Grab your wine glasses — and maybe some tissues — because it’s time for the My Mum Your Dad 2023 finale!
After seven captivating episodes, the parents and their relationships will undergo the ultimate trial of love – the Blessing Ceremony.
With eight remaining Parents a.k.a four couples, only time will tell who gets the blessing of their children to round out the second season of the show.
Bec and Ben. Nine
Here’s what we know about the Finale of My Mum Your Dad 2023!
Which couples are headed into the Blessing Ceremony?
Masi and Nadia, Dani and Wes, Bec and Ben, and Simmo and Janine will place the final say into their children’s hands.
Which kids will be making the decision?
Brandon and Jake — Wes and Dani
Harper and Mona — Masi and Nadia
Gracie and Jasmine and Jaxon — Bec and Ben
“Chook” (Sarah) and Tiarn — Simmo and Janine
Gracie, Jasmine and Jaxon. Nine
When is it on and how can you watch it?
The My Mum Your Dad finale will take place on November 20 at 7.30 pm on Channel 9.
If you’re not going to make it home time, you can watch the final episode (and binge all of the others) on 9Now.
Watch the My Mum Your Dad finale on Monday, November 20 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Bachelors Australia 2023 has added another footy player (Nick Cummins #neverforget) to its list of suitors with the addition of Luke Bateman.
According to his official Ten bio, Luke grew up on the land and works as a lumberjack — but don’t be fooled by his occupation because Luke is a big softie at heart.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m feeling all the first date nerves – dialled up to 11,” he said in an interview with 10Play before the series premiere.
Known to swap the axe for pen and paper to write heartfelt poems (awww), the 28-year-old is looking for a partner who he can “build and share a life with”.
“A genuine person who makes me laugh and wants to start a family.” So sweet!
Here’s everything we know about Luke Bateman
Luke Bateman’s footy career
The 28-year-old athlete hails from Toowoomba, where his football journey began with the Miles Devils. He then showcased his skills by representing the under-20s Queensland team in 2014.
During an interview with Chinchilla News in 2016, he admitted that as a kid, he “cried” when he wasn’t allowed to play, cementing his love of the sport.
“Not many kids from out there make it to this level so I suppose in a way it’s pretty pleasing to make it where I have,” he added.
Luke Bateman. Instagram
From 2013 to 2015, he played for the Canberra Raiders’ NYC team, even captaining the side in 2014 and 2015.
In 2015, he was selected in the Raiders 2015 Auckland Nines squad before making his NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
In 2017, he scored his first career NRL try against the South Sydney Rabbitohs and in May 2018, the footy player extended his contract with Canberra to the end of the 2019 season. However, a knee injury saw him exit the code and he wasn’t able to play.
Controversy between Luke Bateman and Mitchell Moses
On May 3, 2014, when Luke was playing for the Queensland under-20s team against the New South Wales under-20s team, he was sledged by halfback Mitchell Moses, who called him a ‘’fu–ing gay c–t’’.
The derogatory comment was heard by the live TV audience, resulting in Mitchell being slapped with a two-match suspension. Charming.
Luke Bateman and Mitchell Moses. NRL
Luke’s forestry career
After Luke’s injury and during the COVID pandemic, footy players were forced to find other work in lieu of game time, with Luke deciding to travel up to Queensland to work alongside his stepfather in forestry.
During that time, he swapped his boots for an axe, chopping wood and working with forestry machines.
“When the competition shut down my stepfather rang me and said ‘You have a job with me if you want it’ so I got to Brisbane before the borders closed off and went to work with him,” he told About Regional at the time.
“I had never done this sort of work before, especially seeing that it’s eight hours west of Brisbane, but it’s been a good learning curve and has made me appreciate footy even more.”
Luke Bateman. Instagram.
What else do we know about Luke?
Luke was born on January 23 1995, which makes him an Aquarius. He’s also what we call a BFG (big friendly giant), standing at 1.82m tall!
After a quick Insta stalk, it looks like he has two siblings, a brother John — who is also a footy player — and a sister, Sarah.
Luke and his family. Instagram.
Check out Luke Bateman’s The Bachelors’ intro video below
The Bachelors Australia 2023 premieres on December 3 on 10 and 10Play.
It’s episode five of Dessert Masters 2023 and one incredible pastry chef was sent home after the season’s only Mystery Box challenge.
Usually, a mystery box offers freedom to experiment, but today’s challenge resulted in the competition’s second elimination.
The contestants were faced with something the series had never seen, an ice box with beetroot, red chilli, rosella and berry liqueur frozen inside.
Each chef had two hours to create a dessert that featured their chosen ingredient as a frozen element of the dish.
Dessert Master’s Ice Box Challenge. Ten
AnnaPolyviou, Reynold Poernomo and Andy Bowdy were safe from elimination after winning immunity in the relay challenge, leaving KirstenTibballs, Kay-Lene Tan, Jess Liementara, Gareth Whitton, Adriano Zumbo and Morgan Hipworth to battle the cold.
Here’s everything that happened!
The Creations
Kay-Lene Tan
Kay-Lene gave it her all during the challenge.
She took a significant gamble, boldly opting to incorporate three mystery box ingredients, including the fiery chilli as recommended by Amaury.
The resulting dish intrigued Mel with its harmonious flavours and Amaury said it was fresh, clean and very well-balanced.
Kay-Lene’s dessert. Ten
Adriano Zumbo
Adriano crafted a flavour profile consisting of beetroot, raspberry, and… popcorn, drawing inspiration from the concept of movies for his dish.
Despite appearing composed during his cook, Amaury expressed doubts about the clarity of his vision.
Although visually appealing, Adriano’s dish failed to meet the judges’ standards in terms of taste. While it was praised for its ambitious concept, the flavours did not deliver.
Adriano’s dish. Ten
Gareth Whitton
Gareth opted for beetroot as his key ingredient and created a daring and harmonious ice cream. Despite juggling multiple elements and concerns about whether he’d be able to present a complete dish; his determination culminated in a dessert that captivated the judges.
During the critique, Amaury praised the dish’s captivating colour and exquisite presentation, while Mel acknowledged its undeniable sophistication. The fusion of the earthy ice cream with the complementary elements flawlessly showcased the beetroot, impressing both judges.
Gareth’s dessert. Ten
Morgan Hipworth
Undeterred by the challenge — even frozen wasn’t his strength — Morgan opted to present a unique twist on a Peach Melba by infusing it with a berry liqueur sorbet.
Although the judges raised concerns about the adherence to the criteria due to having only one frozen element, Morgan believed in the boldness of his creation.
Unfortunately, his confidence waned when the sorbet failed to set as anticipated.
Upon judging, the sorbet’s texture fell short of his expectations, and the overpowering essence of the berry liquor failed to harmonize with the delicate peach flavour.
The Block’s Leah and Ash are the only team who haven’t sold their house yet, and if nearby houses are an indication of their sale price, they may not meet their reserve.
A beautiful four-bedroom, one-bathroom house on Charming Street, where The Block houses are, is listed on Domain.com for just $2,090,000. While the price might not seem cheap, it’s certainly a lot below Leah and Ash’s reserve, which is $2,970,000.
The (other) Charming Street house is set on approximately 780 sqm of established gardens and is full of natural light. Leah and Ash’s land is around the same size and has an extra bedroom, however, the reserve is almost a million dollars more.
It’s also important to note that the (other) Charming Street house hasn’t sold yet, even with the listing price of $2,970,000.
Is Leah and Ash’s The Block house still on the market?
It is, and Dave ‘Hughesey’ Hughes confirmed earlier this week that it hadn’t yet sold.
The TV personality, who attended the 2023The Block auctions, joined the breakfast show, Fifi, Fev & Nick to give an update about Leah and Ash’s house.
“I got a text two days ago from the couple who built that house, it is still for sale and they said, ‘When is your wife coming through?’ so I said, ‘I’m not sure,’ that house is still for sale!” He told the hosts.
The Block. Nine.
How much did the other contestants’ houses sell for?
The other four The Block houses sold at auction, with all of the teams taking home some profit.
Steph and Gian were the clear winners, taking home a profit of $1,650,000 plus $100,000 prize money. They were followed by Eliza and Liberty who left the show with just over a million dollars.
The Block. Nine.
Check out the stats for each The Block house below:
Rita Ora coached Tarryn Stokes through to her win on The Voice Australia 2023. However, apparently, she hasn’t been assisting her with her musical career out in the real world.
Tarryn told Daily Mail that she’s barely spoken to the Let You Love Me singer since the competition wrapped back in October.
“Not a lot [of contact with Rita], but she gave me her e-mail, so we were emailing back and forth,” she told the publication.
However, the Nobody singer has remained optimistic about speaking with Rita.
“I might email her again soon and see if she wants to say ‘hi’.”
The Voice. Seven.
Did Rita Ora keep in contact with last year’s winner?
Lachie Gill won The Voice Australia 2022, and he was part of Rita’s team. The 26-year-old told Herald Sun said he received the same evasive treatment.
“I am going to be completely honest with you, I have not spoken to her since the show which maybe is a bit sad for everyone, but also I totally understand that she is one busy woman,” he told the publication.
“She flew back to LA the day after the show finished and obviously would have a lot going on.”
Gill added that he didn’t expect to keep in touch with Rita after The Voice finished.
“I have not really bothered to try and reach out and contact her because I sort of know that she would have a pretty busy schedule.”
The Voice. Seven.
How many times has Team Rita won The Voice Australia?
Rita Ora has been a coach on The Voice Australia for two seasons; 2022 and 2023. Both years her team member has taken out the win.
A trailer for the Australian drama Paper Dolls has been released, and if it reminds you of the 90s group Bardot from Popstars, then that’s for good reason.
Belinda Chapple, who was discovered for Bardot on Popstars alongside Sophie Monk, is actually a co-executive producer on the series.
The trailer shows a bunch of young women auditioning and it chronicles their rise to fame as girl groups Harlow. Throughout the clip one of the Harlow members looks upset, and the dark music suggests that there’s a sinister side to the industry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMJ30Cwqjs
Who’s in Paper Dolls?
The cast includes Emma Booth (Glitch), Emalia (Australian Gangster), Naomi Sequeira (Evermoor Chronicles), Miah Madden (Redfern Now), Courtney Clarke (Last King of The Cross) and Courtney Monsma (Frozen the Musical), Thomas Cocquerel (The Gilded Age) and Ditch Davey (Spartacus).
Paper Dolls. Paramount.
When does Paper Dolls come out?
The eight-part drama will stream on Paramount+ Australia from Sunday, 3 December, with new episodes weekly on a Sunday.
What is Paper Dolls about?
The show will follow five young women who are looking to find fame in the music industry on a reality TV show called Pop Rush. Those women form an all-girl group called HARLOW.
As Harlow becomes a household name, the five young women must navigate the dark side of a glamourous industry determined to commodify them.
Paper Dolls. Paramount.
“Australians are going to love this premium drama that highlights what goes on behind the scenes in the making of a girl pop group,” Sophie Mogford, executive producer of drama and comedy at Paramount ANZ said.
“It is a fascinating and extraordinary insight that pulls back the showbiz curtain to reveal the dark side of fame. With a stellar ensemble cast of fresh new talent, we can’t wait for audiences to watch “Paper Dolls”.”
Is Paper Dolls real?
No, Paper Dolls is a scripted drama. However, the concept was created by Belinda Chapple, who was a member of Bardot. Bardot was born out of Australia’s first reality TV show, Popstars. So, the similarities between Chapple’s life and the show are stark.
Paper Dolls airs on Paramount+ Australia from Sunday, 3 December.
Richard Roxburgh (Bali 2002) and Rebecca Gibney(Back to the Rafters) are leading the cast of the Stan Original Series Prosper, an epic family drama taking a provocative peek behind the curtain of power and privilege.
Here’s everything we know.
What is Prosper about?
The razor-sharp drama is set in the inner sanctum of the evangelical megachurch, U Star, run by the wealthy and powerful Quinn family. When their charismatic founder and pastor announces an impulsive US expansion, the collision between faith and ambition threatens to tear his family and church apart.
The cast of Stan Original Series Prosper. Stan
“Prosper is a powerful family drama that is cleverly written and arrives with impeccable timing. Cal Quinn is an irresistible character,” Roxburgh said of the role when announced back in March.
“He’s a luminous and powerful figure, yet plagued with doubt and secrets. And the excellent writing team have surrounded him with equally complex characters. I can’t wait to jump into this with the cast and bring it all to life.”
When can we watch Prosper?
The Stan Original Series Prosper will premiere on January 18 2024, only on Stan.
Who is in Stan Original Series Prosper?
Roxburgh stars as Cal Quinn, Founder and Global Pastor at U Star with Gibney as Abi Quinn, his wife and Worship Leader.
Rebecca Gibney and Richard Roxburgh. Stan
The cast also includes Ewen Leslie (Bali 2002) playing Dion Quinn, the dutiful eldest son, with Ming-Zhu Hii (Peter Rabbit) starring as his wife, Taryn Quinn. Jacob Collins-Levy (True History of the Kelly Gang) will star as Jed Quinn, a rebel with a cause and youngest son within the Quinn family, along with Hayley McCarthy (The Originals) as Isabel Kalani, the only daughter of the Quinn family, as the gifted singer-songwriter of U Star.
Jordi Webber (Deadlands) plays Isabel’s American husband Benji and in his breakthrough role, Alexander D’Souza plays Moses, the adopted son of Cal and Abi.
Other cast includes Jacek Koman (Moulin Rouge!) as Eli, Andrea Solonge (Class of 07) as Juno, Brigid Zengeni (Totally Completely Fine) will play Rosa, Juno’s mother, and Alex FitzAlan (The Wilds) will play US DJ Maddox.
Alexander D’Souza, Ming-Zhu Hii, Jordi Webber, Hayley McCarthy and Andrea Solonge. Stan
Is there a trailer?
You bet! Watch it below.
The Stan Original Series Prosper will premiere on January 18 2024, only on Stan.
Paul Frost, former finalist of MasterChef Australia 2009, has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in prison for child sex crimes.
**Content warning: This article may contain references involving child sex crimes that may trigger readers.**
Frost, a contestant from the inaugural season of the esteemed Network Ten program, was found guilty on June 14 of perpetrating sexual abuse against 10 boys and one girl throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Then, on Thursday, November 16, he was found guilty of committing 43 sexual offences against 11 children during his time as a swim coach in Sydney.
During the ruling, Judge Sarah Huggett pronounced the judgement, concluding a lengthy legal process of more than four years since Frost’s arrest.
Taking into account the gravity and duration of Frost’s crimes — which spanned over a decade and victimising children as young as 10 — Judge Huggett handed down a maximum sentence of 32 years.
Paul Frost on MasterChef 2009. Ten
According to the Daily Mail Australia, the Judge highlighted the “escalating gravity and brazenness” of the offences, saying that Frost moved from one victim to the next at will.
The majority of the offences took place at his swimming school in southwest Sydney, across different areas such as the change rooms, kickboard rooms, the pool, and the deck.
According to News.com.au, testimonies from victims detailed Frost’s “manipulation, encouraging explicit discussions about sex and masturbation, which eventually led to inappropriate physical contact” and swore his victims to secrecy.
Judge Huggett described Frost’s actions as “opportunistic, impulsive, and spontaneous”, fostering an atmosphere that normalised explicit discussions.
Paul Frost’s lack of remorse
Judge Huggett also noted that Frost’s lack of remorse for his actions was evident, disregarding character witnesses that depicted him as a defender of minors.
“There is no evidence that would permit me to find on balance that he is contrite or remorseful,” she said
Frost on MasterChef Australia 2009. Ten
Appearing via audiovisual link from Shortland Correctional Centre, Frost expressed little response to the sentencing.
Following his arrest in 2019, he was dismissed from his positions at the University of NSW and Malabar Public School and was subsequently incarcerated.
Frost’s anticipated release date is set for June 3, 2047, and he is currently under protective custody due to an assault that occurred in July at the Correctional Centre.
When Lucinda Strafford strutted into the Love Island Australia 2023 villa as a bombshell, the men of the house were mesmerised.
It was New Zealander Zac Nunns who managed to snag her at the recoupling ceremony, and the lovebirds have been a relatively strong couple on the season so far.
Like last year, Love Island Australia 2023 wasn’t filmed live, which means the season has already wrapped, and a delayed broadcast is being played out on screens.
Which brings us to the question of whether Zac and Lucinda are still together?
Love Island Australia. Nine.
So… are they together?
Apparently so! Daily Mail reported that Zac flew to the UK to be with Lucinda, and is staying with her at her home in Brighton.
The loved-up couple were also papped sharing a romantic dinner at the London restaurant SHEESH in Piccadilly. The couple can be seen macking on in the pics, which you can see here.
A source told the publication that Lucinda is “besotted” with Zac.
“When Lucinda signed up for Australian Love Island, she didn’t think she would leave the show with somebody like Zac. He ticks at the right boxes and she’s besotted,” the insider said.
They continued, “Obviously there is a huge distance between the pair but Zac is keen to make things work and moving to the UK has been mooted.
“They’re going to see how things pan out but it’s very much a case of ‘watch this space.”
Love Island Australia. Nine.
Lucinda has been on Love Island before
The British beauty starred on the UK iteration of the show in 2021. She entered the villa as a bombshell on day nine. During her time on the show, she coupled with Brad McClelland, Danny Bibby and Aaron Francis.
Love Island Australia Season 5 episodes drop daily from Monday to Thursday at 6pm AEDT, exclusively on 9Now and airs at 8.30 pm on Nine.
It’s episode 4 of Dessert Masters 2023 and the contestants are confused when they walk into a suspiciously rearranged kitchen.
Of course, it’s because it’s the Team Relay challenge!
Some of the contestants look excited while others look, well, terrified – as they should be because the MasterChef variation of the Team Relay challenge is normally an absolute fustercluck.
The teams are picked via a lucky dip and the teams are Kay-Lene Tan, Gareth Whitton and Morgan Hipworth on the blue team, Andy Bowdy, Reynold Poernomo and Anna Polyviou on the green team and Jess Liemantara, Kirsten Tibballs and Adriano Zumbo on the orange team.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
In a Team Relay, each team member will pick up where the last chef left off, and one final dish per team will be produced.
The Challenge
Judge Amaury Guichon told the contestants that maple syrup is the star ingredient of the day and that it must be evident in their dishes.
Anna, Adriano and Gareth were the first representatives from each team.
Gareth decided on a maple cake with pumpkin cremo, brown butter mousse and candied pecans.
Anna started on a Passionfruit curd and passionfruit maple caramel. Meanwhile, Adriano was “freestyling” and made a grapefruit strawberry yoghurt pecan and maple with a sponge. His goal was to create elements that the rest of the team could use to make a dish.
Next up were Kaylene, Jess and Andy, who were quickly explained the concept of the dish by their first teammate.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
Jess was confused about the start that Adriano had made, while Kaylene was nervous about Gareth’s choice of entremet, which is a complex mousse cake. Andy was happy with what Anna left him, aside from the fact that she forgot the tasting spoons.
Kaylene put maple on top of the cake slivers, which seemed to really annoy Gareth. “She’s drowning it in maple syrup,” he exclaimed. “It’s going to go soggy.”
Kristen, Morgan and Reynold were up for the final leg.
The orange team appeared to still not have completely defined their dish, so Kirsten decided to make a maple syrup brownie.
Morgan was also confused, and said that he needed more instructions at the handover.
Reynold was excited about what’s been made so far and said that he thinks he can work with it. However, he forgot to take Andy’s chocolate crumb out of the oven.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
The dishes and judging
The orange team presented their dish Turning Autumn, which was a Chocolate Brownie with Grapefruit and Strawberry.
Melissa Leong called it a “maximalist dessert” and said every single element was “beautifully crafted”. However, she’s concerned that there are too many elements. Amaury agreed, saying that it was not “cohesive” enough and called it a “beautiful mess”.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
The blue team made a PMP, which was a Pumpkin and Pecan Entremet with Smoked Vanilla Icecream.
Amaury said he “really liked” the dish and that it was “very cohesive. Melissa seconded his opinion and raved about the dish.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
The green team dished up a dessert called Textures of Maple and Passionfruit which was a Maple Cake with Passionfruit Curd.
“As a professional, knowing the intricacy of the task, it’s unbelievable,” Amaury told Anna, Andy and Reynold. “It’s really unified, it’s really cohesive,” Melissa added.
Dessert Masters. Ten.
The Verdict
Unsurprisingly, given the results, the green team won and Anna, Andy and Reynold will be up on the gantry, safe from the next elimination challenge.
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“IT’S F***ING BACK! @fboyislandaustralia Season 2 is OFFICIALLY HAPPENING! I am so beyond thrilled. This show was incredible to make, and the finished product was even better. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Season 2. Casting is open now at fboyislandcasting.com.au,” she wrote alongside a photo of herself in the hosting role.
“Tag FBOYs, Nice Guys and iconic Lead Women that you think should apply!” The post continued.
Former lead Molly O’Halloranjumped into the comments section to celebrate the exciting news. “Fuck yeah! Let’s get those boys 🔥 ❤️ ,” she wrote.
Season one contestant Darcy Looker also threw his two cents in.
“One of the better things I’ve done in my life, good luck ladies and gents. Learn from my mistakes and don’t toss the Nugs too fellas,” he wrote on the post.
TV personality Carla from Bankstown even expressed her interest in being a guest judge on the show.
“F*** YES GRONKS!!!!!!!! can’t wait to b a guest judge [sic],” she wrote.
FBoy Island. Binge.
When will FBoy Island season two air?
FBoy Island Australia’s renewal for season two has only just been announced, so there’s no air date yet, but stay tuned!
At the top of the page, there’s a tab for women’s applications or men’s applications. The link goes through to a page where those interested can fill out a form.
Potential applicants will need to upload two photos of themselves too; one that’s a clear recent photo of themselves and a head-to-toe photo that shows “your whole body and face together in one photo”.
The long-awaited night of nights for the Australian music industry – otherwise known as the 2023 ARIA Awards – has taken place, and there were a few artists who probably needed help carrying all their gongs home.
Amongst the biggest winners of the night was Troye Sivan who took home four trophies, and Genesis Owusu, who scored three. Both G Flip and Forest Claudette won two each.
Check out the full list of winners from the 2023 ARIA Awards below. The winners are bolded and underlined in their catergories.
The nominations are in for the 2023 ARIA Awards, and as always, most of the best names in the music biz are in the mix.
G Flip, Matt Corby and Genesis Owusu are a few of the musicians in the running for the Album of the Year while Budjerah, Kylie Minogue and Meg Mac are three of the ten names battling it out for the Best Solo Artist award.
In fact, Kylie has four nominations – and if she were to win any of them, it would be her first in two decades. Her last ARIA win was in 2002 for Fever as the Best Pop Release and Highest Selling Album. The same year she also took home Highest Selling Single and Single of the Year for Can’t Get You Out of My Head.
Check out the full list of nominations for the 2023 ARIA awards.
It’s the biggest night of the year in Australian music and the ARIA Awards 2023 are coming in hot!
This year, the event promises to be a night filled with unforgettable moments, showcasing the best homegrown music Australia has to offer with a dazzling line-up of performers coming together.
Here’s everything we know.
When are the ARIA Awards 2023?
Wednesday, November 15 2023
Where can you watch it?
Live from 1.30pm AEDT: Red Carpet on @ARIA.official YouTube channel
Live from 5.00pm AEDT: The2023 ARIA Awardsin full, only on Stan. The full show will also be available on demand on Stan following the official live stream.
7.30pm AEDT: A 2023 ARIA Awards special presentationon Channel 9 and streamed outside of Australia on YouTube.
Genesis Owusu. The ARIA Awards. Instagram.
Who’s nominated for the 2023 ARIA awards?
G Flip, Matt Corby and Genesis Owusu are a few of the musicians in the running for the Album of the Year while Budjerah, Kylie Minogue and Meg Mac are three of the ten names battling it out for the Best Solo Artist award.
Who is hosting and who will be presenting at the ARIA Awards 2023?
The ARIA Awards 2023 will be hosted by Channel Nine personality Brooke Boney and comedian Tommy Little.
Throughout the evening, Troye Sivan, Dolly Parton (WUT?!), Baker Boy, Claudia Karvan, Dylan Alcott, Marica Hines, Cub Sport, Dermot Kennedy, Jack River, Jessica Mauboy, Joel Corry, Kate Ceberano, Pia Miranda, Thelma Plum, Poppy Reid, Smallzy, Hau Latukefu and Triple J’s Bryce & Concetta.
Hall of Fame
Performing a medley of their iconic songs to close out the event will be 2023’s ARIA’s Hall Of Fame inductees, Jet.
Marking the first time an artist has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame since Archie Roach in 2020, the legendary Australian rock band is set to join the ranks on the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, Get Born.
Jet. Instagram
Who is performing?
Over the years, the prestigious ceremony has seen some of the world’s leading acts perform, including Amy Shark,The Kid LAROI, Arctic Monkeys, Genesis Owusu, AC/DC, Billie Eilish, Cold Chisel, Coldplay, Crowded House, David Bowie, Flume, Fleetwood Mac, Foo Fighters, Thelma Plum, INXS, Midnight Oil, Silverchair, Troye Sivan, The Killers, DMA’s and The Veronicas.
This year, performing their hit songs from the past year before a live audience will be G Flip (six nominations), Budjerah (five nominations), DMA’S (five nominations), Brad Cox (three nominations), Peach PRC (three nominations), Jessica Mauboy (one nomination), Meg Mac (one nomination) and Fanny Lumsden (one nomination).
G Flip. Instagram
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop in Australia
In 2023, the awards will also honour 50 Years of Hip Hop in Australia, bringing together some of the country’s most exciting talent and influential artists from across the community including Bliss n Eso, Barkaa, 1200 Techniques, DJ Krissy, Sound Unlimited Posse featuring Kye.
It will be produced in partnership with Acclaim Magazine, Australia’s longest-running media entity dedicated to local and global hip-hop music and culture, with this special feature presented by Google Pixel.
Catch the ARIA Awards 2023 on Wednesday, November 15 2023 on Stan, Nine and 9Now.
It appears that Below Deck teams have picked their fighter as Natalya Scudder after her explosive fight with fellow stew Kyle Viljoen.
Throughout episode eight, the drama between Natalya and Kyle simmered and nearly reached boiling point, before exploding absolutely everywhere at the end of the instalment.
The savage fight saw Kyle call Natalya a “fake-ass bitch” and tells her to focus on her “own fucked up life”. It was a lot.
Below Deck. Hayu.
While Below Deck Mediterranean Chief Stew TumiMhlongo and Stewardess Jess Asai seemed to side with Kyle in the episode, the same can’t be said about the majority of fans. They’ve rallied around Natasha and called Kyle out over his harsh comments.
A large Facebook poll even showed around 90% of voters siding with Natalya, over Kyle.
What do fans think of the fight between Natalya and Kyle?
Kyle’s Instagram has been lit up with comments slamming him over his outburst at Natalya, and the reality star even went as far as temporarily deleting his account.
“I needed a social break, even if it was a 48-hour turnaround. Being ‘Main Character Energy’ is exhausting,” he wrote, before dishing that he will release a video reel “sharing more about it all”.
Meanwhile, over on Twitter, things are looking equally as grim for Kyle.
“God, I can’t fucking stand Kyle, he’s like the worst gossipy and dramatic ass gay ever. I can’t wait for #belowdeck so Fraser can come back AND he’s so freaking cute,” one user wrote.
Another penned: “Kyle is the worst.. Nat aint even that bad shes just vocal & direct.. Kyle is the biggest drama queen & manipulator on BelowDeck history!”
A third wrote: “Didn’t like him first season, don’t know who wanted him back this year. Clearly not the viewers. Kyle has to go. His behavior is childish and cruel. If he is back again, I’ll skip the whole season.”
The stunning dishes presented on Dessert Masters 2023 look nothing short of impressive and – according to the judges – they taste delicious too.
However, like all cooking reality TV shows, the judges only taste a small portion of what’s plated up in front of them, so what happens to the rest?
During a post-elimination interview with Chattr, Rhianna answered the burning question. She said that one of the highlights of the cook was having the opportunity to try parts of other people’s dishes after the judging took place.
“We get to taste components,” she said. “That was the fun part it was. As soon as the cooks were done and clean down happened everyone was running around to each other’s benches and tasting.
“We’re all pretty excited to try each other’s food.”
Dessert Masters. Ten.
What would Rhiann would do differently
Rhiann was the first person to be eliminated on Dessert Masters 2023, but looking back, she said that she’s happy with how her time played out on the show.
“Obviously, I would love to have made a bit of a thinner chocolate after last night’s episode,” she laughed, referring to the chocolate choice that led to her elimination.
“The perfectionist that would love to do it again, and do it right, and not be thrown off by a few things. Then at the same time, everything happens the way it should. I wouldn’t really want to change anything.”
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Rhiann on cooking alongside her heroes
Despite her hugely successful culinary career, Rhiann said that she felt “out of place” cooking alongside some of the big names on Dessert Masters.
“Walking into the MasterChef building and being surrounded by people like Kirsten and Adriano Zumbo, these are people who, when I first started off cooking, were people I looked up to,” she said.
“They are people who have set the way the pastry scene is going. And then, just to be in the same company as them and being in the same competition is still something that I can’t quite get over. I don’t think I’ll still come to terms with how incredible it was to be there.”
Dessert Masters 2023 continues at 7.30 pm, Sunday – Tuesday on 10 and 10Play.
It’s My Mum Your Dad episode seven and it’s the last hooray before the Blessing Ceremony.
Last episode, we were left with a cliffhanger – would Shannon and Kim choose to continue their connection or are they ready to call it quits?
Unfortunately for them, they’re donezo and decide to go home. Let’s find out what happened with the remaining four couples.
The parents get naughty
Dani and Wes try to steal a kiss in an area they believe to be free of pesky cameras. Of course, we see it all bc reality TV.
“Our bodies are definitely responding to each other,” Dani shared. “Wes went to his room, and I went to mine because we’re keeping it PG…”
Meanwhile, mum Bec rushed to see her match Ben while still wearing a towel on her head.
“A towel is not a disguise,” her daughter Gracie laughed. “Mum, I know it’s you, you look dumb.”
The kids said that they were enjoying seeing their parents be happy but they’d prefer to be spared from watching the kissing.
“It sounds like camels eating,” Jasmine, Ben’s daughter, joked.
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Letters from loved ones
The next morning, things are more serious in the Bunker. With the Blessing Ceremony only a day away, the parents have each penned heartfelt letters to their children—a chance to open up about how they feel about their newfound connections.
“Here in my hot little hands are letters your parents have written to you,” Kate told the sons and daughters.
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It’s an emotional segment, but Dani (of course) brought some lightheartedness to the moment by signing off her letter to her son with: “P.S. He’s incredibly attractive.”
Final dates
The remaining couples were headed off on their final dates before the Blessing Ceremony and host Kate Langbroek arranged a special final date for each couple outside the Retreat.
Ben and Bec had a romantic dinner at a stunning Italian restaurant, while Dani and Wes enjoyed a lovely riverside lunch. Dani said that she feels like she’s known Wes her whole life and opens up about her choice to remain to wear her wedding ring.
Wes responds by telling her: “You can leave it there, honestly… Until hopefully one day I can put one there.”
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His comment shocked both his own children and Dani’s son and had them wondering if there was an engagement around the corner.
Meanwhile, Masi and Nadia had their final date at the picturesque Sydney Harbour. Their connection had grown stronger, but the question remained whether their love will survive in the real world. Masi expressed that he’s never felt this way about anyone before, while Nadia confessed that she was falling in love with Masi.
My Mum, Your Dad airs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm on Nine and 9Now.
It’s episode three of Dessert Masters 2023 and our talented contestants were tasked with a cocoa-infused challenge, crafting desserts that were destined to be smashed, crushed, broken, or cracked.
With Anna Polyviou and Andy Bowdy safe in the gantry, the Elimination Challenge saw the other pastry chefs have just two and a half hours to whip up a masterpiece that would knock the judges’ socks off, with the creator of the least impressive dish sent home.
Here’s what they made!
The Creations
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Gareth had a point to prove. He ambitiously set out to recreate the sugar glass dome that had caused a stir on Amaury’s social media channels.
It was a gamble, but Gareth had faith in his skills. When the dish was presented, Melissa couldn’t help but admire its beauty, and Amaury was thrilled to witness Gareth’s work firsthand.
With a swift strike, Amaury shattered the dome, just like glass, securing Gareth’s position in the competition.
Jess Liemantara
“Chocolate berry caramel tart”
Jess’s cooking journey took a challenging turn due to a flawed concept. Although she attempted a familiar tart dish, it fell short of meeting expectations without a smashing element.
After consulting with the judges, she realized the need for adjustments, but the mounting pressure led her into a downward spiral.
Despite delivering a technically well-executed dish, the smash effect failed to impress, ultimately placing her among the bottom cooks.
Morgan Hipworth
“Forbidden Fruit” – blown sugar apple with cinnamon chiboust and green apple sorbet.
Morgan showcased his skills by creating a blown sugar apple that would reveal other elements upon smashing. However, the pressure heightened when he discovered that ReynoldPoelermo was also working on an apple dessert.
AmauryGuichon admired the craftsmanship and the vibrant colour, while Melissa Leong adored the silky sheen, though she pointed out a few minor inconsistencies.
Rhiann Meade
Rhiann decided to take on the challenge of creating a piggy bank, but little did she know that Kirsten Tibbals also had the same idea.
Rhiann then found herself being compared to the dessert queen so Amaury suggested a chocolate hammer.
While Rhiann’s spirit was highly praised, this bold choice ultimately hindered her progress, leaving her with limited time to complete the dish to perfection. The judges, upon tasting her creation, found the thickness of her chocolate to be unsatisfactory, both in terms of taste and texture.
The Other Creations
Kirsten Tibballs
Chocolate Piggy Bank with Truffles
Reynold Poernomo
“For Snow White”, an apple with apple, cinnamon and fejoa gelato.
Adriano Zumbo
Olive oil cake with passionfruit and banana and the crack element, was homemade sweet eggs.
Kay-Lene Tan
“Somewhere Out There”, Coque meringue, raspberry coulis, lychee sorbet, red ruby, and rose cream.
The Result
Given that her Piggy Bank didn’t smash, Rhiann became the first contestant eliminated.
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Producers certainly weren’t playing when they picked the cast of Desserts Masters 2023.
Among the ten contestants are some of the best pastry chefs, chocolate connoisseurs and baking experts in the country. Many of them even own their own restaurants and pastry shops.
Out of this year’s cast, Kirsten Tibballs, Anna Polyviou and Rhiann Mead are the only contestants who don’t own a restaurant or pastry shop. However, Kristen owns an online cooking school called Savour School, Anna has her cookie dough brand and Rhiann is the head pastry chef at The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar in Sydney.
Keen to check out the establishments that have been opened by the Dessert Masters cast? Read on to find out if there’s one in your city.
Reynold Poernomo
Reynold is perhaps the most established amongst the cast when it comes to restaurants. He and his brothers Ronald and ArnoldPoernomo founded KOI Dessert Bar and have since opened KOI Experimental.
They also own a small bar called Monkey’s Corner which sits in Sydney’s Chippendale.
KOI Dessert Bar: 6 Central Park Ave, Chippendale NSW.
KOI Experimental: 6 Central Park Ave, Chippendale NSW.
Monkey’s Corner: 6 Central Park Ave, Chippendale NSW.
Adriano Zumbo
The King of Macaroons Adriano Zumbo is a well-known chef of sweets. He has a collab with QT hotel called QT by Zumbo where his delicate pastries and desserts are sold.
Post-MasterChef, Jess Liemantara opened two establishments; a dessert shop named Esme and a Roti shop called Roarti. However, both are currently temporarily closed.
Like Reynold, Morgan Hipworth is another leader amongst the cast in regard to eateries. He owns Bistro Morgan which is a bakery & cafe spotlighting handcrafted doughnuts & baked delicacies.
He is also slated to open an all day eatery on Brunswick St, Fitzroy this year called Maven Melbourne.
Kay-Lene Tan appears to have something in the works. While it’s not known that she owns any (open) restaurants just yet, she does have a link to one called ‘Decca Restaurant’ in her Instagram bio. The page has no posts yet but simply says Q1 2024, suggesting it wil be open early next year.
Andy Bowdy recently closed his cult sweet spot Saga in Enmore. He’s since gone into business with Chef and restaurateurs Michael Rantissi, Kristy Frawley and Maddison Howes and opened Salma’s Canteen.
It’s been well over a week since The Block auctions took place, and Leah and Ash’s was the only one that didn’t sell on the day.
So, has it sold off the market yet? Apparently not, according to Dave ‘Hughsey’ Hughes.
The TV personality, who attended the 2023The Block auctions, joined the breakfast show, Fifi, Fev & Nick to give an update about Leah and Ash’s house.
“I got a text two days ago from the couple who built that house, it is still for sale and they said, ‘When is your wife coming through?’ so I said, ‘I’m not sure,’ that house is still for sale!” He told the hosts.
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Why did Hughsey attend The Block auctions?
Hughsey famously bought Josh and Elyse’s The Block house back in 2017. While there were whispers that he was interested in Leah and Ash’s house this year, he didn’t bid on it at the auction.
During the radio segment, the Australian comedian explained that he only rocked up at the auction because he was asked to come.
“I only turned up cause a couple of people texted me and they handed me a paddle and I’m like, ‘The paddle was unlikely to go up,’” he said.
“I’ve had so many people talk about it [him attending the auction] honestly, such cut through, it was so well worth it for me!”
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Is anyone interested in buying Leah and Ash’s house?
Leah and Ash’s house is still listed for sale on Domain.com.au with potential buyers being asked to ‘contact agent’.
Shortly after The Block auctions, their agent Noel Susay of Buxton Hampton East told Domain his phone “blew up” with people putting offers on the house.
“It was crazy, there were so many calls,” he said. “I had people offering to buy it left, right and centre – I even had an offer of $3.6 million.”
However, none of those buys have appeared to come through, and Leah and Ash are still waiting to see if their house will sell above their reserve of $2,970,000.
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