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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AFL WAG Bec Judd refers to herself as a 'Maori-white girl' as she shows off her tiny figure in skimpy swimwear
Rebecca Judd has surprised fans by referring to herself in an unexpected way while flaunting her famous figure in a racy new video. The AFL WAG, 42, took to social media to share a clip of herself strutting around her backyard spa in a crocheted bikini by It's Now Cool, proudly showing off her slender, gym-honed physique. Bec looked effortlessly glamorous in the footage, which captured her walking confidently in the revealing swimwear. But it was her caption that really turned heads: 'Winter fit check with @itsnowcool. This little Maori-white girl needs a tan. See you soon, Broome.' The remark left many fans surprised - but it's a nod to her little-known New Zealand heritage. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In August 2023, Bec reflected on her cultural background while speaking to Stellar. The mother-of-four, who is soon to start on The Amazing Race, revealed she is Māori on her mother's side, with fans rarely guessing it as her heritage. 'Mum's side is Māori, so we did a lot of trips to New Zealand when we were kids,' the catwalk star told the publication. 'No-one ever guesses that I'm Māori. No-one. Ever.' Bec said her grandfather has a large farm in New Zealand, with their family regularly enjoying a hāngī - a traditional way of steaming food underground. 'My pop has a big farm, and we'd have all the uncles and aunties over to have a hāngī every time we went over,' she added. During Bec's wide-ranging Stellar interview, she also spoke of her working class roots to the publication. 'We didn't have much growing up and every dollar counted, so we really respected our food, our home and our belongings,' she said. Both Rebecca's mother and father, Hugh Twigley and Kerry Brown, are from New Zealand. They lived in a small cray fishing town called Leeman. The pair moved to Western Australia in the late 70s to take advantage of the mining boom, before having Bec and older sister, Kate. Kerry and Hugh separated early in Bec's childhood, but remain close friends. 'When they moved, mum was 16 and Dad was were like two kids,' Rebecca previously told the Herald Sun. 'I look back and think, ''I can't believe they were ever together'',' Bec added. Bec is married to former AFL star Chris Judd and the couple have four children: Oscar, 14, Billie, 11, and twins Darcy and Tom, eight.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Deaf and hard of hearing students bond through beach games in annual event
Olivia Eassie is one of just two students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Spectrum Community School in Saanich, B.C., but she says she's never been self-conscious about it. That's in large part thanks to the sense of community and empowerment she gets from local events, like the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Beach Day, which was held on Wednesday at Cadboro-Gyro Park in Saanich, a municipality in the Greater Victoria area. "My mom's even told me, don't be insecure about it — and I've told her: 'I'm not, I honestly never have been.' I mean, this makes me feel comfortable that I'm deaf when I'm here," Eassie said, looking around at a group of students playing tug-of-war. The beach day, which welcomed 85 deaf and hard of hearing students from across Southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, along with teachers and parents, is an annual event hosted by the Greater Victoria School District. For more than 30 years, it's brought students from kindergarten to Grade 12 together with games and ice cream, in the hopes of them building friendships and support networks, said Megan Jantz, a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing in the district. At a time when teachers and parents across the province are calling for B.C. to send financial relief to school districts they say are facing increased funding pressures — and limited resources to meet the needs of students with disabilities — it's a welcome moment of celebration. "That's kind of our aim, to have fun, make connections, and for the kids to meet other kids like themselves — because typically they're [one of] like one or two only in a whole school," said Jantz. "They've said they just feel less alone and can be more their true self in environments and situations like this." In addition, the event helps students learn how others have overcome everyday challenges or advocated for themselves, she said. This year, students did carnival activities, undertook a braille scavenger hunt, chased down "Waldo" — which was Jantz, dressed in a candy-cane striped shirt and a pom-pom winter hat – and competed in an Amazing Race-style competition. The day ended with the three winners of the Amazing Race heaving a trophy over their heads during an awards ceremony, as onlookers raised their open palms, twisting their wrists — a raucous applause in American Sign Language. There were also local disability agencies on hand to let students and their families know about resources. Grade 11 student Eassie has been attending the beach day since she was in elementary school and met one of her closest friends, another girl with hearing loss, at the event years ago. Now, Eassie volunteers at the beach day. Eassie said seeing the faces of younger students light up while playing games or chatting lifts her own spirits. "You don't see a lot of other kids with cochlears, or having the same sort of experience that you had, but this place does that for you," said Eassie, who wears two cochlear implants tucked between her ears and braided hair. Earlier this week, educators and parents raised concerns about funding for disability services and other programs in schools. On Monday, a group of parents across the province rallied at the B.C. Legislature, calling for more funding for public education as numerous districts face budget shortfalls and the threat of looming cuts. Carolyn Howe, president of the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association, said only 70 per cent of the cost for running services for students with disabilities is covered by the province — which can lead to other school programs like music education being cut back. A survey released by the B.C. Teachers' Federation in its 2023-24 report found only 13 per cent of the province's teachers felt the needs of students with disabilities or diverse needs were being completely met. The annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Beach Day is possible due to partial provincial funding, Jantz said. Although the funding is not currently under threat, she said the school district has limited resources. She is one of just three deaf and hard of hearing teachers providing in-school advocacy and support across the Greater Victoria School District, which she says leaves them "spread quite thin." Accessibility tools — like classroom assisted listening devices and interpreters — also come at a cost. "Funding is definitely hard, but we put a tiny bit of our budget to this [event] because we know the importance and value of this." Events like the beach day show the importance of pushing for these services, both in the classroom and out, she said. "I actually have graduated students who are in university and college asking me when they can come and volunteer because they see the value of the friendships that they've made here, the connections that they've made … just to see that they're not alone is huge," she said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Brand Montage Swimwear Debuts at Miami Swim Week with Runway Show
MIAMI, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging brand Montage Swimwear debuts at Miami Swim Week with a breathtaking runway show. The brand presented their first 12 capsule collections, each designed by accomplished models including Amazing Race's Kayla Fitzgerald, fitness influencer Brit Manuela, Selling Sunset's Bre Tiesi and more. Held at the Mondrian Hotel in South Beach Miami, the show hosted upwards of 100 guests including press, influencers, industry professionals, family and friends. All 12 designers were spotted on the runway modeling a piece from their own collection for one big reveal that left viewers in awe. The group of powerful women worked closely with Montage Swimwear for an opportunity of a lifetime to create their very own collection from start to finish. The brand encouraged the emerging designers to take charge of their new business venture from the design process and campaign shoots all the way to the stage bringing their visions to life one step at a time. Each collection reflects the designer's personal style with unique touches of character along with inspiration from their favorite vacation destinations. Designed with the intent to be worn for pool parties, summer soirees, beach vacations and beyond, the 12 collections fuse function with fashion for a limitless wardrobe. Styles include swimwear and coverups to summer-focused ready to wear with prices ranging from $100-$200. Montage Swimwear will continue the launch celebrations with an exclusive VIP event hosted with popular swimwear brand Dippin' Daisy's on Saturday, May 31st at The Sagamore Hotel. The event will welcome an intimate group to enjoy gifting suites, live DJ's, drinks and more. Following, Montage Swimwear will keep the party alive with an all-inclusive after party that is open to the public featuring DJ Vice, poolside drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere. The designers of the first 12 capsule collections are Abby Bagley, Ava Stewart, Bre Tiesi, Brit Manuela, Daniela Tablante, Freicheska Scalze, Ivy Bagley, Janey Lee, Kamila Davies, Kayla Fitzgerald, Taylor Ranftle, and Tiffany Keller. All 12 collections are available to shop now at About Montage SwimwearFounded by Bryan Skowronek, Montage Swimwear is a brand new label entering the market with 12 signature capsule collections. Each designed by accomplished models in their own right, the collections offer fun and flirty styles ranging from swimwear to complementary ready-to-wear. The novelty brand aims to put the power back in the hands of industry tastemakers by empowering young women to explore their creative and entrepreneurial potential. Montage Swimwear is pioneering a new business model with innovation and collaboration at the forefront. Press ContactAlyssa McDonaldamcdonald@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Montage Swimwear
West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
You'll have to wait for more of The White Lotus, creator Mike White is competing on Survivor first
When The White Lotus wrapped up its third season in April, its creator Mike White gave an interview in which he talked about the pressure to start pre-production for a fourth season. 'We were supposed to start scouting in April, and I was like, 'You guys, I haven't been home in three years',' he told The Hollywood Reporter. Maybe White doesn't like to be home, because the writer and director has just joined the 50th season of Survivor as a contestant, which is sure to pack him off to some locale far from Los Angeles. It might seem like a surprising and rogue move, but it's actually classic White. He competed on the show's 37th season, and was runner-up, and with his dad Mel was twice on The Amazing Race, in 2009 and 2011. The man loves reality TV. Survivor host Jeff Probst announced White's casting on CBS Mornings, revealing, 'Mike, after he finished playing, said, 'I want to play again'. 'When The White Lotus hit, and I thought, 'Well, he'll never play again'. But he kept texting and saying, 'Look, I'm serious. If you ever do anything where you have returning players, I want to play again'. So, we're happy to have Mike.' As you can glean from his spiky, uncomfortable and comedy-forward shows and movies, White is not a conventional Hollywood type. Who else could've gone from a writers room to a Survivor set, and come in second place? When he joined Survivor in 2018, he already had a successful career with credits on Dawson's Creek, Freaks and Geeks, created Enlightened and wrote the screenplays for School of Rock, Beatriz at Dinner, and a raft of other comedies. In 2021, he recalled to The New Yorker when he joined The Amazing Race for the first time. 'I remember I was at a party at Courteney Cox's house – I'm not really good friends with her, but I was there. And I was just about to go on Amazing Race, and Jennifer Aniston was there, and I was so proud and excited. 'I was like, 'I'm going on Amazing Race with my dad'. I could see Jennifer Aniston's eyes being like, 'Why the f—k'. That's not anything that anyone aspire to, to be a reality contestant.' On that season of Amazing Race, the 18th, White and dad Mel finished sixth when they were eliminated on a leg in Thailand. White said one of his initial hesitations about shooting the third season of The White Lotus there was because of those elimination memories from Amazing Race. The pair returned two years later but was eliminated on the third leg and finished in 10th. Like White, Mel was also a writer but his involvement in the performing arts was different. He was a prominent clergyman in the Evangelical movement and had written and ghost-written projects for the likes of conservative firebrands Pat Robertson, Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell. In 1993, Mel came out publicly as gay and published a memoir, Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America, but was essentially cut off by his former friends in the church. Because of his family history, White grew up attending Christian churches and camps, but turned to eastern philosophies, which he put to use in The White Lotus, during a stressful period while showrunning his series, Cracking Up in the mid-2000s. A devoted Survivor fan – '(It's) the only show I really devotedly watch' – White looks to the drama of Survivor to fuel his own TV writing. He told The New Yorker in 2021, 'Part of my job and my way of life is studying people and analysing motivation and character. I still feel like, even on the most contrived reality show, the people are human, and they're more interesting than some of the most well-scripted drama. 'For me, as a writer of drama, I aspire to do what reality television already does. To create characters that are surprising and dimensional and do weird sh-t and capture your attention.' With another season of Survivor soon-to-be under his belt, White will have plenty of more inspiration for the next season of The White Lotus.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan reveals the most ‘physically insane thing' he's ever done
Phil Keoghan's one amazing race! The New Zealand native is no stranger to traveling the world, especially while hosting 37 seasons of 'The Amazing Race.' Keoghan, 57, himself has had quite the adventure around the globe — with one in particular being the craziest. 'I did retrace a 1928 Tour de France on an original 1928 Tour de France bicycle that weighed twice as much as a modern bike and had no gears,' he exclusively told The Post at a fundraiser for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund put on by the Television Academy Foundation last Sunday. 9 Phil Keoghan attends the 2025 Emmys Pickleball Slam presented by the Television Academy Foundation at The Calabasas Pickleball Club on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Calabasas, Calif. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 9 Phil Keoghan talks to Alexandra Bellusci of the New York Post. 'I road 33 hundred miles in 26 days completely circumnavigating France. That was probably one of the more physically insane things that I have ever done.' Along with the physically grueling challenge of a 1928 Tour de France, the television personality revealed the places that rank highest as his favorites. 9 'The Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan kicks off his cross country bike ride on March 28, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. WireImage 9 Phil Keoghan hosts 'The Amazing Race.' CBS via Getty Images 'I love going home to New Zealand because I'm originally from there,' Keoghan shared. 'I love going anywhere new. Someplace I haven't been before. I've been back to India — goodness knows how many times. Literally 20 something times. I love Italy because I love food and the culture. What's not to love about travel in general? South America is awesome. I love Buenos Aires, it's an incredible city. I just love traveling.' One place in particular he's looking to cross off the bucket list is a very chilly continent. 'I've got to get to Antarctica,' confessed Keoghan. 'I really, really do. I really, really want to get there. A lot of people talk about the Drake's Passage that you have to get through if you take a ship. If you go from New Zealand, it's a seven-hour flight or something like that, but I think the Drake's Passage would be a good one to tick off the bucket list.' 9 Host Phil Keoghan greets the racers at the first Pit Stop in Fort Christian, St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands. CBS via Getty Images 9 'The Amazing Race.' CBS via Getty Images And when it comes to travel tips and tricks, the connoisseur has it covered. 'I say you've got to really plan for things going wrong. Getting stuck on a plane, and you've got to fill in time,' Keoghan told The Post. 'So take a good book,' he continued. 'Or make sure you take a camera, definitely a good one to have. Eye mask, earplugs. A layer to keep warm. It can get very cold in airports if you're delayed and stuck in an airport. But the most important thing would be just take something that can keep you occupied and just chill.' 9 Phil Keoghan on 'Amazing Race.' philiminator/Instagram Keoghan has hosted 'The Amazing Race' since the CBS reality television competition show's debut in 2001. The TV vet has seen people from all walks of life take home the $1 million dollar prize after competing on a 23,800-mile race around the globe. 'I have to say, if you look at all the winners on 'Amazing Race' they are all so vastly different,' he said. 'There's not a blueprint and that's one of the reasons the show works.' Keoghan called the show 'unpredictable' and said the winners are 'varied and vast.' 'We really pride ourselves on having a really diverse cast in terms of really representing all of America, regardless of who people vote for, what their ethnic background is, who they chose to love, where they chose to live,' he told The Post. 'Whatever it is, we try to, as much as possible, show the audience all of America.' 9 Emmy winning host Phil Keoghan hosting 'The Amazing Race.' CBS via Getty Images Keoghan noted, 'We've been doing that from day one. Because of that diversity, you're going to get people who think differently, act differently, compete differently, and I think that's one of the strengths of the show.' In 2023, the Emmy winner shared some casting secrets while speaking with The Post. 'I think the No. 1 thing is don't try to be like any other team that's ever been on 'Amazing Race' for a start. There will never be another globetrotting team,' Keoghan stated at the time. 'There will never be another set of cowboys … Every team that we've ever had on 'Amazing Race,' we try to cast because they're unique and they're different, and there's so much of that in America.' 9 Phil Keoghan hosting 'The Amazing Race.' CBS 'So my advice to anybody is just be yourself. And be enthusiastic,' he reinforced. 'And trust me, if you stick out like a sore thumb for whatever reason, and we see it's real, then you've got a good shot.' 'But there really is no magic formula because if you look at the difference between the teams and all the different teams that we have — what was that song on Sesame Street? 'One of these things is not like the other.' If you look at every single team, they're just so different. They're tall, short, black, white, old, young, married, not married, siblings, best friends. The dynamics are also different, and that's why the show works, I think.'
