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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Farmer Wants A Wife triumphs in TV ratings war as the reality show trashes the competition leaving MasterChef in the dust
Seven's Farmer Wants a Wife has triumphed in Tuesday's overnight TV ratings war. The wholesome dating show scored an impressive total national audience of 853,000 viewers. Over on Nine the latest season of Lego Masters Australian managed a far less impressive rating with a total of 741,000 tuning in to the quirky contest. MasterChef Australia on the 10 Network managed 648,000 - a slight improvement from this time last week when it won 619,000 viewers. The ratings numbers for the national average combine the audience watching on broadcast and as well as viewer-on-demand in metro and regional areas. 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. Over on Nine the latest season of Lego Masters Australia (pictured) managed a far less impressive rating with a total of 741,000 tuning in to the quirky contest It comes after eagle-eyed Farmer Wants A Wife fans have noticed a striking resemblance between a woman appearing on this year's series and an iconic Hollywood star. Fans have taken to social media to point out that Farmer Jack's potential match Olivia looks remarkably like former Hollywood child star Mara Wilson. Wilson, 37, had an incredible career as a child star in the early '90s, appearing in Mrs Doubtfire with Robin Williams and Matilda with Danny DeVito. 'Olivia is the adult version of Matilda,' commented one fan. 'For sure! How uncanny,' wrote another before a third added: 'I see this every time she talks.' Meanwhile, one of the country boys faced a major life decision on Tuesday night. The question of whether or not Farmer Jack's love interest Olivia wants children became an important discussion for the pair and their budding romance. Olivia took the opportunity to clarify the conversation she'd previously had with Jack, 26, saying having a family was all about timing. 'I don't want kids right now, but I have seen the possibility of kids in the past with a previous partner, so I know that's possible for me if I'm with someone,' Olivia said. The 27-year-old added that she didn't want to be defined solely as a mother. Jack was pleased to hear Olivia speak about family still being on her radar and asked her outside. The pair shared a one-on-one chat which led to their first kiss. Knowing that Sarah and Olivia were now his top two contenders, Jack asked Hayley outside to break the sad news to her – she would be going home at the end of the night. While past seasons have ended with heartwarming updates and countryside lovebirds riding off into the sunset, this year's reunion promises fireworks, behind-the-scenes truths, and a few very awkward catch-ups. In a major spoiler for fans, Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Farmer Jack ends up choosing Sarah – and the couple are already making big plans for their future. An insider close to production spills: 'Jack and Sarah were inseparable by the end. She's planning to move down to Tasmania to live on his farm full time. They're the real deal.' While their romance flew under the radar for much of the season, sources say their chemistry became undeniable behind the scenes.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Farmer Wants A Wife fans spot star's 'uncanny' resemblance to iconic Hollywood celebrity
Eagle-eyed Farmer Wants A Wife fans have noticed a striking resemblance between a woman appearing on this year's series and an iconic Hollywood star. Fans have taken to social media to point out that Farmer Jack's potential match Olivia looks remarkably like former Hollywood child star Mara Wilson. Wilson, 37, had an incredible career as a child star in the early '90s, appearing in Mrs Doubtfire with Robin Williams and Matilda with Danny DeVito. 'Olivia is the adult version of Matilda,' commented one fan. 'For sure! How uncanny,' wrote another before a third added: 'I see this every time she talks.' 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. It comes after one of the country boys faced a major life decision on Tuesday night. The question of whether or not Farmer Jack's love interest Olivia wants children became an important discussion for the pair and their budding romance. Olivia took the opportunity to clarify the conversation she'd previously had with Jack, 26, saying having a family was all about timing. 'I don't want kids right now, but I have seen the possibility of kids in the past with a previous partner, so I know that's possible for me if I'm with someone,' Olivia said. The 27-year-old added that she didn't want to be defined solely as a mother. Jack was pleased to hear Olivia speak about family still being on her radar and asked her outside. The pair shared a one-on-one chat which led to their first kiss. Knowing that Sarah and Olivia were now his top two contenders, Jack asked Hayley outside to break the sad news to her – she would be going home at the end of the night. Hayley was disappointed but understood Jack's decision. FWAW is the romance show known for its slow-burn love stories and genuine connections - but this year's season has taken a dramatic turn. While past seasons have ended with heartwarming updates and countryside lovebirds riding off into the sunset, this year's reunion promises fireworks, behind-the-scenes truths, and a few very awkward catch-ups. In a major spoiler for fans, Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Farmer Jack ends up choosing Sarah – and the couple are already making big plans for their future. An insider close to production spills: 'Jack and Sarah were inseparable by the end. She's planning to move down to Tasmania to live on his farm full time. They're the real deal.' While their romance flew under the radar for much of the season, sources say their chemistry became undeniable behind the scenes.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dancers bring Irish energy to local events
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A cherished tradition of St. Patrick's Day is an Irish dance. The steps of an Irish dance require high energy. Dancers need rhythm, visualization and practice for a performance to come together. 'Super hard. It's really hard,' said dancer Jocelyn Mehle. 'I can't even like describe it. It's insane.' Dancers with The Burke School of Irish Dance had a number of performances on St. Patrick's Day to keep the party crowd in the spirit. Dancing in hard shoes, you can hear the rhythm as they make beats on the floor. It goes along with the music and even inspires people to clap along. 'I think people just are very entertained with how they see it and how they can hear us dancing,' said dance teacher Mara Wilson. The Burke School has been teaching Irish dancing in the Cornersburg section of Youngstown since 1965. The oldest dancer was 21, and the youngest was four and a half. But you could start seeing younger dancers very soon. 'Because we start so young and we're going to actually have a new class for like, 2-year-olds to start learning, like the music and stuff. I think that'll help us grow our school even more,' Wilson said. The irish dance school has around 40 kids dancing. The green season of St. Patrick's Day is important, but some of them are stepping up to the competition. Three dancers have qualified for the world championship. Only 1% make it to that level. Music is part of the Irish identity. The folk songs tell stories. The dancing goes with them, to enhance the experience. 'It's so fun to watch,' Mehle said. 'The footwork is amazing. I think people like the rhythm a lot, how the music is and how like the rhythm is, and you can clap along to it. I think it's really fun to watch.' The group has a 6:30 p.m. performance at Birdfish and a 9:30 p.m. dance at Youngstown Maennerchor. Those are part of their five performances on Monday to share the Irish 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
