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LOL your way into the New Year with the hilarious new Mean Girls movie trailer

by Anita Anabel

Get ready to make fetch happen all over again because the Mean Girls movie is almost here and we’ve been blessed with another nostalgia-filled trailer.

Cady Herron, Regina George, Gretchen Wiener and Karen Smith are all back for the reboot – but they’ll be played by different actresses than the OG Mean Girls film.

The trailer is absolutely jam-packed with references to the 2004 film, including Regina’s iconic ‘cool’ mum and the girls’ Christmas dance. You can watch it for yourself below:

Here’s everything we knew about the brand-new iteration.

What will the film be about?

Just like the OG film starring mega-celebs Rachel McAdams, Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert and Amanda Seyfried, Mean Girls follows new student Cady Heron who is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen.

However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.

While it is LITERALLY the synopsis, there’s a huge twist. It’s a musical, based on the hit Broadway show!

Renee Rapp. Paramount

Who is in the cast?

The new flick features Aussie actor Angourie Rice (Mare of Easttown) as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls) as Regina George, newcomer Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika (Senior Year) as Karen Shetty, Bebe Wood (Love, Victor) as Gretchen Wieners, Christopher Briney (The Summer I Turned Pretty) as Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer (The Office) as Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps (Girls 5Ever) as Mrs. George, Ashley Park (Emily in Paris) as Madame Park, Tina Fey (creator, Only Murders in the Building) as Ms. Norbury, Tim Meadows (Mean Girls) as Mr. Duvall and Jon Hamm (Mad Men) as Coach Carr.

Aussie Angourie Rice as Cady Heron. Paramount

Who’s behind the flick?

Lorne Michaels and Fey both created and produced the new movie, with Fey serving as writer. The music, which is also seen in the stage production was composed by Jeff Richmond who also happens to be Fey’s husband!

When can we watch it?

While we think October 3 would have been a better choice, Mean Girls will be released in cinemas on January 11, 2024.

Is there a trailer?

Absolutely! Fetch it below!

Catch Mean Girls in cinemas nationwide from January 11, 2024.

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Lauren Fried pens emotional tribute to Jock Zonfrillo on their wedding anniversary

by Danica Baker

Lauren Fried has shared a heartbreaking Instagram post in honour of her late husband Jock Zonfrillo on their wedding anniversary.

Lauren shared a montage of photos from their wedding day, which took place on January 1st 2017 and accompanied it with an emotional caption.

“Happy anniversary, My Love,” she began. “Our dream of growing old together in the middle of nowhere in Italy – kids and dogs under our feet, you laughing your enormous laugh, falling asleep on your chest – is so vivid.”

“That’s where I imagine you now. Lx.”

Zonfrillo. Instagram.

Friends, fans and loved ones quickly shared sweet messages and their condolences in the comments section.

“My heart breaks every time I see his smiling face and your beautiful family, such a huge loss, especially for you and your family,” one follower wrote.

Another penned, “Keep that beautiful dream tucked in a little pocket in your heart.”

The former MasterChef host was found dead on April 30, 2023, after his wife ordered a welfare check to his Sydney hotel room at 2am. Jock’s family confirmed the sad news in a statement at the time.

Melissa Yeong and Jock Zonfrillo
MasterChef. Ten.

Lauren shared a heartbreaking message for Jock on Christmas Day

The moving post comes just days after Lauren’s most recent post, which touched on her struggle of celebrating Christmas Day without Jock.

“It’s different this year. No less love or excitement, just my stubbornness to see the kid’s faces light up in spite of it all,” she wrote alongside a video of Lauren and their children celebrating Christmas.

“Watching our gorgeous children navigating their first Xmas, I can see now that tragedy will make them. It will make them fierce and fearless, they’ll have a strength no-one can quite put their finger on,” the post continued.

“And they will undoubtedly have a life bigger than the one Jock and I dreamt for them because of this. They’ll be stronger in the broken bits.”

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Kyle and Lesley hint at a return for The Block 2024 Phillip Island

by Danica Baker

The Block’s Kyle and Lesley may have had a bit of a rush trot from the judges on season 19 of the home renovation show, but that wouldn’t stop them from returning next season.

Despite consistently receiving negative feedback from the judges, Kyle and Lesley officially came in third place at the The Block 2023 auctions, beating both Kristy and Brett and Leah and Ash.

During a chat with Yahoo Lifestyle, the parents of two said that they’d love to return for season 20.

“If they called us, there would be no hesitation,” Leslie told the publication “Now we’ve done it, I feel like we’d go in with a bit more gameplay than what we did before.”

Their hope to return may not be in vain either, The Block seasons All Stars, Fans v Faves and Triple Threat all included returning contestants, some who appeared in back-to-back seasons.

Kyle and Lesley on The Block
The Block. Nine.

Kyle said they would have an advantage if they return

Kyle told the publication that the experience he gained from The Block 2023 would surely help him if he were to return to the show.

“Obviously they can change it up completely. We got schedules, budgets, everything up front, so obviously they can flip that and take it back to how they used to do it and then that would be a fully different experience for us,” he said.

“But you know the person that you need to be on-site and what relationships you need to have with the builders and trades and stuff like that, and you would approach it a bit differently. I would do it, even though it’s Phillip Island and I haven’t heard amazing things about the weather at that time of the year.”

The Block. Nine.

When is The Block 2024 on?

An official premiere date hasn’t been announced yet. However, The Block generally starts in August each year, so the same is expected for 2024.

What we do know, however, is that this year’s Blockheads will be renovating spots by the sea on Phillip Island in Victoria.

“Nothing is more important to us than delivering an incredible season for our 20th anniversary,” Executive producer Julian Cress told 9Entertainment.

“It’s such a big milestone for us and we are absolutely delighted that we found the perfect location in such a wonderful holiday destination in Phillip Island.”

The renovations will take place at a popular holiday park, which has already been purchased by Channel Nine and is ready to be built at.

“We’ve purchased a holiday park just around the corner from the world-famous Penguin Parade, and so far the community has shown huge support for us and we are hoping for a really warm welcome for our new crop of contestants in the 20th year.”

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MAFS bride Cathy reveals that her brother suddenly died on Boxing Day

by Danica Baker

Season Seven MAFS bride Cathy Evans has revealed that her 36-year-old brother tragically passed away on Boxing Day.

The reality star, who is of Thai and Welsh heritage, shared the sad news on Instagram in her native Thai language.

“On Dec. 26, early in the morning, I lost my brother too soon in this life. Unexpectedly and suddenly I flew to New Zealand for hours after hearing what happened,” the translation reads.

“His last day on earth was Christmas Day. Spending it with his newlywed wife, son and family. I’m sorry I wasn’t home for Christmas.”

Cathy explained that her brother suffered a cardiac arrest in New Zealand, where he lives. She posted a link to a GoFundMe that was started to raise money to repatriate his body to Thailand.

“I’m glad to know that you’re passing on that peace, love, and happiness in your heart after all you’ve been through and that you’re surrounded by all your loved ones “

Cathy also shared a list of things she was manifesting for 2024, and noted, “Also adding to this, living life to the fullest, for my brother”.

Cathy’s brother. Instagram.

Cathy’s loved ones share their condolences

Cathy’s heartbreaking social media tribute to her brother was flooded with sympathy messages from her friends and family.

“I’m so sorry for your loss Cathy❤️ sending you and your family lots of love and prayers during this time,” one person wrote.

Another penned, “Losing a sibling always seems to be something not many understand. We seem to be the “forgotten” grievers. I’m sending you so much love right now. Please take it easy on yourself.”

“I’m so sorry for you and your families loss 🥺 it’s never easy losing a loved one sending so much love your way cat ❤️,” a third wrote.

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Pop the champagne! A MAFS star got engaged over the holidays

by Danica Baker

Congratulations are in order for MAFS 2018 star Carly Bowyer, who got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Neil Goldsmith.

On New Year’s Day Carly shared a photo of Neil on one knee proposing, with their three-year-old son Bailey looking on.

Carly and Neil have been together since 2019 and welcomed Bailey in December 2020.

Carly Bowyer. Instagram.

Carly’s MAFS co-stars sent their well wishes

Carly’s Instagram comment section was lit up with congratulatory messages from her former MAFS co-stars.

“Congratulations! So happy for you!” Tracey Jewel penned.

“Wooohoooooo!!!!!!! Huge congratulations @carlybowyer and Neil. So so happy for you,” Melissa Walsh wrote.

Cam Merchant and Jesse Konstantinoff also congratulated the couple.

Who was Carly paired with on MAFS?

Carly got ‘married’ on season five of MAFS to entrepreneur Justin Fischer. While the couple split before the Final Vows ceremony, it was her post-show romance that had tongues wagging.

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Shortly after the season aired, photos were leaked of Carly kissing fellow groom Troy. Troy was paired with Ashley on the show, and the two were one of the most memorable couples of the season.

“Physically, Troy is my type. I do go for that preppy, private school-looking guy and Justin and I had a conversation about that,” she told TV WEEK at the time.

“We definitely bonded at the dinner parties, we seemed to be the ones in the relationships putting in a lot more than we were getting. I think we both sympathised with each other a lot more about that.”

The pair continued to date after the reunion was aired, but broke up nine months later.

MAFS. Nine.

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The Bachelor Australia’s Irena Srbinovska opens up about her unborn baby’s diagnosis

by Danica Baker

The Bachelor Australia’s Irena Srbinovska has opened up about a condition that she and Locky Gilbert’s unborn baby has been diagnosed with.

The Bachelor couple are expecting their first child early this year, but Irena has taken to Instagram to reveal that her pregnancy hasn’t been smooth sailing.

“This is something I didn’t think I was going to share but I have had a lot of questions about when my baby is due and I have deliberately not shared that for a reason,” Irena captioned a video on Instagram.

“So early in the pregnancy, our baby was diagnosed with a Single Artery Umbilical Cord which is more common than I thought. In fact, 1 in 100 pregnancies have a single artery cord. The main concern being that the baby is small to develop.”

Irena wanted to keep the complication private

In the post, Irena explained that the condition causes the baby to grow slowly, so she didn’t want to be compared to other women who conceived around the same time as her.

“Our baby and my bump is smaller than what is expected for how far along I am and I didn’t want to be compared to other women around the same gestation as me,” she wrote.

However, the Bachelor winner decided to share her unborn baby’s condition in the hope of raising awareness for other mum’s to be who may be experiencing the same thing.

The Bachelor. Ten.

“Being pregnant isn’t easy, we compare our bump, our pregnancy, our baby and our experience to those around us. I just wanted to put it out there that it’s OK if your experience is different to those of your friends, colleagues, relatives, people in media or whoever. It’s your experience and it’s special…it’s a miracle.

“Thank you to everyone who has shared their story with me, I have read them all and find so much strength from them.”

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There’s a bunch of influencers on Survivor Australia 2024, so check out their huge followings

by Danica Baker

Unlike Love Island and MAFS, Survivor Australia isn’t usually the first pick for influencers looking to increase their followings. However, that’s all changed this year.

The cast for Survivor Australia 2024 has leaked, and there’s a fair few influencers amongst the bunch.

Eight of this year’s castaways have more than 5,000 followers, and that’s before the season has aired. Furthermore, three of those nine contestants have a following count in the six digits.

Which Survivor Australia 2024 contestants are influencers?

Check out the following counts of the most social media-savvy contestants below.

Jaden Laing

Handle: @Jadentysonlaing

Followers: 236,000

Kitty Blomfield

Handle: @kittyblomfield

Followers: 197,000

Valeria Sizova

Handle: @valerie.sizova

Followers: 149,000

Nathan Freeman

Handle: @nathanfreeman10

Followers: 11,200

Tobes Alexander Grant

Handle: @its_tobes

Followers: 9,823

Sarah Moore

Handle: @sarah_moore_

Followers: 6,981

Kirby Bentley

Handle: @kirbybentley

Followers: 5,781

Winna Brun

Hande: @winnalit

Followers: 5,466

Who else is on Survivor 2024?

The theme for Survivor Australia 2024 is Titans V Rebels and will see a cast of 25 players face off for the title of Sole Survivor.

The contestants haven’t officially been announced yet, however, we’ve sleuthed them out on Instagram. You can check out the cast list here.

Stream Survivor Australia 2024 from January 29, 2024, at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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MAFS 2024 cast: Meet the leaked brides and grooms tying the knot on Married at First Sight

by Danica Baker

While the MAFS 2024 cast hasn’t officially been released yet, the brand-spanking new trailer gives us a first glimpse at who will be walking down the aisle in the upcoming season.

The trailer shows 15 of the singles who are looking for love on the popular reality show. Keep in mind that there will be 20 participants tying the knot, so we’re still left in the lurch about the identities of five of them.

Watch the trailer:

However, we’ve popped together screenshots of each of the 15 participants who were shown in the trailer, which can double as a handy guide as you learn the participant’s names throughout the season. You can thank us later!

Check out the leaked cast of MAFS 2024 below.

Andrea

Leaked MAFS 2024 cast

Cassandra

Leaked MAFS 2024 cast

Eden

Leaked MAFS 2024 cast

Ellie

Leaked MAFS 2024 cast

Jack

Leaked MAFS 2024 cast

Jayden

Jonathan

Lauren

Find out more about Lauren here.

Lucinda

Natalie

Richard

Sara

Tim

Tori

Tristan

Married at First Sight 2024 will premiere at 7:30pm on January 29th on Channel Nine and 9Now.

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An Australian reality series made The New York Times’ list of best TV episodes for 2023

by Danica Baker

Here at home, we all know that Australian TV is pretty damn good, but we’ve finally got some global recognition!

Yup, The New York Times has released a list of the best TV episodes for 2023, and Survivor Australia made the cut.

There were 13 episodes mentioned in the article, and the Survivor ep was the only reality TV addition to the prestigious list.

Survivor Australia. Ten.

Which Survivor Australia episode was it?

The episode in question was season 8, episode 7: Return of the King. Survivor fans will know that the king reference in the episode title is about supervillain George Mladenov.

Geroge originally appeared on Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn where he came runner-up to Hayley Leake. He returned for Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains and created a whole lot of chaos before being voted out and coming in fourth. He has since competed on The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

What did the New York Times say about the episode?

The New York Times said that Australian Survivor “has been outplaying the U.S. version for a while now”.

“Nowhere was that more evident than in this jaw-dropping episode from the “Heroes vs. Villains” season,” the writer detailed.

“The episode’s final tribal council featured a masterstroke of psychological manipulation by George Mladenov, or “King George,” who emerged as one of the most telegenic antagonists of any version of the show. American Survivor is still a delight, but this iteration currently wears the crown.”

Did George Mladenov comment on the accomplishment?

Well, duh, of course, he did. George took to Instagram to share a screenshot of the article and gave himself a giant big pat on the back in his trademark style.

“All apps will now say: “Once described by the @nytimes as one of the ‘most telegenic antagonists’ ever,” he captioned the post.

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Babe, wake up: The Married at First Sight 2024 air date and trailer have just dropped

by Danica Baker

It’s that time of year again! No, not Christmas (although, technically, that’s correct), it’s MAFS season.

The very first Married at First Sight 2024 trailer has dropped and, as usual, the season will be jam-packed full of drama, scandals and a little bit of love.

On top of the brand spanking new trailer, we officially have an air date for the upcoming season. The premiere will play out at 7:30 on January 29th on Channel Nine and 9Now.

I want to watch the trailer!

Well, lucky you, because you can do just that below.

What can we expect from MAFS 2024?

Season 11 of Married at First Sight promises to deliver a fresh take on the series, featuring one of the most diverse casts of brides and grooms to date.

With a mix of couples spanning various ages, including the oldest participant ever, as well as a same-sex couple, this season showcases relatable everyday couples who are ready to bare their souls in the pursuit of love.

In 2024, MAFS will push the boundaries and challenge viewers’ preconceived notions about the series. Get ready for an even greater dose of heart-pounding romance, addictive drama, unexpected twists, turns, and shocks.

This season will test the limits of relationships, stirring up rivalries, betrayals, and heartbreak that will rock the very foundations of the experiment from start to finish.

married at first sight trailer

What relationship tasks will the participants face?

Lovers of drama rejoice because the infamous couple’s retreat will return in 2024.

The newly married couples will also be faced with Confessions Week, Alessandra’s Intimacy Week and Home Stays, where couples will travel to meet each other’s loved ones.

Who is hosting MAFS season 11?

Certified sexologist Alessandra Rampolla alongside and relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling are all returning for season 11 of MAFS.

married at first sight judges

Married at First Sight 2024 will premiere at 7:30 on January 29th on Channel Nine and 9Now.

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Are Paolo Macchiarini’s dodgy practices in Dr Death season two based on a true story?

by Danica Baker

Dr Death season two is centred around the wrongdoings of a dodgy Swiss-Italian surgeon and medical researcher named Paolo Macchiarini.

The TV series follows the real-life story of Paolo who is portrayed as a heroic doctor who discovered how to replace synthetic windpipe implants in patients. However, things take a drastic turn when all of Paolo’s research appears to be fraudulent and many of his patients die as a result of his surgery.

Dr Death
Dr Death. Stan.

He’s eventually outed at the hands of his journalist fiance Benita Alexander. When she discovered that he had a secret wife and family she conducted an expose about his professional wrongdoings with Vanity Fair.

Meanwhile, Dr. Anders Svensson (Gustaf Hammarstan) and Dr. Nathan Gamelli (Luke Kirby) also work to bring down Paolo by showing his lack of testing prior to conducting the surgeries.

So, is Stan’s Dr Death real?

Stan’s Dr Death isn’t a documentary or biopic – it’s a dramatized version of events that went down regarding Paolo and his surgeries. However, many of the events did actually happen.

Is Dr Death a true story?
Dr Death. Stan.

Mandy Moore plays Benita and Paolo is portrayed by Édgar Ramírez. The series closely follows their love story – and its downfall.

While the show does cover Paolo’s story, it also has some creative liberties.

Is there a trailer?

There sure is, you can check it out below.

Where can I watch it?

All eight episodes of season two of Dr Death are available to stream on Stan.

You can also stream season one on the same platform, but it’s not related to Paolo. The first season dramatizes the story of Christopher Duntsch, an American neurosurgeon who was convicted after permanently mutilating his patients, and killing two of them.

Watch Chattr and Mediaweek’s interview with Gustaf Hammarstan and Luke Kirby from Dr Death season 2

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Leah and Ash make a heartbreaking decision about their The Block house

by Danica Baker

After being passed up at The Block 2023 auction, the house that Leah and Ash renovated is still on the market.

With little interest from prospective buyers, the reality TV couple decided to lower their asking price by $75,000.

Yahoo Lifestyle Australia reported that an updated Statement of Information showed that the indicative asking price is now $3,125,000, which is down from the initial $3,200,000.

Leah and Ash’s house was the only one that didn’t sell at The Block auction. The couple allowed it to be passed over in the hope that it would sell for a higher price off market.

The Block. Nine.

Leah and Ash have had a lack of interest since listing their house

As days and weeks pass since their house went on the market, the chances of a high sale are getting slimmer and slimmer. On top of that, a potential buyer recently fell through.

Previously, it was reported that Leah and Ash’s house was set to sell for $3.1 million, which would tie them in third place with Lesley and Kyle.

However, Yahoo Lifestyle Australia has reported that that buyer has since fallen through. The publication said that the house “has since lost all of their offers and is now sitting on the market with zero interest”.

A The Block builder weighs in on when Leah and Ash’s house will sell

While Leah and Ash haven’t publicly commented on the sale of their house since the auction, a builder from the show has shared his two cents.

The Block. Nine.

“It is a really sad outcome for the two who poured a lot into this series,” he said about Leah and Ash’s house still being on the market.

“They really thought they had found their happy ending but this has opened a lot of wounds for them both.”

The unnamed tradie said he believes that Leah and Ash’s house will eventually sell, but doesn’t necessarily think it will happen soon.

“2022 contestants Dylan and Jenny didn’t sell their house until February 2023 and it would seem Leah and Ash may also be looking at a similar wait,” he added.

“The property will sell but for House 2 their Block journey is still far from over.”

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Ellie and Luke reveal how far their ‘overnight’ date really went on The Bachelors 2023

by Danica Baker

Ellie Rolfe and Luke Bateman are the only surviving couple from The Bachelors 2023, and it appeared as though their overnight date on the show sealed the deal for their relationship.

However, they’ve since revealed that the truth was a little different to what was shown on our screens.

During episode nine, the Bachelors Luke, Ben and Wes each took one of their contestants to Sorrento for an overnight date. Of course, Luke chose to take Ellie.

While there, Luke and Ellie shared a raunchy makeout sesh in the shower, and after heading out for dinner with the other couples, they went back to Luke’s room.

The Bachelors. Ten.

However, Ellie has revealed that she and Luke didn’t even stay in the same room together, let alone have sex.

“As soon as the cameras were off, we got booted,” Ellie laughed. “I got booted out into different accommodation!”

“They kind of frame it, like not giving away too much of productions secrets, but yeah, they do kind of frame it like [there was a sleepover],” Ellie continued.

Luke would have chosen not to spend the night with Ellie

Luke said that even if he had been allowed to spend the night with Ellie, he would have said no.

“The thing is, it’s a romantic show, it’s not a trashy show, it’s not set up to be, you know, everyone’s sleeping with everybody,” he said.

“Everyone’s there for love and an actual relationship so those opportunities weren’t available. And even if they were available, I wouldn’t have taken it up.”

“You want to wait until you’re exclusive,” Ellie agreed. “For me anyway, I felt like it would be a thing of like, if we live here together, then we can explore that exclusively.”

The Bachelors. Ten.

Luke and Ellie have gotten matching tattoos

A day after The Bachelors 2023 finale aired, Luke and Ellie headed to the tattoo parlour to get inked up with matching tattoos.

During an appearance, on The Project, Ellie explained that she and Luke made the decision on a whim.

“Yeah, we had an eventful day today,” she told the co-hosts.

“It was very spontaneous. We went out for lunch and had a few cocktails and got excited and thought it would be a good idea to get matching tattoos,” she continued. 

“It is a love heart and I’ve got the letter L and he has got the letter, E.”

Luke Bateman. Instagram.

Luke revealed that it was Ellie’s decision to get the ink.

“We went out and had a boozy lunch,” he said.

“Ellie was like, ‘Shall we get tattoos?’  and I thought that’s a great idea.”

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MAFS’ Mel Schilling gives update on her cancer diagnosis, revealing she is in good spirits

by Anita Anabel

Married At First Sight‘s Mel Schilling has taken to social media to give fans an update as she battles 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, “Terry”, had already been removed by doctors in the UK.

“Terry, you are the weakest link…goodbye! 👋🏼,” she penned, accompanying a photo of herself giving the thumbs up.

“So yesterday lunchtime I had keyhole surgery to remove my tumour (AKA Terry) and in the words of my amazing surgeon, it couldn’t have gone any better!”

Mel Schilling. Instagram
Mel Schilling. Instagram

According to Mel, the cancer hadn’t spread to her abdominal cavity, “which was our greatest fear but was entirely localised in my colon.”

“Over the coming days, I will discuss my treatment plan going forwards but suffice to say that Terry is toast! 🥳 [sic]”

Mel Schilling thanks fans and the NHS for their support

The MAFS expert then went on to say how she was “absolutely blown away” by the “countless messages of support” she had received.

“I am so very touched and can honestly say it’s made a difference, so thank you all. 🩷”

To conclude, she thanked “everyone in the UK” who “should be incredibly proud of the people of the NHS.”

Mel Schilling.
Mel Schilling. Instagram

“Everyone from my consultant to the surgical team and especially the wonderful nurses managing my recovery have been just superb,” she said. “It’s not just their professionalism but also their genuine concern, bedside manner (especially the nurses) and their endlessly sunny disposition, despite working up to 14 hour days.

“I owe all of these wonderful people my life and I will be forever indebted to them. The NHS is a unique, precious institution we need to make sure it’s here to serve our children and our children’s children.”

Mel Schilling shares her initial diagnosis

On December 21, Mel took to Instagram to share the news of her diagnosis.

The TV personality shared the sad news on Instagram and revealed that she was diagnosed last week.

“’YOU HAVE CANCER’. Three little words that everyone dreads but no one ever expects to hear. Last Thursday my consultant told me those 3 words,” she captioned a pic of herself hugging her husband Gareth Brisbane and their daughter Madison in front of their Christmas tree.

Mel Schilling, husband Gareth and daughter Madison. Instagram
Mel Schilling, husband Gareth and daughter Madison. Instagram

Mel explained that she experienced severe cramps while filming and went to her GP, however he put it down to constipation.

“Fortunately I knew something still wasn’t right so I booked in for a scan when I returned to the UK. On Thursday I was told I had colon cancer and in an instant, my whole life changed.”

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Survivor Australia 2024: The cast has leaked and we know if there are returning players

by Danica Baker

The theme for Survivor Australia 2024 is Titans V Rebels and will see a cast of 24 players face off for the title of Sole Survivor.

Many fans are wondering if there will be any returning players in the upcoming season, as it’s common for the show to bring back memorable cast members.

It’s grim news for those hoping to see their favs back in the tropics because this year’s cast is made up of a whole bunch of new contestants.

If you can’t wait until the premiere on February 5th to find out who will be competing this year, then you’re in luck, because we’ve sleuthed out the contestants for you.

Check them all out below!

Alex

Survivor Australia cast member
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Charles

Survivor Australia cast member
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Eden

Survivor Australia cast member
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Dr Jess

Survivor Australia cast member
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Kirby

Survivor Australia cast member
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Kitty

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Nathan

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Peta

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Frankie

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Kelli

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Feras

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Rianna

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Sarah

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Jaden

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Scott

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Tobes

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Caroline

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Aileen

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Kelli

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Viola

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Valeria

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The tribe has spoken and we officially have an air date for Survivor Australia 2024

by Danica Baker

Survivor Australia is returning in 2024, and we’ve finally got some new details about the season, including its air date.

The 2024 instalment will be called Australian Survivor: Titans vs Rebels, which gives some insight into next season’s theme.

Along with the air date, Channel 10 have dropped a teaser clip which introduces some of the contestants. Check it out below.

Which is Survivor: Titans vs Rebels airing?

The premiere episode will air on February 5, 2024, at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

What does Titans vs Rebels mean?

The trailer suggests that this year’s theme will have the “good guys” as the Titans versing the “wild ones” as the Rebels.

“A titan is someone who has achieved a great feat against all odds,” one of the Titans explained in the clip.

“I think as Titans we’ve got the natural upper hand in this game,” another added.

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Meanwhile, the Rebels said that they were there to shake things up.

“We’re rebels, we love to go against the grain and, kinda, sticking it to the man,” one of the Rebels said. Another added: “Create a little chaos, let the game get a little spicy, it’s what we were born to do.”

Who’s hosting?

Jonathan LaPaglia will be hosting Survivor Australia 2024. He has hosted every season since the show’s revival in 2016.

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Who’s competing?

24 new competitors are battling it out to take out the crown of Sole Survivor on Survivor Australia 2024.

Are there any returning contestants?

Nope! Unlike some other seasons where they’ve bought back memorable contestants from previous seasons, Survivor Australia 2024 will star a whole new batch of players.

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Celebrate Stan’s brand new season of Bump with a Bumpanada in honour of Pica Del Sabor

by CHATTR Team

Love the Stan Original Series Bump? Well, it’s time to celebrate with BUMPANADAS! Olé!!

To celebrate the brand new season, premiering on December 26, Stan is partnering with Baja Cantina on December 21, for one day only.

In honour of Pica Del Sabor, Rosa’s food truck which was established in season one, the much-loved cast members including Claudia Karvan, Nathalie Morris, Carlos Sanson Jr., Paula Garcia and Claudia De Giusti, will greet Sydney fans as they enjoy empanadas at Baja Cantina in Glebe.

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Inspired by Bernardita’s (Claudia De Giusti) family empanada recipe, Rosa builds the food truck on an ethos of celebrating family and friends through food. As popularity for Bernardita’s famed empanadas and Rosa’s fiery spirit grows, Pica Del Sabor becomes its very own restaurant and franchise.

You can taste Bernardita’s empanadas for yourself featuring four of her famed flavours: chicken, beef, vegetarian and carnitas.

Details

When: Thursday, December 21

Where: Baja Cantina, 43-45 Glebe Point Road

Time: 11am

The brand new season of the Stan Original Series Bump premieres Boxing Day, only on Stan.

Every episode of seasons one, two and three are now streaming, only on Stan.

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No rose for you! Here’s who has left The Bachelors 2023 so far

by Danica Baker

Twenty-four women entered the mansion for The Bachelors 2023, hoping to find true love.

This season, they have a choice of three suitors, model and environmentalist Ben Waddell, marketing and sales manager Wesley Senna Cortes and NRL player-come-lumberjack Luke Bateman.

During The Bachelors season 11, the men (and women!) will date and search for their perfect match. Of course, with so many women in the mix, some will be sent packing.

Here’s who has left The Bachelors 2023 so far.

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Angela

Amelia

Aarthi

Maddison

Nella

Natalie

Evie

Jade

Lisa

Anastasia

Tabitha

Mel

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Kristen

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The Bachelors 2023: There’s been a HUGE development with Wes and Brea’s relationship

by Danica Baker

Wesley Senna Cortes was the first of The Bachelors 2023 to hand out his final rose, and it went to Brea well before the final episode.

The couple dated exclusively on the show, but decided to go their separate ways at the finale. Since then, Brea has revealed that she’s got a new boyfriend.

While Brea didn’t share the mystery man’s name, she did tell Refinery 29 that “things are going really good” and that they are “living under the same roof”.

Brea shared that she met the man at a cattle station in the middle of the Queensland outback.

“He’s a cowboy and he’s just my type,” she laughed.

The main cause for the breakdown of Wes and Brea’s relationship was the lack of compromise, something that she said her new partner is great at.

“The difference is, we do a lot of compromises, but it’s just something that kind of happened.”

At the finale, Brea said that the door wasn’t completely closed on her relationship with Wes. However, it sounds as though that door is locked and bolted now!

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What happened with Wes and Brea?

In episode nine of The Bachelors 2023, Wes took Brea aside and told her that he wanted to explore things with her and her only. Brea was delighted by the decision and agreed to go exclusive with him.

After Wes had sent home the other remaining women, they headed off on a date with fellow Bachelors Luke Bateman and Ben Waddell, the men took Ellie and Amelia respectively.

The date was an overnight date, and Luke and Ben seemed to have a lot of fun in the shower. It wasn’t such smooth sailing for Ben and Amelia who struggled to communicate, however, it was totally awks for Brea and Wes.

As Wes has previously mentioned in The Bachelors, he is religious and doesn’t believe in sex before marriage. He’s also a virgin and has never been in love. Meanwhile, Brea has repeatedly stated that she’s a “very sexual person”.

When Brea and Wes headed to the overnight room, they awkwardly sat next to each other before Wes gingerly gave her a hug and sent her off to her own room.

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“We sat down and things got a little bit awkward, it’s almost comical because there is a bit of a dampener on the mood,” Brea said. “Right now, this is not a good start,” she added.

And, their next encounter wasn’t any better. Brea, her mum and her sister met up with Wes and his step mum Baby to talk about the couple’s future. What ensued was an absolute hot mess and Brea was told by Baby (who basically spoke on Wes’s behalf) that there was practically no hope for their future together.

Brea told Wes that she was willing to give up sexual intimacy because of his religious beliefs but wanted to still share a bed with him. Wes continually skirted the question and bed-sharing seemed out of the question, which resulted in Brea dumping him at the finale.

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The Bachelors 2023: Which couples are still together?

by Danica Baker

Another season of The Bachelors 2023 is finto for, and two of the men left with their chosen women, but are they still together?

The Bachelors 2023 finale, which was available to stream on 10Play a day before the episode played out on free-to-air TV on December 20th, saw Ben Wadell choose Mckenna and Luke Bateman choose Ellie.

Wes met Brea for the final speech, but he ended up leaving the show single.

Find out which couples are still together from The Bachelors 2023.

Are Brea and Wes still together?

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Nope. Brea and Wes were exclusive up until the last episode. However, Brea told Wes that he hadn’t compromised and met her in the middle and ended the relationship.

Since the filming of The Bachelors wrapped, Brea is in a new relationship. The 28-year-old told Refinery29 that she and the mystery man are exclusive and “living under the same roof”.

I wanted to make sure that I continue down that path. I have been voicing my opinion and I have been setting my boundaries and telling people what I want. And now, there’s a guy who wants to meet me halfway,” she added.

Are Ben and McKenna still together?

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The season may have just aired on TV, but Ben and McKenna are already donezo. Ben took to Instagram to confirm that they had broken up

“It is with sadness that I share things with myself and Mckenna didn’t work out the way we had hoped. In the end the distance was difficult; we both had extended commitments overseas in different time zones, which was challenging,” he wrote.

He added that he is still “great friends” with her and is excited to see what the future has in store for her.

Are Luke and Ellie still together?

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Luke and Ellie are the only surviving love story of The Bachelors 2023.

After the finale aired Ben took to Instagram to gush about the therapist.

“From the very first moment I met Ellie her presence shifted something within me and I knew instantly she was beyond special and my life would never be the same again,” he began.

“The love that grew between us on the show and continues to grow now, is nothing short of magical and once in a lifetime,” he added.

It was fairly obvious that Ben was besotted by Ellie ever since he laid eyes on her in the premiere episode. During the finale, Ben told Ellie he loved her and she said it back to him.

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