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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Comedian Tom Walker joins Great Australian Bake Off as new co-host
A new co-host is set to join Great Australian Bake Off when Season 8 premieres on Foxtel and BINGE later this year. On Monday, the Foxtel Group announced that much-loved comedian Tom Walker will co-host the popular baking show alongside existing host Natalie Tran. Walker steps into the iconic shed for the first time with fan favourite Tran, and together they will be joined by esteemed returning judges, British culinary icon Rachel Khoo and Aussie pastry king Darren Purchese. Walker replaces former co-host, beloved comedian Cal Wilson, who sadly passed away from a sudden illness in 2023. 'I truly loved being a part of The Great Australian Bake Off,' Walker said in a statement. 'The whole crew is so warm, funny, welcoming and kind, and the bakers are so talented it blows my mind.' 'To the little boy who grew up thinking he'd never see a biscuitcity – you were wrong. I'm thrilled to be part of the Bake Off Family.' In a separate statement shared on Instagram, Walker – who rocks an eye-catching cardigan in the first promo pics – gushed: 'They let me keep the cardigans and I am still not sure how to pronounce or spell millefeuille! This was genuinely so much fun I struggle to talk about and not sound completely nuts … I am very, very, very happy.' Walker is no stranger to television, winning over viewers with his infectious charm on shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia and Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee. The stand-up comic has also won accolades in his industry. In 2016, he won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and that same year he nabbed the Director's Choice Award at the Sydney Comedy Festival. The hosting news comes almost two years after the death of Wilson, who hosted the show alongside Tran from 2022. The New Zealand-born comic and TV personality passed away in October 2023 following a short illness. She was 53. At the time of her death, Wilson had already filmed four episodes of Season 7, with Tran taking on hosting duties solo for the remainder of the season following the tragic news. 'Season 7 of The Great Australian Bake Off holds a special place in all our hearts,' Wendy Moore, Director of Foxtel Channels and Content and Lifestyle Group General Manager, said at the time. 'Cal's passing was a devastating shock to the Bake Off family, and she is dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Her deep love for this show and her unique blend of charisma and kindness brightened the shed every day.' Moore said it was with the full support of Wilson's family and 'with Cal in our hearts' that Season 7 was able to premiere 11 months after her death. 'This year, Bake Off holds a special place in our hearts and allows us to truly celebrate Cal,' Tran added ahead of last year's premiere. 'This season is a tribute to her memory, the incredible talent of our bakers, and the genuine camaraderie that makes the show so special.'
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Controversial Married At First Sight groom Ryan Donnelly shocks fans as he debuts his latest acting role after interim restraining order from TV "bride"
Controversial Married At First Sight groom Ryan Donnelly has shocked fans as he debuted his latest acting gig. It's understood the project manager, 36, has pursued acting amid reports he is unable to find work after Nine's reality hit finished airing in April. On Sunday, the reality star took to Instagram Stories to share a photo of himself dressed as a police officer for a new role. Ryan looked every inch the real-life cop, complete with his faux attire that included a badge, patches, a blue shirt, and a bulletproof vest. "We on," he wrote, along with a screenshot notifying his 19,000 followers his account has been verified with a blue badge. MAFS fan account mafsgossip quickly reshared the new gig along with two other of Ryan's past dress-ups. He could be seen rocking a 70's moustache in one, while the other showed him posing with claws and a white tank top at a festival. Fans flocked to the comments section to say the MAFS star was well suited to the force. "He actually suits it," one person said. "Suits you. It's never too late to join the police force," another person said. It's not the first time the aspiring actor has stunned fans by posing as an officer. In March, one fan took to social media to point out Ryan's cameo appearance in the new BINGE Original Series The Last Anniversary. 'Just watching new series on BINGE, is this who I think it is? It's called The Last Anniversary,' they wrote, along with a screenshot of the star. The Last Anniversary, based on the book of the same title by author Liane Moriarty, is executive produced by Australian A-lister Nicole Kidman. The Campbelltown groom can be seen around 20 minutes into episode one, sporting a white shirt and muli-coloured jacket in an office scene. Ryan confirmed to Yahoo Lifestyle he played a 'simple police officer guarding the star patient in that episode'. 'Always amazing fun on sets like those,' he said. The role on BINGE isn't Ryan's first, as he has previously starred in Neighbours and NCIS: Sydney. The 36-year-old also appeared briefly on Nine's Beauty and the Geek in 2022. Earlier this year, he was spotted on the streets of Sydney acting in a major upcoming Hollywood horror film starring American actor Dylan O'Brien. Ryan could be seen strutting across a footpath dressed in a corporate navy blue suit, white shirt and tie for the gig. He was clean-shaven and completed the look with a carry bag and a pair of shiny black dress shoes. Ryan's tumultuous relationship with his on-screen wife Jacqui Burfoot dominated season 12 as the pair frequently fought and made up over seemingly mundane details like having a TV in the couple's bedroom. Jacqui also raised several concerns about Ryan's financial skills and his ability to contribute to their future family. The Kiwi bride suggested his career choice might not be "enough" financially. She later took to TikTok to clarify she raised the concerns about his acting ambitions, not his salary as a project manager. Ryan and Jacqui's rows spilled over into court around the time they dramatically ended their union at Final Vows in April. In March, Jacqui obtained an interim restraining order against Ryan, which prevented him from commenting on social media about her. Ryan subsequently applied for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) against her. The matter was heard at Campbelltown Court House in April. Magistrate Shane McAnulty told the court he was unwilling to grant the order in Jacqui's absence and asked the parties to prepare submissions for the matter to return to court on Tuesday, June 24. has reached out to Ryan Donnelly for comment.
News.com.au
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
First look at Teresa Palmer's new Aussie drama Mix Tape after series receives coveted award at festival
What if you had a second chance at your first love? That's the question the new Australian series Mix Tape will leave you asking when it premieres on BINGE on June 12. Beloved Aussie actress Teresa Palmer and Irish actor Jim Sturgess and star in the romantic drama, playing former 80s high school sweethearts Alison and Daniel who are now living in different countries but reconnect in the modern world through a song from their shared past. On Tuesday, BINGE released the highly anticipated first trailer for the four-part miniseries, which generated buzz back in March at the SXSW Film and TV Festival in Texas, when it won the coveted Audience Award in the TV Spotlight category. It is a story about love and loss, family and friendship, and the power of music – and resonated strongly with viewers at the festival. 'To have had Mix Tape even selected to premiere at South by Southwest was massive,' Palmer, 39, tells 'I was hearing rumours of it, maybe this was happening. Then when we found out that we got into South by Southwest – that was just a huge accomplishment.' 'And then to find out we won the Audience Award, which is the award that you want because we know that it resonates with an audience, it's huge. It's truly exciting.' Stream Mix Tape from June 12 on BINGE, available on Hubbl. Julia Savage, who plays Palmer's on-screen daughter Stella, is just as excited for the win and can't wait to showcase Australia to the world. 'I'm so privileged and so lucky and grateful to be part of it because I think Aussies have some cool stuff going on,' 18-year-old Savage – who was nominated for Best Lead Actress at the 2022 AACTAs for her stellar performance in the psychological drama Blaze – tells 'We make great project and it's really cool to be being part of these other great projects in Australia and be able to really show how our film industry works and what we can do when we are given the chance.' In the trailer, viewers get a first look at Palmer in character as Alison, a lovestruck teen who is madly in love with Daniel – a boy who makes Alison her first ever mix tape. Years and distance inevitably come between them, but a pivotal moment occurs and they once again reconnect, with a certain song evoking memories and making them wonder if they were meant to be. The BINGE Original Series began production in May 2024 with filming taking place at various locations across Sydney and Ireland, where the cast filmed some flashback scenes for the series. The four-part miniseries is adapted by Irish writer Jo Spain from the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by Jane Sanderson and directed by Australian director Lucy Gaffy. 'We are incredibly proud of this award-winning series with its acclaimed international cast, rich sense of nostalgia and incredible soundtrack, viewers will be drawn into a world they won't want to leave,' Lana Greenhalgh, Head of Scripted Originals, Foxtel Group said in a statement. 'Subotica and Aquarius Films have taken international storytelling to another dimension that will transport viewers back in time to that intoxicating feeling of first love and we can't wait to share it with the world.'
Courier-Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
First look at Teresa Palmer's new Aussie drama Mix Tape
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. What if you had a second chance at your first love? That's the question the new Australian series Mix Tape will leave you asking when it premieres on BINGE on June 12. Beloved Aussie actress Teresa Palmer and Irish actor Jim Sturgess and star in the romantic drama, playing former 80s high school sweethearts Alison and Daniel who are now living in different countries but reconnect in the modern world through a song from their shared past. Aussie actress Teresa Palmer and Irish actor Jim Sturgess star in Mix Tape, which premieres on June 12 on Binge. On Tuesday, BINGE released the highly anticipated first trailer for the four-part miniseries, which generated buzz back in March at the SXSW Film and TV Festival in Texas, when it won the coveted Audience Award in the TV Spotlight category. It is a story about love and loss, family and friendship, and the power of music – and resonated strongly with viewers at the festival. 'To have had Mix Tape even selected to premiere at South by Southwest was massive,' Palmer, 39, tells 'I was hearing rumours of it, maybe this was happening. Then when we found out that we got into South by Southwest – that was just a huge accomplishment.' 'And then to find out we won the Audience Award, which is the award that you want because we know that it resonates with an audience, it's huge. It's truly exciting.' Stream Mix Tape from June 12 on BINGE, available on Hubbl. Palmer plays Alison in the series. Alison's younger self will be played by Florence Hunt. Julia Savage, who plays Palmer's on-screen daughter Stella, is just as excited for the win and can't wait to showcase Australia to the world. 'I'm so privileged and so lucky and grateful to be part of it because I think Aussies have some cool stuff going on,' 18-year-old Savage – who was nominated for Best Lead Actress at the 2022 AACTAs for her stellar performance in the psychological drama Blaze – tells 'We make great project and it's really cool to be being part of these other great projects in Australia and be able to really show how our film industry works and what we can do when we are given the chance.' Sturgess will play Daniel in the four-part series. Rory Walton-Smith portrays the younger version of Daniel. In the trailer, viewers get a first look at Palmer in character as Alison, a lovestruck teen who is madly in love with Daniel – a boy who makes Alison her first ever mix tape. Years and distance inevitably come between them, but a pivotal moment occurs and they once again reconnect, with a certain song evoking memories and making them wonder if they were meant to be. The BINGE Original Series began production in May 2024 with filming taking place at various locations across Sydney and Ireland, where the cast filmed some flashback scenes for the series. Mix Tape also stars (from left to right) Ben Lawson, Julia Savage, Palmer, Sturgess, Chika Ikogwe and Jacqueline McKenzie. Picture: Binge Palmer and Sturgess play former lovestruck teenagers who reconnect through music. Picture: BINGE / Joel Pratley The four-part miniseries is adapted by Irish writer Jo Spain from the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by Jane Sanderson and directed by Australian director Lucy Gaffy. 'We are incredibly proud of this award-winning series with its acclaimed international cast, rich sense of nostalgia and incredible soundtrack, viewers will be drawn into a world they won't want to leave,' Lana Greenhalgh, Head of Scripted Originals, Foxtel Group said in a statement. 'Subotica and Aquarius Films have taken international storytelling to another dimension that will transport viewers back in time to that intoxicating feeling of first love and we can't wait to share it with the world.' Mix Tape premieres Thursday, June 12 on BINGE and on Showcase at 8.30pm and will be available On Demand Originally published as First look at Teresa Palmer's new Aussie drama Mix Tape after series receives coveted award at festival
News.com.au
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Real Housewives of Sydney reunion dramas explode online
Real Housewives of Sydney fans, her fellow cast members and even the show's reunion host Osher Gunsberg have expressed their frustration that Housewife Nicole O'Neill did not show up for her second reunion in a row – but she insists all is not as it seems. Fans were shocked to discover that O'Neill, who missed last year's reunion episode due to a family commitment and skipped many on-screen activities during this season, would once more miss the show's pivotal reunion episode, available to stream from today on BINGE and Foxtel. O'Neill cops a walloping in the reunion but she has fiercely defended her actions, publicly airing email communications with Real Housewives producers and sharing her side of the story on her website overnight. The online drama comes amid a particularly fiery reunion, which ended with several members of the cast conceding the divisions in the group may be beyond repair. Nicole dials in as Osher twists the knife Reunion host Osher Gunsberg noted O'Neill's absence at the top of the show, explaining that she would join via videolink from London shortly. O'Neill's arch nemesis Terry Biviano called her absence 'convenient,' while Victoria Montano was keen to point out that O'Neill had offered to fly back for the reunion – an assertion Gunsberg quickly shut down. 'Well, the facts are, Victoria, that yes she did offer to fly back. There was a budget for that. It was economy class, and that was not acceptable [to her].' And Osher twisted the knife later in the show as O'Neill joined the cast from her London hotel room. 'I didn't think you'd want to miss a reunion … again,' he said pointedly. 'There was an offer to fly you back, but economy class isn't for you?' Stream The Real Housewives of Sydney on BINGE, available on Hubbl. O'Neill explained it just wasn't feasible to fly home to Sydney when she had pre-existing business commitments in London. After castmate Kate Adams complained she didn't think Nicole had 'pulled her weight' this season, Osher asked her: 'Nicole, you willingly signed up for this show again – do you feel like you showed up for it?' 'I feel like I showed up when I could. It was a bit more complicated than what I can explain right now,' she said. After Biviano dubbed that an 'excuse,' Nicole delivered what would be her final words for the season: 'You're a bitter, bitter old woman, Terry.' Nicole puts the show on blast O'Neill told her side of the story online overnight, posting screenshots of emails with Real Housewives ' production team that appeared to show she had flagged she wouldn't be available for the reunion some six months in advance. O'Neill posted several emails dated from April 2024 in which producers on the show gave some possible reunion filming dates – and Nicole then flagging that she'd be unavailable for at least one of the potential filming dates due to overseas travel. She went into more detail in a blog post on her website overnight. 'I didn't skip it. I didn't storm off. I didn't have cold feet,' she insisted. 'When I signed my contract for the season, the reunion date was locked in. I planned everything around it – work, personal commitments, and yes, even travel. But at the eleventh hour, the date was changed. Unfortunately, by then I was already booked, packed, and set to be in London. This wasn't a spontaneous trip – these dates had been in my schedule for over a year, and production was aware of them,' she claimed. A bitter end – and an uncertain future The reunion ended on an especially sour note, with conflict between Caroline Gaultier and her Housewives allies-turned-enemies Terry Biviano and Kate Adams coming to a head. Gaultier labelled her adversaries 'evil' and called Kate a 'thug in heels,' declaring: 'Once again, nothing is resolved, I want to go home, and I never want to see these two for the rest of my life.' After the two warring parties had hurled abuse at each other, Gunsberg tried to wrap up the reunion by asking where the group could go from here. Even cast peacemaker Sally Obermeder had to concede that things weren't looking good. 'Is there hope for this group of friends?' Gunsberg asked her. 'In my new era of not sitting on the fence? Not really,' she admitted with a shrug. And it appears the drama continued even as the cameras stopped rolling – as the other cast members headed back to their dressing rooms, cameras captured Gaultier fuming to a producer that her experience had been 'disgusting,' she 'didn't even get to say what [she] wanted to say' and asking why she'd bothered turning up at all.
