-hun), Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun), and the Sales Man (Gong Yoo) are all back forSeason 2.
They’ll be joined by newcomers including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri and Won Ji-an.
The Front Man. Image: Netflix.
Boxing Day can’t come soon enough!
Squid Game Season 2 will air on Netflix on December 26, 2024.
Reality TV’s iconic duo Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton are returning with a new The Simple Life-esque TV series called Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
Over two decades have passed since Paris and Nicole left behind their cellphones, credit cards and celebrity for The Simple Life, and fans are hanging out for the long-awaited release of Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new series.
Parison and Nicole wearing altered Sonic uniforms. Image: Peacock.
When does Paris & Nicole: The Encore air?
The new series will be released on December 12, 2024.
How to watch Paris & Nicole: The Encore in Australia
Paris & Nicole: The Encore is a Peacock special. Although Peacock isn’t available in Australia, we’re able to stream it on Hayu. Yay!
You can also stream the reality TV queens’ OG series, The Simple Life, on 7plus, 10Play and Prime Video.
Paris and Nicole in The Simple Life. Image: Fox.
Is there a trailer for Paris & Nicole: The Encore?
There is, and we love it. Watch it below for yourself.
How many episodes will there be?
The new show is a mini-series and will consist of just three episodes.
What happened to The Simple Life?
The Simple Life started in 2003 and ran for five seasons — it ended in 2007.
Nicole and Paris had a falling out in 2005, which is rumoured to be why the show ended. The story allegedly goes that Paris hosted Saturday Night Live that same year and didn’t invite Nicole to the filming.
Following the feud, the two socialites filmed the entirety of The Simple Life Season 4 and Season 5 separately.
Paris and Nicole on The Simple Life. Image: Fox.
Reflecting on the conflict, Paris called it “a little blip” in their 40-year friendship.
“Our lives are so braided together outside of that. Our relationship has spanned almost 40 years. So for us, I think that was more of a little blip,” she told W in October.
The Married at First Sight 2025 (MAFS) hype is in full swing, with this season set to be one of the juiciest seasons of the experiment so far!
This year’s MAFS cast features plenty of interesting characters, including NSW’s own Tony Mojanovski, the oldest groom of MAFS 2025, who has quite a colourful past.
Before MAFS, Tony Mojanovski made headlines as a local hero
Tony, 53, is a council worker from the Wollongong suburb of Port Kembla. Back in 2022, Tony made it into the news as a local hero when he tried to save a teenage fisherman who was swept off the infamous Honeycomb Rocks.
Tony was walking his dog when he saw the tragic incident take place. His noble actions solidified him as a community figure with a heart of gold.
What do friends and family think of MAFS’ Tony Mojanovski?
According to Daily Mail Australia, Tony is described by those closest to him as a “humble guy.”
While Tony has struggled to find lasting love, his friends hope MAFS will be the turning point.
“Tony’s a fun, genuine guy,” one friend shared with the outlet. “He loves fishing and the gym, and his dog Teddy is his life.”
But not everyone is sure Tony’s ready for the drama that is MAFS.
“Tony doesn’t like conflict,” the friend admitted, “so I’m not sure how he is going to handle the dinner parties when things heat up.”
Who is Tony matched with on MAFS?
Tony’s TV bride is Morena Farina, who is a wedding MC and DJ and is also the oldest bride of the season. But their honeymoon phase might be short-lived…
MAFS’ Tony Mojanovski is reportedly matched with Morena Farina. Image: Instagram
Is Tony still married to his ex?
According to Daily Mail, Tony is still technically married to his ex-partner!
The publication claims that while Tony has been separated from his long-term partner for three years, the paperwork officially ending their marriage is incomplete – a revelation the outlet claims blindsided bride-to-be Morena, who was “instantly smitten” with Tony.
“It was one of the best days of her life,” a source told the news outlet, “but then it all came crashing down when Tony made his bombshell confession.”
“At the honeymoon, he brought it up. He said, ‘If I’m married, does that bother you?’ It was a mess from the start,” added another source, who is reportedly close to Tony.
Apparently, the couple’s troubles will be a focal point for the MAFS 2025 season, with Tony reportedly feeling “pressured” by the situation.
“It got so bad that at one point he wanted to tap out,” the same source added.
The holiday period is fast approaching, which means that folks are soon going to be looking for Christmas movies to enjoy with loved ones.
If you’re interested in compiling a list of Christmas movies you can stream in Australia, we’ve created this guide to help you start.
Let’s take a peek, shall we?
The best Christmas movies and where you can stream them in Australia
How to Make Gravy
How To Make Gravy is an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s song of the same name and tells the story of an inmate writing a letter home as his family prepares to celebrate their first Christmas without him. The film’s creators were inspired to make the film while listening to the song during holiday drinks!
This heartwarming animated film tells the story of a failing postman (Jason Schwartzman) who is sent to the North to work in a frozen town. While there, he meets a toymaker named Klaus (J.K. Simmons), and the pair find a way to bring joy to this little town.
Fans of a spooky watch have long enjoyed Tim Burton‘s animated classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The film follows Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman), the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, who discovers Christmastown nearby, kidnaps Santa Claus (Edward Ivory) and decides to take on the gig.
It’s a Wonderful Life is oneof the most popular classic Christmas films of all time, and for good reason.
The film follows the story of George Bailey (James Stewart), who grows frustrated with life and wishes he was never born. After this wish, an angel shows George what life would have been like had he not been born, and it gives him some powerful insight.
Another Aussie Christmas movie worth considering is Christmess. It focuses on Nick, a once-famous actor (Darren Gilshenan) who now works as a shopping centre Santa Claus due to alcohol addiction.
The film follows his journey as he attempts to win his daughter’s forgiveness and work towards recovery.
For those looking for a little bit of adventure in their festive watching, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has emerged as a popular option. The film follows Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), and Groot (Vin Diesel) as they get up to some Christmas-related antics.
This 1980s classic horror comedy centres on the story of a father who is looking for a special gift for his son. A reluctant shopkeeper decides to sell the man a cute little mogwai, but only under the condition they never expose him to water, bright light or food after midnight.
When those rules are broken, all hell breaks loose on Christmas Eve.
No Christmas streaming list is complete without mention of The Muppet Christmas Carol. This early ’90s film sees our beloved Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday story, with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit and none other than Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge.
It’s about as heartwarming as Christmas movies come.
If you thought we were done with the ’90s nostalgia, we’re not. Batman Returns is the second film in the Tim Burton series of Batman films, and it focuses on Michael Keaton‘s Batman struggling against Danny DeVito‘s The Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer‘s Catwoman and Christopher Walken‘s Max Shreck… during Christmas, of course.
This film is one example of a sequel improving on the original, and for that alone, it’s worth watching.
In this special “double-sized” episode, famed British mentalist, Derren Brown, comes to Springfield and uses psychological tricks and showmanship to raise the town’s Christmas spirit.
This festive episode features Derren and musical performances from Patti LaBelle and Pentatonix.
Delta Goodrem’s yearly Christmas special is a bit different this year as she is broadcasting her holiday singalong from Los Angeles!
This Christmas spectacular will feature Pat Monahan, Calum Scott, Christina Perri, Lukas Nelson, Josh Groban, Howie Dorough from The Backstreet Boys, and Colin Hay.
Watch the festive holiday special on Sunday, December 22, at 7.00 pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Doctor Who: Joy to the World
For this year’s festive Doctor Who episode features, Nicola Coughlan from Bridgerton as Joy where the Doctor discovers that she has opened a secret doorway to the Time Hotel — discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. How exciting!
