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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The Logies invite list that's tearing the MAFS cast apart: Who will walk the red carpet and who has been snubbed REVEALED
This year's Married At First Sight cast are in a frenzy of panic ahead of the 2025 Logie Awards, after learning that only a small handful of them will be invited to attend the glittering ceremony. Set to take place on August 4 in Sydney, the event will once again be hosted by Channel Seven, leaving some Channel Nine stars sweating over their invite status. Daily Mail Australia can reveal that only a few of this year's breakout stars have made the cut, despite MAFS 2025 scoring strong ratings and widespread attention. Those tipped to attend include Jamie Marinos, Awhina Rutene, Rhi Disljenkovic, Jeff Gobbels, Tony Mojanovski, Ryan Donnelly, Carina Mirabile, Eliot Donovan, Beth Kelly and Teejay Halkias. All ten stars have remained in good standing with Nine and have been spotted at recent promotional events, making them the obvious choices to represent the show and network. 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. Should Channel Nine be feeling generous Katie Johnston and Ashleigh Ackerman will also be considered. Meanwhile, relationship experts John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla will once again attend the awards to officially represent the series, while Mel Schilling has been invited but is yet to confirm her appearance. Insiders say the decision to limit the guest list has caused serious tension within the cast. 'Everyone's panicking and desperate to go,' one source told Daily Mail Australia. 'Some of them acted like saints during filming thinking it would secure them a Logies invite – now they're hearing they didn't make the cut and they're furious.' Those who've been left off the invite list include Morena Farina, Lauren Hall and Sierah Swepstone. Despite still being together, Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice won't be receiving an invite following their controversial stint on the show. Perth groom Paul Antoine, Tim Gromie, Adrian Araouzou and Veronica Cloherty also didn't make the list. 'There's already drama bubbling behind the scenes,' the insider continued. 'People are reaching out to stylists, PRs and brands trying to bluff their way in - but it's not happening.' The snubbing of certain cast members is a sharp reminder of last year's backlash, when only past participants Evelyn Ellis, Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant were invited to the 2024 ceremony - with the rest of the MAFS cast allegedly being blacklisted by producers for proving 'too difficult' post-show. This year, it's clear that behaviour and ongoing cooperation with the network have played a major role in who made the cut. 'It's a reward system. If you've stayed on good terms with Nine, played ball, and showed up to events – you're in. If you've caused headaches or gone rogue, you're out.' With the Logies just weeks away, the cast are still anxiously waiting for final confirmations – but insiders say the current list is unlikely to change. It comes as comedian Sam Pang was confirmed to be returning as host for the third time in three years. Sam's cheeky and irreverent comedy as host last year and in 2023 proved to be a big hit with audiences and TV's A-list as well as a major ratings winner for Seven.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Jefferies Keeps Their Hold Rating on Canadian Bank of Commerce (CM)
Jefferies analyst John Aiken maintained a Hold rating on Canadian Bank of Commerce (CM – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of C$94.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Aiken covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Royal Bank Of Canada, Canadian Bank of Commerce, and Great-West Lifeco. According to TipRanks, Aiken has an average return of 0.0% and a 51.19% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Jefferies, Canadian Bank of Commerce also received a Hold from National Bank's Gabriel Dechaine in a report issued yesterday. However, on the same day, Barclays maintained a Sell rating on Canadian Bank of Commerce (NYSE: CM). The company has a one-year high of $69.88 and a one-year low of $46.99. Currently, Canadian Bank of Commerce has an average volume of 1.17M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 31 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of CM in relation to earlier this year.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Jefferies Remains a Buy on Royal Bank Of Canada (RY)
In a report released yesterday, John Aiken from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Royal Bank Of Canada (RY – Research Report), with a price target of C$198.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Aiken covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Royal Bank Of Canada, Canadian Bank of Commerce, and Great-West Lifeco. According to TipRanks, Aiken has an average return of 0.0% and a 51.19% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Jefferies, Royal Bank Of Canada also received a Buy from Barclays's Brian Morton in a report issued yesterday. However, on the same day, National Bank downgraded Royal Bank Of Canada (NYSE: RY) to a Hold. The company has a one-year high of $129.46 and a one-year low of $102.44. Currently, Royal Bank Of Canada has an average volume of 1.36M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 73 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of RY in relation to earlier this year.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Laurentian Bank (LRCDF) Receives a Hold from Jefferies
Jefferies analyst John Aiken maintained a Hold rating on Laurentian Bank (LRCDF – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of C$29.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Aiken is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 0.0% and a 51.19% success rate. Aiken covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Royal Bank Of Canada, Canadian Bank of Commerce, and Great-West Lifeco. In addition to Jefferies, Laurentian Bank also received a Hold from Scotiabank's Meny Grauman in a report issued yesterday. However, on May 20, RBC Capital maintained a Sell rating on Laurentian Bank (Other OTC: LRCDF). The company has a one-year high of $22.57 and a one-year low of $16.46. Currently, Laurentian Bank has an average volume of 8,937.
ABC News
4 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Popular culture brought us the word gaslight. What is it and what are the keys to a healthy relationship?
Gaslighting is a word that shows up on reality television. "When you sat there and talked at her, it was gaslighting 101," expert John Aiken told groom Tim on season 12 of Married At First Sight. "You deflected. You blamed her for everything. You said she broke your trust. "You said that you were the most honest of the two of you and, ultimately, you made her feel like she was going crazy. TikTok psychologists use the term, as do others who post on the platform. You'll hear it used in film and scripted television. And if you go back far enough in time, you'll find that popular culture brought us the word. Robin Stern is a licensed psychoanalyst and the author of The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life. "The term 'gaslight' comes from the 1938 play 'Gas Light' and the subsequent films, most famously the 1944 Hollywood version," Dr Stern said. "In the story, a husband systematically manipulates his wife into questioning her own sanity – one tactic involves dimming the gaslights in their home and denying it's happening when she notices. "It was a chilling portrayal of psychological control." Dr Stern says the word went on to become a common term in the lexicon. "Over time, 'gaslighting' evolved from a specific plot device to a widely used term for a form of emotional abuse in which someone causes another to doubt their perceptions, memories, or sense of reality," she said. "The popularisation of the term speaks to how many people recognised aspects of their own experiences in the story." But Dr Stern says the word is often misapplied. "Gaslighting is not just a conflict or lie — it's a sustained pattern of manipulation that erodes your trust in yourself. "When we overuse the term, we risk losing the depth and seriousness of what true gaslighting entails." Dr Stern says disagreements and even lying aren't necessarily gaslighting. "For gaslighting to be present, there must be an ongoing attempt to destabilise another person's reality," she said. "For instance, if someone forgets a conversation, that's not gaslighting. "But if they repeatedly deny conversations that did happen — or accuse you of imagining them to make you feel unstable — that's when it crosses the line." The short answer is yes. "Gaslighting has become a troubling feature of modern political life," Dr Stern says. "Leaders or institutions may deny facts, contradict previous statements, or manipulate language to sow doubt and confusion. "Political gaslighting erodes trust in institutions, the media, and even in one's own judgement. "It's especially dangerous because it can shape entire narratives, influence public opinion, and silence dissent." Dr Stern says gaslighting is a behaviour, not a clinical diagnosis. "It can be a tactic within personality disorders like narcissistic personality disorder or part of coercive control in abusive relationships," she said. "I believe what matters is recognising the dynamics and damage of gaslighting, regardless of whether it has a clinical label. "Naming it gives people language to make sense of their experience, and that's powerful in itself. Kayla Steele is a postdoctoral research fellow and clinical psychologist at the UNSW School of Psychology, based at the Black Dog Institute. "Experiencing gaslighting often leads to a person experiencing significant emotional and psychological distress," Dr Steele says. "This is in part due to the erosion of trust that occurs, both within the relationship and within a person's sense of self and their ability to discern what is real and what is not." Dr Steele says people gaslight "to gain control or influence over other people and their experiences, perceptions and reality." She's outlined the following ways to identify gaslighting in an intimate relationship. Dr Steele says gaslighting can unfold in stages. "The stages of gaslighting generally involve initially feeling idealised by your partner, followed by a period of devaluation that can leave you feeling confused," Dr Steele says. "This may then cause you to doubt your own perception of reality, which can lead to the other person taking control of the situation or the relationship and the person being gaslit feeling helpless, dependent and powerless." Dr Steele encourages people to seek out help when recovering from being gaslit. "Talk to someone you trust about your concerns, such as your partner, a friend, family member or health professional such as a psychologist, therapist, or relationship counsellor," Dr Steele says. "When leaving an unhealthy relationship, it is important to prioritise strengthening our sense of self, including our self-worth, our trust in ourselves and our perception of reality, and to seek support from trusted friends and family. "Establishing healthy relationships with others can provide a safe landing place where we can have our concerns listened to and our emotions and experiences validated. "[It] can also help us rebuild our sense of self and our capacity to trust." Dr Steele says a healthy relationship has some key characteristics that include: Yes, it can. Dr Steele says it can be unintentional "if it is an unconscious denial of reality and not a conscious behaviour used to manipulate or control the other." Dr Stern has some great advice if you think that's you. "Recognising that you've engaged in gaslighting behaviour is a meaningful and courageous first step," Dr Stern says. "Take time to reflect on what was driving those actions — were you trying to control the narrative, avoid responsibility, cover up a lie, or simply struggling to manage something difficult? "Understanding your motives is essential to making meaningful change. "Take accountability for the harm you may have caused, but also recognise that those you've hurt may need space, time, or clear boundaries. "Real transformation begins with ownership, empathy, and a sustained commitment to doing better. "Just as important is developing emotional skills — learning to regulate your feelings, communicate honestly, and sit with discomfort without resorting to control. "Building those internal strategies is not only possible, but essential for healthier, more respectful relationships moving forward."
