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MKR’s Simone reveals why the judges didn’t help them during the Instant Restaurants

by Danica Baker

My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024’s Instant Restaurant rounds usually involve the judges popping into the contestant’s kitchens to give some much-needed advice. However, that wasn’t the case for Viviana and Simone.

It’s common for MKR judges to offer crucial advice to contestants. For example, during Maddie and Janey’s Instant Restaurant, Colin Fassnidge told them to focus on flavour over presentation, noting that their entree fell short because they prioritised plating.

Simone and Viviana’s first Instant Restaurant placed them second on the MKR Leadboard, and their next dining event earned them a score of 104, the highest in the show’s history. During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Simone revealed that Manu Fieldel and Colin didn’t help them.

“To be honest, they never came much to us, as compared to the other teams,” he said.

Manu joking around with Simone and Viviana at their Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.

Why didn’t Colin and Manu help Simone and Viviana?

Considering that Simone and Viviana received a record-breaking score of 104 out of 110 in round two of the Instant Restaurants, it’s pretty clear that they weren’t in much need of advice.

However, their first attempt scored them only 74, which could suggest that guidance from the seasoned chefs might have been valuable.

Simone explained to Chattr that Manu and Colin did come into the kitchen while they were preparing their Instant Restaurant meals, but he felt that the judges were confident in his and Viviana’s abilities.

“They knew that we knew what we were doing, and they were not actually giving us input. They would just come in briefly to say hi, give us a hug, and give us some emotional support when we were stressed, no more than that,” he said.

“They never came in and questioned what we were doing or double-checking what we were doing,” he added.

Simone and Viviana cooking at their second Instant Restaurant. Image: Seven.

Simone and Viviana on what Manu and Colin are like in person

Colin and Manu have been working side by side on MKR since Season 4, which aired in 2013. Colin originally started as a guest judge but joined Manu for the Instant Restaurant segments in 2020.

The Instant Restaurants sees the MKR Judges sit down for dinner with the contestants when each team prepares a three-course meal.

Simone and Viviana gushed about spending time with Colin and Manu at the table, with Viviana saying that they were “amazing”.

“We’re obsessed with them,” she told Chattr. “Because they’re European, they have a very similar mentality to us.

“When we were talking to them at the dinner table, it felt like we were back home a little bit because they probably understood us better than the other people at the table. That beautiful, nostalgic feeling of talking to someone from Europe was just fantastic.”

Simone added that he enjoyed seeing the dynamic between the esteemed chefs.

“They are genuine and two very good friends; you can tell that they have a very good relationship with each other.”

Aww! We love a wholesome reality show.

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Meet the confirmed Love Island Australia 2024 cast — and the leaked Bombshells

by Danica Baker

As always, the Love Island Australia 2024 cast is packed full of genetically blessed hotties who are ready to find love (and blue Instagram ticks) in Spain.

In early October, Love Island fans were given a peek at the Islanders in the first trailer.

Shortly after the trailer dropped, Channel 9 confirmed the OG Islanders, the first two Bombshells, and a new twist called the Love Island Gods, which are returnee contestants.

However, when the network announced the initial cast, they also included (now deleted) bio pages for seven other Islanders, which screams future Bombshells to us.

Read on to find out who’s confirmed to be in the Love Island Australia 2024 cast – and whose bios were leaked.

The OG Girls

Eilisha

Elisha is a 25-year-old support worker from Queensland. She’s freshly single, having only just broken up with her ex six months before filming Love Island Australia.

Xanthe Vessen

Xanthe is a 21-year-old property stylist from NSW. She broke up with her ex of two and a half years in December.

“I was mentally checked out by the time we broke up. He was a lot older than me, and that’s why it didn’t work out. I didn’t really know who I was at 18, and as I got a bit older I knew we weren’t compatible,” she said of the relationship in her Love Island bio.

Mimi

25-year-old Mimi grew up in Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to London and eventually living in Sydney. She owns a fashion label called EFFN with her ex-boyfriend. Despite splitting up two years ago, they have a healthy work relationship.

Em

Em is a 26-year-old model and content creator from NSW. In her Love Island bio, she said she would prioritise an emotional connection over a physical one while she’s in the villa.

Hannah

24-year-old Hannah from Victoria is a student nurse. She applied to be on the show last year but was knocked back.

“Then this year I made it, pictured life in the Villa, and here I am,” she said in her Love Island bio.

“I have been told ever since I was 18 that I’d be perfect for Love Island. Everyone says I look like an Islander,” she added.

The Boys

Niko

According to his Love Island bio, 28-year-old Niko from NSW is ready to settle down with the right girl and stop playing the field.

However, he said that he would get to know all the girls before he made his decision.

“I’m not going to just stick to the person I’m partnered with at the start. I will have a good talk with all the girls and see who I’m attracted to.”

Dylan

25-year-old Dylan is Irish and arrived in Australia last year. In his Love Island bio, Dylan described himself as a down-to-earth guy who isn’t scared of a relationship.

Zane

24-year-old Zane from Queensland is a professional rugby player turned civil construction worker. He’s a qualified plumber who’s studying to be a personal trainer/

Indigo

Indigo, 23, is a sales manager for a 4WD accessory company and spends much of his spare time at the gym. According to his bio, he’s had one serious relationship, which ran its course.

Kane

Carpenter Kane, 23, from SA, will be the villa’s loveable larrikin and is a bit of a Love Island superfan.

“I’ve watched the show over the years, including UK Love Island, so being a part of it makes me stoked,” he said in his bio.

The first Bombshells

Sophie

Sophie will be the first bomb entering the villa and it looks to be a spicy scene. According to her bio, she already has an existing relationship with someone already in the villa, and they’ve caught up regularly over the years.

Taylor

Taylor’s no stranger to reality TV; he was at The Summit last year. He split from his girlfriend shortly after filming the adventure reality show and said that he’s ready to find his next love.

The Love Island Gods

Sydney

Sydney was the runner-up on Love Island US 2022. She met her ex-boyfriend Isaiah on the show, who she dated for a year until he cheated on her.

“We fell in love from the show. It was very real for me. He messed up of course and I had to leave him,” she said in her Love Island bio.

Steph

25-year-old Steph from France was on Love Island France and Love Island Games. On the latter, he hooked up with former Australian Islander Jessica Losurdo, but the pair never pursued their relationship in the real world.

Leaked Love Island cast members

As previously mentioned, bios for seven cast members were temporarily listed on the official Love Island website, but they’re not part of the first cast announcement.

Among them is none other than infamous FBoy Island US winner Mercedes Knox.

Mercedes Knox

Mercedes is from Dallas, America, and was on FBoy Island US Season 2. During his season, he consistently told the other men that he wasr, when Louise chose him an FBoy. Howeve during the final, he decided to split the money with her.

Tommy Armour

Tommy is a popular TikTok who went viral for eating an entire egg. Earlier this year, Tommy appeared on The Today Show with host Alex Cullen, who devoured a raw egg on live TV.

Jade Phalen

Jade is from Brisbane and is likely to enter the Love Island villa as a bombshell.

Eric Garcia

Eric is from Sydney, and according to his Instagram grid, he spends a considerable amount of time in the gym.

Kaylah Holmes

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Kaylah is a bikini bodybuilder who coaches clients through her business Flex Coaching.

Krissy Bertone

Krissy has a whopping 370k followers on TikTok and fan pages on Instagram dedicated to her.

Krissy’s heritage is Portuguese and Sicilian, and she owns a bikini label called Bertone Swim.

Mia Dalkos

Mia is from SA and she runs her own clothing hire company named Mia’s Hire Boutique.

Love Island Australia 2024 will air on October 28 on 9Now.

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The Love Island 2024 release date has dropped & it’s going to be a hot summer

by Danica Baker

The official release date for Love Island Australia 2024 has dropped, and it isn’t too far away.

On top of that, we’ve also been blessed with the first trailer. On an unassuming Thursday, Channel 9 casually uploaded the first Love Island Australia 2024 trailer to Instagram, giving us a good old peek at the majority of the cast.

As we already knew, it also confirmed that Sophie Monk would be returning as the host. In the trailer, she made it known that viewers can expect a massive twist in the upcoming season.

Here’s everything we know about Love Island Australia 2024.

Love Island Australia
Sophie Monk. Image: Nine.

When does Love Island Australia 2024 air?

Love Island Australia 2024 is coming to our screens from October 28. The show will premiere at 6.00pm AEDT on 9Now and will air Monday through Thursday.

Who’s in the cast?

Channel 9 has onfirmed the OG Islanders, the first two Bombshells, and a new twist called the Love Island Gods, which are returnee contestants. You can find out all about the Love Island Australia 2024 cast here.

Is there a Love Island 2024 trailer?

There is!

What’s the Love Island 2024 twist?

The trailer starts with Sophie telling the camera, “You can’t choose who you fall in love with… well, I can.” She then teases that she’s in a “love lab”.

After that, she announces that the twist has “never been done anywhere in the world” before telling the contestants to “prepare to check into Hotel Amor.”

The term Amor shouldn’t go unnoticed by avid Love Island fans. Throughout some Australian seasons — and most international seasons — of Love Island, the male and female Islanders have been split up for Casa Amor.

Love Island Australia 2021 cast at Casa Amor. Image: Nine.

Casa Amor is a separate villa where one of the groups goes partway through the season and meets a bunch of singles of the opposite sex. The same happens for the group who stay back in the original villa.

Casa Amor is said to be the ‘ultimate test’ to see if the Islanders will be loyal to the previous connections they’ve formed.

So, what’s Hotel Amor? We can’t wait to find out!

Love Island Australia 2024 will air on 9Now.

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Peep the TikTok accounts of the rumoured Love Island Australia 2024 cast

by Danica Baker

With Love Island Australia season just around the corner, we tracked down as many 2024 cast TikTok accounts as possible for a pre-season snoop.

The Love Island Australia 2024 cast hasn’t technically been announced yet. However, the upcoming Islanders have been doing a pretty good job of making themselves known on the gram.

On top of that, Channel 9 dropped a trailer for the new season, and the majority of the cast are prancing around in boardies and bikinis in said clip.

ICYMI, we’ve already compiled some of the Love Island 2024 cast’s Instagram accounts. These days, the Gen Zers are uploading all the good stuff to TikTok, so we’ve also collated their profiles there.

Warning: some accounts (*cough* Krissy Bertone *cough) are so addictive you might need to clear out your whole afternoon.

Love Island Australia 2024 TikTok Handles

Krissy Bertone

@krissybertone

Back up on our bs

♬ 901ENT x YEAH GLO – Marcus.901

Krissy already had a massive following on TikTok pre-Love Island. At the time of writing, she has over 370,000 followers, and in her videos, she’s previously shared that she posts for the girls—not to impress guys.

Niko Fotopoulos

@nikofotop1

♬ original sound – Niko Fotopoulos

With only two posts, Niko is a bit of a TikTok rookie, but we’re sure that will all change after Love Island 2024 starts airing.

Mia

@documentwithmi

I use to hate blush but now i love it

♬ Diet Pepsi – Addison Rae

Mia is another established TikTok user. She currently has 215k followers and regularly posts pictures of her gorgeous outfits while she gallivants all over the world.

Zane

@zane_prophet Tempo work workin #goldcoast #gym #fyp #personaldevelopment ♬ Shhh (Pew Pew) – Slowed + Reverb – Young Fanatic

Zane doesn’t have many videos on his account, but his gym video makes it clear that has what it takes to be a TikTokker.

Hannah Steinfield

@hannah.steinfeldd

🩷

♬ i like the way you kiss me – Artemas

Hannah’s account is full of the latest TikTok trends, and she has 25k followers.

Xanthe Vessen

@xanthewessen

♬ original sound – 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐘

Xanthe has lots of videos of herself on her account, but her most popular one is a clip of her getting drive-through Maccas.

Tay Reid

@tayyreid work procrastination.. i still want to marry you @BILLIE EILISH 🥺 #kissmarrykill #trend #filter ♬ get along better. – 𝔈𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔩™

The first (pinned) video on Tay’s account is… interesting. We have a feeling he’ll be the villa’s bad boy.

Sophie Lauren Mills

@sophielaurenmills Been blonde for years, went brunette without telling anyone #reaction #reactionvids #blondetobrunette ♬ original sound – Sophie Mills

As far as we know, Sophie isn’t pictured in the Love Island trailer. However, she’s a rumoured Islander. She has just under 3k followers.

Love Island Australia 2024 will air on 9Now.

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The Block 2024 budgets so far: Find out who’s blown all their cash

by Danica Baker

With all the drama going down on The Block 2024, it can be easy to forget that there are houses to renovate and budgets to stick to.

Each of the five teams started with a budget of $250,000 to renovate their entire house. On top of that, there are money, prizes and furniture vouchers to win along the way when the teams win challenges, and room reveals.

While contestants are given their entire budget amount at the start of the season, there are reccomended budgets that The Block cast members should stick to in order to have enough money to complete their houses.

The Block budgets. Image: Nine.

Unsurprisingly, over the years, it’s been extremely rare for teams to stay under their budget guide, with the majority assuming that they’ll be able to make back the extra money when they win a room reveal.

However, the teams that overspend and don’t win the budget back are left in a bit of a pickle by the season’s pointy end.

The Block 2023’s Kyle and Leslie were a prime example of this. The parents of two overspent throughout the season and were left with barely any money to finish their front yard.

However, they hatched a plan to sell the gnome they’d won during a challenge (which automatically gives the team playing it a bonus point at room reveals) to Steph and Gian for $5,000 and some Block bucks (gift vouchers).

With this season of The Block over halfway through, we’ve taken a peek at how the contestants are going budget-wise. Spoiler alert: some teams are seriously in the red.

How much have the contestants spent on The Block 2024?

Maddy and Courtney (formerly Jesse and Paige)

Maddy and Charlotte. Image: Nine.

Between Maddy and Charlotte and Jesse and Paige, House One has picked up a considerable amount of prize money. They’ve added $20,000 to their budget through challenges and room reveal wins.

Money spent on each room

  • Week 1 Bathroom – $26,109
  • Week 2 Guest bedroom – $9,377
  • Week 3 Main ensuite – $23,758
  • Week 4 Guest bedroom – $14,382
  • Week 5 Main bedroom – $22,537
  • Week 6 Kitchen – $15,253
  • Week 7 Guest bedroom ensuite – $19,657
  • Week 8 Living and dining -$36,000

Total amount spent so far: $167,073

Current budget position: – $27,073

Current budget position with prize money included: -$7,073

Courtney and Grant

Courtney and Grant. Image: Nine.

Courtney and Grant started the season off as front runners. However, they have won the least prize money and only accumulated $15,000.

Money spent on each room

  • Week 1 Bathroom – $35,016
  • Week 2 Guest bedroom – $8,317
  • Week 3 Main ensuite – $20,575
  • Week 4 Guest bedroom – $8,946
  • Week 5 Main bedroom – $27,637
  • Week 6 Kitchen – $13,402
  • Week 7 Guest bedroom ensuite – $27,573
  • Week 8 Living and dining – $34,949

Total amount spent so far: $176,415

Current budget position: $-36,415

Current budget position with prize money included: -$21,415

Ricky and Haydn

The Block Ricky Haydn
Ricky and Haydn. Image: Nine.

Ricky and Haydn have added $21,000 prize money to their pot.

Money spent on each room

  • Week 1 Bathroom – $31,848
  • Week 2 Guest bedroom – $8,062
  • Week 3 Main ensuite – $13,162
  • Week 4 Guest bedroom – $13,948
  • Week 5 Main bedroom – $25,405
  • Week 6 Kitchen – $16,869
  • Week 7 Guest bedroom ensuite – $33,112
  • Week 8 Living and dining – $50,160

Total amount spent so far: $192,566

Current budget position: -$52,566

Current budget position with prize money included: -$31,566

Kylie and Brad

Kylie and Brad. Image: Nine.

Kylie and Brad have been rather responsible with their budgets and added $67,000 prize money to their budget.

Money spent on each room

  • Week 1 Bathroom – $27,739
  • Week 2 Guest bedroom – $11,611
  • Week 3 Main ensuite – $22,225
  • Week 4 Guest bedroom – $9,504
  • Week 5 Main bedroom – $18,587
  • Week 6 Kitchen – $12,030
  • Week 7 Guest bedroom ensuite – $28,148
  • Week 8 Living and dining – $50,477

Total amount spent so far: $180,321

Current budget position: $-40,321

Current budget position with prize money included: +$26,679

Kristian and Mimi

Kristian and Mimi. Image: Nine.

Kristian and Mimi have the most room reveal wins under their belt and have added $39,000 prize money to their budget.

Money spent on each room

  • Week 1 Bathroom – $21,732
  • Week 2 Guest bedroom – $12,016
  • Week 3 Main ensuite – $32,805
  • Week 4 Guest bedroom – $18,135
  • Week 5 Main bedroom – $19,570
  • Week 6 Kitchen – $20,815
  • Week 7 Guest bedroom ensuite – $27,722
  • Week 8 Living and dining – $14,590

Total amount spent so far: $167,385

Current budget position: -$27,385

Current budget position with prize money included: +$11,615

At this point, it looks like Kylie’s going to have a lot more money to spend on black appliances!

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Who is The Voice Australia’s Annie Jones? Meet the young singer

by Stephanie Nuzzo

The 2024 season of The Voice Australia is well underway now, with a group of epic performers making their way through the competition. One such contender is Annie Jones, who is turning heads (and judge’s chairs) with her powerful vocals on this season of The Voice.

We’ve pulled together some background information on the performer for fans looking to get to know her a little better. Let’s dive in, shall we?

Who is The Voice Australia’s Annie Jones?

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Annie Jones, The Voice Australia. Image credit: Network Seven

Annie is a 16-year-old singer from Melbourne. She is currently competing in The Voice Australia 2024 as a part of Team Adam.

This is not Annie’s first reality TV run, either. The young performer made it into the quarter-finals of America’s Got Talent Season 15.

She’s quite active on social media, with a heap of content on YouTube and TikTok, in particular.

What performances has Annie given so far?

In the Blind Auditions, Annie performed Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler for the judges. Her rendition of the song saw Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert and Kate Heidke all turn their chairs for the singer.

Annie Jones, The Voice Australia.

In a battle against Aaron Hayward, Annie then performed Bishop Briggs‘ soulful track, River.

Annie Jones, The Voice Australia.

Cut to the Knockout Round, and we got another two incredible performances from Annie. The 16-year-old first sang alongside Chloe Kay and Lana Sayah, giving a rendition of River Deep Mountain High by Ike and Tina Turner. Annie then competed against Arthur Hull and Siena Fodera where she sang Mamma Knows Best by Jessie J.

Annie Jones, The Voice Australia.

After her most recent performances, Annie was pushed forward into the Semi-Finals of The Voice Australia 2024. While she may be young, she’s certainly one to keep an eye on in the competition.

The Voice Australia airs on Sundays at 7pm and Monday – Tuesday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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Are the Love Is Blind weddings actually real?

by Danica Baker

Although only a small fraction of Netflix’s Love is Blind couples make it to the altar, fans have questioned whether the weddings are real and legally binding.

The reality show—which has spawned multiple seasons and eight international adaptions—follows a group of singles who date sight unseen.

While on these dates, the contestants are in pods, which are basically rooms that allow them to talk to their date without being able to see their potential companion. If the contestants form a strong connection, they will get engaged and can date each other in person outside of the pods.

At the end of the experiment, those contestants will attend their own weddings and decide whether they want to marry their partner… at the altar.

Colleen and Matt’s wedding. Image: Netflix.

Are the Love Is Blind weddings legally binding?

Most people know that some reality TV weddings aren’t legally binding (we’re looking at you, MAFS!), so it’s not surprising that the question has been raised about Love Is Blind.

However, Netflix has confirmed that the Love Is Blind weddings are legit.

“If they choose to get married, yes, it’s a legally binding marriage,” producer Chris Coelen told Bustle.

Which Love Is Blind couples got married?

Love Is Blind Season 7 is currently airing on Netflix. In the first six seasons, eleven couples got legally married. Approximately 30 singles take part in each season.

Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton and Amber Pike and Matthew Barnett from Season 1 got married in 2018 and are still together.

Lauren and Cameron’s wedding. Image: Netflix.

Season 2 had a lower success rate as Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones and Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson got married, but both couples broke up shortly after.

Since then, participants Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux, Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton, Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown, Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi, Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah, and Lydia Gonzalez and James “Milton” Johnson IV have tied the knot. All six of those couples are still legally married.

Whether there will be any newlyweds from Love Is Blind Season 7 is still to be determined, but things aren’t looking promising!

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“I was really shocked”: Anne Hathaway has reportedly responded to footage of her tense interview

by Stephanie Nuzzo

A journalist who recently shared an incredibly tense interview with Anne Hathaway from 2012 has followed up on the incident, explaining that the actress has since apologised.

Here is the latest on the situation, if you need catching up.

Anne Hathaway’s tense interview goes viral

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Anne Hathaway interview. Image: Kjersti Flaa TikTok

This whole saga began back in 2012 with journalist Kjersti Flaa interviewing the cast of Les Misérables.

Kjersti shared a clip from the junket, featuring her failed attempt to joke around with Anne. In the now-viral video, Kjersti mentions to Anne that she would like to do the first question in a singing voice.

“I was going to ask you to do the first question in singing. Can I sing it to you and you sing can sing back the answer?” She laughed.

Anne replied, “Well, I won’t be doing that. But you’re more than welcome to sing.”

From there, it appears the rest of the interview went down the toilet.

Kjersti asked Anne, “Do you feel that love was more passionate back then?” Followed by, “Do you remember your first crush?”

Anne responded to both with a simple “no”. She didn’t offer any further context on her answers.

@kjerstiflaa This didn’t go as planned. 🫣Watch my lateat episode on YouTube where i go down memory lane showing another cringe interview. Link in bio ⬆️ #annehathaway #foryou #celebritytiktok ♬ original sound – Flaawsome Talk

For comparison’s sake, Kjersti went on the share clips of her attempts at the singing-question-bit with Anne’s Les Misérables co-stars.

In almost every case – including the likes of Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried and Hugh Jackman – they obliged and sang back to the journalist. Even if they didn’t sing, like in the case of Samantha Barks, they responded with a kind giggle.

@kjerstiflaa To follow up on the Anne Hathaway video. This is how her co stars reacted. I know asking the actors to sing was a bit risky, but I love how they were all such good sports. Watch more on my YouTube channel. Link in bio ⬆️ #foryou #celebritytiktok #interview ♬ original sound – Flaawsome Talk

The whole thing resulted in a wave of criticism for Anne, with folks commenting in droves on TikTok.

One fan wrote, “Why is everyone so rude to this interviewer” – seemingly referring to another uncomfortable celebrity interaction for Kjersti, in which Blake Lively appeared to reject the journalist’s congratulations on “her little bump”.

Another shared, “Oh no! I kinda liked Anne Hathaway. That spoiled it.”

Admittedly, however, there were many who questioned the cause of Anne’s response.

“It’s so strange, usually Anne Hathaway is so sweet, why was she so angry?” One fan shared.

Others questioned whether the line of questioning was at fault.

Kjersti shares an update from Anne

In the hours since Anne’s interview went public, there has been an update from Kjersti.

The journalist shared that Anne’s publicist had been in touch, forwarding a “long” email from Anne herself in which she explained the background to her behaviour during the 2012 interview and apologised for the incident.

“It was so touching to me. Just talking about it makes me teary-eyed because I was just so grateful that she did that,” Kjersti said in a follow-up video.

@kjerstiflaa Anne Hathaway just apologized to me for the 2012 interview. Watch full video on YouTube – link in bio ⬆️ #annehathaway #foryou ♬ original sound – Flaawsome Talk

While she didn’t share what was in the email, Kjersti said it was a “very personal note” and that Anne went on to invite the journalist to interview her for her upcoming movie in May.

The power of an apology, hey? Guess we’ll have to wait and see if Kjersti receives the same from Blake.

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Everything to know about MKR lovebirds Lawrence and Hannah

by Danica Baker

My Kitchen Rules (MKR) 2024’s Lawrence and Hannah swanned into the competition with a lot of passion — both for cooking and for each other.

From the start, Hannah and Lawrence have made it very clear just how in love they are and that they want to get married soon.

The couple is excited to share their love of cooking together with the rest of Australia. However, it’s not Hannah’s first time on reality TV. The 30-year-old was a contestant on Big Brother 2020. She came in 10th place and lasted 27 days in the house.

Hannah on Big Brother in 2020. Image: Seven.

Find out more about the talented home cooks below.

How long have Hannah and Lawrence been together?

The couple have been dating for 18 months.

What would Hannah and Lawrence do with the money if they won MKR?

Hannah and Lawrence have sung from the rooftops that if they win, they’ll get married. The couple emphasised that in their MKR bio.

“It’s no secret I want to marry Hannah. If we won, we’d put the money towards a wedding and buying a house together. $100,000 is a lot of money and could really kickstart our lives together,” Lawrence said.

“Let’s make it official!” Hannah added.

What are their Instagram accounts?

You can have a gander into Hannah and Lawrence’s life outside of MKR on their Instagrams. Lawrence’s is @iamlawrencemurphy and Hannah’s is @hanncampbell.

Hannah and Lawrence with Manu and Colin. Image: Seven.

What have they cooked so far?

At Hannah and Lawrence’s Instant Restaurant Missing Piece, they received a score of 68/110 in round one, which placed them fourth on the MKR leaderboard.

At that event, they made Croquettes de fromage with Ginger Brussels sprouts, jamon, and Jalapeno Aioli for the starter, and for the main, they served Lamb Rump with Crispy Onion Rings, Carrot puree, and Carrot-Top Salsa.

Hannah and Lawrence’s dessert of Baked Apples with Brandy Caramel and Cinnamon Ice cream wasn’t received well by the judges or the contestants.

Their second Instant Restaurant airs on October 8, and we can’t wait to see what they whip up!

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The most savage Twitter reactions to Kylie and Brad’s win on The Block

by Danica Baker

The Block 2024’s Kylie and Brad took home their second win during the Living and Dining Room week.

While the married couple was certainly delighted about topping the leaderboard and getting two perfect 10s from The Block judges, some viewers weren’t quite as happy about their win.

Fans of the show took to Twitter to criticise Marty Fox and Shaynna Blaze for giving Kylie and Brad a ten for their room. Some pointed out that the couple’s rug was the wrong size.

Marty even went as far as to say that it was his favourite room on The Block so far.

On top of the bragging rights that come with receiving an impressive 29.5 out of 30 for the week, Kylie and Brad also pocketed a whopping $30,000 to use on their build.

Here’s what some Twitter users have to say about Kylie and Brad’s win.

Kylie and Brad’s living room. Image: Nine.

The best reactions to Kylie and Brad’s The Block win

Maddy and Charlotte’s reaction to Kylie and Brad’s win

Fans of The Block will know that sisters Maddy and Charlotte took home the win in the previous week. The women scored 27.5 out of 30 for their neutral-coloured bathroom.

“I love the girl’s direction, and I’m really glad that they found their own personality because this is the first space that is truly theirs,” Shaynna said of the ensuite.

“It’s subtle and simple and sophisticated – (it’s) beautiful,” Darren added.

The win marked the sisters’ first this season, and Kylie and Brad weren’t happy about the judge’s choice. The married couple notably didn’t clap when the sisters won, nor did they congratulate them.

Maddy and Charlotte with their winning bathroom. Image: Nine.

However, Maddy and Charlotte were good sports and clapped when host Scott Cam revealed that Kylie and Brad had won. Some The Block fans didn’t think that the girls should have been so gracious about the couple’s score.

“The girls graciously clapped for Kylie and Brad who acted like immature sore losers the previous week,” one person wrote.

“I would not have clapped Kylie if I had been the girls they are so kind,” another penned.

Eesh.

The Block airs on Sundays at 7pm and Mon – Wednesday at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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Another couple from FBoy Island Australia 2024 has shared an update on their relationship

by Danica Baker

Leading ladies Nicole Mitrov, Ally Woodfall and Krystal Thomas made their final picks at the FBoy Island Australia 2024 finale, so who’s still together now?

The women eliminated 18 FBoy Island Australia men, leaving each lead with a choice between two at the finale.

While that may seem simple in theory, the final episode was anything but. Some of the shenanigans that went down included a returning contestant who begged for a place back in the competition and a shock walkout.

If Nicole, Ally, and Krystal chose a nice guy at the Fboy Island Australia finale, they’d split the $50,000 with their pick. However, if their final choice ended up being an FBoy, then he’d have control of the prize money.

Read on to find out which FBoy Island Australia 2024 couples are still together.

Are FBoy Island Australia’s Nicole and Jack still together?

Nicole and Jack. Image: Binge.

Throughout FBoy Island Australia Season 2, it was evident to viewers that Jack Johnston was a front-runner for Nicole.

So, it came as little surprise when the leading lady picked Jack during the finale, meaning that Nathan Giastis was sent home. Earlier in the season, Nathan had admitted to Nicole that he was gay, and she’d kept him around as a spy.

Six months have passed since filming of Fboy Island wrapped, and the happy couple is still going strong. In a video shared to FBoy Island‘s Instagram, the pair gushed about one another and their happy relationship.

Jack shared that meeting Nicole is his “proudest achievement” and that he’s really grateful to have met her.

Nicole added, “The amount of love and respect that I have for this man that I met on a show is wild. And it honestly leaves me speechless every single day.”

Verdict: Yes, Nicole and Jack are still together.

Are FBoy Island’s Ally and Joe still together?

Ally and Joe on FBoy Island
Ally and Joe. Image: Binge.

Ally and Joe Blanch were undoubtedly the most controversial couple on FBoy Island Australia 2024. After Ally made it clear that she was interested in Joe, he announced that he wanted to test the waters with Nicole. However, she wasn’t interested.

Joe’s actions later raised more eyebrows when it was revealed that he followed Andrew Tate on Instagram. When Ally asked Joe if he was a fan of the self-proclaimed “misogynistic” social media personality, he said that he did “understand” some of his content.

Although the red flags were flying high, Ally ended up choosing Joe as her final pick at the FBoy Island Australia 2024 finale.

Ally and Joe shared a six-month update to Instagram recently, in which they confirmed that, yes they are very much still an item.

“We’ve spent like maybe a day apart in six months,” Ally shared with fans of the show.

Joe did touch on the Andrew Tate controversy in this video, sharing that he regretted “not knowing the full story”. He went on to say he does not follow Tate any longer nor does he agree with his views.

When it comes to the experience of being on the show as a whole, Joe shared it “was so, so worth it”.

Despite that, the couple did have a few words for fans at home. Ally told the public, “If you’ve got an opinion, just keep it to yourself. You don’t know us. Nothing was forced. It was really natural between us”.

“You don’t have to hate so much on two people that just wanted to be with each other,” Joe added.

Verdict: Yes, Ally and Joe are still together?

Are FBoy Island’s Krystal and Paddy still together?

Krystal and Paddy. Image: Binge.

Despite the leading lady calling Paddy Colliar an “old man” in one of the early episodes of FBoy Island Australia 2024, Krystal fell hard and fast for him.

Krystal’s final two were Paddy and fan-favourite Doug Roocke, and during the finale, Krystal picked the former The Bachelor contestant.

Unfortunately for Krystal, she didn’t find lasting love, and she and Paddy split shortly after filming of FBoy Island wrapped.

“Sorry to burst your bubble, but unfortunately, Paddy and I are not together,” she told Pedestrian.

“We did give it a go post-show. Obviously I’m in the Gold Coast and he was in Adelaide at the time so long distance made things slightly difficult. Logistics-wise, it just couldn’t work.

“I think if both parties don’t put in 100 per cent effort, then it’s never going to work. But look, there’s no bad blood there. I wish him all the best. And who knows, you might even see him on MAFS or more reality shows.”

Verdict: No, Krystal and Paddy aren’t still together.

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Nobody Wants This: Surprising cast connections you didn’t know about

by Stephanie Nuzzo

If you’ve been near a screen of late, chances are you’re aware that the rom-com series Nobody Wants This (and its cast) is taking hold of the masses right now.

In Australia, it’s sitting in the number two spot of the top-streamed Netflix series as of September 23. It has overtaken the likes of Emily in Paris Season 4 and The Perfect Couple and sits behind only Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

While there’s no shortage of content surrounding the Nobody Wants This series and its cast (especially Adam Brody), we thought we’d dive into one of the more curious elements of the show: the many surprising connections shared between the cast and crew.

Here’s what we know.

Nobody Wants This: Cast connections you didn’t know about

Adam Brody and Erin Foster

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Erin Foster and husband. Image: Instagram

Probably one of the more surprising connections in Nobody Wants This is the fact that Adam Brody (Noah) and Erin Foster (the show’s creator) both appeared in The O.C.

Adam famously portrayed everyone’s imaginary boyfriend, Seth Cohen, and Erin played Heather – a high school bully who gets involved with Volchok and is actually in the car with him for the infamous car crash death scene for Marissa.

Erin spoke with Vulture of her common history with Adam, sharing, “I had a different nose and different hair, and I’m hoping he never finds out.”

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody

Nobody Wants This cast. Image: Netflix

Our starring pair, Kristen (Morgan) and Adam, portray the romantic leads in Nobody Wants This, but it’s certainly not the first time they’ve worked together.

In 2013, the pair played exes in Some Girl(s). That same year, Adam and Kristen appeared in House of Lies as romantic interests. And, most recently, both actors appeared in Scream 4, though not in any shared scenes.

Jackie Tohn and Kristen Bell

Nobody Wants This cast. Image: Netflix

Jackie, who plays Esther in Nobody Wants This, is Kristen’s real-life BFF. They literally did a BFF challenge recently to spotlight their gal pal romance.

Kristen Bell and Leighton Meester

Nobody Wants This cast.
Image: Warner Bros.

While not technically a cast member of Nobody Wants This, Leighton is married to Adam, which makes the connection count, in our opinion.

Kristen and Leighton worked together on the OG Gossip Girl series; Leighton as Blair Waldorf and Kristen as the famous Gossip Girl “xoxo” voiceover artist.

With all this prior history between the people behind Nobody Wants This, it’s no surprise the chemistry for the cast is so effective.

You can stream Nobody Wants This on Netflix Australia now.

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How budding chefs can apply for My Kitchen Rules 2025

by Stephanie Nuzzo

My Kitchen Rules (MKR) is well underway for 2024, and front runners are quickly emerging in the competition. If watching all that cooking prowess has you thinking, “I could totally do that,” here’s your guide on how to apply to MKR for the 2025 season.

Let’s take a peek at the rules and requirements of applying to the show, so you can get cooking and start impressing the MKR judges, Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge.

How do I apply to MKR?

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Image: Seven Network

Network Seven currently has an ‘Apply Now’ button listed on the MKR page of its 7Plus website. If you head there, you’ll be taken through to the page dedicated to casting for MKR 2025.

You can click here to check that out.

When do applications close?

A closing date for MKR 2025 casting applications wasn’t listed, but we’ve reached out to the team behind the show for clarification on that one.

Are there rules for applying for MKR 2025?

Image: Seven Network

There sure are.

If you’d like to apply to be a cast member of MKR 2025, there are a few conditions you need to keep in mind ahead of sending in your application.

First, you must apply in a team of two, and this team must be made up of people with a prior relationship (friends, partners, relatives and so on). Cast members must be 18 or older, and they need to be Aussie citizens or permanent residents, as well.

You’ll need photos of both team members (get your headshots ready), and if you’d like to submit a video, it must be 3 minutes or shorter.

You can have a read through all the rules for applying to MKR 2025 here, and the full terms and conditions are available here.

Watch MKR on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30 pm on 7 and 7plus.

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NRL Grand Final 2024: How to watch the Penrith Panthers take on Melbourne Storm

by Danica Baker

The Penrith Panthers are heading into their fifth consecutive NRL Grand Final, where they will face the Melbourne Storm.

Ironically, the Melbourne Storm defeated them in the first year of their Grand Final run in 2020. 

The Panthers are the reigning champs after they took home the pen at the 2023 Grand Final against the Brisbane Broncos.

If you’re looking to watch the NRL 2024 Grand Final, read on to find out all of the details.

The Penrith Panthers. Image: Instagram.

How can I watch the NRL 2024 Grand Final?

The Grand Final Day is going to be action-packed with 16 hours of wall-to-wall live coverage.

The day will kick off with Weekend Today at 7am AEDT which will be held at Accor Stadium in Sydney, followed by Wide World of Sports at 10.00am AEDT and the Sunday Footy Show at 11.00am AEDT. 

On-field action begins with the NRL State Championship Grand Final at 1.20pm AEDT on Channel 9, between the Newtown Jets and Brisbane’s Norths Devils, before the NRLW Grand Final between the Sharks and Roosters at 3.55pm AEDT.

The NRL Grand Final 2024 will air at the following times around Australia.

Sydney                        7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Brisbane                      6.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Melbourne                   7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Adelaide                      7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now
Perth                            4.30pm LIVE on Channel 9HD and 9Now

The Melbourne Storm. Image: Instagram.

Who will be performing at the 2024 NRL Grand Final?

The Kid LAROI will lead the 2024 Grand Final Day entertainment at Accor Stadium with a pre-match show that kicks off at 6:30pm AEDT.

Watch live coverage of the 2024 NRL Grand Final on Channel 9HD and 9Now from 7:30pm AEDT on Sunday, October 6.

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Is The Block 2024 on this Sunday?

by Danica Baker

We’re over halfway through The Block 2024, and viewers have gotten used to watching it every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.

We’ve got some bad news for those fans who love getting rid of the Sunday scaries by settling down at the end of the weekend to watch The Block room reveals.

The Block 2024 won’t be airing this Sunday, October 6.

Maddy and Charlotte. Image: Nine.

Why isn’t The Block on this Sunday?

The Block aired as per usual during the week commencing from September 29. However, the Living and Dining room reveals have been pushed back and will air on Monday, October 8th.

This is because NRL grand final is airing on October 6.

What does that mean for The Block airing schedule?

While it’s certainly bad news that The Block won’t be on this Sunday, there’s some good news too. Because the room reveals are airing on Monday, we’ll get block episodes Tuesday — Thursday next week.

Normally, The Block doesn’t air on Thursday. However, there will be an episode on October 10th so that the schedule gets back in sync and the Room Reveals can air on Sundays again.

Brad and Courtney on The Block
Courtney and Grant. Image: Nine.

How far through is The Block 2024?

The Block Season 20 premiered on August 12 and generally airs for about three months.

So far, The Block cast members have renovated seven rooms; three bathrooms, three bedrooms and the kitchen.

The Block judges Shaynna Blaze, Darren Palmer, and Marty Fox will judge the contestants’ living rooms and kitchens during the October 8 room reveals.

If you want to see how the teams are going with their The Block budgets, then you can check out the figures here. Some of the Blockheads look like they’ll be facing big financial trouble when it comes to the final weeks!

Watch The Block Monday, October 7 -Thursday, October 10 next week.

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The Voice Australia 2024 contestants who have been on TV before

by Danica Baker

While it’s not uncommon for a reality TV contestant to have appeared on another show, it’s certainly the case for plenty of this year’s The Voice Australia 2024 contestants.

Nine of this year’s The Voice cast have appeared on a reality show before, and all of them are some sort of singing series.

While these contestants all turned at least LeAnn Rimes, Kate Miller-Heidke, Adam Lambert or Guy Sebastian‘s chairs during the Blinds this year and joined their The Voice teams, some of them have had their dreams squashed on national TV in the past.

Find out which The Voice 2024 contestants have been on TV before.

Siena Fodera

Siena Fodera, who’s on Team Adam this year, has been on The Voice before. She previously auditioned for Season 8 and was part of Team Boy George. However, she was eliminated during the Knockouts round.

Skÿe

Popular The Voice contestant Skÿe has been on The Voice before, too! He took part in Season 4 under his birth name, Nicolas Duquemin, and was on Team Delta, but he was eliminated during the live shows.

Annaleese Fuda

Annaleese Fuda received chair turns from LeAnn and Kate at the Blinds for her performance of Ariana Grande’s Into You, and she chose the Can’t Fight The Moonlight singer’s team.

She was up against Cookie Robinson at the Battles and was eliminated.

Annaleese auditioned for The Voice in 2015 but didn’t receive a chair turn.

Annie Jones

Annie Jones was recruited to Team Adam on The Voice 2024 and faced off against Aaron Hayward at the Battles. The pair sang River by Bishop Briggs, and Annie progressed to the next round.

When she was just 12 years old, Annie was a quarterfinalist on America’s Got Talent Season 15.

Natalie Colavito

Natalie Colavinto’s last reality show was 15 years ago when she was a semi-finalist on Australian Idol Season 6.

Natalie made it through to the Battles round on The Voice 2024 but was knocked out after she and Amber Sindoni performed Take Me to Church by Hozier.

MJ O’Doherty

MJ O’Doherty was eliminated during the Battles round by Matthew Hearne, who later self-eliminated from the competition.

Before going on The Voice Australia, MJ represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in the supergroup Genealogy.

Tori Darke

Tori Darke auditioned for The Voice 2010 but didn’t receive a chair turn. This season, she turned Kate, Guy and LeAnn’s chairs and picked Team Kate.

During the Battles round, Tori sang Please Forgive Me by Bryan Adams with contestant Brad Butcher. The pair were given the opportunity to proceed in the competition as a duo, which they agreed to.

Arthur Hull

Arthur Hull took the stage in The Voice Season 11, but no judges turned their chairs. This year, he made it to the Battles as part of Team Guy but was knocked out when he went up against James Vass.

In the words of Aliyah, if at first you don’t succeed, then dust yourself off and try again.

Watch The Voice Australia on Sundays at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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How to watch The Valley in Australia on free-to-air TV

by Danica Baker

Vanderpump Rules’ (VPR) older sister The Valley is finally becoming available to stream in Australia… for free!

Yep, the popular reality show which stars the likes of VPR stars Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor and Kristen Doute, will have episodes drop weekly on Aussie TV.

Read on to find out how you can watch The Valley in Australia.

Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick. Image: Brave.

When is The Valley released in Australia?

The Valley will be available to stream on 7Bravo from October 8.

The Valley cast

The Valley cast is made up of VPR alum Brittany, Jax and Kristen, and Kristen’s boyfriend Luke Broderick is also in the cast.

There are a bunch of couples who are new cast members including Danny Booko and Nia Booko, Jesse Lally and Michelle Lally, and Jason Caperna and Janet Caperna. Joining the series as friends are Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham. 

Nia Booko and Danny Booko’s on The Valley. Image: Bravo.

Where is The Valley set?

The Valley is a common term that refers to California’s San Fernando Valley — which is exactly where The Valley is set. It includes some well known neighbourhoods like Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and Reseda.

The area is known to be a bit more affordable than some more central areas of Los Angeles, like West Hollywood and Beverley Hills. It also has a reputation for being slightly more relaxed than the suburbs surrounding the famous Sunset Strip in LA.

Is there a trailer?

Yep, you can watch a snippet of the drama in the trailer below.

Is there more than one season of The Valley?

Not just yet! The Valley Season 2 was given the green light, and filming began earlier this year. However, there’s no release date for the next instalment just yet.

Stream The Valley on 7Bravo from October 8.

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This MAFS intruder reportedly has a history with one of the season’s brides

by Chantelle Schmidt

Another day, another leaked Married At First Sight (MAFS) participant making its way into our newsfeeds before we get to meet them on our televisions. This time it’s MAFS intruder Teejay Halkias who already has a few reality TV connections.

MAFS bride Jamie’s reported connection to Teejay

The latest update in this space is that MAFS bride Jamie Marinos has reportedly revealed that she has slept with Teejay in the past. And she is believed to have announced the news of their former tryst while attending his wedding, no less.

Per reporting from The Daily Mail Australia, an insider has revealed, “We were all sitting at the main table, enjoying the wedding, and then Jamie just walked over and said, I slept with TJ'”.

Apparently, according to accounts from other guests shared by The Daily Mail, the shocking reveal left Beth Kelly – Teejay’s bride – in total shock.

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Teejay Halkias was on Big Brother just last year. Image: Seven.

Who else does Teejay Halkias know from past MAFS seasons?

MAFS 2024 contestant Eden Harper commented on @mafsgossip pap shots of Teejay and follows him — as does 2023’s Bronte Schofield and 2024’s Ridge Barredo.

Ridge and Bronte didn’t immediately respond for comment about how they knew Teejay. However, Eden has confirmed to Chattr that she is close friends with Teejay and that they know each other from Adelaide.

Eden on MAFS
Eden Harper was on MAFS 2024. Image: Nine

“Teejay and I are both originally from Adelaide and both now live in Queensland, so we have known each other for quite a long time and are great friends,” Eden told Chattr.

“He’s a really nice and polite guy. He’s a social butterfly and is full of energy, enthusiasm and confidence.”

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Teejay and Eden’s dog, Cub. Image obtained by Chattr.

Teejay Halkias was on Big Brother

Teejay was actually on Big Brother 2023, following in the footsteps of other MAFS 2025 cast members who have graced our television screens before.

Considering it was recently reported that several MAFS couples quit the experiment by the first Commitment Ceremony, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Teejay is an early MAFS intruder to try and solve this issue.

An intruder on Big Brother and now MAFS? What are the odds.

MAFS intruders have notoriously shaken things up in the experiment with the likes of Evelyn Ellis and Madeleine Jevic entering midway through the show in the past.

And hey, they can find love from the show too! From Kerry and Johnny Balbuziente to Evelyn and Duncan James Simpson, the proof’s in the pudding.

Perhaps Teejay will have the same fate? Here’s hoping.

Stream previous MAFS seasons on 9Now.

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How to watch Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 in Australia

by Danica Baker

Believe it or not, both Daisy Kelliher and Gary King will be back aboard Parsifal III for Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5.

The colleagues turned lovers turned friends, who have had a wild relationship over the years, are the only returning crew members, alongside captain Glenn Shepherd.

Daisy and Glenn have been department heads on Sailing Yacht since the second season, however, recent drama had fans questioning whether they would return.

Back in August 2023, A Rolling Stone expose interviewed former production assistant Samantha Suarez who accused Gary of making unwanted advances towards her while filming season 4 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

The allegations cast a shadow over his future as part of Below Deck Sailing Yacht franchise.

Gary, Daisy and Colin. Image: Instagram.

What happened between Daisy and Gary in Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4?

Daisy and Gary had causally hooked up during previous Below Deck seasons. However, heading into Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4, she was dating their colleague Colin MacRae.

During the season Gary made it clear that he still had feelings for Daisy and it affected her relationship with Colin. Between the final episode and the Season 4 reunion Colin and Daisy they had broken up.

“We were kind of bouncing around together for a little while, and then it kind of turned a little toxic, I would say, and I ended things around December [of] last year,” Colin said at the Reunion. 

Then, in November 2023, Gary shared a cryptic Instagram post about daisies (the flower), which look suspiciously like a reference to (his ex) Daisy.

Daisy and Gary on Below Deck
Daisy and Gary. Image: Instagram.

How to watch Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 in Australia

The new season will be available to stream in Australia on Hayu.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 release date

Sailing Yacht Season 5 will drop on Hayu on October 8, which is the same day as the US.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 cast

A bunch of new crew members will join Daisy, Gary and Glenn, including Chef Cloyce Martin, Chief Engineer Davide Morosi, stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren, and deckhands Keith Allen and Emma Crouch.

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 cast. Image: Hayu.

Is there a trailer?

There is, the trailer gives fans their first sneak peek at the upcoming season.

Stream Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 on Hayu from October 8.

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OG Big Brother stars share what the rebooted series needs if it wants to succeed

by Stephanie Nuzzo

Big Brother is well on its way back, and excitement about the reboot of the OG series format is building. Chattr spoke with former Big Brother contestants about how they feel about the show’s return to Channel Ten and what it will need if it wants to perform.

Here’s what they had to say about it all.

Paul Dyer: Big Brother Season 4 contestant

Image: Instagram

Paul, whose daughter Lexie is about to be on Aussie Shore, is pretty thrilled that we’re going to see a return to the old-school Big Brother format.

“Big Brother‘s return to Channel 10 is a masterstroke by the network. That’s where it started, that’s when it was the best, and they know that,” he told Chattr.

According to him, if the show wants to succeed, “Australia must decide the winner and not challenges or a Survivor-type voting system.”

He also added, “They probably also need a bloke like 51-year-old pot-stirrer Pauly in the return series because his daughter is about to run amok on Aussie Shore 20 years after he stirred up Channel Ten’s Big Brother 4!”

Bree Amer: Big Brother Season 4 contestant

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Image: Network Ten

Bree, who was famously evicted and then brought back to become runner-up in Season 4 of Big Brother, shared she’s curious about how the new season will work.

“I must admit it got me feeling very nostalgic,” she told Chattr.

“I think Big Brother returning to 10 is Big Brother going home. In my opinion, they did it the best and they respected the format and what it was meant to be in those early years.”

“Don’t get me wrong, it had to evolve over time, and change, or people would not have kept watching. In the end, it wasn’t about the human experiment anymore; it was an over-produced game show,” Bree added.

And when it comes to what she hopes to see in this next season, Bree had a few points to share:

“I would love to see it return to being about the relationships again. It’s a hard thing to pull off, though. We live in different times now and can be voyeuristic anytime we like simply by opening social media. Can it compete with that access? I look forward to seeing what they do with it, and what new amazing characters they find to entertain us!

“Bring back Gretel [Killeen]!”

David Graham: Big Brother Season 6 and 14 contestant

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Image: Seven Network

David placed third in Season 6 and returned in 2021 for Season 14 of the series, which saw ex-contestants compete against new housemates.

“Let’s be honest, when Ten had the show it was a ratings success and a great mirror on society. Things went awry after they let it go,” he told Chattr.

“I really do think going home to Ten will give the format its soul back. Right now, every Tom, Dick and Harry can do lives on social media to engage their audience. The success of Big Brother was its live ‘What will happen next…?’ format, which was its core success.”

Michael Beveridge: Big Brother Season 9 contestant

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Image: Nine Network

Michael, who placed fourth in Season 9 of Big Brother, told Chattr he isn’t overly confident it’ll be able to compete with modern-day reality TV.

“It’s clear chaotic/toxic relationships and property development are what sell, and the beauty in BB [Big Brother] is the idea that it’s not orchestrated,” he said.

“I think the problem will be producers will have too much pressure on them from networks to succeed and will cast people with existing followings, which will erode the trust of the +35-year-old demo that will be actually ticking the survey box.

“The other issue is the payment they offer housemates. …If they [Network 10] don’t pay the contestants more, it’ll just be a pretty narrow group of contestants.”

All in all, Michael stressed, “I just feel it’s not built to succeed anymore. It can’t compete with online and Love Island / MAFS drama.”

Estelle Landy: Big Brother Season 9 and 14 contestant

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Image: Network Seven

Estelle finished up in third place for Season 9 and returned in Season 14, like David. Speaking with Chattr, she shared she’s optimistic about the new season.

“I think it is fantastic and so exciting,” she said.

“Pretty jealous of the new contestants if they are going to get to have the full OG Big Brother experience.”

Speaking on the success of the new season, Estelle said, “This is a no-brainer as far as success. Big Brother has some of the most dedicated viewership/superfans who have tried to hold onto the brand like a cult. They have been screaming for this since the format changed post-Channel Ten.”

“People are sick of the same reality format that produces the same contrived, edited drama. They want authentic and real and to have a say on evictions,” she added.

“If they miss any of the key factors around the OG format, it will flop.”

Heidi Anderson: Big Brother Season 10 contestant

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Heidi, who placed 15th in Season 10, shared she is incredibly excited about the new season of Big Brother.

“I am OBSESSED, I was obsessed with it when it was Seven and then when it was Nine and now so pumped its back on Channel Ten and back to its original format. Bring on the life nominations. Can they bring back Sarah Marie too!!!”

Katie Schepis: Big Brother Season 11 contestant

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Katie, who placed 20th in Big Brother Season 11, shared with Chattr that she’s hugely excited about the show’s return.

“I can’t say I’ve invested in the new form BB [Big Brother] on Channel Seven, but I will absolutely [be] tuning in if it comes back as it was.

“Big Brother is a household name, and it will absolutely succeed if it’s in the OG format. I think in this day and age of social media and influencers, it will be difficult to nail the casting, but if they can get real people from all walks of life that aren’t chasing stardom, it’ll thrive!”

While we seemingly won’t be seeing a return from Gretel in this next season of Big Brother (Mel Tracina has been named as the new host), it certainly looks like we’ll see Ten deliver on some of these other wishes from ex-contestants. Fingers crossed it pays off!

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