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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star Domenica Calarco makes bombshell claims her ex-best friend Ella Ding 'stole' from her - after slamming her sponsored pregnancy post
Domenica Calarco has taken another savage swipe at her ex-best friend Ella Ding, accusing the Married At First Sight star of stealing from her. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star, 32, also slammed her former podcast co-host, 31, last week for making a sponsored pregnancy announcement. But now it seems their online feud has gone to another level as Domenica alleged Ella and her brother 'stole' something from the former reality TV star. Domenica made the serious accusation—which is unproven—in the comments section of an article about Ella defending herself against recent backlash. The podcaster wrote: 'Nah just pissed cos she needs MORE money after her and her brother stole from me. It's okay, the story is coming.' 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. Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ella and Domenica for further comment on the matter. It comes after Domenica called out her former best friend Ella for announcing her pregnancy with a sponsored post. Ella took to Instagram last Tuesday morning to announce the exciting news alongside a series of photos including a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. 'Somewhere between healing and hustling, the next chapter quietly chose us,' she captioned her post. 'Baby Palermo you've already made our story sweeter & given us the best news of 2025 yet #ad #ClearblueConfirmed.' The announcement was reposted by the @ Instagram page. Domenica took to the comments section to slam Ella for 'monetising her pregnancy'. 'Even has to monetise her pregnancy announcement. Some people will never change. Wow,' she wrote. Ella's pregnancy was announced two months after Domenica revealed she was expecting her first child. In March, Domenica posted a series of clips showing her positive pregnancy test, her ultrasound and telling her friends and family. She captioned the sweet post: 'Been a little MIA working on my greatest project yet... Baby.' She added: 'Due September 2025 #pregnancyannouncement #pregnancy #pregnant.' Days after her announcement, Domenica exclusively confirmed to Daily Mail Australia she will be raising her child as a single mum, as she addressed the breakup rumours with Bondi skater Jarod Bogunovich. Domenica and Ella pulled the plug on their podcast Sit With Us in August 2024, and rumours have swirled it was due to an interpersonal conflict. On a recent episode of Domenica's new podcast Mad Woman, she explained where the rift with Ella really began. 'The breakdown of our friendship really started when the backlash from Sit With Us happened,' she began, referring to the controversial conversation the podcasters had with MAFS 2024 'villain' Jack Dunkley. The controversy erupted after Domenica and Ella faced criticism for their interview with Jack, who previously sparked outrage by telling co-star Jonathan McCullough to 'muzzle' his wife Lauren Dunn during a dinner party. The interview prompted a heated response from fellow media personality Abbie Chatfield, further intensifying the scrutiny on the podcast hosts at the time. Domenica said she and Ella 'had very differing opinions and views on the way to handle the situation. For me, I wanted to face it head on, I didn't want to bury my head in the sand.' At the time, Domenica's social media posts were inundated with comments from fans asking her to address the podcast controversy. While Domenica chose not to provide a statement during this period, she did assure several fans she and Ella would be responding to the backlash 'very soon'. Domenica and Ella have since unfollowed each other on Instagram, marking the end of their nearly four-year friendship.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Married At First Sight's Ella Ding reveals her pregnancy cravings and says she's been getting advice from ChatGPT ahead of welcoming first child - as she launches new podcast
It's a big year for Married At First Sight favourite Ella Ding, who is not only expecting her first child with husband Guy Palermo but has also launched a brand new podcast. The 31-year-old sat down with Daily Mail Australia for an interview on Tuesday, revealing how she's navigating pregnancy, business, and her bold return to podcasting following a rollercoaster year. 'Honestly, it's been pretty crazy,' Ella said of her whirlwind few months. 'Since we ended the podcast last year, I took a nice quiet turn. I kind of just focused on me and my business and my people and my family.' That much-needed break allowed her to reassess her goals – and one dream never wavered: a return to the mic. 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. 'I knew that podcasting wasn't done for me. I loved podcasting and I always wanted a podcast. Since COVID, it's honestly been a dream of mine' she said. After knocking back several offers, Ella finally found the right fit. 'I met with networks last year… but no one honestly was like hitting the spot. And then Channel Nine kind of just came out of nowhere. It felt perfectly aligned' she added. The result? The Ella Era – a new solo podcast where she can speak her truth without filter. 'I'm just creating my own pathway to my own vision, my own future, and it's just me now,' she said. 'There's a huge part of me that's really excited by that' Ella said. For the debut episode, Ella managed to coax her ultra-private husband Guy into the spotlight. 'He didn't love being a guest, but he did it because he loves me,' she laughed. 'He knew that I really wanted that… I really wanted people to hear more about him and just show everybody that he's real, like he's not just this make believe dude who hates life.' 'Like he said on the episode – I just don't shut up and I have so much to say. Whether it's wisdom or curiosity, he is just really supportive of anything that I do.' Ella, who announced her pregnancy on May 20, revealed she and Guy have already picked out a baby name. 'We actually do have our name locked in,' she confirmed. While she's had a fairly smooth pregnancy so far, she admits to one unexpected symptom. 'My stomach gets really f***ing itchy after I go for a run. I'm like scratching it so much' Ella said. As for food cravings? 'I've been really wanting Dim Sims. We went to South Melbourne Markets and I got like a fried and a steamed dim sim with chili and soy. Even talking about it now I'm like, I need to go back and get more. 'I'm just leaning into this opportunity to eat whatever I want and just enjoy it.' Ella credits her husband and her tight-knit group of girlfriends with helping her through the ups and downs of pregnancy. 'Guy is very much my person during the pregnancy. I feel most comfortable with him to whine and complain or show him all these things I'm Googling and asking, you know, ChatGPT.' She added, 'All of my girlfriends that have had kids… they can reassure me or provide advice and be there for me if I need it.' Despite her growing bump, Ella has no plans to slow down. She's juggling her fragrance line, car giveaways and podcast duties – and she wouldn't have it any other way. 'I do love to be busy. I love to have a lot on my plate. I think I just love being stimulated and challenged every day' she said. 'My plate's pretty full right now and my cup is also very full right now.' With years in the spotlight under her belt, Ella says she's learned how to shut out the noise and focus on what matters. 'You'll always get the trolling occasionally or the cyber bullying or whatever it is. But I don't jump in on hate trains and I don't get involved in online drama… I tend to just stay out of it and I think it works pretty well for me' Ella explained. When it comes to clickbait and gossip culture, Ella doesn't hold back. 'I don't know why they do it… they'd rather have their platform top of the charts even if it means ruining someone's reputation or life or relationship or family' she said. 'I could never go to sleep at night knowing I've published something that is ruining someone's life.' Ella isn't ruling out another stint on screen – but it'd have to be the right fit. 'Look, that chapter's never closed. I've always loved being a part of reality TV. I've always had somewhat of a positive experience' she added. While The Block and Real Housewives don't interest her, she admitted: 'Maybe that's the post-baby goal – to do something really challenging, like Survivor or SAS Australia.' 'This next era is purely just about Ella,' she said. 'The podcast, being pregnant, keeping the baby healthy, keeping me healthy, and just working on everything I'm incredibly passionate about.' Ella, who narrates Stan's Original series, Love Triangle, said she would definitely be back for another season . 'I actually love Love Triangle. It's a bit more fluent. I get the goss, I get the tea. I love being in the middle.' And as for future ambitions? Hosting is firmly on her radar. 'Yeah, definitely. I love it. I love being a part of it in that kind of way' she confided. As she prepares for motherhood, Ella admitted that self-doubt occasionally creeps in. 'I think I would be silly to not say I'm scared of not being a good mum. That's probably the scariest thought I have right now' she said. Still, she knows she's got strong role models to guide her. 'I do think my mum did a very good job. A hundred percent' Ella added. And if she could interview anyone on her podcast? 'Paris Hilton. I'd love to chat to Paris.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight's Ella Ding breaks silence after backlash over her sponsored pregnancy post
Married At First Sight's Ella Ding has broken her silence after she was slammed online over her sponsored pregnancy announcement. The reality TV star, who is expecting her first child with husband Guy Palermo, shared her exciting baby news in a post that advertised her partnership with Clearblue, a pregnancy test company. The post, while receiving many congratulations from friends and family, faced major criticism, with some followers calling it 'tacky' and 'cringe' to announce her pregnancy with a sponsored post. Now, the 31-year-old has opened up about the business opportunity, telling Yahoo Lifestyle that it was a 'no-brainer'. 'Clearblue literally told me I'm pregnant. Like, I don't really know how much more you can align with a brand,' she said. 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. The MAFS alum revealed that she initially felt weird when the opportunity came across her desk, however the more she thought about it, the more the partnership made sense to her. 'If it makes sense to me and my people understand, that's all that matters. And if you got offered, you would take it!' she said. Ella also noted that the cost of living crisis was a reasonable excuse for saying yes to the brand partnership, adding that having a baby is 'f***ing expensive'. The soon-to-be-mum said that she and Guy would set up a bank account for their baby, hinting that the money from her pregnancy partnership and any other baby-related opportunities would go towards her unborn child. 'It's something that I wish my parents did for me from when I was a young age, and something that I really want to do for our baby to start helping them save from a really young age,' she said. Last week, fans weighed in on Ella's controversial 'pregnancy announcement ad', which featured a series of photos including a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. 'Somewhere between healing and hustling, the next chapter quietly chose us,' Ella captioned her post. 'Baby Palermo you've already made our story sweeter & given us the best news of 2025 yet.' Ella also included the information '#ad #ClearblueConfirmed,' and consumer advice, 'Always read the label and follow the directions for use.' The announcement was re-posted by the @ Instagram page. The post was met with mixed feelings from followers of the controversial bride who has built a high profile on social media since appearing in MAFS 2022. 'Nooo this feels off being an ad. Is this the official announcement? Congratulations either way,' wrote one follower. 'Congrats! However does anyone else feel we are living in a capitalist nightmare with a pregnancy announcement being an ad?' suggested another fan. One angry follower responded: 'Stop normalising this behaviour, not EVERYONE does this. 'It screams "attention" and is absolutely disgusting to use your child as a walking advertisement before they are even born. Show some class.' 'Talk about exploiting a child … starts from the moment of conception ,' agreed another user. Added one follower: 'A paid ad to announce your first pregnancy? The last thing that should be on the mind is how can I make money out of announcing I'm pregnant. 'Each to their own but feels a bit off.' Several celebrities, meanwhile, offered their congratulations, including MAFS coach Mel Schilling, Tammy Hembrow and social media star Sarah Jane Roza. It comes after Domenica Calarco called out former best friend Ella for announcing her pregnancy with a sponsored post. Domenica took to the comments section to slam Ella for 'monetising on her pregnancy'.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans turn on Married at First Sight star after sponsored pregnancy announcement: 'Disgusting to use your child as a walking advertisement'
Fans have weighed in on Ella Ding 's controversial 'pregnancy announcement ad'. The Married at First Sight bride was joined by her husband Guy Palermo on Tuesday as they shared news that they were expecting. Ella and her hubby can be seen in a series of photos including a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. 'Somewhere between healing and hustling, the next chapter quietly chose us,' Ella captioned her post. 'Baby Palermo you've already made our story sweeter & given us the best news of 2025 yet.' 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 Ella also included the information '#ad #ClearblueConfirmed,' and consumer advice, 'Always read the label and follow the directions for use.' The announcement was re-posted by the @ Instagram page. The post was met with mixed feelings from followers of the controversial bride who has built a high profile on social media since appearing in MAFS 2022. 'Nooo this feels off being an ad. Is this the official announcement? Congratulations either way,' wrote one follower. 'Congrats! However does anyone else feel we are living in a capitalist nightmare with a pregnancy announcement being an ad?' suggested another fan. One angry follower responded: 'Stop normalising this behaviour, not EVERYONE does this. 'It screams "attention" and is absolutely disgusting to use your child as a walking advertisement before they are even born. Show some class.' 'Talk about exploiting a child … starts from the moment of conception ,' agreed another user. Added one follower: 'A paid ad to announce your first pregnancy? The last thing that should be on the mind is how can I make money out of announcing I'm pregnant. 'Each to their own but feels a bit off.' Several celebrities, meanwhile, offered their congratulations, including MAFS coach Mel Schilling, Tammy Hembrow and social media star Sarah Jane Roza. It comes after Domenica Calarco has called out former best friend Ella for announcing her pregnancy with a sponsored post. Ella took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to announce the exciting news alongside a series of photos including a positive Clearblue pregnancy test. Domenica took to the comments section to slam Ella for 'monetising on her pregnancy'. 'Even has to monetise her pregnancy announcement. Some people will never change. Wow,' she wrote. Ella's pregnancy announcement comes two months after her ex-best friend, podcast co-host and MAFS co-star Domenica announced she was expecting her first child. In March, Domenica posted a series of clips showing her positive pregnancy test, her ultrasound and telling her friends and family. The 32-year-old captioned the sweet post: 'Been a little MIA working on my greatest project She added: 'Due September 2025 #pregnancyannouncement #pregnancy #pregnant.' Days after her announcement, Domenica exclusively confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that she will be raising her child as a single mum, as she addressed the break up rumours with Bondi skater Jarod Bogunovich. Domenica and Ella pulled the plug on their podcast Sit With Us in August 2024, and rumours have swirled that it was due to an interpersonal conflict. The controversy erupted after Domenica and Ella faced criticism for their interview with Jack, who previously sparked outrage by telling co-star Jonathan McCullough to 'muzzle' his wife Lauren Dunn during a dinner party. The interview prompted a heated response from fellow media personality Abbie Chatfield, further intensifying the scrutiny on the podcast hosts at the time. Domenica and Ella have since unfollowed each other on Instagram, marking the end of their nearly four-year friendship. The pair confirmed that they are no longer on speaking terms, further fuelling rumours of a rift that have been circulating for months. The former MAFS stars both addressed the situation, confirming that their once-strong bond had come to a close. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia in September 2024, Ella stated, 'I've got nothing to say but I wish her the best of course, always will. All good things come to an end.' Meanwhile, Domenica echoed her sentiments, saying, 'We definitely unfollowed each other. I don't even know where to begin.'
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS star reveals she's pregnant with first child a year after surprise wedding
new arrival Scroll down to read the couple's emotional wedding vows Dan Cain , Senior Showbiz Reporter Published : 8:39, 20 May 2025 Updated : 8:39, 20 May 2025 MARRIED At First Sight Australia's Ella Ding has revealed she's pregnant with her first child. The 31-year-old, who is married to Guy Palermo, announced her happy news on Instagram , sharing a picture of her bump and pregnancy test. 4 Ella Ding and Guy Palermo are expecting a baby Credit: Instagram 4 The couple got married last April Credit: Instagram She wrote: "Somewhere between healing and hustling, the next chapter quietly chose us. "Baby Palermo you've already made our story sweeter & given us the best news of 2025 yet." One person commented: "Bestest news baby girl!!! You guys will be the most amazing parents ever." Another said: "Cannot wait for this next chapter for you both!!!" A third wrote: "Darling Ella and Guy I'm so Happy for you Both! The Most beautiful News! I'm over the Moon with joy for you!! You are going to have the Most beautiful Baby." Business owner Ella has 533,000 followers on Instagram and found wider fame on series nine of Mafs during which she married Mitch Eynaud. The former couple made it to the final vows where he decided to end the union, though they did briefly get back together and attended the series reunion as a couple. Ultimately, the relationship didn't work out but Ella didn't have to wait long to find her Prince Charming. Guy and Ella went public in April 2023 and just a year later tied the knot in a surprise ceremony. Prior to their nuptials, Ella opened up about the possibility of becoming a mother and said she wasn't in a hurry. MAFS star breaks down in tears as she reveals she's pregnant "I'm not in any rush to have children, that's about it really," she said. "Ideally, I would like to say I would like to have kids in a year and a half to two years but I don't know how long that could take." Ella and Guy said I do at a ceremony in Melbourne and their romantic vows were captured on video. She told him: "I believe every experience we've been through in life has prepared us to be ready for each other now. "Guy, you are my best friend, and I love you so much. Thank you for choosing me and what I come with, quirks and all, I can't wait to do the rest of my life with you." While Guy was equally as gushing, telling Ella: "You are the single most beautiful person in the world to me every single day, you're my best friend my confidant and my life partner and I'll always feel blessed to have you by my side and I love you." 4 Ella shared a collection of pregnancy Polaroids Credit: Instagram 4 Ella married Mitch Eynaud in Mafs Australia series nine Credit: MAFS Australia/Instagram @
