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Apparently, The Block 2023’s Leah and Kristy are teaming up for their next big career move

by Danica Baker

If you’d thought you’d seen the last of The Block 2023’s Leah and Kristy then you’re in for a shock.

A source told Yahoo Lifestyle Australia that the two reigning The Block villains are apparently joining forces and looking to start a podcast together.

An Australian talent manager has confirmed to the publication that two major podcast production companies are interested in signing the women.

”With the success of reality TV contestants launching their own podcasts, it is only a matter of time before these two get snapped up,” they said.

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What could the podcast be about?

Leah and Kristy were thick as thieves at the beginning of season 19 of The Block, however, their friendship fell apart when Leah confronted her friend about her ‘bullying’ treatment of the other contestants.

In the final episode of The Block 2023, the former friends were still enemies. The women seemed to be on slightly better terms at the auction day, which was filmed months after the final episode, but there wasn’t a firm resolution.

“I think a lot of people want to know what has happened to the two since the show ended,” the source said.

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“The story is quite relatable. We have all fallen out with a friend. Female friendships are powerful and when something goes down to derail a bond similar to Leah and Kristy’s, especially on television it becomes a compelling story.

“Getting raw unfiltered details without facing the producers’ edit is something that we are seeing more and more these days with independent podcasts, social media etc. If the girls can find the right organisation to partner with this would draw a lot of eyeballs and they should monetize the interest in their story.”

Has Leah and Ash’s house sold yet?

Nope! Leah and Ash’s house was the only one that was passed over at auction and, at the time of writing, it still hasn’t sold.

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher dead at 61

by Danica Baker

Two-time Emmy-winning actor of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Andre Braugher has died at age 61.

Braugher passed away following a brief, unspecified illness. His long-time rep, Jennifer Allen confirmed the sad news to Variety.

The actor was best known professionally for his role as Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He was in 153 episodes from 2013-2021. He also played Detective Frank Pembleton in seven seasons of Homicide: Life on the Street.

His Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-star Terry Crews issued a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.

“Can’t believe you’re gone so soon. I’m honoured to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts. You left us too soon,” he began.

“You taught me so much. I will be forever grateful for the experience of knowing you. Thank you for your wisdom, your advice, your kindness and your friendship. Deepest condolences to your wife and family in this difficult time. You showed me what a life well lived looks like.

“Rest In Peace, Andre. I love you, man.”

He is survived by his wife Ami Brabson and their three children.

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The Real Housewives of Sydney 2023 reunion trailer has dropped and one housewife is missing

by Danica Baker

We’ve been gifted our first look at the Real Housewives of Sydney 2023 reunion and the ladies are looking fire – however, one of the women is noticeably missing.

OG housewife Nicole O’Neil, who’s been engaged in a bitter battle with Terry Biviano, will be skipping out on the reunion.

Binge said that Nicole was “unavailable on the day of filming due to a family commitment” which seems… convenient.

Watch the teaser trailer:

Who will be at the Real Housewives of Sydney reunion?

While Nicole didn’t attend the reunion, Caroline Gaultier, Dr Kate Adams, Krissy Marsh, Sally Obermeder, Terry and Victoria Montano all did.

Who’s hosting?

Our spicy Australian homegrown queen Joel Creasey is taking on the role of host and will be grilling the women about their actions throughout season two.

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All the ladies’ looks

As is traditional of almost everyone reunion from the Housewife franchise, the women served some serious lewks at the RHOS 2023 reunion. Check out their fits below.

Sally Obermeder

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Caroline Gaultier

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Terry Biviano

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Victoria Montano

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Dr Kate Adams

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Krissy Marsh

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What can viewers expect from the RHOS 2023 reunion?

The one-hour special will see the housewives revisit some of the most dramatic moments of the season and those will most likely come hand in hand with some screaming matches.

It will also look back at all the hilarious and memorable moments, as well as the extravagant, high-end fashion, that have kept audiences tuning into the popular series.


Real Housewives of Sydney reunion special will air on Tuesday 19 December on Binge.

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Have the winners of The Bachelors 2023 already leaked?

by Danica Baker

With The Bachelors 2023 in full swing, fans are wondering who will get the final rose from Ben Waddell, Wesley Senna Cortes and Luke Bateman.

For those too impatient to wait for the finale, we have some indication of who the winning ladies will be, thanks to betting odds.

All three men have one contestant as the clear leader, while one Bach has pretty good odds to leave the show alone.

While the betting odds aren’t necessarily a definite sign of who wins, they do fluctuate when more people wage money on a certain result, which means that a large number of people predict the show will end that way.

Who will win The Bachelors 2023?

If the Sportsbet betting odds are to be believed, then it looks as though Ben will choose McKenna, Luke will choose Ellie and Wes will choose Brea, which is hardly surprising.

Check out the odds below:

Ben

McKenna
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McKenna: $1.57.

Caitlin: $4.00.

Ellie: $5.00.

Luke

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Ellie: $1.54.

Aarthi: $3.00.

Leave alone: $7.00.

Wesley

Brea on The Bachelors
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Brea: $1.72.

Leave alone: $.2.00

How do betting odds work?

Betting odds are based on dollar value. If someone bets $1, they’d receive back the amount the contestants are listed at. For example, if a punter bets $1 on Mckenna leaving with Ben, they’d receive a $1.57 return if it happened. This corresponds with the amount deposited, so $10 would turn into $15.70, $100 would turn into $157, and so on.

Has the Bachelors winner leaked?

Have betting odds correctly picked the winner before?

Yes! The winner of Brooke Blurton’s season of The Bachelorette in 2021 was pegged to be David Garayeli on the betting site.

Although Blurton tried to throw speculators off the scent during interviews by dismissing the theory, Garayeli did end up winning the season.

More recently, Brent Draper had the highest odds to win MasterChef 2023, and Gian and Steph the highest to win The Block 2023, and both were correct.

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Leaked photos of Natalie prove she doesn’t end up with The Bachelors’ Ben

by Danica Baker

Warning: there are alleged The Bachelors spoilers below, if you don’t want to know what happened then you should exit the article now.

Pictures have leaked of front-runner Natalie Benson leaving an Airbnb during filming looking distraught, suggesting that she won’t win The Bachelors 2023.

Natalie, who’s built a strong bond with Bachelor Ben Waddell on the show, was pictured leaving the accommodation on July 31, which was right around the time that the finale was filmed.

The photos were published by Daily Mail Australia and the publication said that the onlooker reported that Natalie looked ‘visibly upset and exhausted”.

“She was acting very suspicious, and had three large suitcases with her name on them and was trying to avoid eye contact,” they added.

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Does Ben Waddell leave the show single?

Despite his struggle with shyness, Ben Waddell has been the most in-demand suitor on The Bachelors 2023, however, his latest move suggests that he left the show alone.

According to Daily Mail Australia, the 36-year-old was spotted with his arms around a mystery blonde woman while attending Vodka Soda &’s Pool Club Summer event in Sydney on Friday, December 1st.

The publication reported that Ben was overheard saying that he was excited for the premiere because he was happy with all the friends he made on the series. Keyword friends.

Ben Waddell. Instagram.

Going by his appearance at the Vodka Soda &’s event there’s every chance that Ben left the show single, and the recent pap shots of Natalie support that theory.

Who are the current Bachelors?

Like last season, The Bachelors 2023 has three suitors, Ben Waddell, Luke Bateman and Wesley Cortes Senna.

Ben is an environmentalist who’s “just moved back to Australia”, presumably from Los Angeles as he’s involved in the entertainment industry.

Wesley is a marketing and sales manager who has vowed to be Australia’s “favourite Brazillian Bachelor” and Luke, is an NRL player come lumberjack.

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Seven of the biggest bombshells from the new Vanderpump Rules season 11 trailer in pictures

by Danica Baker

It was always a given that season 11 of Vanderpump Rules would focus heavily on the infamous Scandoval affair.

However, the brand spanking new VPR trailer suggests there’s so much more drama than just Tom Sandoval and Ariana Maddix’s.

Those in Australia wanting a front-row seat to all the SUR drama are in luck because Season 11 is set to air on Hayu from January 31, the same day as the USA. 

Here’s some of the d-r-a-m-a that you can expect to play out on Vanderpump Rules season 11.

Ariana Maddix’s new boyfriend will be on the show

A new cast member is in a love triangle with Katie Maloney and her ex-husband Tom Schwartz

Tom Schwartz cheated on Katie with her friend Scheana Shay in Vegas

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Katie and Lala Kent have a hu-uge falling out

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Tom Schwartz has a secret girlfriend?

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Tom Sandoval gets swilled at an event (lol)

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Lala is jealous of Ariana’s success post-Scandoval

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Watch the full trailer for Vanderpump Rules:

Stream Vanderpump Rules season 11 on Hayu from January 31, 2024.

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Unexpected crossover: The Bachelors’ Anastasia dated someone from The Block 2023

by Danica Baker

Adrian Portelli became a well-known figure after buying houses from The Block on the past two seasons.

But, his foray into Reality TV isn’t over, with the news that he has a link to someone on the current season of The Bachelors.

Adrian’s ex-fiance Anastasia Iliopoulos is competing as a contestant on The Bachelors 2023 (part two?!). The couple split last year after their values “didn’t align”. 

Anastasia with Scotty Cam. Instagram.

Why did Adrian and Anastasia split?

While the couple cited misaligned values are the reason behind their split, Anastasia went into more detail at the time.

“For me our values did not particularly align, there were certain things that he wanted that I am not willing to do, and that does not make him a bad person, it just makes us different in what we want out of love,” she told the Herald Sun.

She added that life with Adrian wasn’t as fancy as one would expect.

“We woke up, we made breakfast, we worked all day, we worked all night then we went to bed,” she said.

“It was not as extravagant as it looks. We were just the same old west side people we grew up as. It did not seem like the high life when you were in it.”

Adrian has a new partner called Karlie Butler who’s due to give birth to their son soon.

Adrian Portelli with The Block winners Steph and Gian. Instagram.

Who else is on The Bachelors?

The upcoming season of The Bachelors Australia has three leads;  Wesley Senna Cortes, Ben Waddell and Luke Bateman.

Ben is an environmentalist who’s “just moved back to Australia”, presumably from Los Angeles as he’s involved in the entertainment industry.

Wesley is a marketing and sales manager who has vowed to be Australia’s “favourite Brazillian Bachelor” and the third suitor, Luke, is an NRL player come lumberjack.

As for the women, there are 24 who will enter the mansion on the first night with the hope of ending up with one of the three suitors. You can find out more about them all here.

The Bachelors Australia airs Sundays and Mondays from December 3, on 10 and 10Play.

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Uh oh! The premiere of Gladiators Australia 2024 has been delayed… twice?!

by Danica Baker

Channel 10 has been gearing up for the premiere of Gladiators Australia 2024 for months now, however, it’s suddenly been quietly delayed by a week.

The new delay comes after the show was originally pushed back from January 7th to January 8th, 2024.

The Gladiators revival’s new start date of January 8th, has since been changed to January 15th, and fans have one question… why?

Well, the network hasn’t released an official statement about the delayed start, however, TV Blackbox has reported that it has to do with viewership.

Apparently, “audience research” has indicated that the later air date will attract more viewers, which is likely connected to everyone getting silly over the festive season and forgetting all about reality TV.

The Instagram page has edited all the captions to correlate with the new start date, and the graphic design team (probably) did some overtime repeatedly editing the images, see below:

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Who will be on Gladiators Australia 2024?

There’s a whole new bunch of beefed-up Gladiators on the reboot who are ready to take the contestants down.

Among them are Halo (Chanique Greyling), Chaos (Jaymi Morris), Maximus (Kwame Duah), Phoenix (Sandor Earl) and Electra (Alethea Boon).

Australian ironman, and son of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry, Jett Kenny will be one of the Gladiators, as will The Bachelorette star Damien Rider.

You can check out the full cast list here.

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Who’s hosting Gladiators Australia 2024?

Both with a background in professional sports and reality TV, Beau Ryan and Liz Ellis are the perfect fit for their roles as the hosts of the Gladiators revival.

“I am beyond excited to be hosting Gladiators alongside the great Liz Ellis,” Ryan said of the new gig. “Liz is a national treasure, and we are going to have a lot of fun. I grew up watching and loving Gladiators and can’t wait to get into it. It’s going to be spectacular.”

Gladiators Australia 2024 will premiere on January 15th at 7:30pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Sooo…Nicholas Cage is starring in Stan Original Film The Surfer and we did not see this coming

by CHATTR Team

Academy Award winner Nicholas Cage is starring in the brand-new Stan Original Film The Surfer and basically, we are more than shooketh!

The Face/Off actor will be leading a predominantly Aussie cast in the psychological thriller that was filmed in Western Australia.

Here’s everything we know.

What is The Surfer about?

When a man returns to Australia to buy back his family home after many years in the U.S. he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a group of local surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, he defies them and remains at the beach, demanding acceptance. As the conflict escalates he is brought right to the edge of his sanity and his entire identity is thrown into question.

Who is in the cast?

Joining Cage is an impressive Australian ensemble cast including Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck), Nicholas Cassim (Mr Inbetween), Miranda Tapsell (The Dry), Alexander Bertrand (Australian Gangster), Justin Rosniak (Last King of the Cross), Rahel Romahn (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Finn Little (Stan Exclusive Series Yellowstone) and Charlotte Maggi (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child on Fire).

The surfer cast
Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell and Nicholas Cassim.

When will Stan Original Film The Surfer be released?

At the time of publication, filming on the brand-new flick has only just wrapped, so we don’t have a release date just yet?

Where was it filmed?

As mentioned previously, The Surfer was filmed in WA — but not just anywhere in the Western State.

The “intensely unnerving feature film” was shot in one location, in Yallingup in Western Australia, known for its iconic beaches.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet! But as soon as we get one, we’ll update you!

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The Bachelors 2023: Meet Amelia, the “unpredictable” bombshell

by Danica Baker

Amelia Easey has garnered a lot of attention on The Bachelors Australia 2023, including that of leading man Ben Waddell.

The NSW-based 26-year-old isn’t afraid to say what she thinks and has strongly aligned herself with this year’s villain, Lisa Brehmer.

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Outside of reality TV, Amelia works as a registered nurse. She followed in the footsteps of her mum, who is also a nurse, and her father who is a radiographer. She now owns her own business, which she counts as her “proudest achievement to date”.

According to her Channel 10 bio, she’s a “spirited fitness enthusiast with a penchant for adventure” and is “unpredictable as her emotions tend to take the driver’s seat”.

Amelia Easey. Instagram.

Amelia admitted that she had fun in her early 20s but is now ready to settle down.

“I don’t believe there is only one person out there for you. But I do believe there are people that intertwine and connect with your soul on a deeper level then other people ever can. It’s very rare,” she said.

Amelia has struggled with her past relationships and is unsure if she’s ever been in love. However, she’s hoping to find a true connection on The Bachelors 2023 and wants to be certain about her next partner.

“I had to question myself when asked that question, which leads me to think that, no – I don’t think I have been in love.”

Amelia Easey. Instagram.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

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The Bachelors 2023: Meet Angela, the youthful and adventurous entrepreneur

by CHATTR Team

Angela Valenti has caught the attention of Ben Waddell during The Bachelors Australia 2023 and for very good reason.

The 36-year-old is a youthful and adventurous entrepreneur who values old-school traditions and like Ben, dreams of having a family one day.

According to her official 10 bio, Angela takes pride in her Italian heritage and draws inspiration from her parents, who have shared a lasting marriage of 45 years.

She also praises their commitment through thick and thin which has instilled the belief in Angela that love can endure any challenge.

Angela Valenti. Instagram

As for her past relationships, she has weathered numerous trials and tribulations but has now taken the time to heal and find comfort in herself and the life she’s built.

When asked what the biggest obstacle she’s experienced in her life, Angela said: “Fighting against the traditional expectations of my family and doing what feels right to me in my life journey.”

She’s looking for a “mature yet fun-loving adventurous partner” who can complement her independent lifestyle.

“I’m also financially stable, independent, emotionally mature and I look 10 years younger, haha!” she said.

Angela. Instagram

And finally, when comparing her love life up to now with a romantic comedy, she said He’s Just Not That Into You! lol.

“But it’s the other way round! I have had a lot of pursuers, but I just have not felt anything in years,” she said.

You can follow her on Instagram here.

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Exclusive: Nathan Cleary speaks out about romance with Mary Fowler

by Danica Baker

It goes without saying that Penrith Panther’s halfback Nathan Clearly and Matilda’s forward Mary Fowler are one of the most shipped new couples of 2023.

After the duo were papped on a cute ice cream date together in August, fans went w-i-l-d for the golden sporting couple. However, neither Nathan nor Mary has publicly spoken about their relationship, until now.

The rugby player opened up about the struggles of having a relationship in the public eye during an interview with Chattr on the red carpet for the GQ Men of the Year Awards.

“It’s something new to me, and trying to work with that. It’s good fun it just comes with it so you try to roll with the punches,” he said coyly.

When asked why Mary wasn’t at the awards with him, Nathan said that she couldn’t make it. At the time of the awards she was in Canada on international duty with Australia for the Matildas.

“I knew this was coming,” he said to The Daily Telegraph. “I’m just here by myself… No plus-one. She’s busy.”

Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary’s relationship timeline

Ice cream date

Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary were first papped together on an ice cream date in August. The pair were affectionate with one another, but Clearly’s team told The Daily Telegraph at the time that it was “just ice cream” and “nothing more.”

Mary Fowler. Instagram.

Park date

Just a week later, Mary and Nathan were spotted together again, this time on a stroll through a Sydney park.

“They were taking photos and talking with other locals, and walking up and down the Nepean River together for quite some time,” a source told the same publication.

Perth date

In October, Mary and Nathan spent time together in Perth ahead of the  2024 Olympic Qualifiers.

The pair were pictured cuddling and holding hands in a park and Nathan later attended the Matilda’s vs Taipei match at HBF Park.

“They could be seen laying together in the middle of an open park by the water – laughing, hugging, chatting,” The Daily Mail said at the time.

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The road to Love Island’s Matt Zuckowski and Tammy Hembrow’s engagement

by Danica Baker

It’s hopefully a case of third time lucky for Tammy Hembrow, who has just completed a hat trick of engagements with the news Love Island Australia star Matt Zuckowski has popped the question.

Matt and Tammy started dating this year and first made their relationship public when they hit the red carpet at the premiere of Stan Original Series C*A*U*G*H*T in September.

Shortly after, they posted a bunch of loved-up photos on Instagram and hard-launched their relationship.

Throughout the years, Tammy’s relationships have continuously made headlines, and her latest engagement is no different.

In light of her and Matt’s big news, we take a look back at Tammy’s past engagements, and what happened.

Engagement #1 – Tammy Hembrow and Reece Hawkins

When? 2015

Did they have any kids? Yes, Saskia and Wolf.

What happened?

Tammy and Reece Hawkins broke off their in 2018, after four years of dating. Fans noticed that something was amiss when the influencer stopped posting photos of her, Reece and their two children on Instagram.

After being inundated with questions from fans, Tammy finally confirmed that she and Reece had split.

“You have a picture of what you think your life is going to be like and then circumstances change and people change too,” she told Jute magazine at the time.

“We were young when we got together and still figuring things out. I think when people are weighing in on your personal life while you’re trying to understand things yourself it can feel like a lot of pressure.”

“I share so much of my life, so I understand that my followers online wanted to know what was going on. People were wanting to know what happened before we even knew what was going on.”

Rumours swirled that Reece had cheated on Tammy, but she later shut down the claims on her YouTube channel.
“One or two months ago, I decided to end things with Reece. He didn’t cheat on me, I didn’t cheat on him. It wasn’t like that at all,” she said.

“I don’t want people to think we just gave up. Most people know relationships are very complex.”

Engagement #2 – Tammy Hembrow and Matt Poole

Tammy Hembrow. Instagram.

When? November, 2021.

Did they have any kids? Yes, Posy.

What happened?

Matt Poole proposed to Tammy on a rose-filled private yacht after about a year of dating. He had Tammy’s kids hold signs asking Tammy to marry him. She shared photos on her Instagram of Saskia and Wolf holding signs that read “Mummy” and “WILL YOU”.

At the time, Tammy shared the happy news on Instagram.

“I’m in shock. Honestly have not been able to stop crying happy tears. Yes yes yes my love Matt Poole,” she wrote.

Rumours started to swirl in September 2022 that the couple had split when Tammy was spotted without her engagement ring.

“Some people are just not meant to be together no matter how hard they try,” she responded to a fan who asked about their relationship status on TikTok.

“We are much better as friends. Not that it’s anyone’s business,” she added.

Engagement #3 – Tammy Hembrow and Matt Zuckowski

When? December, 2023.

What happened?

Matt set up a beautiful area on the beach lit with candles and lights as well as a table and chairs. Tammy shared a video of Matt getting down on one knee.

“Never in my life have I felt so safe, so loved, so understood, so cared for. What a plot twist you were,” she captioned the clip.

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The Bachelors 2023: Twitter users slam Lisa for her comment about taking Wes’s virginity

by Danica Baker

Lisa Brehmer has been the ringleader of some much-needed drama on The Bachelors 2023.

However, while her antics have been entertaining at times, her comments about taking Bachelor Wesley Senna Corte’s virginity have left a bad taste in many viewer’s mouths.

Wes has revealed to some of the contestants that he’s never had a girlfriend and is a virgin. During a one-on-one date with Brea, he revealed that he wants to wait until he’s in love to have sex for the first time.

Fast forward to the group date on episode 5 – which Lisa wasn’t invited to but rocked up for anyway. After a chat with Wes in the pool, Lisa dropped an icky bomb.

“I think there’s a really high potential that I could take Wes’s virginity,” Lisa said with a smug look in a producer-led interview.

The comment was met with uproar on social media, check out some of the Twitter reactions below.

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The Bachelors 2023: Meet Aarthi, the contestant defying her family in the hope of finding love

by Danica Baker

Aarthi is quirky, creative and funny – all the qualities that usually see a The Bachelors contestant make it to the end. However, her story isn’t as simple as some past contestants.

Aarthi is of Sri Lankan heritage but was brought up in Australia. Despite her Western upbringing, Aarthi’s family believe in more traditional values when it comes to finding love.

“My family’s not happy that I’m here,” she told Bachelor Luke Bateman on a one-on-one date during the second episode. “You don’t see a lot of brown girls coming on here – like Sri Lankan or Indian girls – doing what I’m doing.”

Aarthi. The Bachelors.

In her Channel 10 bio, the 29-year-old Sydneysider said that she’s always trying to find a balance between doing what she wants, and doing what her family expects.

“Being a second-generation South Asian Australian girl who is trying to live the life I desire but understanding that my family and culture have different expectations. It’s hard to find a balance that works so that is the biggest obstacle I have had to overcome in my life.”

Aarthi. The Bachelors.

Aarthi left her high-powered job after she realised that she was only in the role to make her family happy so that she could come on The Bachelors in search of love.

Hopefully, for Aarthi, it will be a case of third time lucky, as she’s previously been in love twice.

“I have been lucky to be in love twice before, both with my best friends.”

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The Bachelors 2023: Meet Brea, the nomadic country girl dividing The Bachelors

by Danica Baker

Brea Marshall is a breath of fresh air amongst a sea of contestants looking for blue ticks on Instagram and their next spon-con deal.

Unsurprisingly, the laid-back beauty has caught the eye of not one, but two of this year’s Bachelors.

While Brea was originally pursued by Wesley Senna Cortes, but she’s since struck up a connection with NRL player turned lumberjack, Luke Bateman.

So who is Brea, the adventurous contestant who is making waves in The Bachelors mansion?

Brea Marshall. Instagram.

According to her 10 bio, she loves the outdoors and enjoys camping, freediving, spearfishing and surfing. So, Wesley’s pick for a surfing date at the wave pool was right on the money for her.

Her Instagram page is littered with photos of her travelling and being in basically any form of water – from oceans to lakes to creeks and even waterfalls.

Brea Marshall. Instagram.

Learning from past experiences, Brea is determined to find a man who will put as much effort into the relationship as she does.

“I want to feel like they want me and that I’m not a burden on them. I also find it really unattractive if they are lazy and unmotivated or aggressive with a controlling nature,” she said.

The down-to-earth nature lover isn’t sure if she’s ever been in love, but is ready to find the right person and make that leap of faith.

Brea Marshall. Instagram.

When it comes to some downtime, Brea loves a romcom and her fav flick is The Wedding Date. She believes that her choice of movies correlates with her personality.

“I’m such a people pleaser, I am always saying sorry, always putting others ahead of myself, worried about how people perceive me, chasing a guy that isn’t worth my time. When I just let my hair down and enjoy myself, I attract quality men and I need to remind myself of this more.”

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Feast your eyes on bad boy Jamie Dornan in the new The Tourist season 2 trailer

by Danica Baker

Feast your eyes on Jamie Dornan in all of his bad-boy glory in the new trailer for Stan’s popular Original Series The Tourist.

The trailer sees Elliot (Dornan) kidnapped and tortured in Ireland, while Constable Helen Chamber (Danielle Macdonald) desperately searches for him. Elliot is still suffering severe amnesia from a car crash, and tries to piece together what he has done to cause him to be punished.

As well as being blessed with some HD footage of Dornan looking fine, Stan has also dropped an air date. The Tourist will be available to stream exclusively on the platform from January 2nd, 2024.

Who is in season two of The Tourist?

The second instalment sees the main characters Dornan and Macdonald return.

It also features a raft of new cast members including Detective Ruairi Slater (Conor MacNeill), Niamh Cassidy (Olwen Fouéré) and the McDonnell family – Donal (Diarmaid Murtagh), Orla (Nessa Matthews), Fergal (Mark McKenna), and Frank (Francis Magee).

What was season one about?

In the first season of The Tourist, Elliot embarked on a thrilling pursuit through the Australian outback. After waking up in a hospital, injured and disoriented, Elliot confronted relentless individuals from his past while navigating the unforgiving and expansive Australian terrain in his quest for identity and truth.

What will season two be about?

Season two is set one year on from where season one ended. It takes place in Dublin and follows Elliot and Helen as they travel to Ireland together.

Elliot decides it’s time to reconnect with his roots after the car crash that caused the severe memory loss. As they delve into Elliot’s past life, they find themselves caught up in a dangerous whirlwind. While Elliot battles his inner demons, Helen must unravel a larger mystery, forcing them to confront old and new enemies.

Stream The Tourist season two from January 2nd, 2024 on Stan.

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The Best Day! You can soon stream Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film from the comfort of your couch

by Danica Baker

If you’re a Swiftie and missed out on tickets to The Eras Tour – or you just can’t wait until February to see Miss Tay in action – then you’re in luck because Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Extended Version) is coming to Prime.

Yep, soon you’ll be able to stream all the best bits from her Eras Tour from the comfort of your living room.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Extended Version) is already showing in cinemas, but, as an added bonus, the Prime version will include three bonus songs not seen in theatres including Long Live, The Archer and Wildest Dreams.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film will be available to rent starting December 14 on Prime Video in Australia. According to a press release, the rental price will be USD $19.89 (approx AUD $30).

Taylor Swift. Instagram.

Taylor Swift announced the exciting news on Instagram

After the huge success of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in cinemas, Swift announced that she would be releasing the film to rent on Prime.

“Hi! Well, so, basically I have a birthday coming up and I was thinking a fun way to celebrate the year we’ve had together would be to make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home!” She wrote on Instagram.

“Very happy to be able to tell you that the extended version of the film including Wildest Dreams, The Archer and Long Live will be available to rent on demand in the US, Canada & additional countries to be announced soon starting on … you guessed it, December 13.”

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be released at the same time as the US in Australia, which is December 14 because of the time difference.

What parts of the Eras Tour does the film show?

Swift filmed Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour during her Los Angeles dates at the SoFi stadium in August. The movie runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes.

It’s been hugely successful and took in USD $96 million (approx AUD $145 million) in its first four days at the domestic box office in America. Since then, Time has reported that the film bought in a whopping USD $248.9 million (approx AUD $377 million) at the box office.

Is there a trailer?

There sure is! You can watch it below.

Rent Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour from December 14 on Prime Video in Australia.

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Abbie Chatfield just lost a whopping $500k in one year

by Danica Baker

Abbie Chatfield is one of the most in-demand women in media, so much so that she had to turn down some very well-paying jobs.

The former The Bachelor star has made no secret about the fact that she struggles with feeling exhausted due to all her professional commitments, and regularly talks about it on her Instagram account.

She shared that she was paid an advance to write an “entry-level handbook for young feminists”, but has since reneged on the deal.

“I tried to write but I couldn’t write anything, I couldn’t force it,” she said on her It’s A Lot podcast in March.

Abbie Chatfield. Instagram.

“I got to the point where I called my friend and said I cannot do this. I drove back to Sydney two days early [from my writer’s retreat] and told my manager I couldn’t do this. They tried to convince me [to do it], but I said, ‘not to be a c**t guys, but I cannot do this’.”

According to Yahoo Lifestyle, the amount an author of her calibre would have been paid would sit around the $100,000 and $150,000 mark, which would usually be broken down into three instalments.

It is believed that Chatfield returned the money when she decided she didn’t want to go ahead with the deal.

Abbie Chatfield has cancelled other jobs because of her burnout

Abbie got her start on The Bachelor 2019, and since then she’s won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, has been a judge on The Masked Singer, launched her own podcast It’s A Lot, hosted a popular radio program, launched a clothing line and her own beer and became the first host of FBoy Island Australia, among other media gigs.

The Masked Singer. Seven.

With so much on her plate, it’s not surprising that the book isn’t the only opportunity she’s turned down. In August, she her Hot Nights With Abbie Chatfield national radio show which an industry insider told Yahoo would have cost her six figures.

“Abbie easily would have made $300,000 from the show, plus tens of thousands more on top of that from live [ad] reads as she led the market in that time slot against Nova and KIIS,” the insider added.

“Abbie is so commercially appealing SCA [South Cross Australia] didn’t take her decision lightly but understood her reasons.”

Abbie also pulled the plug on her clothing brand Verbose in May, a year after she’d launched it.

“I’ve just been too busy to do a clothing brand properly right now … There’s nothing dramatic, it’s just that I haven’t even had time to call my mum, let alone run a label,” Abbie said at the time.

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FWAW 2023: And then there were three! Brad and Claire welcome their first child

by Anita Anabel

Happy Friday to those who celebrate and to Farmer Wants a Wife’s Claire Hockings and Brad Jones who have just welcomed their first child.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, December 7, the couple announced the arrival of their son accompanied by a gorgeous photo of the new family.

“Roy Grahame Jones has arrived 😍,” the caption read.

Brad Jones, Claire Hoskings and baby Roy. Instagram
Brad Jones, Claire Hoskings and baby Roy. Instagram

FWAW 2023 alum David McMahon congratulated the pair saying: “Very happy for you both! Welcome to the world Master Jones.” Cute!

The couple announced they were having a baby in June 2023 just one month after the season finale aired on TV.

In an interview with New Idea at the time, the couple admitted it was a surprise.

“We didn’t think it would happen as quick as it did,” Brad told the outlet. “We’re on the same page and just happy doing life together.”

Brad and Claire announced their pregnancy in June. Instagram

Brad and Claire met on the set of Farmer Wants a Wife in 2023.

Congratulations to the happy family!

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