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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bec Judd leaves Today host Karl Stefanovic in shock with an X-rated comment during live interview
Bec Judd left Karl Stefanovic blushing with an X-rated comment on the Today show on Monday morning. The AFL WAG, 42, appeared on the popular breakfast show to promote her new podcast Vain-ish alongside co-host and pal, Jessie Roberts. Speaking to hosts Karl and Sarah Abo, the pair discussed their hopes of destigmatising beauty-enhancing procedures and treatments by coming clean about their own cosmetic work. From salmon sperm facials to tanning gummies, Bec and Jessie have been candid about the various beauty crazes they have bought into and revealed their next episode would unpack the Gwyneth Paltrow-favoured yoni steam. 'It's where you steam your fanny,' Jessie revealed of the practice, which is said to 'rejuvenate and cleanse'. 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. Speaking to hosts Karl and Sarah Abo, the pair discussed their hopes of destigmatising beauty-enhancing procedures and treatments by coming clean about their own cosmetic work The remark saw the women burst out into fits of laughter, while Karl was left looking mortified. Following his initial shock at the left-field comment, Karl went on to ask Bec if her husband, retired AFL star Chris Judd, had ever 'gone for a fanny rejuvenation treatment'. 'No, we left the yoni steam for Jess,' Bec replied. She added her husband had made a special request of her before coming on to the Nine show. 'Because he (Chris) goes, "please you've already done the salmon sperm facial, can you not be the one who also steams her yoni publicly."' In a hilarious move, Karl finished off the segment, saying: 'You had me at yoni.' Bec and Jessie's new podcast soared to the top of the charts less than 24 hours after launching. The Jaggad founder took to Instagram to celebrate hitting number one on Apple Podcasts with the new beauty and lifestyle series. 'Your Vain-ish gals are number one on Apple!!! 24hrs in and we've been blown away by your support,' Bec captioned the post. In the image, the duo can be seen lounging in matching black mini dresses and Christian Louboutin heels, complete with face masks, white sunglasses and towels wrapped around their heads. It's a major win for Bec and Jess, who have already made headlines for their brutally honest discussions about beauty standards, cosmetic procedures and wellness hacks. During the debut episode, Bec gave fans an in-depth look at her morning beauty routine - revealing she kicks off her day with an infrared sauna, applies fake tan, wears false lashes, and even plucks out every single grey hair she can find. 'I have hair extensions sewn in, I used a prescription lash serum this morning to make my eyelashes grow better and I've got a fresh set of shellac gel nails,' she revealed on the show.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Karl Stefanovic left speechless after Bec Judd's X-rated remarks on live TV
All decorum went out the window on the Today show this morning, with Karl Stefanovic left floundering for words after Bec Judd's X-rated confession. Promoting her new podcast Vain-ish, the Melbourne-based influencer sat down for an interview with Stefanovic and Sarah Abo on the Nine breakfast show alongside her co-host Jess Roberts. The pair are on a quest to banish the smoke and mirrors surrounding cosmetic procedures and treatments, vowing to come clean on their show about what work they get done, while also interviewing doctors to debunk or verify the latest beauty crazes. Talking about some of the procedures they've trialled, from salmon sperm facials to placenta encapsulation, Judd said their next episode would unpack Roberts' recent experience having a yoni steam. Unprompted, Roberts proceeded to say, 'It's where you steam your fanny.' The blunt remark prompted fits of giggles from the pair, as well as Abo, while Stefanovic pulled a horrified expression, stopping short of wading into the topic. It took the father-of-four about a minute to intervene, asking Judd if her husband, retired AFL legend Chris Judd, had ever 'gone for a fanny rejuvenation treatment.' 'No, we left the yoni steam for Jess,' Judd responded. 'Because he (Chris) goes, 'please you've already done the salmon sperm facial, can you not be the one who also steams her yoni publicly.'' Stefanovic cheekily wrapped the interview, saying, 'You had me at yoni.' It comes after another rogue segment made headlines on the Today show last month, with retired NRL player Aaron Woods unwittingly exposing his manhood on-air. Woods had earlier made a bet with Stefanovic vowing to do a nudie run if NSW lost State of Origin game two. And after the Blues lost to Queensland in Perth, Woods came good on his promise, stripping to his birthday suit and bolting toward the water as he dived into the surf, while Stefanovic, Abo and Danika Mason broke into fits of laughter. While a bit of butt action was all in the script, Woods then did the unthinkable, turning around to face the camera leaving the poor unfortunate editors no time to blur his modesty. Cue terrified screams from Abo and newsreader Jayne Azzopardi. 'No! Don't show it!,' Abo howled, as Woods flashed a beaming smile.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alex Cullen announces TV return after being stood down by Nine over Adrian Portelli scandal
Alex Cullen has made a major career announcement following his shock dismissal from Channel Nine. The former Today Show presenter was dumped by Nine earlier this year after he accepted a $50,000 payment from The Block billionaire Adrian Portelli for calling him 'McLaren Man' live on air. Now, it has been revealed that the journalist is set to return to television following the scandal. Speaking to Stellar magazine on Sunday, the 44-year-old revealed he will be joining 7News. 'After everything went down [at Nine this year], Seven were one of the first on the phone to say: 'You have our support, and if you want to come back, we're a phone call away",' he 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. 'I can't tell you how much that meant to me and my family,' he told the publication. He went on to say that he is excited to see some of his old colleagues at the network after previously working at Seven on shows including Sunrise and Sunday Night. 'It's not very nice being the story,' he said, adding: 'It's better telling the story.' In January, Today host Karl Stefanovic made the announcement that Alex had parted ways with the network live on air. 'As most of you are well aware, our colleague Alex Cullen has not been on air with us this past week,' a solemn Stefanovic told viewers. 'There has been widespread reporting on the circumstances surrounding this. What I can say is that last night, Alex and Nine agreed that he would finish with the network. 'Alex has, of course, been part of the Today family for five years now – he's always ready with a smile and a laugh and without hesitation speaking for all of us here, we can say that we are going to miss him terribly - that's for sure.' The scandal kicked off when Portelli, growing tired of his long-used nickname 'Mr Lambo', offered a cash reward to the first person to use his new moniker, 'McLaren Man', on air. The Block entrepreneur then posted what appeared to be a bank transfer of $50,000 to the presenter on Instagram. Accepting cash, gifts or benefits to undermine journalistic independence, as well as improperly using a journalistic position for personal gain, are both breaches of the journalism code of ethics as defined by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance.. The ill-advised stunt led to Cullen being suspended by Nine, and he did not appear on the show while the network investigated the payment. The sum was donated to charity by Portelli. Nine's parting of ways with Cullen went ahead despite Portelli's claim that Cullen intended the money to be paid to charity all along. Portelli posted details of two $25,000 payments made on his behalf to both the Salvation Army and the RSPCA. 'Alex Cullen… on behalf of you, mate, $25,000 to the Salvation Army and $25,000 to the RSPCA,' Portelli wrote on Instagram. 'I've kept pretty quiet about what unfolded with Alex, but even before he'd heard from Ch9, we had a conversation where he expressed his desire to donate the money. 'That speaks volumes about his character. Alex, you're an absolute gentleman. 'If Ch9 let you go (though I really hope they don't!), I'd be more than happy to collaborate with you on something. True class, mate!' Following his departure from Nine, Alex picked up a new role in June, as a sports presenter on Melbourne's Gold 1043.3's top-rating breakfast program The Christian O'Connell Show.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Alex Cullen breaks his silence on shock sacking from Channel Nine: 'It was the toughest week of my career'
Alex Cullen has spoken out about his shock sacking from Channel Nine. The Today show reporter was sacked by the network after he accepted a $50,000 gift from The Block billionaire Adrian Portelli for calling him 'McLaren Man' live on air. Reflecting on the incident with Stellar this week, the journalist said it was the most difficult moment of his working life. 'It was the hardest, toughest week of my career by a country mile,' he said. 'You are in the eye of the storm. You're the front page of the Herald Sun.' 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. When asked, with the benefit of hindsight, if he was glad he was let go, Alex said that he hadn't quite decided. 'I haven't quite come to an answer on that yet,' he said. Today host Karl Stefanovic made the announcement that Alex had parted ways with the network live on air in January. 'As most of you are well aware, our colleague Alex Cullen has not been on air with us this past week,' a solemn Stefanovic told viewers. 'There has been widespread reporting on the circumstances surrounding this. What I can say is that last night, Alex and Nine agreed that he would finish with the network. 'Alex has, of course, been part of the Today family for five years now – he's always ready with a smile and a laugh and without hesitation speaking for all of us here, we can say that we are going to miss him terribly, that's for sure.' A Nine spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia at the time: 'Nine has agreed with Today presenter and journalist Alex Cullen that he will finish with the network following a review into a recent incident.' The scandal kicked off when Adrian Portelli, growing tired of his long-used nickname 'Mr Lambo', offered a cash reward to the first person to use his new moniker, 'McLaren Man', on air. The Block entrepreneur then posted what appeared to be a bank transfer of $50,000 to the presenter on Instagram. Accepting cash, gifts or benefits to undermine journalistic independence, and improperly using a journalistic position for personal gain, are both breaches of the journalism code of ethics as defined by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance union. The ill-advised stunt led to Cullen being suspended by Nine, and he did not appear on the show while the network investigated the payment. The sum has been donated to charity by Portelli. Nine's parting of ways with Cullen went ahead despite Portelli's claim that Cullen intended the money to be paid to charity all along. Portelli posted details of $25,000 payments made on his behalf to both the Salvation Army and the RSPCA. 'Alex Cullen… on behalf of you, mate, $25,000 to the Salvation Army and $25,000 to the RSPCA,' Portelli wrote on Instagram. 'I've kept pretty quiet about what unfolded with Alex, but even before he'd heard from Ch9, we had a conversation where he expressed his desire to donate the money. 'That speaks volumes about his character. Alex, you're an absolute gentleman. 'If Ch9 let you go (though I really hope they don't!), I'd be more than happy to collaborate with you on something. True class, mate!' Following his departure from Nine, Alex picked up a new role in June, as a sports presenter on Melbourne 's Gold 1043.3's top-rating breakfast program The Christian O'Connell Show. 'Alex Cullen is a brilliant journalist who is looking for a job! You might recognise the name, he's the guy who took the $50,000... That's our guy!' Christian began. Christian added the commercial radio sector had different rules than TV and so they were happy to welcome Alex to their team. 'Now Channel Nine might go, "Listen, we can't have that", but commercial breakfast radio... we are very much up for payola! Don't worry Alex, you have found a home here, my friend,' he said. Alex shared his excitement at joining the show in a statement. 'This is such an exciting next chapter for me,' he wrote. 'I actually started my career in radio, so to be coming back to it and joining a show that's so loved and so full of heart is a real thrill. 'I can't wait to be on air with Christian, Pats and Rio, and to get to know Melbourne – my family and I are thrilled to be making it our new home.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shock as another Channel Nine reporter farewells the network
Another popular Channel Nine presenter is set to depart the network, one day after 9News Melbourne journalist Lana Murphy announced her maternity leave following a shock on-air gaffe. Today reporter Iza Staskowski was on-air Friday reporting from a Melbourne creek discoloured from a chemical spill, when she shared the news that she too was going on maternity leave. 'Iza, just before you go and we go... like maybe to the hospital, we want to wish you all the very best,' Today host Karl Stefanovic said. 'How are you feeling?' Iza, who joined the breakfast program in 2019, beamed with anticipation ahead of her farewell. 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 Melbourne reporter and her fiancé, Drew Jones, are expecting their first child together in several weeks. Iza wore a bright red coat that covered her figure on camera, but pulled it back to reveal her baby bump to viewers, with the microphone still in hand. 'I'm feeling really good, guys, really lucky and really, really excited for this next chapter with my partner Drew and our little bubba,' she told the team in the studio. Today hosts Karl and Sarah Abo surprised Iza at that momen with a large bouquet of flowers and a wrapped Today show onesie for the soon-to-be newest team member. 'It's so exciting, Iza, we are absolutely pumped for you,' Karl said. 'You look beautiful,' Sarah added. 'The pair of you are going to be such incredible parents. Your mat leave starts today and we're going to miss you so much.' Iza could barely contain her joy as she was handed the thoughtful presents. Iza, who joined the breakfast program in 2019, announced her maternity leave on Friday 'Mat leave starts right now!' she enthused. 'Thank you guys so much.' 'We love you, Iza,' Karl added. 'Thanks for the all hard work and good luck with everything that's coming to you in the next couple of weeks. 'We couldn't think of a better place to send you today than to a toxic algae outbreak,' he joked. Iza is the second Melbourne reporter to depart the Nine network in as many days, with her 9News colleague Lana Murphy leaving on Thursday. Lana, 31, shared a post to Instagram on Wednesday night revealing she was going on maternity leave, just days after forgetting her script during a live report and ad-libbing nonsense. Lana posted a gallery of photos, one of which captured her showing off her growing baby bump while presenting the weather. The journalist looked radiant in the photo as she announced she'd be taking time off to prepare for her second child. 'Bumping the east coast out of shot while bumping out of my role at Nine News Melbourne for a few months, eek!' she wrote. 'Final story, bathroom bump selfie, PTC & sign off. Got to work with some of my favourite humans on earth. What a dream.' Many of Lana's Channel Nine colleagues took to the comment section to offer her their well wishes. 'Best wishes for what's coming, Lana! Cheers,' wrote fellow presenter Peter Hitchener. Today show co-host Sarah Abo also posted a love heart emoji. This will be the second child for Lana and her partner, Nick Riddle, who already share a young son, Bowie. Lana's departure follows a widely shared moment when she forgot her script during a live broadcast and ad-libbed to fill the time — an incident that seemed to endear her more to viewers. She took to TikTok last week to own up to her mistake. Lana shared a clip that showed her delivering a seemingly innocuous report about school holiday activities in Melbourne. The segment quickly derailed when Lana clearly forgot her script. It seems her ad-libbing abilities may need some work, with the reporter uttering a string of unintelligible filler words. 'We will have a full list of all the possible school holiday activities and...' she said, before pausing briefly in an attempt to remember her lines.
