The television personality took to Instagram on July 2 to share a collection of images from her recovery journey.

“Hip, hip hooray New hip, new me, no worries” she began.

“A few weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement. After a very active, outdoorsy childhood (& a skiing accident 30 years ago) I’d torn all the cartilage out of my right hip. It was bone-on-bone & then became full of severe osteoarthritis .”

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the tissues in the joint break down over time.

Samantha, 47, assured fans that she is on the road to recovery now that she is “now truly bionic.”

“I’m so proud of how strong my body is & how well I’ve healed,” she wrote. “& my nearest & dearest are pleased to not have to watch me limp around in pain anymore.”

She continued to thank the nurses at St Vincent’s Private Hospital located in Sydney, medication, rehab and her “beautiful friends for [the] flower-filled room.”

SENDING LOVE

Sam’s friends were quick to send their love in the comment section.

“I think this deserves a new pair of Jimmy Choos …just to kick up those old heels and new hip ! Glad to hear it’s gone well x,” The Morning Show host Kylie Gillies wrote.

To which Sam replied: “definitely I’ll meet you on the dance floor at the Logies! xx”

Getaway legacy host Catriona Rowntree believes the intense surgery may be somewhere in her future and she thanked Sam for sharing the contacts.

“Dear Lord, I think this is my future, thankyou for sharing the contacts and please be gentle on yourself from here on in,” she wrote.

“You’ll be dancing in no time Sending you love xxx,” singer Ricki Lee also commented.

DECIDING TO GO UNDER THE KNIFE

While Samantha has been in high spirits, staying positive despite her major surgery, she struggled for a long time before she made the decision to go under the knife.

“She’s been in excruciating pain for many years. It came to a point where it was just too hard to go on in the same way,” a source close to Sam, 47, tells Woman’s Day.

“The time was right to as far as work goes, with filming for Farmer 2024 wrapped and Sam’s contract negotiations for Seven’s next season due to happen later in the year.

“Filming Farmer was difficult for Sam these past few seasons,” the source adds. “She couldn’t be nearly as mobile as she would have liked. This will make walking through paddocks for days on end much easier!”

Adds the source of Sam’s determination to get back on her feet, “She plans to be up and about again in no time – it’s her goal to be back on the dancefloor at the Logies for sure!”

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Some of the world’s funniest performers walked through the blue door to be welcomed with the iconic line, ‘Thank God You’re Here.’ All completely unaware of the scene that awaited them behind the door, their raw reactions only made the series that much more loveable.  

In mid-July, Channel Ten put an end to fans suffering and revealed another season of “unscripted goodness” was returning for more laughs and surprises.

The TV WEEK Logie nominated series, Thank God You’re Here will return Wednesday August, 14, with the new season currently underway in Melbourne, Australia.

Bringing her wits and one-liners back to the television series as host is Celia Pacquola, who commonly features on Have You Been Paying Attention alongside our 2024 TV WEEK Logies host Sam Pang.

She even took a quick break from comedic television to put on her dancing shoes in Dancing With The Stars.

So, who are the celebrities walking through the blue door to be welcomed with the iconic line ‘Thank God You’re Here’?

Unfortunately, fans will just have to be patient with the full list of comedic talent not yet being revealed by Channel Ten.

In 2023, the guest appearances included Have You Been Paying Attention host Tom Gleisner, LEGO Masters’ Hamish Blake, actress Roz Hammond, comedian Ed Kavalee, Heidi Arena, and many more.

Thank God You’re Here premieres on August 14, at 7:30 on Ten and 10Play.

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Upon hearing that she would have to leave the farm, Krissy confessed she “did not see [that] coming” after being “confident” in their connection.

Months after the finale has aired, Krissy alleged to Yahoo Lifestyle she had an intimate relationship with Tom during FWAW and remained so until the day he didn’t choose her.

“When I met Farmer Tom we had a connection straight away. It was obvious to me that I was his first pick and I am embarrassed to reveal we slept together on the first night at his farm,” Krissy told the publication.

Krissy further claimed the breakup scene was shot twice after Tom kept “mumbling.”

“Can you imagine having an intimate relationship with a guy for nine weeks and then being broken up with twice because he felt he needed to have a second take? I was mortified,” she said.

This isn’t the first time Krissy has shared her feelings following the FWAW finale. In a post shared to Instagram soon after, she expressed how she truly felt about the rejection.

“To say my heart was shattered into a thousand pieces, isn’t enough, because it’s in a million. ,” she began.

“If I know one thing for certain, it’s that I have always had the ability to love loud, to love whole and to love in a way that sees the best in people and it’s a simple request in return, the same as I give. ”

“Unfortunately this time around, my rose coloured glasses were tinted a bit too much and it wasn’t meant to be.”

The 29-year-old continued to share her hopes in one day finding the person that won’t hesitate on choosing her. Thanking FWAW fans, friends and family who have showed love throughout the series.

“We are in an environment whereby we put our real life on hold and unravel ourselves for the potential of finding the one, but this time, for me, it crumbled,” she added.

Despite competing for Tom’s heart against Sarah, Krissy shared her love for her new friend.

“To Sarah, it hard to explain how close you become through an experience like this but I am grateful to have met you, shared laughs, dreams, tears, ghost stories and now ACOTAR with you. There was a respect for each other and our relationship and I will always be only a call or flight away ”

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It’s return marks a 10th consecutive year of Gogglebox where regular – but much loved – households share their hilarious reactions from their living room to screens across the nation.

Returning to the new season is fan favourites, The Delpechitra Family; Lee and Keith; Anastasia and Faye; and The Daltons.

New additions to the Gogglebox family but still returning for the season are Adam and Symon; Kerry and Izzy and baby Ruby; Matty along with his two sons Malik and Lyon and uncle Jad; Tim and Leanne; Milo and Nic; Kevin and Bob; and finally, Jared and newest additions sisters Mia and Bree with their friend Lainey.

The 20th season is in fact the second season to air in 2024, after Gogglebox first aired in February 2024. 

Sadly, the Silbery family hasn’t been full since 2022 after Grandma Emmie was diagnosed with dementia in late 2022. Since joining the show with Kerry and Izzy in 2016, the matriarch of the Silbery family has made families laugh.

“It’s been a tough few months watching my grandma deteriorate before our eyes,” Isabelle previously wrote in a heartfelt statement on Instagram.

“I’ve been supporting Mum, who has all the weight on her shoulders as she makes some big decisions for Emmie’s future. What’s best for her now is that she is safe and happy in permanent care just up the road, where we visit her every day.”

Since its inception, Gogglebox Australia has snagged a staggered six TV Week Logie Awards. Additionally, it has been nominated for a seventh time at the 2024 AACTA Awards, which is set to take place February 10.

It has also inspired the spin-off Celebrity Gogglebox Australia, which is an annual one episode special to raise awareness of ReachOut Australia.

Gogglebox Australia returns to TV screens on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 on 10 and 10 Play. For more on what’s happening TV, check out our comprehensive TV Guide. 

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Nat Thaipun has won the title after a final high-pressure and high-intensity challenge that pushed both remaining cooks to their limits.

Judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli were beyond impressed with the skills both Nat and runner-up Josh Perry showed, and the incredible progress they’ve shown over the course of the season.

Nat received a score of 71 points out of a possible 90, just beating Josh as he had a score of 68 out of 90.

Nat’s victory clearly meant a lot to her, as she was instantly brought to tears when it was announced she had just claimed the title as well as $250,000.

“It feels so good! It feels like a dream, but it’s not,” she said in disbelief.

It was all love between the two finalists, with both cooks sharing heartfelt and genuine tributes to one another ahead of the big day.

“My finals buddy—congrats! No matter what happens tomorrow, your growth and hunger for knowledge make you the fiercest competitor. Let’s do this!,” Nat wrote.

Meanwhile, Josh shared, “I’d like to wish [Nat] all the best in today’s cooks as I have said all along you’ve been the one to catch in this competition and I’m really proud to be here beside you. Let’s cook our hearts out and enjoy today.”

Nat had a stellar season, and was a frontrunner to win from the very start.

The 28-year-old produced some of the best dishes the judges have seen in the competition so far, and even won the first and only immunity pin early on.

Nat constantly nodded to her heritage with her Thai-inspired cooking, and created incredible dishes packed full of flavour, creativity and technicality.

“It’s a proud moment when a judge tells me they’ve never eaten it before. That’s what I’m aiming for: to showcase Thai foods and dishes that people have never seen, because they’re so good,” she previously told TV Week.

But she wasn’t just a frontrunner in the judges eyes, but in fans’ eyes too.

The Victorian local was tipped to win the competition from the very start, with viewers taking to the popular betting site Sportsbet to share their predictions.

She remained in first place from the first episode right up until the finale.

Runner-up Josh “Pezza” Perry was also beloved by fans from the very start of the season thanks to his lovable personality and simplistic approach to cooking.

His philosophy was to create simple dishes that were executed well, and he was often inspired by the women in his family, which really resonated with viewers.

Whilst he came second, the 43-year-old from Tasmania was beyond grateful for the opportunity to partake in MasterChef and soaked up every minute of the experience.

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The funny guy comedian, who rose to fame for his various up-to-no-good skits with his long-time pal Hamish Blake, began dating model Rebecca Harding when she was just 24.

Back then, he was one of the most well known faces in Australia. She? A waitress working various modelling gigs on the side.

The rest, as they say, is history.

While we’ve watched the pair grow older together, celebrate major milestones and gush about their love for each other, they still find ways to surprise us.

From Bec’s hilarious car crash gaff which saw her hide the evidence from her partner for over a year, right to their adorable new puppy.

And as we all know, it’s real serious when a dog comes into the picture.

In May 2024, Andy finally dropped to one knee and proposed to Bec!

“People keep saying we’ve rushed into this but we don’t care what people say! ” Andy jokingly captioned the photo of Bec showing off her shiny new accessory.

When the couple would tie the knot has been a question on fans many lips, especially after sparking engagement rumours in 2022. 

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“I’m just waiting for Bec to do it!” Andy joked on The Kyle And Jackie O Show in August before admitting he doesn’t think Bec would be the one to propose.

“I’m a bit old school, but I think I’m safe because she’s pretty old school as well,” he shared.

To celebrate their love, we’re looking back at their sweet romance in pictures.

For Valentines Day in 2023, Andy surprised Bec with flowers….or did he? In true funny guy fashion, he addressed the flowers to their dog Henri much to Bec’s amusement!

Bec Harding and Andy Lee met in 2014 while the then 24-year-old was working as a waitress in Richmond café – and yes, it was love at first sight… for Andy at least!

Speaking of the moment in a later interview, Andy said: “I caught her eye and I was attracted to her. Just the way she was treating other people, she had a lovely demeanour.”

Andy said in order to get her attention, he ended up ordering a little more than he could chew. “I was trying to chat to her, so I was ordering a lot. I had like an hour and a half breakfast and you know I don’t really like that because I like getting in and out in food situations.”

In 2022 he shared more details with The Sydney Morning Herald about their first meeting. He said, “We met in a Richmond cafe. I was there writing stuff for the Logies, she was the waitress. She was attractive – but it was more her bubbly personality and how she wasn’t good at her job. She’d leave a table knowing about the person’s grandchildren or dog, but forget their order. I ordered cups of tea I never drank and eventually left a note on a napkin.”

He also admitted to leaving his email on the napkin which didn’t impress Bec. “She gives me flak about giving an email address. I was concerned that if I’d misjudged, I might receive prank phone calls. I didn’t give her “fanmail@hamishandandy.com”; it was my personal email.

“She emailed and I rang her straight away. She was very surprised; she was used to people texting, not calling. She told me she was two weeks away from finishing her master’s degree for the year. I said, “That’s a Tuesday. I’ll call you on the Saturday and tell you where I’m going to take you.” And we went out Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday.”

It was meant to be! The pair began dating seriously soon after, and despite a little hiccup in 2016 where they split for a short period, the pair were soon back on track and proving they were one of the country’s quirkiest couples.

In 2022 Andy revealed they broke up shortly after the Australian Open because of the intense attention Bec faced.

“Being in the public eye, there’s a short period before anyone knows about a new relationship. I cherish that time. But eventually I asked Bec to the Australian Open tennis. I told her the relationship might change afterwards, and she said, “Okay, big shot. Whatever.” But there was a lot of attention and Bec felt immense pressure. One small comment can feel big. It took its toll and we parted ways.

“It was a really sad, tough time – and confronting because I had to accept that what I do for a living created the situation. Bec quickly got her spark back, though. I thought my sadness would pass and I’d get on with my life, but the feeling didn’t go. When I still felt the same after six months, it was clear to me I should see whether she was interested,” he shared.

Andy told The Sydney Morning Herald a sweet story about Bec to explain why her sweet nature captures his heart.

“There’s chemistry – those aspects of a relationship you can’t put into words, the enigma of it – but it’s her care and kindness that drive me towards her the most. Once, she went to the nursery and came back with a plant that was nearly dead. I said, “Did they run out of plants?” She said, “No, but no one was going to buy this one.” She simply cares deeply. And that rubs off on me: I’m a more thoughtful person.

“That’s what relationships are meant to do: not change you completely, that’s always a disaster, but round out your edges. I can get obsessed with work and she brings a sense of calm. She’s way better at planning recreation. She likes holidays because she feels like I’m hers for that period. In Australia, I get people coming up to me all the time. I love it – honestly, they are often so lovely and funny and you get great material – but it can be annoying for Bec,” he said.

The couple are also hilarious together and there was the time that Bec bravely admitted on national radio that she’d crashed Andy’s car… one year later. In 2019, the then 30-year-old told Andy on Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa, “Do you remember last year, when I took your car in for an early service? Well, I actually smashed the front of your car, reversing in.” Oh, and we should probably add that said car was a luxury Audi… oops!

Of course the couple have celebrated major milestones in front of their fans too – in 2015, Bec completed her second degree with a masters in communications. “Proud of @rebeccalharding, getting her 2nd degree last night,” Andy wrote at the time, before cheekily adding: “Two more than @hamishblake has for those counting.”

And then there were milestones of the birthday kind. Bec celebrated her 30th birthday during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, but Andy still made sure she marked the day with style: “It wasn’t the HUGE 30th bash she’d planned but we celebrated her birthday weekend in style with a 4.30am finish ,” Andy captioned his Instagram tribute.

And two can play at that game – in 2021, Bec surprised Andy with a 40th birthday to remember… or not to remember? Sharing a balloon-clad hotel room the morning after the big night before, she wrote: “Surprise parties hit differently when you’re 40!”

“When Bec met Henri ,” Andy captioned the video. He explained: “We’ve been waiting for this pup for a long, long time. I’ve known it was arriving today for about 4 months. Rapt to have kept the secret and so pleased @rebeccalharding was delighted to meet Henrietta rather than saying ‘what did you get that for? I’m into cats now!'”

Andy Lee surprises his partner Bec with a puppy

Bec also helps Andy write his jokes, and he admitted to the Sydney Morning Herald he leans on her help.

“She is my go-to for testing out jokes. She’ll say, “People will get angry about that”, or “That’s not particularly funny”. I had a joke about O. J.  Simpson and she’s like, “I’m not sure if that’s appropriate.” I only realised how much I lean on her when we spent three months apart last year when I was filming The Hundred in Sydney. It was an eye-opener to realise how much she slips in and helps. I lean on Bec a lot.”

Bec also revealed to SMH her side of their love story and admitted she never considered Andy would be interested in her.

“I wasn’t interested in dating anyone, especially not this guy off the TV, but my friend said he seemed nice and at least I’d have a good story. Andy’s got this energy where you can’t help but feel great around him. But I was a uni student working in a café and he was one of Australia’s most celebrated talents. I felt he wouldn’t be interested in me.

“He called me five minutes after I sent the email, a real keen bean. I was surprised he didn’t text,” she shared.

She reflected on the fun early days of their relationship and how that changed when they went public.

“Our relationship was fun and exciting at the start, but then I got insecure and miserable. There were times we had people following us and photographers outside the house and that was daunting. I was starting my career and doubting myself and my ability. Did I get this job because of who I’m dating? I’d make friends and wonder, do they actually like me? I struggled. Andy and I ended up having a break in 2016.

“I spent six months reminding myself: “I’m good, I’m talented.” I kept my job. I kept my friends. I got my spark back and we got back together,” she said.

“When Andy was 15, his mum was unwell. They thought she had two weeks to live and she was in hospital for a long time. She made it through, and I think that experience helped make him a kind, generous, life-living person, but you can see that pain sometimes.

“He knows you can lose someone tomorrow. I’ve softened him over the years: he never used to celebrate birthdays, he was never fussed about Christmas. He was like, “Why do we need Christmas wrapping paper when we’ve got birthday wrapping paper?” No,” Bec told SMH.

Bec also commented on the ways Andy has helped her grow. She said, “I feel as though Andy’s my best friend. We complement each other. I watch him love what he does every day. He is inspirational. He may work ridiculous hours, but seeing how much joy it brings has made me realise I should work towards creating a life doing what I want to do. He shows me that if you work hard and you’re a nice person, you can chase those dreams.”

When they attended a friend’s wedding, Andy posted this picture and gushed, “Nagged myself a bridesmaid!”

Bec looked radiant during their Valentine’s Day dinner and Andy revealed the cheeky comment she made.

“I asked her to be my valentine, she said she’d think about it.”

“Sleepy girls while I watch late night tele I’m surprised they aren’t as into the cricket highlights as I am .”

Couples that get vaxxed together, stay together…

Andy and Bec have brought an 1876 house in Hawthorn with no running water, kitchen, or bathroom, and they’re excited to renovate it together.

“It’s one hell of an undertaking, but renovations are good for relationships, right?” joked Andy to SMH.

“Taking care of three kids can be really difficult… but I manage,” joked Andy while making our hearts soar.

“I don’t see the age difference at all, except when she doesn’t understand Back to the Future quotes. My view on relationships is that there isn’t “the one”. I think that’s a scary mindset, because you might lose that person: they leave you, or something terrible happens, like their passing. I think we have many “ones”, but it’s rare to find them. I’ve always felt that if I was too old or annoying for Bec, I’d be devastated, but it wouldn’t be the end of my life. But I do love her to bits.”

The couple lived their best life in London and did some touristy things like watching Ed Sheeran in concert, pub beers, and suffering from jet lag.

They got cosy while enjoying London’s famous busses.

“Her street eat is more attractive than my street eat!!”

Romance was also on the agenda, just take a look at this sunset snap from Greece. They really do look amazing together.

The couple looked all loved up on their europe trip but Andy quickly debunked rumours of an engagement. “I’m just waiting for Bec to do it!” Andy joked to Kyle and Jackie O when they returned. “She might do it – yes! I’m a bit old school, but I think I’m safe because she’s pretty old school as well”

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The pair met on the set of Australian soap, Home and Away in 2017 and quickly became the golden couple as they fell in love. In 2019, they had a fairytale wedding in Luttrellstown Castle, just outside of Dublin, Ireland surrounded by their friends and family.

But sadly, Sarah confirmed the pair had grown apart during an interview in April.

“I just want to say that I am divorced,” she told Stellar Magazine.

“Sometimes people grow apart and that’s okay… I got to a point where I realised I couldn’t grow in the way I wanted to within this particular relationship.”

On the Instagram announcement shared by the official account for Stellar, friends of Sarah shared their love.

“Sending you lots of love, dear Sar. Xxx,” Penny McNamee wrote

Sam Frost commented: “Yes Girl I’m very proud of you!!! It’s so beautiful to see you sparkle again you deserve nothing but the best xxxxxx”

“Such a shame as I loved you guys as a couple, but as long as you are both happy that’s the important thing,” a fan wrote.

“No surprise there, haven’t seen them together in a while. Neither of them wearing their rings either,” another commented.

Unfortunately, fans weren’t completely surprised by the divorce announcement after rumours began to circulate in October 2022 after James was absent from the premiere of Sarah’s film, Wog Boys Forever.

The final time James appeared on Sarah’s Instagram was in February 2023, meanwhile James’ last post about Sarah was in July 2022.

A few months after the announcement, Sarah shared a snippet into her life post-divorce and thanked her friends who “brought [her] back to life.”

“These two. Brought me back to life. Literally,” she began on Instagram.

“Put a roof over my head, filled me with wine, cookies, memories, (the best) carbonara (I’ve ever had!), giggles, deep conversations, self-confidence, a new found zest for life. A safe haven on this twisty-turny journey.”

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The couple met during the thirteenth season of FWAW, with Farmer Andrew confessing his love early in the season to Claire and they exited together hand-in-hand.

In early July, the bride-to-be took to Instagram to reveal she had chosen her wedding dress. But mere days later, Claire announced the wedding was cancelled in a cryptic Instagram story.

“My dogs and I have headed north to Darwin to work for the dry season,” she began.

“Andrew and I have had to cancel our wedding to due to reasons out of our control, but we are both okay. I’m not sure what else to say other than, sometimes life is hard and we all just need a little breathing space.

“There will be no farming content from me for the foreseeable future,” she concluded.

Many fans have been left wondering if the pair are still in fact together, an anonymous co-star from the FWAW 2023 season has now addressed such speculation.

“Last I heard, they’re technically still together but taking time apart and having a break,” the co-star told Yahoo Lifestyle, before revealing the decision to cancel the wedding was “led by Andrew.”

After FWAW, Claire relocated from Tasmania to Narromine farm near Dubbo to live with Andrew. At the time, Andrew admitted to Woman’s Day everything was “falling into place nicely.”.

“We’ve got a great life here,” she added.

Andrew and Claire’s engagement was announced on March 17, 2024, just four months after celebrating their first anniversary.

“𝟷𝟽~𝟶𝟹~𝟸𝟺 ” the pair captioned the Instagram post.

However, the announcement post has since been deleted from Claire’s Instagram page.

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22 new contestants are vying for the chance to be named as this year’s MasterChef, and despite the series only starting earlier this week, fans already think they know who will win.

This year’s aspiring cooks will be pushed to their limits in numerous gruelling challenges, and eliminations will take place throughout the season.

Thanks to betting sites such as Sportsbet, we’ve given a glimpse into who fans predict has what it takes to make it all the way to the end…

The final two contestants have finally been revealed for the 2024 season of MasterChef Australia! Nat Thaiipun and Josh Perry will be vying for the crown in the finale.

Since the very beginning of the season, fans have believed that Nat is the most likely to win MasterChef thanks to her odds on Sportsbet which sit at $1.33.

Nat has consistently proven herself to be one of this year’s top competitors, having wowed the judges multiple times with her intricate, creative, and technical dishes.

Following behind Nat in second place is Josh P who has odds of $4.33. The Tasmanian butcher has become a fan-favourite contestant thanks to his lovable personality.

Josh has proven himself as a real threat time and time again this season, and has given everything a crack. He loves making simple food that’s executed to perfection.

The 43-year-old has stayed true to his roots and always draws on inspiration from the cooks in his life, including his mum, aunty and grandmother.

Sportsbet has made accurate predictions in the past, including for recent reality shows.

The 2024 winners of Australian Survivor and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! were correctly predicted, while winners of previous seasons of My Kitchen Rules, Big Brother Australia and The Masked Singer Australia have also been correct.

As we move further through the 2024 season each week, the rankings and odds will undoubtedly change, so watch this space for more updates.

The winner of MasterChef will be determined by the judges in the finale, with the final remaining cooks having to create difficult and intricate dishes.

Their dishes will be given scores out of ten from each judge and the contestant with the most points in the end will be given the title of this year’s MasterChef.

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22 contestants entered Australia’s biggest cooking reality show this year, and they will be pushed to their limits in mystery box challenges, pressure tests, and group service challenges throughout the season.

As the episodes progress, contestants will start to be eliminated and their cooking dreams in the MasterChef kitchen will sadly come to an end.

They’re competing to gain valuable experience from industry professionals as well as to win $250,000 to kick-start their food careers, but only one can win.

We’ve now reached a pinnacle moment in the competition, with the final three contestants being confirmed. Josh P, Savindri and Nat are the only cooks who remain.

See who has left the MasterChef Australia kitchen so far in 2024…

Savindri Perera

30, SA, Banking Consultant

The final three cooks put everything on the line in a final high-intensity service challenge, in the hopes of making it to the final two.

Sadly for Sav, the judges weren’t as impressed with her dishes as they were the other contestants, and she was sent home.

“There’s always that disappointment because you want to get to the end but, after that cook, I felt a sense of relief,” Sav told 10Play following her elimination.

Harry Butterfield

29, QLD, Commercial Property

The final elimination challenge before the final three saw Harry’s food hero Josh Nilard enter the MasterChef kitchen, and challenge the remaining contestants to recreate an intricate seafood dish.

As the self-proclaimed ‘seafood guy’, Harry really felt the pressure to impress his hero as well as prove himself as a strong seafood cook.

Unfortunately, as Harry told 10Play, he “wasn’t trying to do [his] best, [he] was trying to be perfect,” and he was eliminated after he misinterpreted the instructions.

Mimi Wong

25, NSW, High School Teacher

As the competition had reached an all-important milestone – the top five – the remaining cooks were pushed to their limits in one of the toughest challenges yet this season.

The judges revealed five ingredients with extremely strong and distinct flavours, and tasked the contestants to create a dish that balanced one of them.

Mimi chose to utilise a bitter gouda, but she encountered some obstacles throughout the cook that meant one of the main elements of the dish, her brioche buns, were unusable.

This meant the dish wasn’t balanced and she was sent home.

Darrsh Clarke

31, WA, Management Consultant

Chef Guillaume Brahimi challenged the remaining contestants to a gruelling task: making five finished dishes.

Though he powered through the recipe early on, in doing so Darrsh sacrificed flavour and attention to detail.

The 31-year-old’s plating was inconsistent, and there was shell in his crab meat, so he was sadly eliminated.

Lachlan Whittle

34, VIC, Landscape Gardener

MasterChef’s infamous and iconic Time Auction challenge is always a difficult task for the contestants, and this year was no different.

The cooks were given 120 minutes of cooking time to bid in exchange for ingredients, and though Lachlan’s lamb kofta dish was executed really well, the judges thought it lacked cohesion and he was sent home.

“It’s a good dish but the real fault is that they don’t go together,” Andy Allen shared.

Sumeet Saigal

46, NSW, Sales Manager

The contestants were tasked with reimagining the classic ‘bacon and eggs’ in a surprise elimination challenge, but unfortunately Sumeet struggled to execute her dish.

Her breakfast naan was inconsistent and she was eliminated. 

“When they revealed that it was my time to go, the most pronounced emotion that I felt was gratefulness. That’s the honest truth,” Sumeet shared following her elimination.

Alex Crisp

27, WA, Sales Representative

After winning immunity in the first round of Sweet Week, Alex didn’t have to cook again as she was safe in the competition. But she admitted that this may have contributed to her detriment.

“As much as it was cool to take a step back and not have to be under pressure every single day, it kind of played to my detriment because for so long you’re in this routine of constant pressure and stress,” she told 10 Play.

So when the contestants were tasked with replicating a technically challenging dessert with over 100 steps created by chef Hugh Allen, she struggled to perform and was sent home.

Gillian Dinh

31, NSW, Lettering Artist

Although she was so close to gaining immunity all throughout Sweet Week, Gillian found herself in the elimination challenge where she struggled due to her needing to include coffee in her dish – a flavour she’s not a huge fan of.

“It was like being slapped in the face from the start of Sweet Week to then, here you go! Here’s an ingredient that you don’t drink and never loved eating, trying, consuming,” she told 10Play.

The 31-year-old was ultimately eliminated as her dessert was over-baked.

Josh Clarke

27, QLD, Coffee Roaster

A plant-based challenge pushed the contestants to create a dish without any animal products, while still celebrating meat.

Josh C attempted to create a classic steak and jus dish using just carrots, however his reimagination fell short and he was eliminated from the MasterChef kitchen.

“Honestly, this was probably my least favourite challenge of all the challenges up until this point,” Josh told 10 Play.

Sue Bazely

58, VIC, Customer Manager

The contestants were treated to an appearance from another guest judge, this time Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone.

The cooks were challenged to keep up with Curtis in a brutal challenge and from the get-go, Sue struggled.

Sadly there were too many elements with issues in her dish, and she was sent home.

David Tan

30, QLD, Pharmacologist

Guest judge, celebrity chef Rick Stein, challenged the contestants to create a dish that heroed raw seafood. Having never prepared raw fish before, David admitted he was nervous.

His tuna dish with raspberries and apple puree was labelled too imbalanced by the judges, which meant he had to cook again in round two. David’s smoked salmon with couscous and fennel salads was the weakest dish and he sadly left the competition.

Savindri Perera

30, SA, Banking Consultant

A gruelling four-hour pressure test pushed the contestants to their limits, and they had to recreate an extremely technical and intricate dish by Darren Purchese.

Fan-favourite Savindri had a chaotic experience in the kitchen and she wasn’t feeling confident when she plated her dish in front of the judges.

Sav was ultimately eliminated due to her brownie being dry, and her cheesecake lacking balance.

However, in a MasterChef twist the previously eliminated contestants were given the opportunity to win back their spot in the competition. Savindri’s dish was deemed the best and she re-entered the MasterChef kitchen.

Stephen Dennis

62, QLD, Tour Guide

All of the remaining contestants partook in an elimination challenge where the judges gave the cooks a seemingly simple task: creating a dish that featured egg in an interesting way.

Unfortunately for 62-year-old Stephen, his dish didn’t come together quite as he had imagined and he was sent home.

“Going into the challenge I wasn’t worried at all, but as I went through I started having cracks come apart and I suddenly realised I wasn’t working as well as I normally do. I wasn’t as calm as I normally was,” Stephen said after his elimination.

Snezana Calic

40, VIC, Financial Services

Special guest Anna Polyviou, “the punk dessert” icon, challenged contestants to recreate an original dessert she crafted just for this challenge.

The dish was extremely intricate, and no element tasted like what it appeared to be.

Snezana struggled throughout the cook, with multiple elements needing to be remade, and although she managed to plate her dish in a way that looked identical to Anna’s, the flavours weren’t well-balanced and she was eliminated.

Juan De La Cruz Torales Villarreal

39, NSW, Board Game Designer

Last night, the cooks were put to the test during a gruelling two-round elimination.

In the first round, Juan De La Cruz got overwhelmed by the challenge and wrongly assumed his dish needed to be inspired by guest-judge Luke Nguyen’s love of Vietnamese food. The dish was not his best and in the second round he returned to his Argentinian roots and made empanadas.

Unfortunately, the flavours were lacking and his time in the competition came to an end.

Lourdes Leschen

22, VIC, Marketing Coordinator

In a tough elimination challenge, four contestants had to recreate a challenging and intricate dish.

Unfortunately for Lourdes, the youngest cook in the competition, her egg yolk and sauce were both overcooked which disrupted the balance of the dish.

The 22-year-old was sent home after the judges decided her dish was the least like the original.

Lily Davies

30, NSW, Former Nurse

A classic MasterChef challenge, the blind taste test, had the contestants relying on only their senses of taste and smell to try and identify ingredients.

Lily was named in the bottom six after struggling to correctly name enough ingredients and had to cook a dish using only the ingredients from the first round where she struggled to come up with a dish concept.

The 30-year-old former nurse said she felt “really deflated” going into the cook and was ultimately eliminated after she was deemed to have had the weakest dish. Lily revealed she had a “gut instinct” that she was going home.

Khristian Walker

26, VIC, Insurance Services

After being named in the bottom four, Khristian had to participate in this season’s first Pressure Test cookoff where he was tasked with recreating one of Jean-Christophe Novelli’s most intricate dishes.

Unfortunately for the 26-year-old, nothing really seemed to go his way during the cook, and he was sent home after the judges decided there were too many elements that weren’t up to par.

Jonathan Hooper

29, NSW, Carpenter

29-year-old Jonathan was eliminated after failing to impress the judges with his iteration of one of judge Andy Allen’s mum’s favourite dishes.

The carpenter had a bit of a mishap in round one where his cheesecake stuck to the pan and the judges struggled to get it out and he had to cook again in round two.

In the end, Sofia said the elements of his pappardelle pasta felt “clumsy” and the judges deemed he had the weakest dish so he was sent home.

Steph Griffen

28, QLD, Events Manager

After a tough challenge where the contestants had to recreate one of Jamie Oliver’s dishes alongside him, Steph was sadly sent home.

The 28-year-old’s dish had some inconsistencies and her chicken was overcooked, and unfortunately that meant she was eliminated.

James Holmes

38, WA, Primary School Teacher

James was the first contestant eliminated from MasterChef this season.

The 38-year-old from Western Australia failed to impress the judges with his squid dish which was undercooked and had conflicting flavours.

Poh described it as “one of the least impressive dishes” of the night, and with the other judges agreeing, he was sent home.

Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out TV WEEK’s comprehensive TV guide here.

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Showcasing some of Australia’s legacy actors including Sam Neill, Brooke Satchwell, and Kate Mulvany, The Twelve received three awards at the 2023 TV Week Logie Awards.

With such a stellar first season, fans are itching to know what to expect in the new season, particularly who will be returning.

As we impatiently wait for The Twelve season two, we’ve answered all your burning questions below.

What is the plot for The Twelve?

The first season followed 12 ordinary Australian’s called in for jury duty whose hopes, fears, secrets, trauma and prejudices are on the stand just as much as the accused.

These citizens must decide whether artist Kate Lawson is guilty or innocent after being accused of killing Claire Spears, her 14-year-old niece. In the end, Kate was found guilty.

However, the second season of the crime drama will take place in rural Western Australia where a local landowner and respected town member. Bernice Price is found dead. Her two ex-lovers have been accused of her shock murder. But are they guilty?  

When does The Twelve season two release?

The second season of the hit Binge series will release on July 11, 2024.

What true story is The Twelve based on?

The Twelve is not based on a true story.

For those hunting a true crime story, this series is not the place to look. The Australian version of the series was inspired by a Belgian series created by Bert Van Dael and Sanne Nuyens.

The original series did, however, involve a lot of research on the judicial system from its creators.

“We put a lot of time in the research of our show. We really wanted to get to know how it felt inside a jury room. How much bias do we take with us? Every person has a background. How much of personal background defines our judgements?  These were the ultimate questions for us while developing the series,” they said in an interview with Variety.

Who is the cast for The Twelve season two?

Acclaimed actor Sam Neill returns as Brett Colby in the new season, joined by Frances O’Connor, Tasma Walton, Kris McQuade, Amy Mathews, Erroll Shand, Fayssal Bazzi, Josh McKenzie, Anthony Brandon Wong, Stefanie Caccamo, Luke Pegler, Adriano Cappelletta, Nelson Baker, Greg McNeill, Suesha Rana, Brad Francis, and Isabelle Basen.

Unfortunately, fan-favourites Brooke Satchwell and Kate Mulvany will not be returning for a second season.

The Block’s Sharon Johal has landed the role as a juror, and revealed she cried after hearing the news.

“It’s quality TV – with quality writers, directors and cast, and it kind of reminds me of BBC dramas,” she told TV WEEK. “I just felt so special. I was out to dinner with Ankur when I got the phone call and we both cried.”

“I can hands down say this was the best set I’ve ever worked on. The work, obviously, but also the people. It’s so inclusive.”

Where to watch The Twelve:

The Twelve is available for streaming on Binge in Australia. The first season is available for first time watchers – or those simply wanting to rewatch the series.

Stream The Twelve on BINGE from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood is a prequel series to the iconic historical drama, following the respective love story of Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents’ love story in 18^th century Scotland and World War I England.

While nothing can compare to the legendary love story that is Jamie and Claire’s, many of the brilliant minds behind Outlander will continue boast their talents in the spin-off series.

Outlander’s showrunner Matthew B Roberts explained to The Herald in early 2023 that the prequel is “at its heart, a love story.”

“It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered a luxury, and when marriages are made strategically, often for political or financial gain,” he said.

“The title is a nod to Jamie Fraser’s marriage vow to Claire and there will be several names and faces that Outlander fans will know and recognise.”

Who is cast in Blood of My Blood?

Playing Jamie’s mother Ellen Mackenzie is Harriet Slater, and her on-screen love interest is Jamie Roy as Jamie’s father Brian Fraser. Meanwhile, playing out the origin story of Claire’s parents is Hermione Corfield as Julia Moriston and Jeremy Irvine as Henry Beauchamp.

As for the familiar faces Matthew B Roberts discussed, some fan-favourite characters from Outlander will feature in Blood of My Blood as younger versions including Rory Alexander (Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser), Sam Retford (Dougal Mackenzie), Seamus McLeanRoss (Colum Mackenzie), and Conor MacNeill (Ned Gowan).

What do we know about Jamie Fraser’s parents?

Little information has been revealed regarding Jamie’s parents, Brian and Ellen. However, when the Scottish heartthrob does speak of them, he does so tenderly. His parents fell in love quickly, with the pair getting married and falling pregnant before Ellen’s family could object. 

Ellen, sadly passed away during childbirth while in labour with her fourth baby. Jamie was one of three children, including Jenny and the eldest William who passed at a young age due to smallpox.

Meanwhile, Jamie’s dad died of apoplexy, brought on by having to watch his son being brutally tortured. Believing his son to be dead, Brian collapsed and sadly died a few days later.

What book is Blood of My Blood based on?

The prequel series will be based on Outlander author Diana Gabaldon’s tenth book, which Matthew revealed she is working “diligently” on.

“Jamie and Claire’s TV story may be coming to an end with Season 8, but Diana is continuing on with their literary journey in her wonderful book series and is working diligently on Book 10,” he told the publication.

Diana will also act as consulting producer on the spin-off, ensuring the core story of the prequel will be protected.

Where to watch Outlander in Australia:

Outlander is available for streaming on Binge in Australia. Given Outlander’s streaming home, it can be predicted that Blood of My Blood will also be available for viewing to Binge upon its release.

Stream Outlander on BINGE from $10/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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The renovation series will be travelling to the historic country town of Daylesford in Victoria for its 21^st season.

For those closely following The Block may recognise the town name as it was previously intended to be the original filming location for the 2024 season. However, the local residents of Daylesford quickly disputed the idea, according to The Age which also commented the site approval by the Hepburn Shine was being challenged.

The network made the decision to ditch Daylesford for its special anniversary season and head to Victoria’s Phillip Island.

“We’ve had so many successful series in so many different locations, but we don’t go where we are not welcome,” a production insider told The Age. “Especially for the 20th series of The Block, which is so important.”

But it seems The Block producers couldn’t look past the beautiful town as production returns to Daylesford in 2025, meaning the residents appeal was rejected.  

The wholesome town is located just over an hour drive from Melbourne’s city centre and is best known for its natural springs, scenic farmland and forest. It has also become a tourist destination for its Central Highlands.

In a statement to 9Entertainment, The Block’s executive producer Julian Cress said it was a “no brainer” to return to Daylesford.

“I’ve been spending time with the community and I think they are really excited for us to bring the show there next year,” he said.

“We also try to film as much of our show focusing on the local community and whether that be renovating a community project, or just being able to showcase great local artisans and businesses.”

Julian confirmed the housing getting a refresh in The Block 2025 are located on Raglan Street, Daylesford.

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While the trajectory of his accomplishments might certainly suggest so, Tony is still wrapping his head around his first two.

“Three years ago, I didn’t even have a Logie on my radar, and now I’m up for the Gold. I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ It’s kind of surreal,” the 34-year-old tells TV WEEK.

However, while Tony admits “it would be great if it all worked out,” [and he won] on the night, he’s not about to let it change his day-to-day.

“Everyone’s asked, ‘What’s it like being a Gold Logie nominee?’ and I’m like, ‘Well, yesterday I went to the Pitt Street Mall [in Sydney’s CBD] and bought five pairs of jocks and five pairs of socks,” he says with a laugh.

It’s quips likes these that has made Australia fall for Tony. And fast. In a few short years, he’s gone from retired AFL player to in-demand TV personality thanks to his role as sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast, host of documentaries A Dog’s World and Great Australian Stuff, co-host of new sports entertainment show Monday’s Experts – and even humorous satirical cameos on The Weekly With Charlie Pickering.

His face is currently all over the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, where an exhibition he curated – Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things – is on display in the wake of his recent weekly ABC documentary series of the same name.

It seems everybody wants a piece of Tony right now, so can you blame him for wanting to step away to catch his breath for a moment?

“I’m still very much, ‘What is going on?’” he says with a laugh. “TV is a weird beast. I still get wigged out standing next to – and talking to – Andy Lee, or seeing Rob Irwin or Julia Morris [all fellow Gold Logie nominees]. I think, ‘Wow, you’re from the telly!’ Yet that’s what people think of me now. It’s all so strange.”

As dizzying as it’s been, Tony acknowledges that the Gold Logie nomination has given him a great reason to “stop and reflect” and be proud of just how far he’s come.

“I went away and did a lot of work on myself,” he says. “One of the big things I’m trying to do is accept where I’m at – I’m not very good at saying ‘I’m proud.’”

Tony says he’s often relied on the feeling of being overwhelmed – especially at events such as the Logies – as a “self-preservation” technique. 

“It’s kind of giving myself a little fail-safe, a back door out if things don’t go my way,” he explains. “But I’ve worked hard, taken some little Ls [losses] along the way, and now I do believe I can play a role in the media.

“I’m not a veteran – I’ve only been in TV three years – but for me, being overwhelmed doesn’t cut the mustard anymore.”

Tony says he’s also trying not to put as much pressure on himself now. It’s something that playing professional sport – 35 AFL games for Adelaide, the Sydney Swans and Collingwood between 2010 and 2015 – has helped him with.

“What footy taught me was that you can do everything right and yet it still might not work out. That’s a tough lesson to learn, because a lot of us, when we’re growing up, are told we can do anything – that we’ve just got to work hard and it’ll come. But while you can give yourself the best opportunity, it doesn’t mean you’ll always succeed.

“So now that I’m in TV, I don’t care so much about the outcome, because if I put in the work and hold up my end of the bargain, how can I possibly care about the outcome? All the other stuff is out of my control. That’s really helped.”

Tony, a Barrabinya man originally from NSW, says his journey of self-realisation has also meant he better understands the “extra layer of responsibility” that’s on him as an Indigenous man in the media.

He recalls a moment this year where a young Indigenous boy recognised him at a shopping centre and came up to say hello. The interaction was brief, but left a lasting impression.

“I do take the p*** out of TV, and say that it’s meaningless and all that kind of stuff, but for a little kid like that to see someone who looks like him on TV, that’s awesome,” he says.

He says the work he’s doing on himself is only preparing him for a long career in TV,  hinting there are big plans on the horizon. However, those plans may not all be in front of the camera.

“I’d love everyone to see a hell of a lot less about me,” he laughs. “I’m trying to write some scripted stuff. A dark comedy – Australia is begging to be satirised right now.”

But for now, Tony is looking forward to celebrating his achievements at the Logies on August 18. And with his new girlfriend Rona Glynn-McDonald on his arm, this year’s event could prove to be his favourite yet.

“I’ll still be a d***head on the red carpet, but I won’t be overwhelmed,” he says. “I’ll know what I’m doing. It’ll still be sensory overload, but this time, I’ll see it for what it is.”

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With devastating war, dragons going head-to-head and family bonds being pushed to the limit, season two of House of the Dragon sees the continuation of the Dance of the Dragons.

Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood – roughly 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

House of the Dragon covers the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, which was during the reign of King Viserys I Targaryen, Rhaenyra’s father.

With House of the Dragon’s second season finally airing, discover everything you need to know below.

How did House of the Dragon season one end?

Before we dive into season two, here is a refresher given the near-two-year hiatus.

Young Lucerys Velaryon died at the hands of Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar. As Lucerys died, so too did Rhaenyra’s hope of peace.

Devastated by the loss of her son, the series ends with the promise of a bloody and brutal battle.

What is the plot for House of Dragon, season two?

The trailer, which summarises what you can expect this season, opens with Rhaenyra looking defeated and heartbroken as a voice states, “Errors were made in the hours following King Visery’s death.”

The newly crowned Aegon II is placed in evil light as he storms through the crown room, guards in his stead. Viewers also see glimpses of Daemon Targaryen and Aemond, the prince killer.

Banners representing the Targaryen and Hightower march with fields full of soldiers bring the promise of war.

Women, in particular Alicent and Rhaenyra, remain the heart of House of the Dragon as they are reluctant to destroy their family and the kingdom despite the trailer teasing a brutal war.

“There is no war so hateful to the gods as a war between kin,” Rhaenyra said. To which her aunt Rhaenys Targaryen reminds her, “And no war so bloody as a war between dragons.”

When is House of the Dragon season two released?

House of the Dragon premiered with its first episode on June 17 on Binge,

New episodes will be released weekly on Mondays at 11:15am. Sign up here so you don’t miss a single episode.

Who is the cast of House of the Dragon season two?

The main characters of House of the Dragon are back for the second season including Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Princess Rhaenya (Eve Best), Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney).

Joining them are Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett), Lady Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia), Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), Jason Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and Larys Strong (Matthew Needham).

Meanwhile, there are newcomers to the second season including Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong.

Where can you watch House of the Dragon in Australia?

Luckily for fans, all seasons of House of the Dragon are available for streaming on Foxtel and Binge.

And if that isn’t enough dragons for you, all eight seasons of Game of Thrones are available for streaming on those same platforms.

Stream House of the Dragon now on Binge with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe here.

How does House of the Dragon end?

Don’t continue reading if you want a spoiler-free House of the Dragon viewing. However, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, it may have already been spoiled.

Sadistic young monarch, Joffrey spoiled Rhaenyra’s tragic fate while showing his betrothed, Margaery Tyrell, her grave in season three, episode four of Game of Thrones. He gleefully revealed that she was murdered by her brother’s dragon.

“Rhaenrya Targaryen was murdered by her brother or rather his dragon. It ate her while her son watched,” he laughed. “What’s left of her is buried in the crypts right down there.”

Based on the plot of Fire & Blood, the brother Joffrey is referring to is none other than Aegon II, Alicent and Viserys I’s son.

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Shannen’s publicist, Leslie Sloane confirmed the news of her passing to People magazine.

“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” she said.

“The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

Shannen was best known for her role as Brue Halliwell in Charmed, Heather Duke in Heathers, Mallrats and Beverly Hills, 902010.

Her battle with cancer first began in 2015 with a breast cancer diagnosis. The disease later returned in 2020 as Stage Iv, metastasizing and spreading to her brain.

Over the past few years, Shannen has often bravely spoken out about her battle.

“I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not done,” she told People magazine.

In early 2024, her new cancer infusion wasn’t working but Shannen persisted with the treatment despite doctors suggesting otherwise.

“After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now. That I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘let’s keep going’,” she shared on her podcast Let’s Be Clear.

After her diagnosis, Shannen began documenting her life in her podcast Let’s Be Clear where she invited numerous star guests that all played a significant role in her life.

“Everything in the world has been written about me,” Doherty said on the podcast. “And 90 per cent has been false.”

Following Shannen’s devastating passing, Hollywood have gathered to tribute the actress, including Olivia Munn, Viola Davis, Selma Blair, Jason Momoa, and Kate Beckinsale.

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“That fear of what people think about you, how people are going to see you and judge you, that hit me as well,” SAS Australia’s chief instructor tells TV WEEK from his home in Dubai. 

“I’m going to be on TV doing a skill set I know nothing about. Obviously, failure is staring me in the face.” 

Once Ant felt that fear, he knew what he had to do.  

“There’s no growth in comfort,” he says. “So it was an instant yes, but with the engulfing fear of, ‘Oh my God – how am I going to come out of this?’” 

Ant, 43, says training with his dance partner Alexandra Vladimirov for up to six hours a day was “intense”.  

“I was sweating from the first minute to the last,” he says. “I’ve done more rigorous training than that, but the intensity and the different type of training that engaged different muscles…  I lost a few kilograms, for sure.” 

Training wasn’t just a physical challenge for Ant. Alex told him he needed to “bring the emotion” into the dance.  

“I guard my emotions and keep them quite close to my chest,” he says. “But she was like, ‘No, this is the opportunity to let your emotions do the talking for you.’ It wasn’t until one of the routines that I got quite emotional, actually. I started really welling up.  

“I realised the power of dance. That sounds really, really corny, but I realised, ‘Wow – there’s so much that goes into dancing.’”  

Ant, who has four children – Shyla, Gabriel, Priseis and Bligh – with his wife Emilie, as well as a son, Oakley, from a previous relationship, says his family were “super-supportive” of his performances. It was just his costumes they found funny.    

“[They had] a few laughs and giggles at my expense,” he adds, “But it’s all part and parcel of your family keeping you grounded.” 

After Dancing with the Stars, viewers will see Ant in his documentary about climbing K2, the second-highest mountain in the world “but the most dangerous”. Beyond that, he’s keen for more SAS Australia. So which of his DWTS co-stars would do well on SAS? 

“All of them,” he declares. “Everyone was committed, everyone was focused,” adding that if they did go on the show, they’d be in for a “complete shock”.  

“They’d be like, ‘Hey Ant,’ and I’d be like, ‘Who the hell are you calling ‘Ant’? It’s ‘Staff’ to you! Right, get down and give me 20!’” 

Dancing With The Stars airs Sunday’s at 7pm on Channel Seven. For more information on what’s on TV this week, read our comprehensive TV Guide.

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“We’ve been doing the show together for a year-and-a-half now, so that’s pretty much long distance,” Karl, 49, quips to TV WEEK. “But we’ve had some special tracksuits made, and we’re really excited to get over there. There’s no better event to present in the world.”

“We adore working with each other, so to do an event of this size on the world stage is a real thrill,” Sarah, 38, says, adding, “I’ve been trying to teach Karl a bit of French too – he’s an alright student,” before Karl interjects, “Oh no – I’m absolutely hopeless. I’m thinking of taking a personal translator with me.”

The Today co-hosts agree that Paris is one of their favourite places in the world, after Australia of course, and are most looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere in the French capital at an event that’s very much needed right now.

“I think it’s been a bit of a tough year. People are struggling financially; there are all sorts of storm clouds on the horizon,” Karl says. “To have this break in the middle of the year, where we can come together as a nation, and get behind these magnificent athletes, is going to be spectacular.”

So who are they keeping their eye on?

“Just watching [swimmer] Ariarne Titmus muscle up every time she gets in a race, she’s got that kind of Cathy Freeman pressure,” Sarah says, while Karl says he’s keen to watch paddling sisters Jessica and Noemi Fox in the new kayak cross event.

“It’s such a beautiful family story, with their parents having competed as canoeists in past Olympics [dad Richard for Great Britain in 1992 and mum Myriam for France in 1996],” he says. “It’s a beautiful legacy for them.”

The pair will broadcast Today live from the Trocadéro – which is just opposite the Eiffel Tower – from the week leading into the Games, where each morning, they’ll bring viewers highlights from that day.

“I think that’s the best part – that Aussies can wake up to anything they might have missed the night before. We’re going to deliver it to them on a silver platter,” Sarah says.

And, of course, it won’t be all work and no play.

“To be able to whack a couple of baguettes in our gobs in between, some Beaujolais [French red wine], maybe some snails… it doesn’t get any better,” Karl enthuses, adding that he’s even hoping for a swim in the Seine!

“I’ve been training – I’ve been swimming in the Yarra [in Melbourne] as part of my preparation,” he says with a laugh. “Anything can happen and we’re ready for anything!”

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“It was on UK chat show The One Show and the discussion was about home schooling,” Ben, 58, says. “If I’m honest, I was only half paying attention, as I was thinking about what I was going to say in my bit. And the host turned to me and asked, ‘So, Ben – what do you think of home schooling?’ Like a performing monkey, I came up with a jokey answer about how it’s an excuse for parents to sit around at home in their pyjamas.”

Thinking little more of it, the star continued with the interview, and it wasn’t until he returned home later that night and started getting “pings on his mobile phone that he realised something was wrong.

“I logged onto Twitter [now known as X] and all these home schoolers were in understandable outrage at my complete disregard for home schooling! I was like, ‘Oh wow, I wasn’t expecting that – it was just an off-the-cuff’ joke!’”

Ben adds that, rather ironically, just a few years later the COVID-19 pandemic would mean he’d have to home-school his own three kids and he found out first-hand just how difficult it can be.

“Getting my kids to do anything is hard enough, but getting them to do schoolwork was one level beyond anything I’m capable of,” he laughs. “So, of course, my mind went back to all those home schoolers and the barrage of criticism, and I realised how much I sympathised with them and that they had a point. It educated me.” Ben’s experience inspired the story of Austin, the new ABC comedy in which he plays children’s author Julian Hartswood who, after unintentionally retweeting a Nazi, finds himself shunned.

The actor – who’s starred in the Johnny English film franchise, crime comedy drama Death In Paradise, period drama Bridgerton, and most recently crime drama Professor T – says working on a smaller production such as Austin was some of the most fun he’s had.

“It doesn’t get much better than with Austin,” he admits. “We’re a small crew and everybody is a huge part of the process, [whereas] on a huge show like Bridgerton, the machinery of making it is so enormous that generally there are just a clutch of people making the creative decisions. Those sets have to be a bit more dictatorial.”

He adds that he and his Austin co-stars, in particular Sally Phillips, Michael Theo and Gia Carides – who plays Austin’s mum Mel – were one “close, dysfunctional family.”

“We were all staying in this apartment block and there was a sort of campus feel to the whole thing. I think it was the first time Michael had lived away from home, so there was a bit of a party atmosphere with us all hanging out together.”

Along with it being Michael’s first time living out of home, Austin marks the Love On The Spectrum star’s first foray into acting. It’s a fact Ben can hardly comprehend.

“To say that Michael is a natural actor is the greatest understatement,” he enthuses. “I’m trying to figure out why he’s so good when he’s relatively inexperienced. I think it’s because he’s always loved comedy and TV and film. He’s [also] kind of got comedy in his bones.

“In addition, he’s one of those incredibly empathetic people, so he really connects with characters and understands what makes them tick. I think that shows on screen. He’s a joy to work with.”

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Still grappling with guilt, Irene (Lynne McGranger) is holing herself up in her home away from the world as the consequences of her actions with scammer Bronte (Stefanie Caccamo) run rampant in her head.

She almost willingly bankrupted herself and her business which she co-owns with her best friend Leah (Ada Nicodemou), and  Dana (Ally Harris) could have been killed after she was kidnapped by the scammers and held in a shipping container!

How did she let Bronte pull the wool over her eyes so much?

“Irene has always prided herself on being a great judge of character,” Lynne, 71, tells TV WEEK.

“And of course, with Bronte, this has gone completely down the toilet.”

Unable to get out of bed, a concerned John (Shane Withington) comes to check on her when she fails to show up for work, but when his attempt at comfort inadvertently upsets her, she swiftly kicks him out and runs to a secret stash of whisky she had been hiding under the sink.

Despite every intuition telling her not to, Irene pours herself a drink and throws it back.

And then a second one for good measure.

Irene is officially off the wagon.

“The shame and despair that she feels is why she goes back to alcohol because it’s an escape for her as most alcoholics know,” adds Lynne.

A bottle down, Irene then makes her way into the coffee cart, where a puzzled Leah and Marilyn (Emily Symons) are shocked to see her fumbling around the place. And when she interferes with Dana and Xander (Luke Van Os), who are having a conversation about their relationship, it’s clear to everyone around her that something is very wrong with Irene.

While Irene has a troubling history with alcohol abuse, she’s always managed to come back from it with the help of her friends. However, will the guilt of Bronte’s scam prove too much for Irene this time, and will it be the final straw that pushes her over the edge?

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So much so that a seventh movie is being created! Jurassic World 4 is officially in the works – here’s everything to know.

Thanks to the multiple A-list actors and the legendary lines, Jurassic Park quickly became a worldwide hit. Following on from the original movie’s success, two more Jurassic Park films were made, as well as three Jurassic World flicks.

Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard are just a few of the names who have appeared in the franchise – so far.

Now, the story is being continued with another star-studded cast set to hit our screens in July 2025 in Jurassic World 4.

Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali have all been confirmed to be joining the latest instalment in the beloved franchise. 

Original cast-member Jeff Goldblum – aka Dr. Ian Malcolm – officially welcomed Scarlett Johansson, 39, to the Jurassic Park family in a touching message in July.

“Dr Johansson, this is Jeff Goldblum,” he began in a video message shown to Johansson during her interview on Today.

“Here’s what I want to say to you. This I know: Scarlett will find a way,” he said, in reference to one of Jurassic Park’s most iconic lines.

“Don’t get eaten, unless you want to. I love you.”

Johansson, who’ll be portraying the lead character in the currently untitled fourth Jurassic World film, was beyond excited after watching the video message.

“Oh my God, I can t believe Jeff said that to me. I think my life is complete now. I can retire,” she said.

The 39-year-old also described the script for the upcoming movie as “so incredible”.

“I am an enormous Jurassic Park fan. It is one of the first movies I remember seeing in theatres,” she told ComicBook.com.

“I remember it so vividly. It was life-changing and mind blowing. I cannot express how excited I am.”

Details remain limited as to what viewers can expect to see in Jurassic World 4, but it’s been confirmed that development is well under way.

It has been reported that the upcoming film will be an entirely new story that’s separate from the previous Jurassic World trilogy.

We’ll be updating this article as new information becomes available, so check back here for more details.

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And so, his involuntary manslaughter trial began.

In January 2024, he entered a ‘not guilty’ plea and trial for the State v Alexander Rae Baldwin case officially began on July 10 in the United States.

It was a tragic story that ensnared the international community when the incident first happened in 2021. Now, people from around the globe are tuning in to watch the trial held in the Santa Fe County District Courthouse live online and on TV, captured by court TV cameras.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer’s has planned for the trial to end on July 19 – but as for the jury will deliberate on the verdict remains unknown.

Below we answer some of your burning questions regarding the case, including where to watch Alec Baldwin’s trial in Australia.

Why is Alec Baldwin in court?

On October 21, 2021, Alec was handed a Colt .45 by Rust assistant director David Halls which was supposedly checked to be safe – which David later testified that he hadn’t checked it properly.

It is alleged that while in rehearsal for a scene, Alec pointed the weapon at the camera when it suddenly fired and a live round hit Halyna Hutchins, wounding director Joel Souza. Joel recovered, while Halyna was pronounced dead hours later.

Alec alleged he did not pull the trigger, but the weapon fired on its own. However, FBI and independent forensic investigators have said the gun couldn’t fire without the trigger being pulled.

In the case, Alec has been charged with involuntary manslaughter (negligent use of a firearm) and involuntary manslaughter (without due caution or circumspection), without bail for more than two and a half years. If found guilty, Alex could go to jail and be charged with a fine.

Where to watch the livestream of Alec Baldwin’s trial in Australia:

The trial has been streamed live via many YouTube channels. Day One has concluded, and we suspect there will be eight more days in the trial if the proceeding aligns with the Judge’s schedule.

Australian’s interested in the case can stream the case – including what has already been shown – on Court TV, LiveNOW from Fox, and Law&Crime Network.

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The lovebirds recently jetted off from Australia to Europe for a romantic getaway. In early July, Nic and Alex celebrated their first anniversary and his birthday in Barcelona, Spain.

But it was on a private boat tour of Lake Como in Italy when Nic decided to drop down to one knee and propose to his long-time girlfriend.

The ex-MAFS star took to Instagram to share the news of his happy engagement with an image of his now-fiancé Alex showing off her shiny new accessory.

“It’s a YES! ,” he captioned the adorable photo.

Fellow MAFS stars flooded the comment section with love as the congratulated the couple on achieving a major milestone in their relationship.  

“Omg congratulations ,” Martha Kalafatis, who starred on the same MAFS season as Nic and was paired with Michael Brunelli, wrote.

“Congratulations ,” Jules Robinson commented, with her husband also sharing: “How good team! Huge congratulations mate!! So happy for you brother.”

Following an abundance of love from friends and fans, Nic shared another comment on behalf of the couple.

“@alextcaldwell and I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and kindness! Thank you for all the beautiful message’s and well wishes ,” he wrote.

Nic featured on the 2018 season of MAFS where he was paired with Cyrell Paule before their end. Cyrell settled down with Love Island Australia star Eden Dally, to which they welcomed their first child together in February 2020.

Nic, however, debuted his relationship with Alex on Instagram in July 2023 with a cute snap with his at-the-time girlfriend.

“The classic hard launch,” he captioned the selfie.

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The courtroom drama follows 12 ordinary Australians from diverse backgrounds chosen to carry out jury duty for a murder case and how their lives are turned upside down in the process.

But don’t be mistaken, this is no ordinary mystery.

The series proudly pushes the genre further than ever before by taking on the classic murder mystery story and giving it a modern update.

Who is cast in The Twelve?

Featuring an ensemble cast, the series stars big names including Sam Neill as defender Brett Coldy, Kate Mulvany as the accused Kate Lawson, and Marta Dusseldorp as prosecutor Lucy Bloom.

Meanwhile Brendan Cowell stars as Garry, Hazem Shammas as Farrad, Pallavi Sharda as Corrie, and Ngali Shaw as Jarrod, all of whom are members of the jury.

However, the cast list doesn’t end there!

Actors Brooke Satchwell, Jenni Baird, Matt Nable, Toby Blome, Warren Lee, Coco Jack Gillies, and Silvia Colloca, among others, also star in The Twelve.

For fans of the popular original series Wentworth, the show should be your go-to replacement to fill the jailhouse hole in your heart.

The edge-of-your-seat mystery even includes one of the long-running drama’s former writers, Leah Purcell.

In the second season, Sam Neill returns to reprise his role as Brett Colby, alongside Frances O’Connor as Meredith Nelson-Moore in Western Australia to take on a high-profile murder case.

Joining them are Tasma Walton, Kris McQuade, Amy Mathews, Erroll Shand, Fayssal Bazzi, Josh McKenzie and Anthony Brandon Wong.

Other names among the cast include Stefanie Caccamo, Sharon Johal, Luke Pegler, Adriano Cappelletta, Nelson Baker, Greg McNeill, Suesha Rana, Brad Francis, Keith Robinson and Isabelle Bäsén.

Where to watch The Twelve in Australia

The Twelve is brought to you by Foxtel, which means you’ll be able to watch it on their streaming platform Foxtel Now. You can also find it on Binge.

As for season two, you can stream it from July 11, with new episodes dropping weekly.

The new season consists of eight 1-hour long episodes.

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In 2005, the pilot episode released where we met the Grey’s Anatomy OG characters including Meredith, Richard Webber, Miranda Bailey, Alex Karev, Derek Sheperd, Cristina Yang, Isobel Stevens and George O’Malley.

Grey’s Anatomy will be releasing its 20th season in March 2024. Given the countless characters and cast members who have found themselves on set of Grey’s Anatomy, is it only necessary TV Week recounts where these cast members are now.

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Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey

Fresh faced Meredith Grey walked into Seattle Grace hospital as an intern, discovering the man she slept with, Derek Shepherd aka McDreamy, was her superior.

In September 2018, Ellen confessed to Entertainment Weekly that she had “played this out for everything that I possibly could.”

“I’ve given it 200 percent of my energy and my love and my time and my commitment and my dedication… I still care very much about the show, and I think that it takes a lot of energy. So at some point I have to wrap it up.”

However, the actress seemed to have a change of heart a month later when she suggested to Ellen DeGeneres that she would be staying on the show.

“And, you know, these numbers — there’s just no end in sight with streaming, and the show is so popular. I gotta keep doing it, man, because we’re touching lives and making a difference.”

In 2023, Ellen bid farewell to the series, telling Drew Barrymore: “Listen, it’s just, I gotta mix it up a little bit.”

Following her leave, Ellen moved on to star and produce Hulu limited series based on the 2009 horror film Orphan.

Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang

Cristina Yang held a special place in fan’s hearts as the highly intelligent, no-nonsense intern who would do anything to succeed – and it was this ambition that made her incredible to watch.

Cristina left the hospital for a medical research institute in Switzerland in season ten. Sandra left it was time to pursue other opportunities, in which she then received her second Golden Globe Award for her performance in Killing Eve.

Following her departure, Sandra revealed to The Hollywood Reporter in 2014 that she would be open to returning to Grey’s Anatomy for its finale.

“I told [Shonda], “If you guys want to finish it out however you want to finish it out, I’d be more than happy to come back,” she said. “And if it doesn’t fit in that way, I totally understand. I just want you to know that I’m available. Who knows! I might be doing something fabulous, and it might not work out, but I did say, ‘Yes, of course, I would.'”

Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery Shepard

Addison strutted into the hospital determined to save her marriage with Derek – to Meredith’s disappointment. While we wanted McDreamy and Meredith to be together, Addison earned a place in everyone’s heart.

After a failed attempt to save her marriage, Addison left and got her own spin-off, Private Practice which ran for six seasons.

Kate was very successful following her Grey’s role as she went on to star in Emily in Paris, The Umbrella Academy, 13 Reasons Why and Fargo.

Katherine Heigl as Isobel Stevens

Through hard work and her stunning appearance, Izzie worked hard to pay her way through medical school and become an intern. It was a life full of twist and turns for Izzy, who later developed brain cancer and left the show after season six.

Katherine’s departure from the show was incredibly rocky, and reportedly unintentionally burned bridges after withdrawing her name from an Emmy nomination feeling she wasn’t “given the material to warrant” a nomination.

Following her exit, Katherine starred on Suits, Killers, New Year’s Eve, One for the Money and many more.

Dubbed 007 for his license to kill, George was a kind-hearted boy completely head over heels for Meredith.

His death was arguably one of the more brutal character deaths to ever happen on Grey’s Anatomy. When the badly injured and unrecognisable patient was brought into the hospital, it broke everyone’s heart when the ‘unidentifiable’ man scribbled 007…

After five years, George left the show but made a shock return in December 2020 for an episode.

T.R. went on to star in The Good Wife, The Catch, Genius: Einstein and Genius: Picasso.

Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd

Very quickly, Derek Shepherd received the nickname Dr McDreamy after what was supposed to be a one-night stand.

In one of the most heartbreaking moments on Grey’s, Derek was hit by a car while helping the victims of a crash.

Speaking of his death, writer Shonda Rhimes said: “Meredith and Derek’s love had to remain Meredith and Derek’s love. As painful as it was for me as a storyteller, because I had never really thought that was going to happen, it preserved what felt true to me, which was that Derek was going to have to die in order for that love to remain honest.”

Patrick, however, has starred in Disenchanted, Bridget Jone’s Baby, Sweet Home Alabama, Valentine’s Day and more. In 2023, he was made People’s Sexiest Man Alive!

Justin Chambers as Alex Karev

Alex started as an over-confident intern with little care for others emotional well-being, but he grew in viewers hearts as he developed – confronted by some major storylines.

After 16 seasons, Justin exited the medical drama in 2020.

“There’s no good time to say goodbye to a show and character that’s defined so much of my life for the past 15 years,” he said in a 2020 statement to Deadline.

“For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time.”

Following his departure, Justin starred in the TV mini series, The Offer in 2022.

No-nonsense Dr. Bailey was one of the most brilliant minds at the hospital. Thankfully for viewers, Chandra had no plans to depart the series.

“I used to say, ‘I’m there until the wheels fall off until the very, very end, and it can’t last that much longer, right?’ And then we keep going,” she told People. “For now, I’m challenging myself to be there until the very last episode, the very last day, the very last scene.”

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His dedication to wife Sylvie and their two kids Jye and Tia knows no bounds, and he made that clear when he got a tattoo of a heart with three arrows going through it in their honour.

The Morning Show host debuted the ink on his Instagram and wrote, “New ink story. My heart with an arrow for Sylvie, an arrow for Jye and an arrow for Tia .. #Family.”

The proud family man has been married since 1995, but Larry says his wife is his “pillar of strength”.

“I’m sure anyone else would have walked out a thousand times because I’ve been through some pretty terrible times in my job, and I’ve never been able to say to my family, ‘Yes, I guarantee I can feed you or pay the mortgage.’ She’s just been so strong. I adore her,” he gushed to TV WEEK in 2021.

“We spend so much time together. We love each other dearly, desperately. She’s away now for a couple of days, and I can’t sleep. It’s so sad! I’m like a little baby. She’s everything to me.”

Whilst his son Jye works in real estate, while Larry’s daughter Tia has embarked on a career in media just like her dad. During the early days of COVID, she worked at Channel Seven in news but though she didn’t start until after Larry left, he did consider staying back.

“Sometimes I was tempted to just walk past her at the door, wearing a mask, so I could see her,” he said.

Besides making his family smile, Larry is a hit with his son’s friends too!

“There’s a thing now, Jye was telling me, when their friends are going out on a bender, they call it a ‘Larry Emdur’, so I’ve made it!”

See inside Larry’s life with Jye, Tia, and Sylvie to discover the TV host’s soft side.

Larry and Sylvie met when she was a flight attendant, and when the presenter found this throwback, he leapt at the chance to make this joke.

“TBT: Firstly, I can’t believe Sylvie went out with me when I wore that shirt. Secondly, that pressure she’s applying to my penile precinct with her right knee is still her preferred method of getting what she wants.”

He posted this throwback in honour of his son’s 27th birthday.

“I’m not exactly sure where those 27 years have gone . Happy birthday (y’day) to my best buddy in the universe. Jye we’ve still got lots of fun to have and lots of life’s mountains to climb and I’m looking forward to all of it. Thunder buddies for life. #IfNotNowWhen?

,” gushed The Morning Show host.

We can see where Jye got his hair from!

Larry loves to gush about Jye on Instagram and we bet this side-by-side collage makes his heart burst.

“You are my co-pilot for life,” wrote Larry for his son’s 28th birthday.

Fathers and sons that suit up together stay together.

Larry’s daughter Tia keeps a lower profile than her brother but when she graduated, her dad had to commemorate the moment by posting this snap.

“Go Tia !!! I’m such a proud dad !!! Look to the Stars, Reach for the Stars, Catch the Stars .. post graduation celebration . So proud of you xxxx #prouddad,” he wrote in his caption.

When Jye left the country to travel, his dad was happy but also sad about him going away.

The TV host posted this picture of him crying on his son’s shoulders and gushed in his caption, “That last hug at the airport is always the toughest.

“I love your passion for travel and adventure Jye, but I hate the way it keeps dragging you away from us for so long each time .stay safe my little buddy, keep the wind at your back and the sand between your toes. Miss you already xx.”

When Larry’s network wouldn’t let him go to the Logies, he posted this defiant picture with his son and cricket legend Michael Clarke.

There is nothing like a father-son lunch…

…or two! They are inseparable.

Larry’s tattoo is just one of many ways he has declared his love for his brood over the years.

His birthday message for his wife is literally husband goals.

“Happy happy birthday you amazing, incredible,sexy,fabulous,awesome,fierce,yummy, humble, perfect human being. In a currently yukky world you are a constant source of love and light for all around you .

“Sylvie I had booked your favourite restaurant in Paris for your birthday dinner but apparently we can’t go so I hope the Devon and sauce toasted sandwich will be ok .. I love you baby doll ,” he gushed.

Jye is the spitting image of his famous dad.

If there is one thing Larry is going to do, its gush about his wife on Instagram.

“This is the look of a young goofy dude who somehow just lured the amazing’est and sexiest and coolest woman in the world into his silly life,” he captioned the post above. “Happy Valentine’s Day Sylvie ! just confirming a toasted sandwich and a glass of wine infront of the tv at 6:30pm tonight is an acceptable romantic dinner ?? Xx”

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He was the first Indigenous actor to portray a main character in the soap which has been on air since 1988.

Kyle, 28, joined the H&A cast in early 2023, landing the role of surfer guy Mali who arrived in town as the friend of River Boy, Dean Thompson. Mali quickly became a favourite among fans as he settled into town and even went on to run the local surfboard shop.

The young actor is from the Widjabul clan of the Bandjalung Nation, growing up in Taree and Pottsville in New South Wales.

Speaking on A Bit Rogue podcast with hosts Tori Levett and Skye Sydenham, Kyle reflected on how he felt breaking this H&A milestone.

“It’s important after they’ve had it running for 34, 35 years. Way too long to have an Indigenous person come in as a main role,” he said.  

“I guess it’s been huge, I don’t know, I’ve held it very close to me, considering after so many years, and just having that chance to represent my people on a main TV show, not just nationally, but internationally as well.”

Now making a regular appearance on the drama, there is an “Aboriginal consultant” working behind the scenes with script writers.

Initially, Kyle was offered the opportunity to navigate the culture himself, but denied feeling he wouldn’t be able to “comfortably” navigate “the wider population of Indigenous culture.”

“The script writers, producers and directors always make sure that I’m comfortable with telling the story that I’m telling through Marli when it is related through cultural reasoning or events,” he explained.

“They’re doing really well, considering it’s the first time they’ve had to do it and they’ve taken a bull by the horns and they’re just riding around.”

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After serving seven years of that sentence, in December 2023 Gypsy Rose was released on parole.

Since, Gypsy Rose – now 32 years old – has been sharing content to various social media platforms, and once again, the world cannot take their eyes off her as she gains millions of followers.

What happened to Gypsy Rose Blanchard?

Dee Dee Blanchard allegedly convinced her daughter, Gypsy Rose was disabled and needed a wheelchair, suffering from numerous medical conditions which required surgery and further support. However, Gypsy Rose required none of this, she could in fact walk and was in good health.

It was alleged by investigators that Dee Dee had suffered from Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.

In 2016, Gypsy Rose was sentenced for second-degree murder after her mother was fatally stabbed in June 2015 by Gypsy’s then-secret boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn.

Nicholas’ trial wasn’t held until November 2018, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 25 years for armed criminal action.

Where to watch the Gypsy Rose Blanchard documentary?

Mommy Dead and Dearest is a critically acclaimed and popular documentary released in 2017, explores the relationship between the mother and daughter with one of psychology’s most controversial conditions – Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

Those interested can watch Mommy Dead and Dearest in Australia on Binge.

This true-crime documentary isn’t singular, Gypsy Rose’s story also inspired the eight-part drama series The Act (2019) starring Joey King which is available for streaming in Australia on Binge.

Her story has also been told in the 2019 documentary Gypsy’s Revenge, which is currently not available for streaming in Australia.

As of 2024, yet another documentary about Gypsy Rose has been release Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up. However, this story takes a look at Gypsy living life as a free woman outside of prison, reconnecting with her family and friends, and living with her at-the-time husband, Ryan Anderson. Unfortunately, this series is not currently available for streaming in Australia. 

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Who is Gypsy Rose married to now?

While Gypsy Rose was serving her prison sentence, she became pen pals with Ken Urker and were engaged in October 2018, before calling it quits in mid-2019. The reason for their breakup at the time remains unknown, however, Gypsy revealed all will be told in her docuseries, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up. 

“Our prison wedding was just something to where we can make our vows to each other. It was something that meant something to us. And I think the party is kind of for everybody else,” she told People in 2022.

However, in March 2024, Gypsy confirmed their split in a Facebook post just three months after her release from prison. Days later, she was spotted out with Ken with their romance confirmed in April. 

“After reconnecting earlier this month, we realized that our love for each other is simply undeniable, and life is too short to not take a chance,” Gypsy told TMZ at the time. 

Gypsy and Ken are not married as of yet, but they are expecting their first child together in January 2025. 

“I know the rumours have been flying around for quite some time now and I’m happy to announce that I am 11 weeks pregnant,” she revealed on her YouTube channel. “This was not planned at all, it was completely unexpected.”

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He has no doubt earned his title as one of the more versatile actors in Hollywood – from dodging the vicious jaws of extinct dinosaurs to taking his wits to the court room in his latest Binge drama The Twelve.

But outside of his brilliant career, what do we know about the Kiwi actor?

Sam Neill doesn’t particularly seem interested in the flashing lights that Hollywood has to offer and so maintains a relatively private family life.

The 76-year-old grabbed the attention of his first wife, fellow New Zealand actress Lisa Harrow on the set of 1981 film Omen III. The pair wed in 1981 and were together for roughly 11 years before their unfortunate divorce in 1989.

Sam and Lisa did, however, share a son, Tim Neill born in 1983.

In 1993, Sam exchanged vows for a second time with Japanese film make-up artist Noriko Watanabe.

“We met on Dead Calm. It was on an island with plenty of time on our hands, so I leapt out in pursuit of her,” Sam told The Guardian in 2006. “I met with tremendous resistance for a long time. I got there in the end with dogged persistence.”

Together, they welcomed a daughter Elena in January 1991. In her younger years, Elena starred in some projects including Top of the Lake (2013) and The Brush-off (2004), according to IMDb.

But in 2023, Sam revealed to The Sydney Morning Herald that Elena was a tattoo artist based in Melbourne, Australia.

During his marriage to Noriko, Sam also adopted her daughter, Maiko.

Sam and Noriko were married for nearly 30 years until their divorce in 2017.

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