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“The plan didn’t go to plan”: Lauren Fried gives emotional update a year on from Jock Zonfrillo’s death

by Danica Baker

Jock Zonfrillo’s widow Lauren Fried has shared an emotional video about the loss of her husband almost a year after the MasterChef Australia judge’s death.

Jock passed away on April 30, 2023, a day before MasterChef season 15 was set to air. The season was delayed by a week, and Jock appeared as a judge on it posthumously.

“Next week it will be a year since we lost Jock, I have no idea where that time went,” Lauren said in the video.

“I really did have plans to get a lot more of his projects out but I think that somewhere between trying to find my feet as a solo parent – and just going through long periods of time where I found it really hard to look at videos and photos of Jock – the plan didn’t go to plan,” she added.

Lauren and Jock’s kids are “thriving”

Lauren and Jock share two kids, Alfie, 5, and Isla, 2, and he also has two older daughters, Ava and Sophie, from his first two marriages.

Jock’s widow gave an update about how they’re going since their dad’s death.

“Jock’s legacy sits in his children and his work, and both have given me a lot of purpose in the last year,” she said.

“I’ve been focusing on the kids and they’re going really well, they’re thriving actually and found their new normal. I think we created two extraordinary little people there.”

Jock and Lauren
Lauren and Jock with Alfie and Isla. Instagram.

Lauren’s aim is to share more about Jock

Lauren revealed that she’s hoping to share more of Jock’s videos and recipes with his fans soon.

“I’ve got hundreds and hundreds of hours of Jock cooking his favourite recipes explaining what vinegar or oil he used in different things, things he discovered on our travels, fun behind-the-scenes stuff, interviews, and it’s a part of our life that I want to start sharing with everyone again,” she said.

Lauren and Jock. Instagram.

“I’ll start posting as soon as I can. Please try and treat them as normal, if you have questions about the recipe or method, please just ask, pop it in the comments, and if I can’t answer it, I’ll get one of his chef mates too.

“The purpose of putting it up is for us to enjoy it, enjoy Jock, so I hope you do.”

Watch MasterChef Australia 2024 Mondays – Thursdays on 10 and 10Play.

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Nicole Kidman becomes the first Aussie honoured with the AFI Life Achievement Award

by Anita Anabel

All hail our queen Nicole Kidman who has been honoured with the American Film Institute’s 49th Lifetime Achievement Award.

Not only is it a YUGE accomplishment, but it also marks the first time an Australian has been given the distinction.

The Oscar winner was presented with the accolade on April 18 by none other than industry icon Meryl Streep. Watched on by a room filled with A-listers including Reese Witherspoon, bestie Naomi Watts and her husband Keith Urban, she was humbled by the support.

Nicole Kidman, Instagram

“It is a privilege to make films,” Nicole said upon accepting the award while adding: “And glorious to have made films and television with these storytellers who allowed me to run wild and be free and play all of these unconventional women.”

“Thank you for making me better at my craft and giving me a place, however temporary, in this world.”

Joining Keith and Nicole were their two children Sunday Rose, 15 and Faith Margaret, 13, as well as Nicole’s sister Antonia and her husband Craig Marran and niece Sybella Hawley.

“I think they’re just like … they want to get started on their own careers,” Nicole told PEOPLE of her daughters, who made their red carpet debut.

“They are here to support me, and they’re very, very supportive and incredibly loving,” she said.

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Dani Soares and her Below Deck baby celebrated a huge milestone, but where was Jean-Luc?

by Danica Baker

Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux’s baby was one of the biggest scandals to ever happen in Below Deck history.

Now, the mum-of-one has graduated her Registered Nurse degree and she took her daughter Lilly Rose onstage with her.

“It’s only fair that Lilly would go up there with me,” Dani wrote on an Instagram story showing her accepting her degree.

Dani and Jean-Luc were romantically involved in season two of Below Deck Sailing Yacht which aired in 2021.

Shortly after the finale aired, Dani announced on Instagram that she was pregnant. Dani didn’t confirm that Jean Luc was the father at the time, but fans did speculate just that.

“I just don’t think that’s relevant for my situation, that’s all,” Dani told Us in May 2021, explaining why she decided not to name her child’s father. “I understand that people are curious about it, and I understand that I’m on a TV show and everybody wants to know. I just don’t think it’s anybody’s business right now.”

Jean Luc and Dani on Below Deck. Hayu.

When did Jean Luc confirm that he was the father of Lilly Rose?

Nearly eight months after Lilly Rose’s birth announced that he’d done a paternity test and Lilly Rose was his daughter.

“As the year 2021 came to a close. A new year in 2022 begins with high ambitions and positivity. My silence on social media has been intentional and much-needed. I used that time to focus on what was important to me and my mental health,” he began.

Dani and Lilly Rose.

“I can’t let 2022 go any further without sharing some beautiful news. An international DNA test that was done awhile ago was no small feat. I’m happy and proud to say Sweet and beautiful Lilly Rose is my daughter.”

It doesn’t appear that Jean has been a part of Lilly Rose’s life.

Lilly Rose lives in Sydney with Dani now and is turning three this year.

Stream Below Deck Sailing Yacht on Hayu.

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Love Island’s Zac Nunns has accused Lucinda Strafford of cheating and it’s messy as hell

by Danica Baker

Just like their relationship on Love Island Australia, Zac Nunns and Lucinda Strafford’s breakup has been messy, to say the least.

Zac confirmed that he’d split from Lucinda back in February, and it’s been far from amicable. While Lucinda hasn’t said much publicly, apart from saying she’s holding her “head high“, Zac has been hanging his ex out to dry non-stop.

in April, Zac took to the podcast The Zac and Trent Show, which he shares with co-star Trent Woolman, and said that Lucinda was dating someone else while they were still together.

“I picked her up from a party, and she’s like, ‘Zac can you hold onto my phone?'” He said. “Then she gets a text from this unknown number and it’s like ‘Hope you enjoy the rest of your night, talk later x’.”

“I was like, ‘Who the hell is this?’ And I opened it and there were all these messages that she’s been talking to this guy the whole time behind my back,” he said.

@newswithnat Drama between Lucinda Strafford and Zac Nunns #lucindastrafford #lucindaloveisland #zacnunns #loveislandaustralia #lucindazac #lucindastraffordzacnunns ♬ original sound – News with Nat

Zac’s response to the news Lucinda is dating Nathan Dawe

The drama really picked up when it was reported that Lucinda was dating UK DJ Nathan Dawe on April 16. Zac was clearly butthurt by the news and decided to air out his dirty laundry about Lucinda once again.

He shared a bunch of screenshots claiming that he and Lucinda were still talking two weeks ago.

“We stopped talking about two weeks ago but we were on and off for the whole two months,” Zac said, referring to the period between their break up in February, and April.

He then posted a bizarre floating head dance to screenshots of their texts, which you can see in the video below.

@newswithnat Drama between Lucinda Strafford and Zac Nunns #lucindastrafford #lucindaloveisland #zacnunns #loveislandaustralia #lucindazac #lucindastraffordzacnunns ♬ original sound – News with Nat

Zac on the cheating texts

Zac decided to continue dwelling on his breakup with Lucinda in a Q&A session on Snapchat. The former Love Island contestant posted a question from a follower who asked how Zac felt when he found the aforementioned messages on his ex’s phone.

“I tried to look past it and wanted to believe it was an honest mistake, but I was wrong,” he replied.

In another post, Zac insulted Lucinda’s career as an influencer and said he doesn’t get it, despite constantly posting on social media and having his own podcast.

“It just wasn’t a good match – I just don’t get the influencer scene hahaha I’m a bit rogue,” he said.

“It’s easy to get caught up in clicks and likes and followers it’s like a drug – and if you have people in the industry telling you that’s what you NEED to do it puts you in a rough spot.”

“So I don’t blame her for it, I forgive her”

@newswithnat Drama between Lucinda Strafford and Zac Nunns #lucindastrafford #lucindaloveisland #zacnunns #loveislandaustralia #lucindazac #lucindastraffordzacnunns #trentandzac ♬ original sound – News with Nat

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Prime Video’s My Lady Jane is a sliding doors look at English royal history

by Danica Baker

What would happen if some of the biggest Royal events never took place? Prime Video’s My Lady Jane takes a look at these hypotheticals in an alt-fantasy Tudor world.

The series is a radical retelling of English royal history, in which King Henry VIII’s son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, Lady Jane Grey is not beheaded, and neither is her rascal of a husband Guildford.

Here’s everything we know about My Lady Jane.

Prime Video.

Official Synopsis

Inspired by the best-selling book, the series is a radical retelling of English royal history, in which King Henry VIII’s son Edward does not die of tuberculosis, Lady Jane Grey is not beheaded, and neither is her rascal of a husband Guildford.

At the centre of this rollicking new series is the brilliant and headstrong Jane who is unexpectedly crowned queen overnight and finds herself the target of nefarious villains coming for the crown (and her head).

My Lady Jane is an epic tale of true love and high adventure, where the damsel in distress saves herself, her true love, and then the Kingdom.

Prime Video.

When will it be released and how can you watch it?

All eight episodes of My Lady Jane will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on June 27, 2024.

Who’s in the cast?

Dominic Cooper plays Lord Seymour, Anna Chancellor plays Jane’s mother, Lady Frances Grey, and Rob Brydon plays Lord Dudley, Guildford’s father. Jim Broadbent plays the Duke of Leicester, Jane’s uncle.

Henry Ashton plays Guildford’s brother, Stan, and Isabella Brownson and Robyn Betteridge play Jane’s sisters. Kate O’Flynn and Abbie Hern portray the King’s sisters Princess Mary and Princess Bess respectively.

Prime Video.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet, but stay tuned!

Stream My Lady Jane from June 27 on Prime Video.

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MAFS’ expert Mel Schilling gives heartbreaking update about her colon cancer battle

by Danica Baker

Married At First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling has given a worrisome update about her battle with colon cancer.

On December 21, the 51-year-old revealed that she had the disease, followed by an Instagram post on December 22, saying that the tumour had already been removed by doctors in the UK.

She’s since been undergoing chemotherapy and, on April 23, revealed to UK’s Magic FM that she hasn’t been feeling well.

“I’m feeling a little flat today actually, to be totally honest with you,’ she said.

Mel Schilling. Instagram.

“I’m going through chemo, I’m on my third cycle now and I’m just starting to feel a bit sick,” she added.

“It sort of feels like being hungover, like I’ve been drinking all night.”

Mel Schilling is determined to win her battle against colon cancer

Mel told the radio hosts that although she’s not feeling great, she’s determined to overcome her health battle.

“I’m just now trying to find the way to juggle everything, because I’m not stopping working. This thing is not beating me, I’m here to fight, I just need to make some adaptions,” she said.

She revealed that she’s trying to ensure that she takes some downtime from work so that her body can focus on recovering and fighting.

MAFS Experts. Nine.

“I love my work, it’s just kind of doing my passion so for me it’s very tempting to just say yes to everything. So, surrounding myself with the right team, making sure I’ve got people there to support me and actually encourage me to say no, if it’s something that’s not really going to be valuable and meaningful for me.

“And just having that time with my gorgeous family and friends.”

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Channel 10 confirms if Robert Irwin is returning as host for I’m A Celebrity Australia

by Danica Baker

Robert Irwin’s role as a host on I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024 was a roaring success, and we now know if he’ll be returning next year.

Robert stepped into the shoes of Dr Chris Brown, after he left to a rival network, and hosted the popular reality show alongside Julia Morris.

His gig on the show was very well received by viewers, and it appears that Channel 10 was listening to the good feedback, as they’ve signed him on for another season!

Robert and Julia on I'm A Celebrity
Robert and Julia on I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024. Ten.

Channel 10 confirms Robert Irwin will return as a host for I’m A Celebrity

Robert position on the show was called into question after Women’s Day published an article claiming that he was moving to Channel Seven. However, Channel 10 have since squashed that rumour.

“What a load of croc!,” the network told Daily Mail Australia in a statement. “We’ve heard a lot of furphys over the past 10 seasons, but media reports about Robert no longer hosting I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! take the cake and are completely fake.”

“We’ve just wrapped an excellent season and can’t wait to do it all again next year,” they added.

Robert and Julia on I'm A Celebrity
Robert and Julia on I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024. Ten.

A network source sang Robert’s praises

A production insider raved about Robert’s work as the host of I’m A Celebrity Australia 2024.

“Robert’s easygoing and faultless live TV skills have won over the nation. But contrary to reports, his career at Ten is far from over; Robert is definitely staying with us,” they told Daily Mail Australia.

“Robert has been an absolute treasure on the show. His wildlife expertise, and genuine charm has resonated well with viewers, and we’re thrilled to have him back.”

“He’s very much a part of the Channel 10 family, and everyone is super happy with how he’s fitting into the lineup. The rumours of him jumping ship are just that – rumours,” they added.

Stream the full season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here Australia 2024 on 10 and 10Play.

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“I’m scared for Australia!”: Charlotte Crosby confirms Aussie Shore

by Danica Baker

Australia is getting its very own version of the popular show Geordie Shore, and Aussie Shore’s cast includes Charlotte Crosby.

Charlotte, who was on Geordie Shore for 12 years, will be taking on the role of House Boss in the new series.

She’ll be in charge of ten wild Aussie house-mates who are all aged in their twenties – similar to Charlotte’s era on the show.

“The last week of my life, I’ve never experienced craziness like it. We’re filming Aussie Shore,” she told Kyle and Jackie O.

“They’re young! We were in our 20s, they’re all 10 or 11 years younger than me, that’s why I’m the boss.”

Charlotte Crosby with her daughter. Instagram.

“Not one of them knew each other [before filming], and now they know each other very well,” she added.

Charlotte told viewers to expect a whole lot of drama on the first season of Aussie Shore.

“Charlotte teased: ‘”The new generation are wild, they have grown up on reality TV. They are pushing boundaries you didn’t even know these boundaries existed – I’m scared for Australia!’

The original Geordie Shore cast. Instagram.

What will Geordie Shore be about?

Ten fresh-faced, unapologetically wild Aussie singletons who embody the Shore spirit will come together as one big dysfunctional family and call Cairns in North Queensland, their home for the most unforgettable and unfiltered summer of their lives.

As House Boss, Charlotte will help them navigate the highs and lows of living, working and partying together.

When will Aussie Shore be released and how can I watch it?

There’s no air date for Aussie Shore yet, but it will be available to stream on Paramount+ once it’s released.

Charlotte and Gary on Geordie Shore. MTV.

Who’s in the cast?

The identities of the chaotic cast haven’t been revealed yet, all we know it will star Charlotte along with ten housemates in their twenties.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet, but stay tuned!

Aussie Shore will be available to stream on Paramount+.

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It’s time to get cooking! Meet the MasterChef Australia 2024 contestants

by Anita Anabel

MasterChef Australia is ushering in a brand-new era in 2024 with twenty-two eager contestants who are being put through their culinary paces by Andy Allen and three new judges.

The home cooks have entered the infamous kitchen, ready to test their skills, hoping to be the last chef standing while battling it out with a bevvy of new Pressure Tests, Elimination Challenges and all-in group tasks.

MasterChef Australia 2024 Contestants. Ten

While Andy has returned to carry on Jock Zonfrillo’s legacy, alumnus Poh Ling Yeow, food critic and journalist Sofia Levin, and multi–Michelin Star award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli have also joined the cast.

The new series promises a “fusion of familiarity and novelty as both fresh faces and beloved alumni come together, crafting a reimagined family steeped in gastronomic excellence.”

So, who is in the cast? Scroll through to meet the MasterChef Australia 2024 contestants!

Alex

Sales Representative, 27, WA

Follow Alex @alexcrisp__

Alex MasterChef contestant

Darrsh

Management Consultant, 31, WA

Follow Darrsh @darrshclarke

David

Pharmacologist, 30, QLD

Follow David @DavidBistronomy

Gillian

Lettering Artist, 31, NSW

Follow Gill @gilldinh

Harry

Commercial Property, 29, QLD

Follow Harry @harrybutterfield_

James

Primary School Teacher, 38, WA

Follow James @james_at_holmes

Jonathan

Carpenter, 29, NSW

Follow Jonathan @1_hungry_dude

Josh

Coffee Roaster, 27, QLD

Follow Josh @josh.clarke.__

Josh a.k.a Pezza

Butcher, 43, TAS

Follow Josh @pezza_the_tassie_butcher

Juan De La Cruz

Board Game Designer, 39, NSW

Follow Juan De La Cruz @delacruzcooks

Khristian

Insurance Services, 26, VIC

Follow Khristian @khristianwalker

Lachlan

Landscape Gardener, 34, VIC

Follow Lachlan @lochycooks

Lily

Former Nurse, 30, NSW

Follow Lily @lilslarder_au 

Lourdes

Marketing Coordinator, 22, VIC

Follow Lourdes @lourdesleschen 

Mimi

High School Teacher, 25, NSW

Follow Mimi @mimiwonggaa

Nat

Barista, 28, VIC

Follow Nat @nattywolf

Savindri

Banking Consultant, 30, SA

Follow Savindri @savisquishles

Snezana

Financial Services, 40, VIC

Follow Snezana @snezanacalic_official

Steph

Events Manager, 28, QLD

Follow Steph @stephelisecooks

Stephen

Tour Guide, 62, QLD

Follow Steve @stevowildchef

Sue

Customer Manager, 58, VIC

Follow Sue @suebazely

Sumeet

Sales Manager, 46, NSW

Follow Sumeet @sumeetsaigal__

MasterChef Australia 2024 premieres on Monday, April 22 at 7:30 pm on 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS’ Madeleine was on another unexpected TV show last year, and no, it’s not Home and Away

by Danica Baker

Married At First Sight’s Madeleine Maxwell has been spotted on another Australian TV show, but this time it was a quiz show!

Madeleine is an established actor who’s appeared on Home and Away, Wentworth and Upper Middle Boga. And, she’s recently been spotted on another TV show where she appeared as herself.

The 30-year-old psychic medium competed on Millionaire Hot Seat.

Madeleine on Millionaire Hot Seat

Madeleine appeared in an episode that aired on March 21, 2023 and appeared under the name Maddy Jevic.

Millionaire Hot Seat is a spin-off of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? where contestants are put on teams of six and take turns answering the questions. If they’re able to answer them correctly, the team can take home up to a million dollars.

Madeleine was asked what the ‘B’ in the government agency BOM stands for. Unfortunately, she didn’t know the answer and decided to skip her question. Madeleine ended up leaving the show empty-handed.

Madeleine’s time on MAFS

Madeleine made up one-half of MAFS shortest-ever marriages, alongside Ash Galati. The couple got ‘married’ as intruders mid-way through the week and left the show just five episodes later.

The pair struggled to hit it off, and Madeleine was clearly unhappy with her match.

Since the show finished airing, the psychic medium has come out and slammed her edit in an interview.

She used a specific scene between her and her on-screen husband Ash Galati as an example. The date took place during the couple’s MAFS honeymoon when they visited a farm for lunch.

Madeleine cried over the fact that the cows would likely be used for food, despite having been shown eating meat for dinner the night before.

Madeleine explained on Yahoo Lifestyle’s Behind The Edit podcast that she had been vegan and vegetarian on and off for the last six to seven years, but was eating meat at the time of the show because of a medication she was on for her skin.

“So the cow scene. There is just a lot of context removed,” she told the publication.  “I was on medication for my skin and I needed healing happening really quickly. So I was eating meat, not red meat, but meat.”

“When I see the cows after what I did the night before, it’s kind of feeding into that guilt and shame I was feeling in the voxxie [producer interview] prior…. watching that back, oh my god, it seems so full on, but you’re unearthing so much about love and what you desire and what you’ve done in the past that may or may not be a good choice or whatever,” she said.

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Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger on the run from police following assault charges

by Danica Baker

Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger has failed to appear at a bail hearing on assault charges.

Orpheus, who played Mason Morgan on the soap from 2016 – 2019, was arrested in relation to an alleged assault on March 27, as per News.com.au.

The thirty-year-old was escorted by police from jail to Royal Melbourne Hospital early in the morning on Tuesday, April 23 to undergo a mental health assessment. A court has heard that Orpheus waited for around five hours, before walking out of the doctor’s practice, which is against his bail conditions.

Orpheus is still missing, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.

The court heard in a hearing that Melbourne Magistrate Justin Foster had “bent over backwards” to approve the hospital visit.

“I’ll never make an order like that again … (I) bent over backwards to try and offer someone mental health treatment as they require,” he told the court on Tuesday.

Orpheus was arrested after a triple-0 call was made by a woman from a suburban Melbourne home at 1:35am on March 25.

The woman was taken to hospital, and found to have bruising, small lacerations to her cheek, and bruising to her neck, which police alleged indicated strangling.

A 25-second clip was played to Magistrate Justin Foster in court, who said: “It’s reasonably clear that he stomped on (the woman’s) head.”

Pledger’s bail was revoked for his case to be heard again on May 10.

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In spicy news, a dedicated Hot Ones TV channel is launching in Australia

by Danica Baker

It’s time to get hot and bothered because a channel dedicated solely to the spicy celebrity interview show Hot Ones is launching in Australia.

Basically, any celeb who’s anyone has been on the show, which entails the host Sean Evans asking juicy questions while the A-lister makes their way through a bunch of chicken wings which increase in spice.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Hot Ones channel.

Margot Robbie on Hot Ones. YouTube.

Who’s been on Hot Ones?

There are over 400 episodes of Hot Ones, so it’s fair to say that there has been an absolute slew of celebrities on the show.

Amongst the names are Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Sydney Sweet, Paul Rudd, Jennifer Lawrence and Ed Sheeran.

Amongst the most impressive episodes are Lorde, who sailed through the challenge, Paul Rudd, who made a dip made of every single hot sauce for the final wing and Dave Grohl, who made and drank his own cocktails as he ate the wings.

Paul Rudd on Hot Ones. YouTube.

How to watch the Hot Ones channel?

From Wednesday April 24, the Hot Ones channel will be exclusively available to Australian Samsung TV owners with a compatible Smart TV via the built-in, 100% free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service. 

How many seasons will be available?

The Samsung Hot Ones TV channel will have 13 newly curated seasons available.

Jennifer Lawrence on Hot Ones. YouTube.

Which hot sauces are on Hot Ones?

Of course, Hot Ones is filmed in the US, so the sauces used are predominantly American ones. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands on them.

Here’s the full list of the sauces used in the 2024 season of Hot Ones:

  • Hot Ones Original Buffalo Hot Sauce
  • Sam Sa’House Smokey J Hot Sauce
  • Funky’s Stellar Fuzz Hot Sauce
  • Hot Ones Los Calientes Verde Hot Sauce
  • Good Heat Queso Sin Queso Hot Sauce
  • Cantina Royal Bourbon Maple Reaper Hot Sauce
  • La Pimenterie Forbidden Fruit Hot Sauce
  • Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce
  • Chili Monoloco Mata Sana Hot Sauce
  • The Last Dab Xperience Hot Sauce

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Chimichangas! The Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is a whole lot of MCU chaos

by Danica Baker

Ryan Reynold’s obnoxious, potty-mouthed superhero character has officially entered the Marvel Universe in Deadpool & Wolverine.

The long-awaited crossover opens the door to the possibility of a bunch of new and exciting cameos. And, what better way to kick off the addition of Deadpool to the MCU than with Ryan Reynolds’s buddy Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine?

The first trailer for the raunchy, R-rated superhero film dropped at the 2024 Super Bowl and broke the record for the most-viewed movie trailer within 24 hours with a massive 365 million total views.

Here’s everything you need to know about the very hotly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Official Synopsis

The only official synopsis that’s been released for Deadpool & Wolverine was on Marvel’s Japanese website.

It translates as: “The f**king irresponsible hero Deadpool will change the history of the MCU with Wolverine?”

Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB also have short synopsis about Deadpool and Wolverine.

“Deadpool’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse,” the Rotten Tomatoes synopsis reads.

“Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy,” the IMDB synopsis reads.

Who’s in the cast?

Ryan Reynolds stars as Wade Wilson and Deadpool and Hugh Jackman plays James “Logan” Howlett and Wolverine.

They are joined by Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa: Wilson’s fiancée, Rob Delaney as Peter, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder and Matthew Macfadyen as Paradox.

When will Deadpool & Wolverine be released and how can you watch it?

The movie will hit cinemas on July 26, 2024.

Is there a trailer?

There is, and they are hilarious! The first trailer was released during the Super Bowl, and the second in April. Watch them both below.

Trailer release on April 22.

Trailer released during the 2024 Super Bowl:

Deadpool & Wolverine will be released in cinemas on July 26, 2024.

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Everything we know about Teegan’s secret boyfriend on FWAW

by Danica Baker

Farmer Wants a Wife 2024 is about to descend into absolute chaos when Farmer Dean receives a text informing him that one of his Ladies has a secret boyfriend at home.

While the previews don’t show which lady Farmer Dean is talking about, we can reveal that it’s his obvious front-runner, Teegan.

During the preview for Sunday’s episode, Dean is shown saying: “I received a message the other day. It says she might be leading you on. She’s in love with at home.”

In Farmer Dean’s first promotion video, the entire clip is played out, which names the Childcare Educator as the mystery woman.

“Teegan, who you are currently filming Farmer Wants a Wife with, has a boyfriend, she’s in love with someone at home,” Dean read out loud from a phone in the trailer.

Who is Teegan?

Teegan is a 23 year old Childcare Educator from NSW.

“I work in child care, I do support work, I play footy, have for eight years, coached this year,” she told Farmer Dean.

She’s confirmed that she’s ready to find someone to start a family with, and her goals align with Farmer Dean’s.

“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.

Farmer Dean and Teegan. Seven.

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.

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MasterChef’s Andy Allen reveals the “silver lining” to Jock Zonfrillo’s passing

by Danica Baker

Andy Allen stepped back into the MasterChef kitchen for the show’s premiere, marking his first time filming in four years without his close friend and co-host, Jock Zonfrillo.

Jock tragically passed away on April 30, 2023, a day before season 15 was set to premiere. While Jock posthumously appeared on screens for the season, this year’s season has welcomed Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin alongside returning judge Andy.

In an interview on Hit’s Carrie and Tommy, Andy reflected on Jock’s passing, and the “silver lining” he has found in his grief.

Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen. Instagram.

Andy explained that he and his wife used to spend a lot of time with Jock’s family, but he’s grown closer to Jock’s wife Lauren Fried and kids since his death.

“The silver lining of Jock’s passing is that it has really brought me closer to Lauren and to Alfie, and Isla and Ava, as well,” he said.

“I’ve really enjoyed that part of just really strengthening that relationship and being there for those guys and yeah, I hope he’s looking down and going, ‘I’m really, really proud of you of what you’ve done both with my family and then my extended family on MasterChef’.“

Lauren and Andy
Andy Allen and Lauren Fried. Instagram.

Jock shares how Jock’s wife Lauren is dealing

During the interview, host Carrie Bickmore asked Andy how Lauren has been dealing with the devastating loss of her husband.

“She’s such a strong beast of a woman. She surprises me so much with how she can deal with this,” he said.

“There are times when it is really tough. There are times for me when it’s really tough, but then you would multiply the amount of grief that she has to deal with on a more frequent basis, as well, and she just seems to be able to deal with it really well.

Andy said that Jock’s family values were inspiring to him, and reflected on what a good father he was.

Lauren and Jock with their son Alfie
Jock Zonfrillo and Lauren Fried with their son Alfie. Instagram.

“Me being part of his family and his kid’s lives was really special. I miss that,” he said.

“I miss Jock being a father because he really was a role model life for me as someone who doesn’t have kids but wants to have kids. I just miss seeing him with his kids that’s that’s the that’s the s**t thing for me.”

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It was a lovefest on Twitter for one of the MasterChef Australia 2024 judges

by Danica Baker

MasterChef Australia is back for 2024, and as per usual, people over on Twitter had a lot to say about the new season, as well as the new judges.

 Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin joined Andy Allen as this year’s judges, as well as Temporary Judge Jamie Oliver.

The verdict on how the new judges fared was left in the hands of the people of Twitter, and there was one clear stand out for them.

While all four judges received a lot of praise on the social media platform, it was MasterChef season one runner-up Poh who was clearly a fan favourite.

“I love Poh as a judge, she’s empathetic, articulate and funny,” one user gushed. Another penned: “Aww, Poh is the best, I love her.”

The episode saw all 22 contestants whip up a dish for the judges. A lot of drama focussed on Lily’s soggy choux, but it was Savindri’s Milk Rice and Blackened Coconut Snapper with Sri Lankan Treacle and Nat’s Kangaroo Larb with Soy Cured Egg Yolk & Toasted Rice Wafer that were the judge’s favourites.

Ultimately, Nat was crowned the winner of the challenge, and won the season’s only Immunity Pin, and a trip to London to go to Jamie Oliver’s restaurant.

Check out the best tweets about the MasterChef Australia 2024 premiere:

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The Block’s Steph and Gian have made another HUGE profit from home renovation

by Danica Baker

Last year’s season The Block may have wrapped, but winners Steph and Gian Ottavio haven’t put their tools down, as they’ve recently made another huge profit from renovation.

Steph and Gian took out the win on The Block 2023, as well as a $1,650,000 profit and received $100,000 prize money on top.

While that was certainly a tidy sum to set the couple’s future up, they’ve used their home renovation skills to earn even more cashola.

Steph and Gian’s The Blockhouse. Nine.

Steph and Gian sold their renovated NSW house

Steph and Gian have sold their renovated home in Bexley for $1,825,000, which they bought in early 2020 for $1,020,000.

After purchasing the property, the couple went to work on renovating it and spent seven months completing it in 2021. Once finished, Steph and Gian moved into the house with their cavoodle, Lumiere.

According to Domain.com, “they built a Scandinavian-inspired rear extension, with the kitchen, living and dining spaces in an open-plan layout featuring vaulted ceilings, north-facing skylights, burnished concrete flooring and large sliding glass doors opening to the courtyard”.

The property was listed five weeks ago with a $1.7m price guide, and sold through private treaty negotiations following an early-April auction.

What are Steph and Gian up to now?

Earlier this year, the winning renovators launched their own interior range called Japandi Estate.

“Japandi Estate is a lifestyle, homewares and architectural brand that blends Japanese ideologies and Scandinavian design elements,” Steph said in a video the couple posted to Instagram.

“As a brand, we look to find a balance between the inbuilt environment, and nature, while embracing the beauty in imperfection and use of nature.”

The homewares range includes Ottomans, cushions, tables and decor items. You can check it all out here.

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“I felt like second best”: FWAW’s Farmer Joe was confused why Olivia returned to pursue him

by Anita Anabel and Danica Baker

Eliminated Farmer Wants a Wife contestant Olivia returned to the show to pursue Farmer Joe, and the cattle and sheep farmer has revealed his shock over her bold move.

Olivia was originally paired with Farmer Bert, the FWAW contestant wasn’t invited back to Farmer Bert’s farm, and was sent home as a result.

After scoping out Farmer Joe on the first night, Olivia returned to have a crack at a relationship with him. However, during an interview with Chattr ahead of the episode airing, Farmer Joe revealed that Olivia’s return actually left him very confused.

“It was strange. In one sense, I was flattered that someone went to all that effort to try and come back to meet me,” he said.

Olivia with Farmer Joe and his Ladies. Seven.

“But then that was quickly overtaken by a lot of confusion as to how this all came about. I thought that Olivia obviously put herself out there not once to twice, so she was obviously serious about what she wanted.”

However, Olivia’s brave move was soured for Farmer Joe because he wasn’t sure why Olivia picked Bert first.

“I was confused, I felt like second best,” he admitted. “I guess the biggest thing was, what made her change her mind because we’d had no interaction before that?”

What happened during the episode?

During the episode that aired on Sunday, April 21, host Samantha Armytage told the contestants that the move was about to make FWAW history.

Olivia with Sam Armytage on Farmer Wants a Wife. Seven.

“I have had a very unusual request. In fact, this is something that has never, ever happened before on Farmer Wants a Wife,” she said.

“One of the ladies who wasn’t invited back to Bert’s farm has reached out to me and asked for a second chance at finding love.”

Sam explained that the mystery woman wasn’t come back for Bert, before reintroducing Olivia.

Olivia asks Farmer Joe for a chance

Olivia turned heads as she strutted through a country fair to meet up with the FWAW crew. Once there, she told Sam Armytage that she was looking to explore things with Farmer Joe.

“So Joe — when he first walked in, he walked in with a cheeky grin and I thought, ‘Oh I’m in trouble’,” she told the group.

“So yeah I just came back to shoot my shot and see if there’s a connection,” she added.

Olivia with Farmer Joe and his Ladies. Seven.

The group was informed that Olivia would join Farmer Joe’s date, and he would make a decision at the end about whether he wanted to invite her back to his farm.

“I’m obviously very flattered that she wanted to come meet me, but at the same time all the ladies in our household are very tight-knit,” Joe said in a confessional.

“I think there’s going to be a little animosity with Olivia joining us.”

Did Farmer Joe invite Olivia back to his farm?

Farmer Joe and Olivia spent time together on the country fair date and shared a romantic moment where they watched the fireworks together.

During that exchange, Joe and Olivia put their arms around each other, making it look very much like he would invite her back to his farm.

Olivia and Farmer Joe. Seven.

However, that wasn’t the case.

“Olivia, to her credit, I can’t respect her enough. Walking down there in front of everyone, and just putting herself out there, it was pretty amazing to see.

“Unfortunately, I feel like I’d be doing, to all the other girls on my farm, a discredit to bring you back and I’m sorry about that,” Famer Joe said.

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MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow has revealed her age and your jaw is gonna drop

by Danica Baker

Fans have been left shocked after discovering Poh Ling Yeow’s real age.

In December, the brand new MasterChef judge took to Instagram to celebrate her birthday and revealed that she’d just turned 50.

“I turned THE BIG FIVE O yesterday & here’s 5 things I’ve learned along the way,” Poh wrote on December 20th, 2023.

Poh’s list included having a “red hot go”, making “friends with uncertainty” and “enjoying the climb”.

“Let things flow towards you. Anything I’ve wanted too much tends to bite me in the bum 🍑,” she included in her advice.

Of course, Poh’s been on reality TV for a while, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she’s not actually a spring chicken anymore – even though she may look like she is.

Poh first appeared on TV on Beat the Chef back in 2005, and her first MasterChef appearance was in 2009. She returned to MasterChef in 2020, and was announced as a judge for the 2024 season.

Poh on MasterChef
MasterChef. Ten.

Fans react to Poh revealing she’s 50

Fans struggled to get their head around the fact that Poh is 50, and flooded her post with comments about how young she looks.

“Happy Birthday Poh! You don’t look a day over 30. What’s your secret?” One wrote.

“You can’t be 50! You must be really bad at maths,” another penned.

Poh Ling Yeow
Poh Ling Yeow. Instagram.

Poh’s celebrity pals were similarly surprised by Poh’s real age.

“Ageless and beautiful inside and out. Love you Poh and sending you the biggest birthday hugs xx,” Megan Gale commented.

“I pray to God that I age like you! 😍 happy bday Queen!” I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Australia’s David Subritzky wrote.

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Julie Goodwin opens up about hitting rock bottom and reveals what saved her life

by Danica Baker

MasterChef winner and established chef Julie Goodwin has opened up about the lowest point in her life and addressed the trauma that put her there.

**CONTENT WARNING: This article references suicide and sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers.**

In a shocking interview with Channel 10’s The Project, Julie revealed that she thought about ending her own life, but was saved by two passersbys.

“I couldn’t see how to keep living. I didn’t want to leave my family but I just honestly believed that they would be a lot better off if I did,” she told host Hamish Macdonald.

Julia explained that she hit rock bottom when she was on her way to a football game, and said she wandered away to a park to go for a swim, unsure if she’d come back out of the water.

“I didn’t know where I was walking, I was just walking away from the football game I was meant to be going to. I ended up a couple of Ks down the road in a park,” she said.

It was a small detail, that bought Julia some more time that ultimately ended up saving her life. She was wearing a pair of shoes that were bought by her son, and she couldn’t decide whether she should take them off or leave them on when she went into the water.

“I just couldn’t figure it out, I just thought is it going to be too painful if my shoes are still here,” she said.

“Because my son had given them to me and I just didn’t know what that would mean for him and I knew I was going to be causing a lot of pain but in my head it would be the last time I would cause that pain.

“But I just couldn’t get my head around what to do with this pair of shoes and what would be the least painful thing to do with this pair of shoes.”

How two strangers saved Julie Goodwin’s life

While Julia was debating what to do with her shoes, two strangers noticed that something wasn’t right with her and came up to talk to her.

“I’d run into this young couple and their dog and they asked if I was OK and I eventually said ‘yeah I am’ and we went our separate ways but something told them to come back, they came and sat next to me on the bench and said ‘we just thought we’d hang out with you for a bit, you seem like you could use some company’. And they stayed with me for a couple of hours,” she said.

The time with the strangers stopped Julie from endangering her own life, and she decided to reach out for help. Julie was checked into a mental health ward, which helped her understand her own feelings.

“That was so surreal, how has my life come to this? How was I here?” Julie said she asked herself.

Julie Goodwin and her husband Michael Goodwin. The Project. Ten.

Julie Goodwin’s trauma

Julie has since written a memoir titled Your Time Starts Now, which describes the trauma she endured that negatively affected her mental Health. The former chef school owner revealed that she was sexually abused as a seven-year-old child.

“I’ve written about a way that I was harmed during childhood, the only reasons really for writing that down is, first of all, because it does give context to the breaking down as a teenager and other things that happened, and the second reason is if anyone else has been harmed as a child, abused as a child, to let me be a … cautionary tale, if you pack that away it’s going to come back.

“You can put it in a box and you can put the box in the attic but one day that box is going to open and it’s going to fall down the stairs and make a messy life.”

Fortunately, Julie has found herself in a better place mentally, with the full support of her family.

An old photo of the Goodwin family. Ten.

“I’m so much better, I’ve changed my whole life to be better. Back when things were really bad I thought ‘I’ve got to burn everything to the ground’, and that’s kind of what I did.

“I’ve lost – I haven’t lost – I’ve chosen to leave my radio career, I’ve chosen to close my cooking school and now I just take opportunities that pop up on an ad hoc basis.

“I paint, I swim in the ocean, I spend time with my granddaughter. And the big lesson for me is that everything is a choice and I exercise those choices and my life is so much better for it.”

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