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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Comedians have the last laugh after fans were left divided over divisive MasterChef Australia episode
Australian comedy trio Sooshi Mango has had the last laugh after their divisive MasterChef Australia: Back To Win episode was a ratings triumph. On Monday night, Channel Ten 's competitive cooking series broke from tradition and instead of having illustrious guest celebrity chefs step in as judges, the comedy trio turned up instead. During an Italian cooking challenge, Sooshi Mango, comprising of Melbourne comedians Joe and Carlo Salanitri and Andrew Manfre, dressed up as Italian nonnas to render their verdicts on the chef's dishes. Despite fans being divided over the episode it was a ratings triumph, and became the show's highest rated episode of the year, attracting an impressive 1.29million viewers. Over the past year, the series has been averaging at under a million viewers making this episode an incredible victory. 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. Sooshi Mango took to social media to celebrate the episode's phenomenal success. 'Holy cannoli! Our episode on MasterChef recorded the highest overnight audience figures of the season so far! Reached 1.29 million people making it the biggest audience of the year!' they wrote. 'Had so much fun with everyone. Was a great day! Who thinks we need our own show?' They added that they found it amusing some viewers were 'offended' by the episode, given that they were trying to be as family friendly as possible. 'Yes!!!! We offended some people! Must have done something right then! If some people were offended by that then they would have lost their minds with the stuff the editors cut from the episode. That was as G-rated as we can get!' they wrote. Following the comedy group's appearance on Monday, fans of the show were left divided. Many enjoyed it, with one person writing on Instagram: 'Absolutely loved tonight's episode so funny, warm hearted, and fun. Thank you'. 'Tonight it was such a lighthearted episode. I loved it' another agreed while one more said 'This has to be the best episode I've seen so far'. However, others were unimpressed, with some branding the episode as a 'disaster' and a 'mockery'. 'Really? It was the worst episode I've ever watched. If they had just added them at the end or something, I would have been fine with it, but the shots during the cook were no added value,' one person wrote. 'Love Sooshi Mango and their scripted content, but this fell horribly flat like a bad soufflé,' a second added and another wrote, 'I'm clearly not the target market. Young men pretending to be old grannies is just so old and dull.' Sooshi Mango regularly parody Greek and Italian culture in their various skits, playing nonnas and 'Ethnic Dads' in their viral videos.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why this image of the 'MasterChef judges' thrilled Aussies
The latest episode of MasterChef Australia has thrilled fans of the long-running cooking show. The Back To Win series has seen previous contestants from seasons one to 16 recalled to the kitchen for a second chance at culinary glory. Channel 10 shook up the format of the tentpole reality TV program in an obvious bid to reel back old fans of the franchise back in for a dose of nostalgia. On Monday night, longtime viewers were left surprised at the surprise choice of celebrity guest judges. In previous years, MasterChef Australia has seen the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson, Katy Perry, King (then Prince) Charles, and even the Dalai Lama lend their star power to the judging panel. 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. Brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their friend Andrew Manfre have built a social media following of 4.3million for their hilarious skits about growing up in an Italian-Australian family and appeared on MasterChef as their famous 'Nonna' characters But in a refreshing move, the all-star line up of MasterChef contestants in 2025 were served up Melbourne comedy trio Sooshi Mango instead. Brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their friend Andrew Manfre have built a social media following of 4.3million for their hilarious skits about growing up in an Italian-Australian family. The comedy troupe has gone from strength-to-strength, launching a successful podcast, selling out live comedy tours around Australia, and using their 'gimmick' to charm Melbourne with a traditional Italian restaurant of their own, which they opened in 2023. Sooshi Mango appeared on MasterChef on Monday night as their 'Nonna' alter egos, to the surprise and delight of viewers at home. Fans said the Nonnas made 'the best episode so far' and were 'hilarious'. Sooshi Mango introduced 'Viral Week', where contestants were each delivered a 'Mystery Box' and challenged to put their own spin on a traditional Italian dish. The nonnas did not hold back. 'Bring the world together. Sometimes the worlds collide and it blow up. I love my Greek brothers and sisters. And I love Ravioli. But together? No way!' one contestant was told. The nonnas did not hold back in their hearty praise - and criticism - of the contestants' Italian-inspired dishes 'It's called Tiramisu. I think this one's called Tira-mi-stupid,' came another harsh dessert assessment. 'I'm very proud of you because you're Skippy and you make a cannoli like that.' "Skippy" is a slang term of endearment often used by immigrants to describe Australians of Anglo-descent. There was plenty of praise for the skit, with many viewers saying they thoroughly enjoyed the lighthearted judging. 'We as an Italian family sat down to watch this episode. We laughed so much as it reminds us of our mother/nonna. Thank you Masterchef for having them on,' one fan said. 'Loved this so much, laughed all the way through,' another added, calling it their 'favourite episode of all time.'
News.com.au
25-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Melbourne property investors exit as land tax bites and auction clearance rates climb post rate cut
Melbourne's auction market is showing renewed signs of life, with clearance rates rising and confident buyers stepping up — while investors quietly retreat. PropTrack recorded a 73.2 per cent clearance rate across 594 reported auctions last week, in one of the city's strongest results this year. Several sales surged well above reserve, as momentum picked up following the Reserve Bank's recent rate cut. Among the week's headline results was a Mount Waverley home linked to Sooshi Mango's Joe Salanitri. The property at 7 Midway St sold under the hammer for $1.865m after opening at $1.5m, with seven registered bidders in the mix. Ray White Judd White director Dexter Prack said the auction drew solid interest, but flagged a growing divide between owner-occupiers and landlords. 'We thought the result might go a touch higher, but overall we're happy — and so are the owners,' Mr Prack said. 'For investors, the biggest issues right now are land tax and red tape. The land tax has gone through the roof and compliance is becoming a real burden. The rent just isn't cutting it anymore, so a lot of investors are looking interstate.' Mr Prack, an REIV member, said Queensland and Western Australia were now attracting Victorian investors chasing better returns and fewer regulatory hurdles. 'It's never been harder to hold an investment property in Victoria,' he said. Buyers advocate Cate Bakos said this trend was already reshaping the market. 'Investors are being more selective, which means fewer rental properties are available — and that's adding to the rental crisis,' Ms Bakos said. 'At the same time, we're seeing real urgency from first-home buyers. 'Even with higher interest rates, many are scared prices will keep rising and they'll miss their window.' Top reported results included 1 Vincent St, Glen Iris ($4.06m), 4 Houston Ave, Strathmore ($2.23m), 6A Landen Ave, Balwyn North ($2.15m), 6 Florence St, Glen Waverley ($2.14m), and 5 Beaconsfield Rd, Hawthorn East ($2.12m).
News.com.au
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Sooshi Mango's Joe Salanitri says yasou to in-laws' Mount Waverley home
The baklava's been baked, the ouzo's been poured and now Sooshi Mango's Joe Salanitri is saying yasou to his in-laws' Mt Waverley home of 45 years. And it's been revealed how wild fusion parties between his own Italian family and his Greek partner's helped inspire the wildly popular ethnic sketch comedy group Sooshi Mango. The four-bedroom house at 7 Midway St, owned by Chris and Mary Ginis since 1980, has been regularly visited by Salanitri since the late 1990s — when he fell for their daughter Georgina. 'Hectic' bidding war leaves sellers speechless It has hit the market with a $1.73m-$1.79m price guide and will go under the hammer this Saturday, with both Joe and his Sooshi Mango co-star and brother Carlo expected to attend. The pair, as well as co-star Andrew Manfre, have become household names with their over-the-top portrayals of Mediterranean mums, dads and uncles, drawing on their upbringing in Melbourne's migrant suburbs. The Ginis family home has long been at the centre of big Greek celebrations, and Joe has been part of it for more than two decades, having married the couple's daughter Georgina. 'We've raised three daughters in this house,' Ms Ginis said. 'We've hosted some incredible parties, it became the go-to place for all the big family celebrations. Easter, Christmas, christenings, 21sts, engagements, you name it, we've had it. 'There were anywhere from 20 to 40 people for lunch, and sometimes up to 100 for dinner.' Joe's first visit to the home in the late '90s made a lasting impression. 'He's always been a gorgeous young man. A real gem. He's a great guy from a beautiful family — we were very impressed,' Ms Ginis said. His father in law Chris recalled the moment he first met his son-in-law, 'First thought? Bloody hell, where'd you find him,' he said. Joe's parents, Vince and Antonia, also became regulars at Ginis family functions, where they would often explore the common ground of their two cultures with a guitar and some laughter. 'Vince was a natural entertainer,' Mr Ginis said. 'He'd pull out the guitar and sing with the boys, tell stories, get everyone laughing.' Ray White Judd White Group director Andrew Dimashki, said the home had drawn more than 90 groups and attracted eight confirmed bidders ahead of Saturday's auction — but it's no longer the classic yiayia's house you might expect. The home was extensively renovated in the late 2000s. Mr Dimashki said key aspects now include travertine floors, a Miele-equipped kitchen with integrated fridge and dual ovens, and two designer bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiling and heated towel rails. The layout also features a formal lounge room and dining spaces, a bright meals and family room with recessed speakers, a lockable cellar, and a covered outdoor area flowing to landscaped gardens and a built-in barbecue zone. 'The kitchen's the big drawcard, but it's the warmth and feel of the home that people really connect with,' Mr Dimashki said. 'It's elegant, but it's still got heart.' Mr Ginis said he and his wife were headed to Camberwell in Melbourne's inner east to enjoy a more flexible lifestyle, but hoped the next owners would carry on the home's tradition of hospitality. 'It's got such a great feel to it. Sunshine streams in, and there's just an energy about it. We've always kept it open to everyone, and I think that's part of its soul,' he said. 'Whoever buys this home will inherit the ghost of happiness.'
