Golden couple Jade Pywell and Ridge Barredo are still going strong, and the Married At First Sight groom has shared an update about when he’s moving to the Gold Coast.
Through the 2024 season of MAFS, Ridge reiterated that he was willing to move from his home of Sydney to the Gold Coast, where Jade and her daughter Victoria live.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at Australian Fashion Week, Ridge revealed the exact date he’s moving to Queensland.
“Your man’s moving up the Gold Coast. I’ll see you on the 28th on the Goldie,” he said.
Ridge and Jade at Fashion Week. Instagram.
Jade added: “I am looking forward to Ridge moving in, yes.”
When asked if Jade had room for Ridge at her house when he moves up to the GC, she confirmed she did have “space for Ridge”. Meanwhile, the Psychiatric Nurse quipped: “She’s got a room for me, as Jack Dunkley] would say to Tori [Adams]“.
Did Ridge move to the Gold Coast?
Yup, in fact, Ridge was two days ahead of schedule with his move.
Ridge shared a gallery of photos including pics of him celebrating his last night in Sydney, and selfie with Jade alongside a car packed with all of his belongings.
“Last night saying bye to my nearest and dearest before making the move up to the GC,” he wrote in the caption.
Jade and Ridge are the only other originally MAFS couple apart from Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams who are still together.
The mum-of-one told Daily Mail Australia that her and Ridge’s relationship has been thriving since leaving the experiment.
“We have enjoyed it. It’s crazy busy with everyday activities and everyday life and events here and there. So it’s been good,” she said.
Ridge and Jade. Instagram.
Jade and Ridge’s big relationship move
Jade and Ridge have headed off on two holidays together since filming of MAFS wrapped. The first of which, they went to Bali with some friends. The second holiday they decided to make a family affair.
Both Ridge and Jade took to their respective Instagram accounts to share a sneak peek at their family getaway.
Ridge shared a photo of himself, Jade and Victoria posing by the hotel pool, and captioned it: First fam holiday ✅.”
Ridge, Jade and Victoria. Instagram.
Meanwhile, Jade also shared two snaps from the holiday, but neither featured her daughter. However, it’s obvious that one of the photos was taken at the same pool as Ridge’s pic.
Former Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has shared an emotional update on her ongoing battle with stage three colon cancer.
Known for her roles on both the Australian and UK versions ofMAFS, the 52-year-old has opened up about her diagnosis, the challenging journey through treatment, and her hope to raise awareness about the often overlooked symptoms of the serious condition.
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has opened up about her cancer battle. Instagram
Mel Schilling Opens Up About ‘Tough’ Cancer Battle
Speaking to The Mirror, Mel reflected on the past six months, admitting, “It’s getting tough now. I’m about halfway through and it’s getting hard.
“Feeling fatigued and nauseous is a bigger part of my everyday life. It feels like I’m hungover or pregnant every day, which is not fun.”
Despite undergoing gruelling chemotherapy, Mel remains remarkably positive and determined, bolstered by the unwavering support of her husband Gareth and their nine-year-old daughter, Maddie.
The family has now settled permanently in South West London, with Mel revealing she began chemotherapy on the same day they moved house.
“In true ‘me’ fashion, the day we moved was the day I started chemotherapy. I don’t do things by halves,” she told the publication.
MAFS expert Mel Schilling and her daughter, Maddie. Instagram
Mel’s Tough Road to Diagnosis
Mel’s journey to diagnosis was fraught with challenges. Initially misdiagnosed twice, she experienced severe symptoms while filming MAFS last year.
“The last quarter of 2023, I was in Australia filming MAFS and there was a crossover with filming in the UK so I had to fly back and forth,” she said.
“That was hard because it’s a long flight, so you’ve got the tiredness and the jet lag and I’m 52! My body was complaining about all the long-haul flights and I thought that’s all it was.”
However, her condition worsened with rapid weight loss and a loss of appetite.
“My digestive system packed to a halt and I started having stomach pain. I wasn’t paying attention to my body because I was so busy.
“Once I got home, I realised I hadn’t eaten anything in around a week and I hadn’t been to the toilet in three weeks. I’d lost over a stone in weight and I was on a liquid diet by this point,” Mel explained.
A gastroenterologist eventually discovered a five-centimetre tumour in her colon through a CT scan – which the star humorously named ‘Terry’.
Since then, Mel has undergone successful keyhole surgery to remove the tumour and completed five rounds of chemotherapy.
Mel has now completed five rounds of chemotherapy. Instagram
Will Mel Schilling Return To MAFS Australia?
While she’s set to return to Oz later this year to film the newest season of MAFS after shooting for the UK franchise, Mel revealed she “doesn’t miss’ the land Down Under.
“The UK is home now. I still get my Aussie fix when I go over there for work, but I actually don’t miss it,,” Mel revealed.
“It sounds a cliche but, for me, home is wherever Gareth and Maddie are. As a family, we have travelled a lot together, we love to go places and we love adventures. Wherever they are, that’s my foundation.”
One of the biggest bombshells dropped at the Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 reunion was Farmer Bert revealing that he was in contact with his eliminated Lady Caitlin Crank.
Bert left FWAW single and broke the news to his three remaining Ladies Caitlin, Karli and Brooke that he was leaving the farm alone.
However, Bert revealed at the Reunion that he’d met up with Caitlin since filming wrapped.
“I had to get some tackle, and of course, Caitlin was there working,” he told the host Samantha Armytage.
When she asked Bert if there was any chance of “rekindling the romance that was there” with Caitlin, he responded coyly.
“I don’t know what the future holds, but there’s always a chance,” he said.
Caitlin reveals whether she’s dating Farmer Bert
Unfortunately, for Bert and Caitlin stans, the NDIS worker has taken to Instagram to confirm that she and Bert aren’t together.
“[I have] had a lot of questions about Bert and I. We still contact each other but only as friends, I wish him nothing but the best at finding his special person,” she wrote in a story.
“The show was filmed late last year and while viewers will have their own ideas on who he might have genuinely liked they will be surprised to know he has been romancing one girl who had already left,” a source told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.
The insider added that Bert was “strong-armed into letting her go [by producers].”
“Farmer Bert is a good guy, and he will have no problems finding someone once the show finishes,” a close friend told the publication. “But he has gotten closer to Lauren and they have been keeping things quiet. I’d say he was fed up with production, and knew he made a mistake letting her leave and was waiting to reconnect.”
However, Lauren has since squashed those rumours.
“I know this will be disappointing for some to hear, but we are not together. Though Bert and I still talk and are friends, we have not seen each other since I left the farm that night,” she wrote on Instagram.
Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Netflix’s latest K-drama, The 8 Show.
With its intense twists, social satire, and edge-of-your-seat drama, the eight-episode Squid Game–esque dark comedy and thriller is a series you don’t want to miss.
Here’s everything you need to know about your next binge-watch, The 8 Show.
Get ready for Netflix’s latest K-drama, The 8 Show. Netflix
Official Synopsis
Welcome to The 8 Show, where time is money—literally.
Eight strangers, all in dire straits, find themselves locked in a mysterious building. Here, they become contestants on a reality show where every second counts.
A massive countdown clock ticks away as contestants scramble to figure out the hidden rules to increase their time and, consequently, their cash prize.
The catch? They must keep entertaining the audience to extend their time.
The game is designed to be anything but fair, creating frustration and conflict among the contestants.
With social disparities and increasing pressure, it’s no wonder they start to turn on each other. And with a rule that if anyone dies, everyone loses their money, the tension is palpable.
This slow-burn series, based on webtoons by Bae Jin-soo, dives deep into the vulnerabilities exposed by a hyper-capitalist society and is bound to be your next Netflix obsession.
The 8 Show premieres on Netflix on June 14. Lee Jae-hyu—Netflix.
When will The 8 Show be released and how can you watch it?
Grab the popcorn! The 8 Show is now available on Netflix as of May 17.
As a Netflix Original, the series will be available exclusively on the platform.
Who is in the cast?
The ensemble cast of The 8 Show includes Ryu Jun-yeol (The Night Owl, The King) as Bae Jin-su, Chun Woo-hee (Unlocked, The Wailing) as Eighth Floor,Park Jeong-min (Time to Hunt, Deliver Us From Evil) as Seventh Floor, Lee Zoo-young (Believer 2) as Second Floor,Park Hae-joon (12.12: The Day) as Sixth Floor.
Also among the cast are Bae Seong-woo (The Swindlers, The King) as First Floor, Lee Yul-eum (Nevertheless) as Fourth Floor, and Moon Jeong-hee (The Limit) as Fifth Floor
Under the direction of Han Jae-rim, known for The Face Reader and The King, these actors are bound to bring about outstanding performances in The 8 Show.
Chun Woo-hee. Netflix
Is there a trailer?
Yes, there is! The trailer for The 8 Show was released on May 2. You can watch the trailer below.
The 8 Show premieres globally on Netflix on 14 June 2024.
Farmer Dustin’s Final Pick has been one of the biggest cliffhangers this FWAW season, and it wasn’t obvious if he’d choose to leave the show with Sophie or Anna.
Unlike some of the other Farmers who had a clear front runner, Dustin built a strong foundation with both of the Ladies.
However, it was ultimately Sophie that Dustin chose, leaving Anna heartbroken upon learning of his decision.
Sophie was delighted to hear that she was Dustin’s Final Pick, but are they still together now?
Here’s everything we know about the future of Dustin and Sophie’s relationship.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie. Seven.
Are Farmer Dustin and Sophie still together?
During the FWAW reunion, Dustin and Sophie delighted fans by confirming they are still very much together.
Despite Sophie initially putting the brakes on their relationship over Dustin’s fixer-upper cottage, cheekily referred to as the ‘boy’s house,’ they have since managed to work things out, with Dustin promising, “I’ll I’ll do what I’ve got to do to get make sure she’ll come.”
“I don’t know if we would pass a health and safety inspection,” Sophie laughed.
Despite their brief time apart, Dustin confirmed during the reunion, “Yes, we are still together.”
Asked by Sam if this farmer had successfully found a wife, Dustin gushed, “Sam, I think this farmer has found a wife.”
Sophie added, “I am very happy and still in love and excited to see what the future holds.”
We love a happily ever after!
Is an engagement on the cards for Farmer Dustin and Sophie?
In a recent chat with Woman’s Day, Sophie revealed more about the lovebirds’ post-show life.
“We said ‘I love you’ straight after the show finished,” she dished.
Dustin added, “We’ve just slotted back into normal life. It’s been so lovely to witness how our relationship is outside of the show.”
Sophie has been spending weeks at a time on Dustin’s farm and plans to move in permanently after the netball season.
Joking about their future, she said, “If that goes well, there will be a diamond ring!” to which Dustin playfully replied, “Oh will there?” before adding the pair hope to have children “sooner, rather than later.”
They’ve even brought the love onto social media, with Sophie recently reflecting on six months with her beau.
“‘Just see what happens…’ ⏩ the last 6 months with you ❤️,” she wrote.
Anna, Dustin’s runner-up commented, “Ooh I love this 💛 so much happiness 🥹.” Cute!
After meeting Sophie and Anna’s family and friends, Dustin sat them down individually to reveal his final decision.
Some viewers were left devastated with Dustin broke the news to fan favourite Anna that she wasn’t the one for him.
“From the start, we got along so well,” he began. “But, unfortunately, my heart is leading me another way and I’m so sorry.”
“You’re one of the best people I’ve ever met, I have so much respect for you,” he added
Anna took the heartbreaking news with grace, and told Dustin that he’s a “really wonderful guy.”
“You’ve thrown yourself so wholeheartedly into this experience, and I’m really glad that you found what you’re looking for,” she told him.
Farmer Dustin and Anna. Seven.
Farmer Dustin’s decision
Relief instantly flushed over Sopie’s face. “That makes me really happy to hear, and like I said, I am falling in love with you,” she replied.
Next up was Sophie, who was Dustin’s Final Pick.
“There was a real, immediate connection between us both,” he told her. “Sophie, I’m in love with that small-town girl from Rand, and I can’t start to start out life back on the land.”
Farmer Dustin and Sophie. Seven.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie aren’t allowed to reveal their official relationship status until the Reunion airs. However, a recent interview with Dustin suggested that he’d found a last love.
During a chat with New Idea, the Farmer said that his family were initially nervous about him appearing on the show, but “now after this all happened, they’re all pretty happy”.
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Then, Farmer Todd came along part way through the season, and he was tasked with picking from eight beautiful Ladies.
Of course, while all of the Ladies on Farmer Wants A Wife 2024 are amazing in their own ways, the Farmers are only able to pick one to ride off into the sunset with.
Now that the Reunio has aired, we know which Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 couples are still together!
Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.
Farmer Dustin and Sophie
Unlike some of the other Farmers who had a clear front runner,Dustin built a strong foundation with both of the Ladies.
However, it was ultimately Sophie that Dustin chose, leaving Anna heartbroken upon learning of his decision.
Sophie was delighted to hear that she was Dustin’s Final Pick, but are they still together now?
The new couple aren’t allowed to reveal their official relationship status until the Reunion airs. However, a recent interview with Dustin suggested that he’d found a last love.
During a chat with New Idea, the Farmer said that his family were initially nervous about him appearing on the show, but “now after this all happened, they’re all pretty happy”.
And that inkling turned out to be true because, at the reunion, Dustin and Sophie confirmed they were still together.
Verdict: Yes, Dustin and Sophie are together.
Farmer Todd and Daisy
Farmer Todd and Daisy had a very tumultuous journey on Farmer Wants A Wife, but eventually love prevailed and the couple left the show together.
It’s been a few months since filming wrapped, and things look very promising for Todd and Daisy’s relationship.
While the couple aren’t able to confirm that they’re still together until the FWAWReunion airs, signs indicate that they’ve made it in the real world.
The love birds follow one another on Instagram, and at around the time the show finished filming, Daisy shared a video of her on what looked a lot like a Farm. The post has since been deleted, which is… suss!
Alas, the worst kept secret was confirmed at the reunion, with Todd and Daisy unsurprisingly revealing that they’re still together.
In the time between the finale and the Reunion, Daisy moved to Todd’s farm, and the two are smitten with one another.
“I’m definitely in love with this girl,” Todd said before kissing Daisy.
“I’m very, very much in love with this man,” she replied.
Verdict: Yes, Daisy and Todd are still together.
Farmer Dean and Teegan
Farmer Dean pulled a Farmer Andrew (from 2023) and decided that he’d found his forever love before he’d finished eliminating the Ladies one by one.
After building a strong connection with Teegan, Dean knew that she was the one for him and promptly sent Bella and Tiffany home before asking Teegan to join him on his farm.
Thankfully, Teegan accepted the invite and told her Farmer that she was “falling in love” with him.
Of course, the show was filmed months ago, so fans are wondering if the couple made it in the real world. Both Teegan and Dean have stayed relatively tight-lipped about whether they’re still together, however, they follow one another on Instagram – which is a great sign.
A little worryingly though, Teegan posted a non-commital post about her and Dean’s relationship once their final episode aired.
“What a ride! Ending our journey on Farmer Wants a Wife with a very full heart. Wouldn’t want to have done it with anyone else! Thanks to everyone who has supported us along the way!” She penned.
On top of that, Teegan’s been posting stories and photos on Instagram for the past few months that show her at numerous music events and festivals, which… didn’t like very country-like.
And, it wasn’t the happily-ever-after that Farmer Dean had hoped for, as he and Teegan revealed that they had split up at the Reunion.
Teegan moved to the farm, however, after a short time together Teegan ended the relationship.
“We decided to go our separate ways,” Dean explained. “It was definitely a bit of a shock.”
Teegan added: “It was my decision. Coming into the experience you expect a farmer to work a lot but I think my expectations were a little different to what it was.”
Verdict: No, Teegan and Dean are not together.
Teegan. Instagram.
Farmer Tom
Farmer Tom and Sarah. Seven.
Farmer Tom was the second Farmer to pick his final Lady, and he left the show in a relationship with Sarah.
Farmer Tom broke the news to his runner up Krissy, who was left blindsided.
“I did not see this coming, I had to kind of back it and believe it. I was obviously pretty confident in that connection,” Krissy said through tears after Tom broke the news.
“I’m shocked it takes a lot to be vulnerable with someone and get to that point where you’re open to it,” she added.
After letting Krissy down, Tom told Sarah he wanted to spend his future with her, and the couple said “I love you” to one another for the first time.
Both Tom and Sarah stayed quiet about their relationship status after their final episode aired. However, at the Reunion they confirmed that they were still together.
Unfortunately, the couple have split up since the Reunion with filmed, with Sarah confirming the sad news on her Instagram.
Farmer Bert left the show alone, however, he revealed at the reunion that he’s been in touch with one his eliminated Ladies, Caitlin.
Farmer Joe
Farmer Joe ended his journey with Sarah.
“Sarah, from the moment I first saw you walking up to me, in that yellow dress, you took my breath away,” he told her during the finale.
“I love the person you are, I love how strong and determined you are and how uncompromising you are in what you want to achieve.”
“I don’t have all the answers for us but I do see myself falling for you in the future. I want to tackle the future with you,” he continued. “I’m looking for someone who doesn’t need me but wants me. So, Sarah do you want me?”
Of course, Sarah was missing from former FWAW couple Jess and Andrew’s wedding. Considering that Joe was a bridesmaid and considering it took place in March 2024, which was just a few months after filming wrapped, fans were concerned that things had gone south for the couple.
However, Farmer Joe has since made it very clear that he and Sarah are still together.
“Sarah and I are still together,” the Farmer told the Canberra Times on May 23.
“There’s been a bit of a backlash, a lot of media saying that we’re not and all the rest of it.
“We’ve definitely had our ups and downs, we’ve had trials and tribulations, like anyone else. I think it’s been exacerbated by the whole experience which we had to go through.”
Prior to that, another promising sign for the future of the FWAW couple’s relationship was a post shared by Sarah the morning after the finale.
She posted a photo of her and Joe snuggled up in bed together. “Fun fact: My favourite movie is ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’, so I wore this dress as a good omen. Can confirm I didn’t lose the guy in 10 days 💛 (According to the rumours it was 11 😉)” She captioned the photo.
Farmer Wants a Wife fans were left scratching their heads last month when Sam Armytage suddenly took centre stage as host of the reality series instead of the show’s longtime beloved star, Natalie Gruzlewski.
Nat, who has been hosting FWAW from 2007 until 2012, before returning in 2020, had been running the show solo for years, and doing a darn good job of it. So, when Sam waltzed in as the new series co-host in 2023, fans were left wondering, ‘What the hay is going on here?’
Now, an insider has spilled the beans on what went down behind the scenes for the former Sunrise host to dust off her Akubra hat and return to the series as its main host.
Why Was Sam Armytage Brought Back As Co-Host?
Sam returned to the reality show as host in 2023, leading Nat to take on a more ‘scaled-back’ role on the program and paving the way for the former Sunrise star to step into the spotlight.
According to a FWAW insider, it all came down to contract negotiations and good old-fashioned ratings chasing.
“They had been using her on Farmer to burn her old Sunrise contract, but with Sam and the network being happy with the role in Farmer Wants A Wife, this is a renegotiation some said would never come,” the source revealed to Daily Mail.
The insider also spilled that Sam has signed a shiny new two-year contract with Channel Seven, cementing her status as the queen of the crop.
“This new contract with Channel Seven marks a new era for her with the network,” they dished to the site. “With the show flying high, it was a great time to renegotiate, and Samantha is looking forward to getting back out into regional Australia and making new love stories.”
What’s Going to Happen to Nat Gruzlewski?
During last year’s season, Nat — who had been the sole host of the series from 2007 until 2012, before returning in 2020 — was joined by Sam, which was met with mixed reviews from viewers.
The unexpected pairing sparked a flurry of opinions among fans, igniting lively discussions about the direction of the beloved series.
But no need to worry, Nat fans – she’s not going anywhere. According to the insider, Natalie will continue in an “understudy” role as well as hosting her Nat’s Getaway segment on the reality series.
Meanwhile, it seems she has no bad blood about the show’s changes – in fact, she recently revealed enjoying a quieter existence and has returned to Queensland to be closer to her 11-year-old daughter, Olivia.
In a recent interview with the Courier Mail, Nat shared that despite the changes, the “authenticity of Farmer hasn’t changed” and it still creates “beautiful love stories.”
Will The Show’s Format Change?
The insider confirmed that the show’s format and hosting schedule will remain the same, so you can expect all the drama, romance, and farm-related puns you’ve come to know and love.
“There is no way the network will make any changes to the format next year. The numbers are up, and if anything, audiences can expect next year to be even more dramatic,” they teased.
“It is clear that wider audiences love the drama and the network will always chase the ratings.”
So there you have it, folks – the truth behind Samantha Armytage’s Farmer Wants A Wife takeover. While some fans may be mourning the loss of Nat’s solo hosting gig, it seems like Channel Seven is betting big on Sam’s star power to keep the ratings (and the romance) flowing on the farm.
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Farmer Dean and Teegan found a connection so strong that they decided to leave Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 early together as a couple.
Teegan and Dean’s chemistry was palpable from their first meeting where they sat on hay stacks at the gorgeous property where the show is filmed.
Now that Farmer Dean and Teegan have officially become an item, fans are dying to know if the couple are still together.
Farmer Dean and Teegan’s first meeting. Seven.
Are they still together?
Nope! Teegan and Dean are officially donezo.
At the FWAW Reunion, Teegan revealed that she moved to the farm, however, after a short time together she ended the relationship with Dean.
“We decided to go our separate ways,” Dean explained. “It was definitely a bit of a shock.”
Teegan added: “It was my decision. Coming into the experience you expect a farmer to work a lot but I think my expectations were a little different to what it was.”
Farmer Dean and Teegan’s pairing
Farmer Dean and Teegan’s strong connection is obvious, but they also share similar life goals.
Teegan went on the show looking for someone to start a family with, which aligns with Farmer Dean’s hopes.
“My ultimate life goal is to be a mum and to have a family. My parents are together and have been together since high school. Having someone for the rest of your life, that’s just what you want,” she told Farmer Dean in the premiere episode.
Dean revealed a similar sentiment in his audition.
“Would like to have 2 children, before I turn 30! Can’t wait to create a 4th Generation & teach them everything I know,” he said.
Farmer Dean’s final ladies
We all know that Farmer Dean left the show early to be with Teegan, but who were the Ladies he left blindsided?
Bella and Tiffany were the other two ladies left standing, and they had some idea that the Farmer was already invested in Teegan.
Regardless, Tiffany was left devastated with Dean broke up with her.
“I just wish you gave us a bit more of a chance,” she told Dean through tears. “I deserve someone to wants me, and someone that wants me in their life, and someone to love me.”
Tiffany and Farmer Dean. Seven.
Farmer Dean’s decision
After breaking up with Tiffany and Bella, Farmer Dean took Teegan to a barn that had been beautifully decorated with flowers and candles.
“There’s been a massive connection between me and you since day dot really,” Dean told Teegan.
“It feels like the right time, Teegan I’ve fallen in love with you I want this journey between me and you to start,” he told her.
Teegan was delighted by the news and told Dean that she was “falling in love” with him.
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The sad development of Stephen being eliminated from MasterChef Australia 2024 came hand in hand with some great news; there’s a redemption cook this week and one of the contestants will be reentering the competition.
However, during a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Stephen revealed that he wasn’t as excited as one might expect about being given a second chance at the Master Chef title.
“Quite a few mixed emotions. I’m worried because I think what’s going to happen? And, I’m worried about whether I’ll get through it, and what will I have to do?” He revealed.
Steph, Lachlan and Alex. Ten.
Stephen revealed he was relieved to be eliminated
Stephen said that while he was shocked to be eliminated, there was a self of relief that came hand in hand with the news.
“You have this relief because the pressure is suddenly gone because you’ve been under this pressure, you know for days and days and weeks on end and it’s a lot of pressure in that kitchen,” he said.
“You get out of there you go, you go home, and suddenly all that pressure is gone,” he added. “
“You’re disappointed because you’re not there, then you’re disappointed because you’ve not with your friends, you are disappointed because you’re not in the competition. But suddenly you think, ‘That pressure is gone’ and it’s great. And then someone says, ‘You could be coming back next week and it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, the pressures back on!” He laughed.
Stephen and Alex. Ten.
Stephen said if he gets a second chance he’ll be back to win
The winner of the Redemption Cook will be rejoining the game. Considering Stephen’s exceptional feedback through the MasterChef season so far, there’s a good chance he could be triumphant in the challenge.
Stephen said that if he were to return, it would give him extra drive to succeed.
“If I could a second chance to be back in there, I’d have extra fire, definitely,” he said.
Stephen touched on his close friendship with Juan, and said that he sadly thinks that he will be one of his toughest competitors in the Redemption Cook.
“I think Juan scares me, I hate to be up against him again! Although his cooking is very much to his heritage, he cooks that food superbly.”
Nat, Kristian, Juan and Stephen. Nine.
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After eliminating Lady after Lady, Farmer Wants a Wife‘s Tom has found his (hopefully) forever love in Sarah.
During the May 12 episode of FWAW, Tom made his final decision and asked Sarah to be with him.
Now thatFarmer Tom and Sarah have officially become an item, fans are dying to know if the couple are still together.
Are they still together?
Unfortunately not! Although Sarah and Tom were still together at the Reunion, which was filmed a month after the Final Picks, they’ve since split.
Sarah confirmed the sad news in an Instagram post.
“I applied to FWAW with the sole intention of falling in love with Tom and I certainly surprised myself with how deeply I felt for him in a short amount of time,” she began.
“Unfortunately, that lifelong love that I was seeking with Tom did not turn out the way that I had hoped it would, but it’s definitely a relief now to put that truth out there that Tom and I are no longer together. Relationships don’t always work and people are not always who you think they are.”
Farmer Tom and Sarah’s strong connection has been obvious to viewers since they first met, and the pair has similar life goals.
“We have spoken about family plans, and Tom and I definitely want a few kids,” Sarah told her mum during the May 12 episode.
Despite only being 22 and 23, both Tom and Sarah don’t believe in waiting to find their soulmate.
“Why wait?” Tom asked Sarah during the first meeting, to which she responded: “If I find the right person, I don’t need to keep looking.”
They also both want to settle down in the next few years.
“I want to find that person, I don’t want to be looking forever,” Sarah said.
Farmer Tom’s final two ladies
We all know that Farmer Tom left the show with Sarah, but what happened to Krissy? She was left brokenhearted when Tom told her that he hadn’t picked her.
Prior to finding out about his choice, Krissy told the cameras: “It’s my last day here at the farm and I’m really attached to this place. It feels like home. I see my future being here and with Farmer Tom.”
Krissy on FWAW. Seven.
However, it wasn’t to be as Tom told Krissy that he didn’t think he was the right person for her.
“I did not see this coming, I had to kind of back it and believe it. I was obviously pretty confident in that connection,” Krissy said through tears after Tom broke the news.
“I’m shocked it takes a lot to be vulnerable with someone and get to that point where you’re open to it,” she added.
Farmer Tom’s decision
After breaking up with Krissy, Farmer Tom took Sarah to a beautiful garden setting and told her that he wanted to be with her.
“At this point in time Sarah, you are the person I want a relationship with and I’m falling in love with you,” he told her.
“I think I’m already there,” Sarah replied in delight.
The pair later sealed their relationship with the L bomb.
“I do love you,” Sarah said. “I love you too Sarah,” Tom replied.
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Dream Home’sBrad Pinto isn’t exactly a stranger to the spotlight, the dad of four was in a very popular boy band back in the 90s.
During an interview with Chattr, Brad revealed that he was a moment of the band CBD, which released the iconic single Let’s Groove in 1995.
“The band was CDB it was like a harmony, R&B kind of band,” he said. “It was a great part of life, having fun doing what we loved with mates and getting to see the world. It’s just been an amazing experience, to have my brothers in the band as well.”
During their time together, CDB (which stands for Central Dandenong Boys) produced backing vocals for Peter Andre when he supported Madonna on her Australian The Girlie Show World Tour.
They also had a number two hit with their cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Let’s Groove, and success with their debut studio album, Glide with Me which peaked at number six on the ARIA charts in 1995.
While CDB’s heyday was certainly the 90s, Brad revealed that the band is still together.
“Now we’re actually a man band. Not as frequently obviously and not as much touring as before, because everyone’s got families,” he said.
Brad in CDB. Youtube.
Brad on Dream House
Brad is competing on Dream Home alongside his wife Mel, and the pair have put forward their Northcote home, where they and their four children live, for renovation by their teammates.
“We’ve been trying to renovate for at least six years when we started the process six years ago, and then COVID hit and Brad’s in the arts so we lost income there and we were like, ‘Oh gosh we can’t build’ and then we came out of COVID we really can’t afford to do a full renovation,” Mel explained.
“The banks are really not wanting to lend much where we’ve got four dependents. Between educating [the kids] and then just everyday cost of living could not afford the build,” she added.
For that reason, Mel revealed that Dream Home was a “no-brainer”, because it would mean getting a fully renovated house for their family.
“If you’ve got a chance, why wouldn’t you take such an amazing opportunity?” Brad added.
Dream Home premieres at 7.00pm on Sunday, 26 May on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Now that all of the Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 Farmers’ have made their picks, it’s time for the best episode of the season; the FWAW Reunion.
Fans are absolutely dying to know if Farmer Bert is actually dating one of his eliminated contestants, and whether controversial couple Farmer Todd and Daisy and made it in the real world.
Fortunately, they can find the answers to all of those questions and so many more on Sunday, May 26.
“FWAW Reunion will air on Sunday 26 May after Dream Home,” a Channel 7 spokesperson told Chattr.
Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.
When will the Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 Reunion be released and how can you watch it?
Channel 7’s new show, Dream Home will air on Sunday, May 26 at 7:00pm, then the Farmer Wants a Wife Reunio will follow at 8:30pm.
Both shows will be broadcast on Channel 7, and will be available to stream via the network’s streaming service, 7Plus.
Who are the Final Picks so far?
Farmer Dean was the first lead out the door of FWAW 2024, and he asked Teegan to leave when he still had three ladies in the running.
Dean broke the news to Bella and Tiffany that he wasn’t interested in them and professed his love to Teegan. Teegan was delighted by the news and told Dean that she was “falling in love” with him.
Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.
Farmer Tom was the next to leave after he and Sarah found love with one another.
Farmer Bert’s exit was a shocker, as he informed his Ladies, Caitlin, Karli and Brooke, that he would be leaving the show alone.
Meanwhile, Final Decision 2 saw Dustin pick Sophie, Farmer Todd pick Daisy and Farmer Joe pick Sarah.
Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Reunion on May 26 at 7:00pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
Sunday night’s Elimination Cook will see a very special chef grace the MasterChef Australia kitchen; TikTok sensation Mikiko Terasaki.
Mikiko will be setting the challenge – and she’s very well known for her omurice dish. So it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that the contestants will be challenged with recreating her viral Japanese Rice Omelette.
Here’s everything we know about Mikiko.
How Mikiko Terasaki’s restaurant went viral
Mikiko has her own Japanese restaurant in Sydney called Omu, which started as a weekly Japanese market stall in Chinatown.
However, it wasn’t until one of Australia’s biggest food influencers posted about her place, that it became outrageously popular. Food influencer Adrian Widjonarko posted a TikTok about Omu’s Omurice dish which went viral.
“After the TikTok our business skyrocketed, and there were queues up to two hours every week at the food stall,” Mikiko told Sydney Morning Herald. “It had a huge impact on the business, and we grew from a small food stall to a restaurant in Ultimo.”
Adrian’s post catapulted Omu into the public eye, and these days the restaurant is regularly booked out with lines out the door.
How hard is Omurice to make?
In short, yes. The Omurice dish is unofficially known as the “world’s hardest-to-make-egg”. It involves making a dish that’s a soft, fluffy, and creamy omelette over rice stir-fried, however, the omelette must be of perfect consistency.
What task will Mikiko Terasaki set for the MasterChef contestants?
The official Synopsis for the ninth MasterChefelimination gives an insight below:
With all in black aprons bar David who secured immunity, it is elimination day, and yet, spirits are high as the cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen to discover a cute mobile phone-shaped booth which soon springs to life with today’s special guest.
Mikiko Terasaki, founder of the popular Sydney restaurant ‘Omu’ wows the group with her demonstration of her omurice dish, a classic Japanese comfort dish that she turned into a viral sensation – it comprises an omelette placed on a bed of rice which is then cut open to unfold dramatically, before a sauce is added on top. It’s quick but mesmerizing, showing just how effective the simple egg can be.
The contestants learn that this will be their task today – to creatively incorporate eggs into their own dishes in a 75-minute cook, with the least impressive dish sending its maker home. Seemingly simple, the judges want to see innovation, technique and flavour today.
Watch MasterChef Australia from Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
Dream Home’sHannah and Jonny are parents to beautiful 10-month-old twins Goldie and Theodore. Of course, taking part in a reality show means time away from their babies, but the couple revealed that the twins played a huge part in why they decided to go on the TV show.
During an interview with Chattr ahead of the premiere, Jonny said that while people may question their decision to leave their twins, they made the sacrifice for their kid’s benefit.
Hannah and Jonny. Seven.
“We sacrificed not seeing our twins for a few months, which people might judge us on,” Jonny said.
Hannah explained that taking part in the show meant that they would leave with a completely renovated house, which the twins would enjoy for decades to come.
“The thing we reminded ourselves of every day that we’re on the show was, we are doing something in a short amount of time, that would have taken 20 years for us to do ourselves.
“Let’s be honest, it’s six months,” she added. “They’re not gonna remember the time we were away, but they will remember the house that they grew up in, and they can have their friends come over too, and we’ve got room to grow. So the benefit definitely outweighs the sacrifice.”
The milestones Jonny and Hannah missed while they were filming Dream Home
The couple stressed how hard it was being away from their babies, but Hannah explained that while on the show she would try and “compartmentalize” in order to deal with missing them.
“I had to just accept that they’re with their grandmothers, they’re loved, they’re fed, they’re cared for, and that they’re that I’m gonna miss them more than they’re missing me. That’s literally the only way you can get through every day,” she said.
Jonny added that he struggled with missing his daughter Goldie’s first steps.
“The hardest point for me was at the end, it was literally the day that Goldie took her first steps that it really kicked in how much I had missed,” he said.
However, he added that pre-renovation, the house was a challenge to live in.
“We literally bought the worst house in the best area that we could afford,” he explained. But post renovation, will their house be the best in the suburb –or even – the competition?
Dream Home premieres at 7.00pm on Sunday, 26 May on Channel 7 and 7plus.
The concept behind Dream Home makes it one of the most wholesome reality TV shows to ever grace Australian screens.
The new series sees six pairs of everyday Aussies have their houses renovated by their teammates – whose houses they also renovate.
Hosted by Dr Chris Brown, Dream Home will feature some of the biggest and best life-changing renovations Australia has ever seen.
Here’s everything we know about Dream Home.
Dr Chris Brown and Judge Rosie Morley. Seven.
What’s it about?
The six teams of Aussies work their way through renovating every one of their team mate’s houses around Australia. Each room that the teams renovate is given a score by the judges, and the team with the highest points at the end receives a cash prize of $100,000 to help with their mortgage.
That means that every single team – at very least – get to walk away with their own home completely renovated.
Contestants Hannah and Johnny. Seven.
When will Dream Home be released and how can you watch it?
Dream Home premieres at 7.00pm on Sunday, 26 May on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Who is in the cast?
The cast is made up of six teams of everyday Aussies. Four of the teams are couples, while the other two teams are made up of siblings. You can find out more about all of the contestants here.
Who are the judges?
A trio of expert judges – Lana Taylor of Three Birds Renovations, top buyer’s agent Simon Cohen and award-winning interior designer Rosie Morley – will critique and score each new space in the renovated homes.
Dr Chris Brown, Lana Taylor, Simon Cohen and Rosie Morley. Seven.
Is there a trailer?
There sure is! Watch it below.
Dream Home premieres at 7.00pm on Sunday, 26 May on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Married At First Sight’s Jayden and Eden were one of the 2024 golden couples until they abruptly split shortly after the finale aired.
Fans were shocked about their break up, and, turns out, Eden was too.
During a candid interview on Dom Calarco and Ella Ding’sSit With Uspodcast, the recruitment manager shared one of the bizarre reasons that Jayden broke up with her.
Jayden didn’t want to share a bed with Eden
Eden told the hosts that she and Jayden struggled to settle into life outside of the experiment together.
“There were a couple of things about the relationship that were different to what I’m used to,” she said.
She added that Jayden, who’s a professional kickboxer, was “very strict with his sport and training”.
“So much to a point where he won’t share a bed at night so he likes to be able to stretch and recover,” she said.
“That for me was a big deal breaker almost because I’m like, I need to be able to share a bed with a partner.
“Bedtime, he didn’t want to stay with me and that was really concerning,” she continued.
Eden said that she made her feelings about sleeping together known, and Jayden agreed to stay with her once a week.
“Eventually one of the nights where he came to stay, he said, ‘I can’t do this. I feel like I can’t meet your expectations.”
“I was just really confused… because the only thing I’d ever ask him was for a sleepover once a week,” she said through tears.
Jayden and Eden at their wedding. Nine
Eden tried to get back together with Jayden
Eden said that she and Jayden caught up a few days after the breakup, and she tried to get back together with him, however, he wasn’t receptive to it.
“He made his decision, he didn’t really want to have the conversation to be honest. I was holding on to hope that he would realise he was making the wrong decision.”
“I just think I wasn’t what he wanted and that’s the bottom line and I just really have to accept that,” she said.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Australian Survivor, and there’s some big names being thrown around about the returning contestants who might star in the 2025 season.
Australian betting site Sportsbet has even listed some famous previous Australian Survivor players that fans can bet on returning.
The names with the lowest dollar amounts, mean the most amount has been bet on them returning. Amongst the top candidates are Kirby Bently, Valeria Sizova and Feras Basal from the 2024 season, as well as infamous players Harry Hills from All Stars and George Mladenov from the originalBrains v Brawn.
Channel 10 has confirmed that the theme for the Australian Survivor 2025 season will beBrains vs Brawn II. However, there are also whispers that there will be a second season with the them of Australia vs USA, which is likely where the returning players will come in.
Australian Survivor. Ten.
Who else might come back for Australian Survivor: Australia v USA?
There’s a loooong list of 36 possible returning contestants for the cross-country season, which you can check out here.
Below are the 12 returnee Survivor players with the best odds.
Kirby Bentley $2.25
Aaron ‘A.K.’ Knight $2.50
Matt Tarrant $2.75
Feras Basal $3.00
Harry Hills $3.00
Valeria Sizova $3.00
Aileen Chong $3.25
George Mladenov $3.25
Mark Warnock $3.25
Khanh Ong $3.50
Lee Carseldine $3.50
Lydia Lassila $3.50
Australian Survivor. Ten.
When will Australian Survivor 2025 be on?
Like previous years, Australian Survivor is expected to air in late January 2025.
Channel 10 confirmed the upcoming season in a press release.
“Fans across the globe were glued to their screens each week as Australian Survivor continued to reinvent the game. Following on from the truly unpredictable Titans V Rebels where Feras Basal was crowned Sole Survivor, it’s going to be another showdown of epic proportions as we head back to the beaches of Samoa,” it read.
“Commencing production soon, Brains V Brawn II will pose the question, what gets you further in the world’s toughest game, brute strength or intelligence? Two tribes separated by those who favour muscle and those with sharpened minds will battle it out in the hopes of becoming the next to take home the title, the glory, and $500,000.”
Australian Survivor will air on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Taskmaster Australia season two is coming to small screens with a star-studded cast of comedians.
The second instalment of the Logie Award-winning show is set to be a doozy, with a brand new team of task-mastering comedians who will replace Julia Morris, Nina Oyama, Luke McGregor, Jimmy Rees, and Danielle Walker from season one.
Here’s everything we know about Taskmaster season two.
Taskmaster. Seven.
Official Synopsis
Tasks are set and comedians go head-to-head in a battle of comedic hilarity to complete the, and bag the highest points. However, it’s unforgiving Taskmaster Tom setting the rules, which means that anything can happen… Who will flop and who will reign supreme to improv victory and be crowned the next Taskmaster champion?
When will Taskmaster season two be released and how can you watch it?
The new season premieres on Thursday, 23 May at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.
Taskmaster. Seven.
Who’s in the Taskmaster season two cast?
Taskmaster Tom Gleeson and his devoted assistant Tom Cashman are ready to put Anne Edmonds, Jenny Tian, Josh Thomas, Lloyd Langford and Wil Anderson through their paces with a string of ludicrous challenges.
What happened in season one?
Season one saw Julia Morris, Nina Oyama, Luke McGregor, Jimmy Rees, and Danielle Walker compete on the comedy competition show.
Danielle Julia and Jimmy all won three a piece, making them joint winners. Nina won one episode and unfortunately for Luke, he didn’t win any.
Is there a trailer?
There’s not a trailer, but you can catch a little glimpse of the action below.
Although the FWAW cast isn’t meant to reveal their relationship status until after the Reunion airs, Farmer Joe has gone ahead and blatantly confirmed whether he’s still with Sarah.
“Sarah and I are still together,” he flat-out confirmed to the Canberra Times.
“There’s been a bit of a backlash, a lot of media saying that we’re not and all the rest of it.
“We’ve definitely had our ups and downs, we’ve had trials and tribulations, like anyone else. I think it’s been exacerbated by the whole experience which we had to go through.”
Joe and Sarah. Seven.
Sarah was upset by the backlash around Joe choosing her
The Farmer Wants a Wife finale was a nailbiter, with fans unsure about whether Joe would pick Sarah or Keely.
Unfortunately for Keely, Farmer Joe let the fan-favourite down, and told her that the time wasn’t right for them. After Keely graciously exited FWAW, the screen panned back to Joe and Sarah and the Farmer told his potentially future wife that he wanted to start a future with her.
A lot of fans on social media were unhappy about Joe’s choice, and they made their thoughts known online. In the interview, Joe said that the feedback he and Sarah had been receiving was discouraging.
Joe and Keely. Seven.
“It’s pretty upsetting for us both,” he said.
“The way last night went, it made a lot of people feel as though maybe I should have chosen differently. And that’s hard as well. Watching it and how it unfolds isn’t exactly how it felt throughout the whole experience and time we spent together.
“I feel really sorry for Sarah, she’s been copping it a fair bit,” he continued.
“It’s funny, people want you to go on these shows to find love and to find happiness and be in a partnership and when you do, everyone just wants to turn against you and say, ‘It’s fake’ or ‘You shouldn’t have done that, you should have chosen someone else’ and try to ruin it.”
Joe stands up for Sarah
During the finale, Sarah got upset after Joe wouldn’t confirm to her best friend that he was choosing her. The scene-in-question drew criticism from viewers on social media with many pointing out that Joe wouldn’t be able to answer that question, given that he still had two Ladies left.
Joe openly spoke out about the negative comments that had been made about her and said that they were unfair.
“Everyone said Sarah ‘looked uphappy’ and she ‘always looks cranky’. Sarah is one of the funnest [people],” Joe said.
“Yes, she’s a bit of an introvert – but she’s happy, she’s outgoing. She’s a really nice person. She loves music and being outdoors and things like that and everyone is saying she looks like she’s cranky all the time. It’s all perception and it’s being truly unfair on her.”
Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Reunion on May 26 at 7:00pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
All of the Farmer Wants a Wife Farmers have made their picks, so what happens to the eliminated Ladies – in particular, the runners-ups?
Well, according to an anonymous source, they’re practically shoved out in the cold and the Farmers are instructed by producers not to contact them.
“The farmers are heavily discouraged by Channel Seven producers to talk to the other finalists ever again,” an insider told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia.
“The cold shoulder from each farmer is brutal and many of the girls are left wondering where it all went wrong, especially the girls who make it to the final two!”
Anna was left confused after Farmer Dustin chose Sophie
Of course, one of the most heartbreaking scenes this year was when Farmer Dustin told Anna that she wasn’t the one for him.
Dustin chose Sophie, and Anna broke down in tears in a producer-led interview shortly after. And, the source revealed that she’s still blindsided by the decision.
“When you saw Farmer Dustin say goodbye to Anna that was the last she ever heard from him, which would surprise audiences.”
“The girls at each farm are mostly still friends but nothing was ever said to Anna,” they continued.
“I think she would like an explanation of when his feelings changed to Sophie. You give up your life for nearly three months and the heightened reality of filming a TV show does make things feel more real, when they might not have been.”
“Other girls have explained that it would have been nice to encourage the men to give more of an explanation, as most of them leave questioning the whole process. It is unfair.”
Farmer Bert reached out to one particular eliminated Lady
If you’ve been keeping up with the FWAW goss, you’ll know that rumours are rife that Farmer Bert and Lauren, who walked out of the show part way through, struck up a relationship post-filming.
The insider has added more fuel to the flame, claiming that Farmer Bert and Lauren can very well be a thing.
“Farmer Bert was pretty much the only farmer to check back in with his girls and that was something he was told not to do,” the insider adds. “I’d say much like Farmer Benjamin in 2022, the story for Farmer Bert is not over. The fans are watching his Instagram hoping to see what is really going on with Lauren.”
“Farmer Benjamin is still with Hannah [one of the girls from his farm] after leaving the competition for health reasons. He took his love story into his own hands and that will be the advice he would have given Farmer Bert.”
Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Reunion on May 26 at 7:00pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
