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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Stranded On Honeymoon Island finally gets a premiere date after months of delays and behind-the-scenes drama
After months of uncertainty and frustration, Channel Seven has finally confirmed the air date for its long-awaited reality series Stranded On Honeymoon Island. Billed as a bold new twist on the romance genre, the series follows six singles who meet, marry and are immediately thrust into a survival-style challenge - stranded on a remote island with no phones, no outside contact, and no escape for 21 days. Among the first couples to be introduced are Amy Dickinson and her 'groom' Mike, who tie the knot upon meeting for the first time and are then dropped into isolation, armed only with their personalities and hopes for love. 'I want to see if I can find my happy ever after,' Amy confesses, after years of failed romances. Meanwhile, Mike says he's ready to be 'respected, loved and adored' as he takes a final leap of faith. 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. But sparks may fly for all the wrong reasons. The pair's strong personalities clash from the outset, with Amy unwilling to follow and Mike used to leading - leaving viewers to wonder whether this will be a honeymoon or a nightmare. Narrated by high-profile radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson, the format is based on a hit Danish concept and adapted locally by Endemol Shine Australia. The series has already been plagued by controversy behind the scenes, with the series' rollout delayed for more than six months. Originally slated to air in late 2024, the show was quietly shelved by Seven, leaving cast members in the dark about its future. As previously reported by Daily Mail Australia, contestants were furious over the prolonged silence from the network, with one anonymous bride revealing: 'We've had enough. We've all put our lives on hold for this, and now we're just sitting here waiting for a decision.' 'Some of us have moved on and started new relationships – one of the guys even proposed to his girlfriend in real life!' she continued, adding that it felt 'insulting' to still be under contract without clarity. 'We were told to keep quiet, no relationships, no social media posts. We're basically living like prisoners, while Seven plays games with us.' Others echoed similar frustrations, claiming they were led to believe the show would fast-track their careers as influencers, only to return to regular jobs after months of limbo. 'It's just been a rollercoaster of uncertainty,' one insider shared. 'They told us one thing, then pushed the show back again and again. Nobody even knows when the series will air, and the cast hasn't been told a thing. All we've been given is silence and broken promises.' At one point, there were even calls from within the cast for the series to be axed entirely. 'I couldn't care less if it gets cancelled,' the anonymous bride said. 'Either they air it or they don't. I'm over it.' Insiders say the network was hopeful the show could rival Married At First Sight and The Block in ratings, even splashing out big money to secure Jackie O in hopes of pulling viewers. Whether Stranded On Honeymoon Island can overcome its bumpy beginnings and live up to its hype remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure – this is no ordinary honeymoon. Stranded On Honeymoon Island premieres June on Channel Seven and 7plus.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
WATCH: Huge manta ray swims under paddleboarder at Honeymoon Island
DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Local drone operator John Yanchoris captured a rare sight Saturday evening: a huge manta ray swimming underneath a paddleboarder. John said a marine biologist helped him identify it as a reef manta ray, one of the largest ray species in the world, and not common in Florida. This one was spotted off Honeymoon Island at around 8 p.m. Saturday. The reef manta is only beaten by the giant oceanic manta ray, whose wingspan can reach almost 30 feet wide. Reef mantas are mostly found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, usually in more shallow water than their giant oceanic counterparts. Their wingspans can reach up to fifteen feet, and the one captured by John looks to be almost the length of the paddleboard, which are usually between 10-12 feet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jackie 'O' Henderson's secret Hollywood film! Radio star reveals she played Robin Williams' love interest in a hit movie
Jackie 'O' Henderson has revealed a secret career as an actor - even if only for one role. The radio queen, 50, was speaking about her upcoming turn as the narrator on Seven dating series Stranded On Honeymoon Island when her secret acting past was revealed. 'I'd like to think I'm a pioneer in the voiceover world,' Jackie boasted before co-star Kyle Sandilands asked, 'Can you do any cartoony voices?' Jackie then revealed that she made her acting debut back in 2005, playing Robin Williams ' love interest. 'I was in a cartoon, an animated film - Robots - with Robin Williams, Jackie said. She added the caveat that she only appeared in the Australian version of the film. 'Only the Australian version,' Jackie clarified. 'Only Australians saw it. Katie Couric got the top job in America.' Jackie however was mistaken, with actress Natasha Lyonne voicing the character, who was Robin Williams' love interest in the US version of the 2005 animated film. Popular UK presenter Cat Deeley voiced the character for the UK version. 'I had to be this sexy character that Robin Williams had a thing for. I was a sexy robot.' Asked to reprise her role on air, Jackie then played audio of her auspicious big-screen debut, which did not impress her co-stars. 'Hi, I'm Loretta Geargrinder,' Jackie said in the clip in her best American accent. 'Anyone dressed as badly as you are must be an eccentric billionaire.' 'I wouldn't be putting that on the CV,' Kyle said, which prompted Jackie to ask if he was jealous. 'An Australian only? No, I'm happy for you,' he said. 'It didn't sound like you because it sounded like a fat lady. There's no jealously. I always enjoy what you do.' Newsreader Brooklyn Ross was also unimpressed by Jackie's acting debut. 'Why bother getting you to be in the movie when you don't sound like you know one even knew it was you who watched the movie,' he said. 'What's the point of it?' It comes after Jackie O recently hit back after the $5million construction of her 'dream home' inspired fury among her neighbours. The radio queen insisted she was shocked that a neighbour had called her 'disgusting' in a recent interview on the renovations. 'The funny thing is that every neighbour has gone out of their way to say how great my builders are and how thoughtful and considerate they are,' Jackie said on the Kyle & Jackie O Show. When asked by a producer if she felt bad about the worksite caravans she had parked in the street, Jackie was apologetic. 'It's really unfortunate and I hate that I would ever be putting people out,' she added. Addressing recent comments from an angry Neighbour, Jackie said to her co-host Kyle Sandilands: 'She did say that we are disgusting, you and I'. 'You can't blame people for thinking we're disgusting,' Kyle joked. Jackie has taken on the ambitious project that will see a complete transformation of an oceanfront Clovelly house she purchased at open auction in March 2023. It is located in one of Sydney's most sought-after suburbs. Two years after the KIIS FM star dropped $13.25million on the eastern suburbs pad, residents close to the building site are complaining about noise and disruptions. Residents claim that demolition work on the site, located on a small cul-de-sac overlooking Gordon's Bay, has created 'horrendous' noise, according to One resident complained to the publication about vehicles owned by tradies working on Jackie's home blocking road access and disregarding designated parking areas. 'I don't want to have to go to them every time I want to get out of my driveway,' the disgruntled neighbour said.
