The 2024 season ofFBoy Island Australia has come to an end, and we’ve heard updates from each of the final couples on the show. Easily one of the more interesting updates came from Krystal Thomas and Paddy Colliar, who split shortly after filming for FBoy Island wrapped.
Now, we’ve received another juicy insight into the couple’s journey off the back of Krystal’s chat with Abbie Chatfield on theIt’s A Lot Podcast.
Here’s what we’ve learned and how Krystal is feeling about her FBoy Island experience now.
Why did Krystal choose Paddy on FBoy Island?
Krystal and Paddy, FBoy Island. Image: Binge
Speaking with Abbie on the podcast, Krystal revealed that she really didn’t know which of her final two men, Paddy and Doug, she was going to pick in the end.
“In that moment [during the finale], I felt like the whole world was spinning. I could see my life in two different ways, because they’re so different,” Krystal shared.
“…when it came out, I was just like, ‘Paddy’. And then, yeah, I even then said it, and I was like, ‘Oh no, but Doug?'”
She shared that, at the time, she believed she would have “a really nice life with Doug” but worried that in the long run, they may not have been able to give each other what they needed.
Krystal reveals she wishes she had chosen Doug
Doug from FBoy Island. Image: Binge
After reflecting on the series after the fact, Krystal shared that she cried after watching every episode.
“I had a cry after every episode. I’d cry during the episode, I’d cry after. I was like, moping around,” she said.
When Abbie asked why, Krystal responded, “Because I felt like I’d made the wrong decision.”
“I was watching it all play out, and I was like, ‘Oh my god,’ and the way Doug would look at me, I never had anyone look at me that way before. And it was a genuine love,” she explained.
Krystal then went on to share that after filming was over, she actually called Doug and tried to win him back.
“I was just like, ‘I’ve made the wrong decision. Like, I can’t believe this’. I was like, ‘I regret my decision’. I was crying.”
Then, Krystal shared that Doug who replied, “‘How could you do this to me?’ He’s like, ‘We left’ and he was like, ‘I was so heartbroken, Krystal’.”
“I was trying to get him back, and that is the realest truth, is that I was trying to get that man back because I regret my decision,” she said.
Paddy, Krystal and Doug on FBoy Island. Image: Binge.
What happened with Krystal and Paddy in the end?
As we all know, Krystal and Paddy went their separate ways shortly after the show wrapped.
As Krystal shared with Abbie, she called things with him about six to eight weeks after the show ended. The reason for this, she explained, came down to different styles of communication and wanting different things from their relationship.
Love Island Australia 2024’sSophie Mills shared that overcoming severe bullying in high school helped her discover her newfound confidence, in an exclusive interview with Chattr.
While she may be sauntering into the villa in the highly coveted position of the first female bombshell, Sophie told Chattr that her confidence has been “way, way down” in recent years.
“I was bullied in high school. I actually didn’t even get to graduate because I was so badly bullied. I left after year 11,” she said.
“There were a lot of mean girls, jealousy, and things like that. I’ve built my way back up, being outside of school.”
Sophie said she felt immensely proud of herself for putting herself in a vulnerable position by going on Love Island Australia.
“This is something that old Sophie would never, ever do. I was a bit nervous, and it was very daunting for me to walk through those villa doors, especially by myself.
“But, I back myself more than ever because of the experience I’ve had in the past.”
Sophie. Image: Instagram.
What was Love Island’s Sophie bullied about in high school?
Sophie explained that she felt like she was never “fully accepted” in high school.
“Obviously, you have your [high school] cliques, and everybody has their little group. I never really liked that. That wasn’t my style, so I would be a floater around the grade,” she explained.
“The cool girl group — if people call them that — I was part of it, but I never was really, fully accepted,” she added.
“I didn’t consider myself to be as pretty as them or this or that, but that’s just the way they made me feel.”
Sophie said that while she wasn’t sure why some of her peers made her feel like an outcast, her mum told her it stemmed from jealousy.
“I think her opinions are biased,” Sophie laughed.
Sophie with her mum. Image: Instagram.
How Sophie’s experience with bullying has shaped her
Sophie told Chattr that after leaving high school, she learned to love herself and said her experience made her a stronger woman.
“It’s made me who I am today, and without it, I would never be the confident girl that I was when I walked through the villa doors,” she said.
The bombshell said that being through bullying had taught her to stand up for herself.
“I don’t really take shit anymore like I used to. People used to compare me to a doormat. People would tell me, ‘You literally let people walk all over you’. But, I don’t let it happen anymore.”
Good luck to Sophie! We love a strong woman, and we can’t wait to see her stand her ground in the villa.
Stream Love Island Australia Mondays to Thursdays on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Love Island Australia is back for another year, folks. And we’re ready for all the spicy drama it’s set to bring. If you’re wondering where Love Island Australia 2024 is filmed, i.e. where all this chaos is taking place this time around, consider this your guide.
The Love Island Australia villa. Image: Nine
Nine has officially confirmed that, much like Seasons 1, 4 and 5, the 2024 iteration of Love Island Australia has been filmed in Mallorca (or Majorca), Spain.
For those who are unfamiliar, Mallorca is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands that is particularly famous for its beaches and club scene. Talk about a hot escape!
The formula has mostly been the same when it comes to filming location for Love Island Australia, however, Season 2 was filmed in Fiji and Season 3 was set in Byron Bay.
Where are the Love Island Australia singles staying in 2024?
Love Island Australia contestants at the villa. Image: Nine
Let’s talk about the villa, shall we? Sophie Monk recently gave a tour of the monster abode that has housed many of Love Island Australia‘s young singles, and to call the villa luxurious is an understatement.
The massive villa is set with a giant pool and hot tub for getting cosy underwater; loads of comfy day beds and bean bags, a big old shared bedroom and loads of corners for couples to hide away in…
Season 6 of Love Island Australia kicked off on Aussie tellies on October 28, 2024, so if you’re keen to keep up on all the action, the time to tune in is now!
The first elimination saw the ten contestants face off in a “smoke and mirrors” Mystery Box challenge. Reece Hignell, Donato Toce, and Katherine were in the bottom three, and the ‘cake queen’ was ultimately eliminated due to the lack of flavour in her sand castle cake.
Katherine’s sand castle cake. Image: Ten.
During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Katherine shared that while she was “disappointed” to be the first person sent home, there was a silver lining to her elimination.
“I would describe it as bittersweet,” she said. “I was really upset to have gone home early, but amongst that standard and calibre of competition, it made me so proud and happy to be there.”
“I’m glad that I lost because the other contestant’s dishes were so incredible. I’m glad I lost to that level of skill because I didn’t want to get through just because my dish was okay. If I lost, I want to really lose,” she laughed.
What did Katherine Sabbath think of her Dessert master’ co-stars?
The cookbook author added that the standard of contestants on Dessert Masters 2024 is “phenomenal”, so she wasn’t shocked to be eliminated early on.
“The odds are so high of going home. So was I surprised that the competition was that good? No, but was I delighted? Yes.”
Dessert Masters’ Katherine Sabbath wanted to make her fans proud
Katherine, who boasts over 470,000 Instagram followers, said that her disappointment about being eliminated at the beginning of the competition stemmed from a sense of letting her fans down.
“It is such a disappointment to be the first one to go because I had so many other ideas and skills I wanted to show, and I wish I got the chance to do that,” she said. “But, that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, unfortunately.
Katherine on Dessert Masters. Image: Ten.
“I feel like the home baking community and like dessert enthusiasts are just the nicest people in the world. I always say home bakers are the best kinds of friends because when we make cakes we never make them for ourselves, we’re always making them for the people around us and those that we love.
“That’s why I’m I wish I had gone further because I feel like as a home baker, I had so much to show, and I wish I had brought more of those cake skills to the competition. But it’s so nice to have that support. I really appreciate it.”
While Katherine may be gone from Dessert Masters 2024, we can’t wait to see her next iconic cake pop up on Instagram.
Dessert Masters airs on Mondays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
A flirting scandal has blown up on The Blockbetween Brad and Kylie Baker, and fans have been flocking to social media to share their thoughts on the situation.
If you’re not yet caught up on the drama, here is a rundown of it all.
What happened with Brad and Kylie on The Block?
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So, as fans of The Block will know, the drama began when The Block contestantMimi Belperio visited Brad and Kylie for a drink.
What went down is that Kylie went to take a nap, and in the room nearby, Brad flirted with Mimi. Brad, in his own words, shared he said “inappropriate” things to Mimi. According to The Daily Mail, this included telling his fellow contestant that he would follow her OnlyFans.
Kylie overheard the whole incident and quickly packed up her things and left the show. In a clip shared by Nine, Kylie is seen speaking with her mother on the phone about having given Brad numerous chances before.
In a message left on Kylie’s phone for The Block, she said, “Alright, so I’m saying goodbye. I can’t be on national television having my marriage breaking down. So I’m going home, and I can’t say I’ll be returning.
“You can talk to Brad about the details, but unfortunately, I can’t do it anymore. Thank you for the opportunity, and I’m sorry I can’t stay until the end, I’m just not strong enough anymore.”
Another clip shared by Nine shows Kylie speaking with cafe staff (presumably on the set of The Block). One barista asked Kylie, “Are you done? Checked out? This is it.”
Kylie replied, “I’m just broken.”
Following this, Brad spoke with producers of The Block, admitting, “I’d very much say that I’ve just single-handedly destroyed my family.”
The major disruption comes after fellow The Block contestants Maddy and Charlotte spoke with Allan & Carly on Hit WA and alluded to something serious going down on the show.
When asked about cheating rumours, Charlotte shared, “Look, I think that will all get revealed in the next couple of weeks”.
“We don’t want to speak on it specifically because it’s people’s real lives, and we weren’t obviously there, so we don’t know full details, but, yeah, something happened, but we’re probably not the right people to speak on it,” Maddy added. You can read more about that conversation with the girls here.
How are fans of The Block reacting?
Kristian and Mimi. Image: Nine.
In short, you could say audiences of the show have reacted strongly. Many people have criticised Brad’s behaviour on The Block, with others sharing that they dislike Kylie regardless of how her husband has treated her.
If he’s willing to do it on a national television show like #theblock I bet he’s got loooooong history of screwing around. pic.twitter.com/1ZYTbPwJVV
— One Angry Eyebrow: and 200 Solemn Faces 🪁 (@angry_eyebrow) October 28, 2024
Major yikes about this whole situation yes Kylie sucks but no one deserves to be disrespected like that especially on a national tv program. Also Mimi is just as bad if not worse she was the one flirting x 104838 #theblock
The 32-year-old was announced as the winner during the finale, which aired on October 27. During an exclusive interview with Chattr, he revealed that his wife, Olivia, was the reason he appeared on The Voice Australia 2024.
“My wife actually signed me up to be on the show, and the rest is history,” he said.
However, Reuben shared that there was another driving factor for him to compete in the show.
“I was a bit sceptical of the showbiz industry, but we lost a couple of mates to suicide last year, and a few of the boys would have really wanted me to give it a go as well, so it all lined up, and it turned out to be the great, really good experience,” he explained.
What’s next for The Voice Australia 2024’s Reuben De Melo?
For winning The Voice Australia 2024, Reuben received $100,000 prize money and a “music masterclass and industry recording development package.”
Now that the Perth-based father of three has The Voice Australia 2024 title under his belt, he’s hoping to plunge headfirst into the music industry.
“I have so many songs that I’ve got sitting in my bank right now — the song bank — and I just want some time [to release them], but hopefully, this money will allow me to get some time to get in the studio and just smash it out and put it out there,” he told Chattr.
“I’ll also be using that money towards trying to get a bit debt-free and get some breathing space with finances and family so I can actually use my time wisely and focus on my calling.”
Reuben De Melo on what the judges are really like
Reuben told Chattr that his coachLeAnn Rimes picked his final solo performance song, which was House Of The Rising Sunby The Animals.
“We workshopped them, and she turned out to pick the song that I really loved,” he explained.
“House of the Rising Sun was the first one I ever learned on a guitar. So she thought we’d better do a full circle and kind of end it with that song that has meaning to it as well.”
Reuben shared how grateful he was for LeAnn and said they’ll “definitely” stay in contact.
“I’ve gained a friend now, and we’ll definitely be doing stuff together as well, in terms of music,” he teased.
Reuben’s finale duet with LeAnn of Fix You by Coldplay was undoubtedly a standout of The Voice Australia 2024 finale, and he said that if he could pick any other The Voice Australia coach to sing with, it would be another one from the 2024 panel.
“If there was a coach I could do it with, it would be Guy [Sebastian],” he said, adding that he’d also like to duet with a former contestant, Letitia Butler, who was eliminated during The Voice 2024 semi-finals.
Congratulations to Reuben and we can’t wait to see what he does next!
After rounds and rounds of blind auditions, we’re finally there! Yep, the four coaches ofThe Voice Australia have eliminated contestants along the way and The Voice Australia 2024 winner has been crowned.
But while every contestant gave it their all, belting out banger after banger with pitch-perfection, we knew that not everyone could be crowned a winner (as much as we’d like them to). Eliminations are sadly a part of The Voice Australia, just as they are every other competition.
Ahead, who left The Voice Australia 2024.
Who was eliminated on the Voice Australia?
Annie Jones
Annie Jones was sent home during the grand finale.
Jaedyn Randell
Jaedyn Randell was sent home during the grand finale.
Skÿe
Skÿe was sent home during the grand finale.
Siena Fodera (Team Adam)
Semi-finalist Siena Fodera was sent home after her performance of Jealousby Labyrinth.
Letitia Butler (Team LeAnn)
Letitia Butler, who was on Team LeAnn, was sent home at the Semi-Finals.
Tom Leeming (Team Kate)
Tom Leeming was sent home during the Semi-Finals. As part of Team Kate, he performed Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye feat. Kimbra.
Jaydin Shingleton (Team Guy)
Team Guy’s Jaydin Shingleton was eliminated in the Semi-Finals.
Cookie Robinson (Team LeAnn)
Cookie Robinson was eliminated during the Knockout round that aired on October 13.
Laura Glynn (Team LeAnn)
Laura Glynn was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 13.
Duncan Toombs (Team LeAnn)
LeAnn sent Duncan Toombs home during the Knockout round.
Tori Darke and Brad Butcher (Team LeAnn)
ToriDarke and Brad Butcher became a duet during episode 13, and they made it through to the showdown round during the knockouts. However, LeAnn chose to keep Letitia Butler and Reuben De Melo, which meant Tori and Brad were sent home.
Amber Sidoni narrowly missed out on the semi-finals and was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 13.
James Vass (Team Guy)
James Vass got eliminated during the second Knockout episode, meaning he just missed out on making it to the semi-finals.
Beau Shearer (Team Guy)
Beau Shearer was sent home during the Knockout round.
Roland Williams (Team Guy)
Roland Williams was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 13.
Priscilla Stanley (Team Guy)
Priscilla Stanley was eliminated during the Knockout round that aired on October 13.
Shannen Wick (Team Guy)
Shannen Wick got eliminated during the second Knockout episode, meaning she just missed out on making it to the semi-finals.
Lana Sayah (Team Adam)
Lana Sayah was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 6.
Chloe Kay (Team Adam)
Chloe Kay narrowly missed out on the semi-finals and was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 6.
Stephanie Milostic (Team Adam)
Adam sent home Stephanie Milostic during the Knockout round.
Cody Gunton (Team Adam)
Cody Gunton was sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 6.
Arthur Hull (Team Adam)
Arthur Hull got eliminated during the first Knockout episode, meaning he just missed out on making it to the semi-finals.
Elias Lanyon (Team Kate)
Kate sent Elias Lanyon home during the Knockout round.
Nethra Raman (Team Kate)
Nethra Raman was eliminated during the Knockout round that aired on October 6.
Yorke Heath (Team Kate)
Yorke Heath was sent home during the Knockout round.
Michael and Violeta (Team Kate)
Michael and Violeta were sent home during the Knockout round that aired on October 6.
Jaymee Lancaster (Team Kate)
JaymeeLancaster was eliminated during the October 6 Knockout round.
Larissa Kovalchuk (Team LeAnn)
LarissaKovalchuk went up against Reuben De Mel in the battles, and they sang Hallelujahby Leonardo Cohen. The judges chose Reuben to progress, which meant that Larissa was sent home.
Tia Barnes (Team Kate)
Busker Tia Barnes battled Elias Lanyon, and they performed Fields of Gold by Sting. Elias took out the win and Tia was sent home.
Queency (Team Adam)
Chloe Kay won a battle against Queency, during which they sang Chain of Foolsby Aretha Franklin.
Tom Leeming (Team Adam)
Lana Sayah and Tom Leeming sang Bennie and the Jets by Elton John and Lana was sent through to the next round by the judges.
Ruby Lafferty (Team Adam)
Stephanie Milostic and Ruby Lafferty sang Yes, And? by Ariana Grande in the Battles. Stephanie progressed in the competition, and Ruby was sent home.
Falon Moore (Team Kate)
Falon Moore was sent home after she performed True Colours by Cindy Lauper with Nethra Raman.
Kaitlyn Martin (Team Adam)
Kaitlyn Martin battled Siena, and the women performed Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo. It was Siena who went through to the next round, meaning that Kaitlyn was sent home.
Eden Borrie (Team Guy)
Eden Borrie and Skÿesang Yesterday by The Beatles against each other in the Battles. Skÿewas sent through to the next round, and Eden was sent home.
MJ Doherty (Team Kate)
MJ Doherty and Matthew Hearne performed You’ll never walk alone by Oscar Hammerstein II & Richard Rodgers. It was Matthew who went through it, and MJ was sent packing.
Teza McKenna (Team Adam)
Teza McKenna was sent home after he and Cody Gunton performed Zombie by The Cranberries.
Hannah Sands (Team Guy)
Hannah Sands and Priscilla Stanley performed I Try by Macy Gray and it was Hannah who was sent home.
Jenna Hudson (Team Kate)
Real-life couple Yorke Heath and Jenna Hudson performed The Only Exception by Paramore. After Yorke was sent through to the next round, he proposed to Jenna, who accepted.
Natalia Colavito (Team LeAnn)
After going up against her teammate Amber Sindoni, the two took the stage, belting out to a rendition of Hozier’s Take Me To Church. But sadly, things didn’t go Natalia Colavito‘s way when it was revealed that only Amber would be progressing to the next round, unfortunately sending Natalia home.
Aaron Hayward (Team Adam)
Aaron Hayward and Annie Jones hit the stage to perform River by Bishop Briggs. But while they both put on a phenomenal performance, it was Annie who made it to the next round, with Aaron sadly being eliminated.
Kyle Wilson (Team Guy)
Kyle Wilson and Beau Shearer took us down an old folky road, whipping out their acoustic guitars for a rendition of Noah Kahan’s Stick Season. While they absolutely nailed it, the judges opted to keep Beau in the competition, sadly sending Kyle home.
Annaleese Fuda (Team LeAnn)
Annaleese Fuda and Cookie Robinson battled it out for a spot in the competition, deciding to belt out Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire, channeling pop princess realness.
While they both blew judges away, only one person could be kept, with the judges opting to keep Cookie in the competition, sadly sending Annaleese home.
Mol Turner (Team Kate)
Both Mol Turner and Jaedyn Randell brought the stage to life with their rendition of Bring Me To Life by Evanescence. But while it felt like they were cosplaying as an angel and devil on stage, with Mol taking on the metal vocals, only one contestant could be kept. Jaedyn’s pitch-perfect and heavenly vocals excelled, sadly sending Mol home.
Liz Player (Team Kate)
For a bit of a change, Liz Player and Jaymee Lancaster battled it out to a nostalgic classic, Gene Wilder’s Pure Imagination from our childhood flick, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. While their performances were as sweet as chocolate, Jaymee was chosen to go through to the next round, sadly sending Liz home.
Paea Havili (Team Guy)
Adopting the early 2000s classic bop I’m Outta Love by Anastacia, Paea Havili and Shannen Wick battled it out for a spot in the competition. While the crowd lapped it up, one person had to sadly be sent home. After deliberation, the judges chose to progress with Shannen, sadly eliminating Paea from The Voice Australia 2024.
As the competition gets deeper, we’ll be updating this page with more eliminations, right as they come in.
Are you a budding entrepreneur determined to succeed? If so, perhaps you should consider applying to be on Shark Tank Australia.
Ahead of each season, Channel 10 takes applications from Aussies with products, inventions, and brands that they believe could benefit from a Shark’s help and/or investment.
The Sharks are armed with a lot of money, and ready to throw it down on the right investment. For example, Robert Herjavec threw down $1 million Australian in exchange for 30% of a business called Laundry Lady during a 2023 episode.
Read on to find out how to get on Shark Tank Australia.
Nathan and Regan with Shark Davie Fogarty. Image: Ten.
Shark Tank Australia casting process
To apply to be on Shark Tank Australia, you’ll need to submit a video that’s up to three minutes long.
The casting website suggests including the following in the video.
Your name.
The name of your product or business and what it does, or the problem it solves.
How successful the product/idea has been.
If it’s still at the concept stage, what do family and friends think?
The goals for the brand or business.
What kind of feedback it has had.
How much investment is required from the Sharks in return for how much equity?
Shark Tank Australia application requirements
There are not too many requirements for applying to Shark Tank Australia; applicants must simply be Australian citizens or permanent residents, provide a recent headshot and be 18 years old or over. If the applicant is under 18, they can apply with a guardian.
Shark Jane Lu and former Shark Dr Catriona Wallace. Image: Ten.
Can I apply for Shark Tank Australia now?
Unfortunately, not. Applications for Shark Tank Australia 2024 closed on June 8. However, if the series is renewed for another season, we’ll update this article with information on how to apply for Shark Tank 2025.
Shark Tank Australia 2024 airs on Wednesdays at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
Love Island Australia is airing with a whole new cast and plot twists, we are ready for the drama! But what do you know about the Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk?
She’s basically Australia’s reality TV sweetheart but she is much more than that!
But what do you know about the host of Love Island Australia, Sophie Monk?
Image: Instagram.
Who is Sophie Monk?
Sophie has been a staple in Australian reality TV since 1999. First appearing on our screens on the reality show Popstars in the girlband, Bardot.
Following the breakup of Bardot in 2001, Sophie went on to have a solo career releasing her album Calendar Girl in 2003 with the lead single, Inside Outside.
Sophie added acting to her repertoire and subsequently moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and lived there for a decade before moving back to Australia in 2016.
She famously won all of our hearts in 2017 during Hard Chat on ABC, where host Tom Gleeson grilled her in a series of ‘tough questions’ but she ended up making him crack!
It also helped her get her cast on The Bachelorette in 2017.
Watch that interview below.
Sophie is a reality TV darling
As you already know, Sophie began her career in reality TV on Popstars but she’s been on several other popular reality TV shows.
During her time in the US, she appeared on The Choice, a dating show similar to The Voice, where celebrity judges have their backs turned to singles hoping to score a date with a famous judge.
Back Down Under, Sophie won The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2015. Then a few years later she was named The Bachelorette for 2017, she ended up choosing Stu Laundy as her partner, but they broke up months after the show aired.
She has also been the host of the reboot of Beauty and the Geek Australia in 2001.
Sophie was announced as the host for Love Island Australia back in 2018 and has been the host since.
This year however, rumours began swirling that she wouldn’t be back for the 2024 season.
Instead of Sophie, reports from The Daily Mail said reality TV star and influencer Skye Wheatley would be the new host.
Skye herself took to Instagram to shut down those rumours rather quickly. A fan asked Skye on Instagram Stories, “Were you supposed to be the host of Love Island?” And she responded, “No, it was click bait!!”
No she isn’t! She is happily married to Joshua Gross who she met on a business class flight in 2018. Joshua works in neurosurgical robotics and they got secretly married in 2022.
Speaking to Who Magazine, she said, “He’s just so intelligent and he has a great sense of humour. He’s also not fazed by what I do for work and all the attention that comes with it.” So cute!
He asked her to marry him on Christmas Day in 2020 with a diamond ring he designed himself. We love, love!
Nine.com.au reported that Samantha is “delighted” to be a part of the Nine family. She was previously working for broadcast competitor Seven.
“I am so excited about this show! It has been huge in America,” she told Nine in an exclusive interview.
“I have a feeling it is going to be huge in Australia too. I think you are all going to love this. It’s love for the golden ages, it’s something we haven’t seen before. It’s very exciting!”
Samantha Armytage. Image: Nine.
Samantha said when she got the call to host she “didn’t hestitate”.
“I thought, this is great, this is so new, so fresh,” she said.
“It’s a heritage brand, but we are bringing it forward into 2025. I think there is a huge audience out there for this, that is going to love it. It’s great to be a part of the Nine family.”
Rumours swirled in early September that Channel 9 was reportedly interested in Sonia Kruger as the host of their new series The Golden Bachelor Australia.
What is the Golden Bachelor about?
The series is an Australian take on the US version of the show and sees one mature bachelor date a pool of potential suitors who are generally aged 60 and up.
TV Blackbox reported that Channel 9 will be adding The Golden Bachelor to their roster in 2024 after The Bachelors was axed from Channel 10 earlier this year.
Samantha said the producers are looking for people who are “young at heart”.
“You feel like an adventure. You’re looking for some romance and you’re looking for real love. This is about finding real love,” she said.
Osher Günsberg hosted The Bachelor Australia from its inception in 2013 until it switched to The Bachelors in 2023, which he also hosted.
Applications are now open for The Golden Bachelor.
What have I seen Samantha in?
Samantha has been a stalwart of Australian broadcast television. She is a broadcast journalist who has appeared on Channel 7’s Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and the 4.30 News bulletin.
She’s also cut her teeth hosting The Farmer Wants a Wife on the Seven Network.
Dessert Mastersseason two is airing on Channel 10 with a slate of new sweet savants but let’s take a moment to see what last season’s winner Gareth Whitton is up to now.
There is more to Gareth than being a Dessert Masters grand final winner. He has more than 18 years of experience as a fine-dining pastry chef, owns his own tart business and has a cookbook.
With nearly 20 years of experience under his apron, Gareth has worked in some amazing places.
For three years, he was a pastry sous chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. In 2018, Gareth was promoted to head pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
Following that job, Gareth moved across to the viral pastry store Lune Croissanterie as its kitchen manager and development chef.
That job ended in 2020 due to Covid where he began his own tasty endeavour.
What did Gareth do with the Dessert Masters winnings?
When he won the first season of Dessert Masters, he recieved a $100,000 cash prize, but what did he do with the winnings?
Speaking with Refinery29 last year, Gareth said he used the $100,000 cash prize to invest back into the business and his mortgage. But, he also treated himself to a new bicycle!
“We’re going to offset the mortgage and reduce some of those loan repayments, just really treat ourselves,” he told the publication.
“How sobering when [you win] six figures and then you see it really chewed up through a cost of living crisis.”
Gareth has a very successful tart business
Before appearing on Dessert Masters, Gareth opened his tart business, Tarts Anon during the Covid lockdown in 2020.
It began as something to do during the lockdown but word quickly got out about how great the tarts were and his business, Tarts Anon was born.
He runs Tarts Anon with his partner Catherine Way, who is the ‘head of tart logistics’.
Gareth and his partner, Cat opened their flagship store in Cremorne in September 2021 and he now has opened a second location in Collingwood in 2022.
Image: Gareth Whitton.
Gareth has recently published a cookbook
Following the major success of Tarts Anon and winning Dessert Masters, Gareth has recently published a pastry cookbook on tarts, with the business’s namesake.
Gareth worked with his partner, Cat to produce this sweet recipe book.
In an Instagram post, he said the process of writing the book took nearly two years with many “highs and lows” in between.
“We’re over the moon-shaped-tart about the final product,” he continued.
“I have already been advised there is one typo from someone who is very good at reading, but just goes to show no AI was used in the process and although I tried to get AI to write the introduction when it all felt too hard, I’m glad I resisted in the end!”
The second season of Dessert Masters is in full swing on Channel 10, but who are this year’s judges?
Meet the judges of Dessert Masters 2024: culinary icons Melissa Leongand Amaury Guichon. Both have very impressive resumes in their respective culinary fields, making them the perfect addition to the show.
Learn more about Melissa and Amaury below.
Meet Dessert Masters judge Melissa Leong
Melissa Leong. Image: Channel 10.
Melissa Leong, a former MasterChef Australia judge, made her move to the sweet side to host Dessert Masters in its inaugural season.
Not only has Melissa been a judge on one of Australia’s most beloved shows, but she is also a respected food and travel writer, broadcaster, TV presenter, MC, and cookbook editor.
Melissa has worked with some of the most respected names in food, not just in Australia but around the world. She has collaborated with Marco Pierre White, Adriano Zumbo, Colin Fassnidge and Dan Hong.
She has an extensive broadcast background, beginning her TV career on the Netflix show The Chef’s Line in 2016, then MasterChef Australia in 2020.
In 2022, she published her first children’s novel, A Taste Adventure, where she explains the six tastes, and shows readers different flavours and food from around the world. Melissa has also recently been a guest on PlaySchool. See her below giving Big Ted a big cuddle (we’re so jealous!). She has also hosted UFC fight nights on Kayo and Foxtel.
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Meet Dessert Masters judge Amaury Guichon
Amaury is a chocolate connoisseur, famously known as ‘The Chocolate Guy’. As you can guess, he is famous for creating masterpieces made out of choccy.
Take a look at this giant chocolate Lego sculpture of rapper A$AP Rocky — It’s a shame that he didn’t call the sculpture A$AP Rocky Road!
At age 33, Amaury already has a very long resume. He studied at the prestigious French culinary school At the age of 33, Amaury already has a very long resume.
He studied at the prestigious French culinary school L’École Hôtelière Savoie Léman. Subsequently, he landed a gig as the youngest executive pastry chef in Paris at only 21.
The Swiss chef took up an apprenticeship at the Maison Lenôtre in Paris before competing in the French reality cooking series Who will be the next great pastry chef? in 2013.
He also has his own cooking school called ThePastry Academy in Las Vegas.
Similar to Melissa, Amaury has had a stint on MasterChef Australia but as a guest judge. In 2023, he appeared on the season finale of the show where he put contestants Brent Draper and Rhiannon Anderson through their paces with his now-infamous Pocket Watch.
Dessert Masters 2024 airs on October 14 on Channel 10 and 10Play.
FBoy Island Australiais casting for Season 3, and we’ve got all the details about how to apply.
The tongue-in-cheek dating reality show is looking for a whole new batch of leading ladies, as well as Nice Guys and FBoys.
So, if you’re looking for love – or you just want to secure your bag – you could be the next reality star of FBoy Island Season 3.
Read on to find out how to apply.
Leading ladies Ally, Nicole and Krystal with host Abbie Chatfield. Binge.
How to apply for FBoy Island Season 3
With its free-flowing satire, FBoy Island Australia is a bit unconventional when it comes to dating reality TV shows. So, it makes sense that the casting process is, too.
Instead of filling out an application form online like other popular shows, the FBoy Island Australia official Instagram account asks interested candidates to slide into their DMs.
“Ladies, FBoy’s & Nice Guys – DM us your contact details if you would like to find love (or money) on the island!” the caption begins.
“If you know someone else who would be a great fit, tag them in the comments!!” it continues.
The Voice Australia 2024 winner is decided solely by public vote, so we’ve popped together a handy little guide so you can have your say about who wins.
The Voice 2024 coaches have whittled the contestants down to just four Grand Finalists. Those artists will go head to head during the finale, when a winner will be crowned.
Jaedyn at The Voice semi final. Image: Seven.
How to vote on The Voice Australia 2024
Voting on The Voice Australia 2024 is simple. Fans can text only one number, 0417 779 677, and include the name of their favourite contestant.
So, for example, to vote for Annie, viewers would message ‘Annie’ to 0417 779 677, and the same applies for the other three contestants.
A maximum of three votes is allowed per person. Standard text message rates apply.
When does voting open?
Voting is open now and will remain open until approximately 8:58pm on Sunday, October 27th, which is shortly before the winner will be announced.
What does the winner of The Voice Australia 2024 win?
The winner of The Voice Australia will walk away with $100,000 in prize money.
In previous years, winners reportedly also won a recording contract with Universal Music Australia or EMI Music Australia, but according to Yahoo Lifestyle, this won’t be the case in 2024.
Instead, it is believed that the winner will get an “artist development package with a recording studio” as part of their prize.
Who won The Voice last year?
Whittlesea-based singer and mum of two TarrynStokes took out The Voice 2023 as part of Team Rita. At 40 years old, she was the oldest winner of The Voice since the show’s inception in 2012.
Within 24 hours of winning, her new single Nobody shot straight to the top of the iTunes charts.
The Voice grand final will air on October 27 on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
The future of SAS Australia has been surrounded by rumours of late, with many speculating that cancellation was coming for the series. However, we’ve now had confirmation that SAS Australia will be returning (likely in 2025).
Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming series and what we know so far.
SAS Australia 2025: What to expect from the next season
SAS 2025. Network Seven
Back in August this year, the show’s chief instructor, Ant Middleton, confirmed to Yahoo Lifestylethat the series would be returning. He highlighted that the delay was simply due to efforts to find “the right cast, we need the right location, and we need the right production company on board.”
“Of course we’re coming back, SAS Australia’s gone nowhere. You’ve heard it from the horse’s mouth,” he told the outlet.
Per reporting fromNew Idea, it’s expected SAS Australia will hit screens in 2025 but there are no confirmed dates as yet. It’s thought we will get a more concrete update during Channel Seven’s Upfronts event in mid-November.
Which cast members will be appearing in SAS Australia 2025?
Following the initial update, Ant shared with the Herald-Sun that former contestant Merrick Watts would be returning to the series on the directing staff.
“He is going to be by my side on the next SAS. I guess the cat is out of the bag now. We have to keep evolving it (the show), keep it fresh,” he said.
Merrick was quick to deny the claims, however. Speaking on FOX FM’s Fifi, Fev & Nick, he shared that he has never been spoken to about an opportunity to return to the show.
The remaining My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024 teams were in for a shock when they were informed that they were about to take part in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
In recent seasons, there was a maximum of two Instant Restaurant rounds per season. However, if you cast your mind back to MKR 2017, you’ll remember that the top eight teams took part in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
This season, it’s back again, with Judge Colin Fassnidge announcing during the October 22 episode that Simone and Viviana, Caz and Fergus, Mike and Pete, Janey and Maddie, and Rob and Liam will be travelling around the country for another round.
Janey and Maddie. Image: Seven.
How will the My Kitchen Rules Ultimate Instant Restaurant round work?
Colin teased that a twist was coming for the top five teams, telling them the competition was about to ramp up.
“We’re going back around the country; it’s time for the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.”
Manu explained that the third round would be even more challenging than the first two.
“We’re asking for twice as many dishes to give your diners a choice. That’s two entrees, two mains, and two desserts,” he said.
“Over the years, the Ultimate Instant Restaurant rounds have been the make or break for teams,” Colin added.
“It is as tough as it gets. But, survive them and you will have all the tools you need to come back here to Kitchen HQ and take out the title.”
Caz and Fergus’s Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.
Who has done the best in the MKR 2024 Instant Restaurants?
Earlier this season, Simone and Viviana made MKR history by receiving the highest Instant Restaurant score ever.
They earned 104 out of 110 for their entree of Beef Tartare with Crumbed Yogurt and Crostini, main of Prawn and Potato Ravioli with Prawn Bisque and dessert of Millefoglie.
Simone and Viviana at their Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.
Where does the MKR Leaderboard currently sit?
The MKR Leaderboard determined who was eliminated in round one and round two of the Instant Restaurant round.
Round one saw Rob and Liam take out the win with a score of 84 out of 100. Of course, round two saw Simone and Viviana top the leaderboard with their record-breaking score of 104 out of 110.
Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.
If you’re keen to prepare yourself for the thrilling event that will be the grand finale of the 2024 season of The Voice Australia, here is everything you need to know about when it will be hitting screens.
When is the finale of The Voice Australia 2024?
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It’s been confirmed that the grand finale episode of The Voice Australia 2024 will be airing on Sunday, October 27, in the show’s regular 7pm AEST slot. Get ready, friends, there isn’t long to go!
Where can I watch the finale of The Voice Australia?
As with the rest of the season, you’ll be able to catch this year’s finale airing on both Channel 7 and 7Plus.
Who is competing in the grand finale?
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The 2024 lineup of coaches have each brought one talented singer through to the end of the competition, and each will be fighting for the top spot in The Voice Australia 2024.
For Team Adam, we have 16-year-old Annie Jones. Representing Team LeAnn is 31-year-old Reuben De Melo. Team Kate has 22-year-old Jaedyn Randellperforming. And lastly, Team Guy is represented by 26-year-old Skÿe.
What do the judges ofThe Voice Australia have to say?
Each of the coaches in this season of The Voice Australia has given a message of support for their respective contestants; with all four praising the talent of the finalists and gushing about how proud they are.
In a statement on the upcoming final, Adam shared:
“Annie, you get up there, and something really magical happens. You take the energy in the room, and you make magic with it.” Annie responded by sharing, “Being the youngest artist is crazy. I am so grateful that I’m here right now.”
Kate said of Jaedyn, “…you are an incredible singer. I love your voice. I want to just dive into it, live there forever.” To which Jaedyn replied, “I’m so grateful. I’m so excited for us to continue to work together.”
LeAnn raved about Reuben’s talent, sharing: “Reuben, you are the epitome of an artist. You really have such soul. I’m blown away every time you walk on stage.” Reuben replied, “A couple of months ago, I wouldn’t even have thought I’d be here. I’m pretty stoked”.
And finally, Guy shared to Skÿe: “Skÿe, there’s something special, something unique, something magical, and that’s been really exciting for me as a coach.” Skÿe responded, “Thank you for betting on me, for taking a chance on me.”
What does the winner of The Voice Australia receive?
Okay, so we know when and where you can watch the finale of The Voice Australia 2024, but what’s in store for the winner of the competition?
The winner of The Voice Australia will walk away with $100,000 in prize money (not too bad).
In previous years, winners reportedly also won a recording contract with Universal Music Australia or EMI Music Australia, but per reporting from Yahoo Lifestyle, this has been ditched in 2024. Instead, it is believed that the winner will get an “artist development package with a recording studio” as part of their prize.
It’s grand finale week for The Voice Australia 2024, and whispers about the potential winner of the competition – and whether or not that winner has been leaked – have been circulating.
Let’s take a look at what folks have been discussing regarding the winner of The Voice Australia 2024, shall we?
The Voice Australia: Was Skÿe leaked as the winner of this season?
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The short answer here is, not officially. However, people have noticed an interesting detail that has them convinced they know who will walk away with the win this year. (We’re still very much working with rumours, though.)
As has been reported by Who, there are theories that Team Guycontestant Skÿehas been slated to win The Voice Australia 2024.
This comes after fans noticed the contestant had been appearing in Afterpay commercials since early in the 2024 season. Per Who, one fan commented on Facebook, “Why is SKŸE already in ads? I hope that isn’t a clue.”
Moving over to X, another user shared, “Kinda predictable since Skye is in ads for Afterpay.”
With fans noticing that Skÿe is the only contestant who has appeared in ads throughout The Voice Australia competition, it has sparked rumours that this is a hint at Skÿe’s success in the show.
The suspicions around a pre-selected winner have escalated from here, with folks complaining that live shows and voting should be brought back to the series.
So disappointed with what channel 7 have done to The Voice. Too rushed with shortened performances shown (hopefully longer at the time of recording). Please go back to live shows with public voting once it gets to knockout rounds, even with no international judges. #TheVoiceAU
Additionally, there are fans questioning whether or not it’s fair that Skÿe has been on the show before. The singer appeared on The Voice Australia in 2015 and was a part of Team Delta.
@chattrau If you think Skÿe looks familiar, then you're right! The Voice contestant applied for the show in 2015 under his birth name, Nicolas Duquemin. See who else from this year's lineup has been on TV before at the link in bio. #Skye#TheVoiceAU♬ original sound – Chattr
One fan commented on TikTok, “Omg wow. Why couldn’t he just be honest and say he’s been on the show before?”
Another followed with, “Why is he allowed twice?”
However, there have been many fans responding to the criticism, highlighting that it’s not exactly a big deal to see contestants enter to be on The Voice multiple times.
One user wrote, “heaps of people re enter [in The Voice competition]” and another shared, “So many people have come back and reapplied, why does it matter any more for Skye?”
In any case, what we’re most interested in is whether or not fans have, in fact, spotted a clue regarding the final results of The Voice Australia 2024. We’ve reached out to Afterpay for comment, but in the meantime, we’ll have to wait and see.
Farmer Wants a Wife (FWAW) 2024’s DeanBlackensea has hard launched his new girlfriend on Instagram.
Farmer Dean took to the platform to share a photo of himself with his new lady, who wasn’t tagged or named.
“This farmer may of found a wife,” He captioned the happy snap.
Farmer Dean with his new girlfriend. Image: Instagram.
Dean’s fellow FWAW Farmers jumped into the comments section to celebrate Dean’s new relationship.
“You better not be joking, ’cause me, [Farmer Bert] and [Farmer Tom] have started planning the bucks party,” Farmer Joe joked.
However, Dean confirmed that he and his new girlfriend weren’t engaged just yet.
“Ahaha, [a] few years, mate,” he responded to Joe.
What did Farmer Dean choose on FWAW?
Farmer Dean left FWAW 2024 early because he believed that contestant Teegan Barr was the one for him. While the couple left the show in a relationship, they were broken up by the time the Reunion was filmed.
After Dean informed his remaining ladies, Tiffany and Bella, that he had chosen Teegan, the Farmer took his final pick to a beautiful barn.
“There’s been a massive connection between me and you since day dot, really,” He told Teegan.
Teegan and Dean. Image: Seven.
“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 continued.
Teegan was delighted by the news and told Dean that she was “falling in love” with him.
At the FWAW Reunion, Teegan revealed that she had 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.”
Here’s everything you need to know about The Voice’s Skÿe
Skÿe has emerged as a real fan favourite during the 2024 season of The Voice, with audiences loving his performances each and every week.
This, however, was not the first time the young singer had appeared on The Voice as a contestant. Back in 2015, he competed in The Voice as a 17-year-old, and although he did make it into Team Delta, Skÿe was eliminated during the first live competition round.
Who is Skÿe’s coach on The Voice Australia?
During his blind audition, the 26-year-old received four turned chairs with all judges keen to work with him. But this time around, Skÿe wound up as a competitor from Team Guy on Season 13 of The Voice Australia.
His teammates included: Beau Shearer, Shannen Wick, James Vass, Kyle Wilson, Priscilla Stanley, Hannah Sands, Jaydin Shingleton, Roland Williams, Eden Borrie, Paea Havili and Arthur Hull.
What songs has Skÿe performed?
It was Skÿe’s performance of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now that won him a place in the final of The Voice Australia 2024, but there have been many memorable performances over the weeks.
The Blind Audition song Skÿe performed was Billie Eilish‘s What Was I Made For.
Moving forward to the battles, Skÿe performed The Beatles‘ Yesterday with Eden.
In the knockouts, Skÿe performed Miley Cyrus‘ The Climb, which you can watch here.
The Voice Australia airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.
