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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Colin Fassnidge lets slip MAJOR spoiler for new season of My Kitchen Rules during hilarious Logies interview - as he reveals 'feud' with co-host Manu Feildel is set to explode
Colin Fassnidge was feeling frisky on the Logies red carpet on Sunday. The My Kitchen Rules star told Daily Mail that he was on notice to behave himself, if his wife had her way. The 51-year-old was in such a festive mood that he couldn't help but let slip some secrets from the upcoming series of MKR. 'Want to know who wins?' he teased, before adding, 'Remember this name - The Meat Master. 'After this show airs, this guy will be a meme,' Colin added, hinting at a potential fan favourite. Colin went on to admit that he and his fellow judge, Manu Feildel, had one of their most tense seasons as their friendly 'feud' continues. 'This year on the show, we went toe-to-toe,' Colin explained. 'Get ready for it... this is why I have grey hair,' he added. Colin also admitted that he and Manu clashed with some of the new contestants, too. 'A couple of people don't really like us,' he said, cryptically. Colin said that there were further tensions between himself and Manu when the pair filmed another series - their new travel program, Off The Grid. The reality show sees the two men, who are often at odds with one another, travel around New Zealand in a caravan. 'Me and Manu, living in a caravan farting and arguing,' Colin said when describing the series. Asked if they argued frequently while travelling together, Colin admitted: 'Loads. Manu is a very grumpy man and he snores!' Off The Grid was announced as part of Channel Seven's 2025 programming lineup at the network's recent Upfronts event in Sydney. It has already aired in New Zealand where Colin explained it hit 'number one' in the TV ratings. Colin told Yahoo Lifestyle the idea for a road-trip series had been brewing for years. 'Manu had an idea to do a thing called "A Big Lap Around Australia" and no one wanted to do it, but when we were in New Zealand I said: "We should do it in a caravan". It was Manu's idea, but I made it better,' he said. The celebrity chef duo have certainly been known for trading barbs in the past and Colin added that viewers could expect a few spicy exchanges on the show. 65th TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS WINNERS AND NOMINATIONS TV WEEK GOLD LOGIE – Most Popular Personality on Australian Television Ally Langdon - A Current Affair, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, 9Network Hamish Blake - LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris - I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Lisa Millar - Back Roads, ABC News Breakfast, Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now, Muster Dogs: Collies & Kelpies, ABC Lynne McGranger - Home and Away, Seven Network - WINNER Poh Ling Yeow - MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Sonia Kruger - The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter Hamish Blake - LEGO Masters Australia, 9Network Julia Morris - I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Network 10 Ricki-Lee - Australian Idol, Seven Network Sonia Kruger - The Voice, Dancing With The Stars, Logies Red Carpet Show, Seven Network Todd Woodbridge - Tipping Point Australia, Australian Open, The Olympic Games Paris 2024, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, 9Network - WINNER Zan Rowe - Take 5 With Zan Rowe, ABC New Year's Eve, ABC Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent Guy Montgomery - Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee, ABC - WINNER Hailey Pinto - Home and Away, Seven Network Jenny Tian - Taskmaster Australia, Network 10 Kate Miller-Heidke - The Voice, Seven Network Kylah Day - Territory, Netflix Sofia Levin - MasterChef Australia, Network 10 Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs Presenter Ally Langdon - A Current Affair, 9Network - WINNER David Speers - Insiders, ABC Michael Usher - 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Seven Network Peter Overton - 9News, 9Network Sarah Ferguson - 7.30, ABC Tara Brown - 60 Minutes, Dangerous Lies: Unmasking Belle Gibson, 9Network TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Drama Lloyd Griffith - Return To Paradise, ABC Michael Dorman - Territory, Netflix Robert Taylor - Territory, Netflix Sam Corlett - Territory, Netflix Sam Neill - The Twelve, BINGE / FOXTEL - WINNER Tai Hara - Return To Paradise, ABC TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Drama Alycia Debnam-Carey - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Anna Samson - Return To Paradise, ABC Anna Torv - Territory, Netflix Ayesha Madon - Heartbreak High, Netflix Kaitlyn Dever - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Lynne McGranger - Home and Away, Seven Network - WINNER TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Aaron Chen - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Ben Miller - Austin, ABC Clancy Brown - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Luke Cook - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Michael Theo - Austin, ABC Patrick Brammall - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Harriet Dyer - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Jenna Owen - Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan Kitty Flanagan - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Leighton Meester - Good Cop/Bad Cop, Stan Sally Phillips, Austin - ABC Vic Zerbst - Nugget is Dead: A Christmas Story, Stan TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actor Ashley Zukerman - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Darren Gilshenan - Colin From Accounts, BINGE / FOXTEL Glenn Butcher - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Mark Coles Smith - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Matt Nable - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Sam Delich - Territory, Netflix TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Supporting Actress Aisha Dee - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Chloé Hayden - Heartbreak High, Netflix Julia Zemiro - Fisk, ABC - WINNER Marg Downey - The Newsreader, ABC Michelle Lim Davidson - The Newsreader, ABC Tilda Cobham-Hervey - Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix Best Drama Program Bump - Stan Heartbreak High - Netflix Return To Paradise - ABC - WINNER Territory - Netflix The Newsreader - ABC The Twelve - BINGE / FOXTEL Best Miniseries or Telemovie Apple Cider Vinegar - Netflix - WINNER Critical Incident - Stan Fake - Paramount+ How To Make Gravy - BINGE / FOXTEL Human Error - 9Network Plum - ABC Best Entertainment Program ABC New Year's Eve - ABC Australian Idol - Seven Network Countdown 50 Years On - ABC Dancing With The Stars - Seven Network The Voice - Seven Network - WINNER Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight - 9Network Best Current Affairs Program 60 Minutes - 9Network 7.30 - ABC 7NEWS Spotlight - Seven Network A Current Affair - 9Network Australian Story - ABC - WINNER Four Corners - ABC Best Scripted Comedy Program Austin - ABC Colin From Accounts - BINGE / FOXTEL Fisk - ABC - WINNER Good Cop/Bad Cop - Stan Melbourne International Comedy Festival - ABC Optics - ABC Best Comedy Entertainment Program Gruen - ABC Hard Quiz - ABC Have You Been Paying Attention? 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Perth Now
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Inside celebrity chef Pete Evans' rapid downfall
Pete Evans has opened up about the downfall of his celebrity chef status that played out in the media following his decision to turn to the paleo diet. The 52-year-old chef and former My Kitchen Rules judge told American doctor Will Cole about how he went from being 'celebrated and adored' to being hated by Australia. Evans said the hate started after he discovered and began advocating the paleo diet — also known as the caveman diet, based on the idea of eating foods that were available to hunter-gatherers during the Paleolithic era. 'Up until that time, I was celebrated, adored by the Australian media and public until I started talking about paleo, ancestral diets', he told Dr Cole on his podcast The Art of Being Well. 'I was attacked straight away. It was bizarre, I was like, why is this so challenging, triggering, why is this happening, because I started sharing anecdotal stories of people improving their health who had adopted this way of life. The Melbourne-born chef said he was labelled by the media and health experts as 'crazy and dangerous'. 'Dietitians would say this is completely unfounded, dangerous, he's not a doctor, he's just a chef, even though the information I was sharing was from doctors,' he said. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The controversial wellness advocate said Australians had been 'brainwashed' by dietitians promoting dietary guidelines on the 'morning news'. As a result, he has to settle for getting his message and way of life out to the public through podcasting. Evans was aware his beliefs would be 'rejected', but didn't want to force it on people. Evans also set the record straight on the fact he is 'not opposed to modern technology in medicine at all'. The prominent sceptic of COVID-19 vaccines and masks was dropped from his hosting role on the popular Seven reality cooking show in May 2020 over his outspoken views. Evans and his wife Nicola have embraced an ancestral diet. Credit: Instagram In November that year, he was engulfed in further controversy after posting a cartoon on Instagram featuring a nazi 'black sun' symbol. He lost 15 business partnerships as a result of the post. Evans continues to spark debate over his non-traditional lifestyle of a mainly carnivorous diet, experience with plant medicines and using psychedelics as a way of therapy. Before COVID-19, a pandemic he called a hoax and questioned the effects of masks and social distancing, Evans filmed his documentary, The Magic Pill, which sees doctors, farmers and chefs weigh in on the ketogenic diet and its potential to eradicate illness. The Australian Medical Association at the time campaigned for it to be removed from Netflix for spreading 'dangerous' messaging about health. Evans is currently on holiday in the US and will next visit Salt Lake City.
Perth Now
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pete Evans on going from ‘adored' TV star to ‘being hated'
Controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans has been fined almost $80,000 for unlawful advertising Pete Evans has opened up about the downfall of his celebrity chef status that played out in the media following his decision to turn to the paleo diet. The 52-year-old chef and former My Kitchen Rules judge told American doctor Will Cole about how he went from being 'celebrated and adored' to being hated by Australia. Evans said the hate started after he discovered and began advocating the paleo diet — also known as the caveman diet, based on the idea of eating foods that were available to hunter-gatherers during the Paleolithic era. 'Up until that time, I was celebrated, adored by the Australian media and public until I started talking about paleo, ancestral diets', he told Dr Cole on his podcast The Art of Being Well. 'I was attacked straight away. It was bizarre, I was like, why is this so challenging, triggering, why is this happening, because I started sharing anecdotal stories of people improving their health who had adopted this way of life. The Melbourne-born chef said he was labelled by the media and health experts as 'crazy and dangerous'. 'Dietitians would say this is completely unfounded, dangerous, he's not a doctor, he's just a chef, even though the information I was sharing was from doctors,' he said. The controversial wellness advocate said Australians had been 'brainwashed' by dietitians promoting dietary guidelines on the 'morning news'. As a result, he has to settle for getting his message and way of life out to the public through podcasting. Evans was aware his beliefs would be 'rejected', but didn't want to force it on people. Evans also set the record straight on the fact he is 'not opposed to modern technology in medicine at all'. The prominent sceptic of COVID-19 vaccines and masks was dropped from his hosting role on the popular Seven reality cooking show in May 2020 over his outspoken views. Evans and his wife Nicola have embraced an ancestral diet. Credit: Instagram In November that year, he was engulfed in further controversy after posting a cartoon on Instagram featuring a nazi 'black sun' symbol. He lost 15 business partnerships as a result of the post. Evans continues to spark debate over his non-traditional lifestyle of a mainly carnivorous diet, experience with plant medicines and using psychedelics as a way of therapy. Before COVID-19, a pandemic he called a hoax and questioned the effects of masks and social distancing, Evans filmed his documentary, The Magic Pill, which sees doctors, farmers and chefs weigh in on the ketogenic diet and its potential to eradicate illness. The Australian Medical Association at the time campaigned for it to be removed from Netflix for spreading 'dangerous' messaging about health. Evans is currently on holiday in the US and will next visit Salt Lake City.
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Designer jeweller to Australia's A-List stars is accused of cheating its clients out of THOUSANDS - after consumer bosses warned shoppers: 'Watch out'
A boutique Melbourne jeweller which boasts of its A-list celebrity clients including Sonia Kruger, Bec Judd and Britt Selwood has been rocked by criminal charges. Shannakian Fine Jewellery is accused of accepting more than $40,000 for high-priced jewellery which never made it into the hands of customers. Consumer Affairs Victoria has accused company officer Arpee Shannakian, 41, of being behind the alleged scam which left customers without their jewellery. Ms Shannakian and the company now face eight charges of accepting payment for goods but failing to deliver in time. Among the key transactions probed by authorities is a ring with a pink sapphire stone sold for $2200 in July 2023. Other deals allegedly include a $6600 18-carat white gold tennis necklace in August 2023, a $13,500 18-carat diamond tennis necklace in December 2024 and $8000 for two rings in January this year. The transactions under investigation allegedly totalled $44,643 and occurred between July 2022 and January 2025. Ms Shannakian aka Arpee Mardiran, who lives in Rowville in Melbourne's south-east, was charged on July 4. Her husband and Shannakian Fine Jewellery owner Hovig Shannakian is not facing any criminal charges. Ms Shannakian failed to appear at today's Melbourne Magistrates' Court file hearing and the company will return to court in November. According to Consumer Affairs, it received more than 70 complaints about the jeweller from customers across Australia and overseas dating back to February 2021. Customers alleged they paid the business for jewellery including bracelets, necklaces and rings but 'failed to receive their purchases or refunds within a reasonable time or at all'. The watchdog also alleged some payments for jewellery were deposited into a bank account in Ms Shannakian's name. In May, Consumer Affairs warned 'anyone wanting to buy jewellery from Shannakian Jewellery to be careful'. The firm sells custom-made and other jewellery on its website and also to its A-list clientele via appointment at its Collins Street showroom. The boutique jeweller also sold through its Instagram account - which has more than 25,000 followers - where a parade of celebrities, influencers and AFL WAGs spruiked their designer glamour. However, activity on the account stopped after Consumer Affairs first issued a public warning on May 22. Among the celebrities who feature on the jeweller's Instagram page are Dancing with the Stars host Sonia Kruger, former top WAGs Bec Judd and Britt Selwood and My Kitchen Rules glamour Zana Pali. Gold Logie winner Sonia Kruger appears in several posts of her wearing Shannakian jewellery at the Logies. One Shannakian Fine Jewellery post congratulated Ms Kruger for her 2023 Gold Logie win 'Our girl wins the 2023 GOLD LOGIE... Congratulations to the most deserving, hard working, talented woman in the industry,' it read. 'We are so happy for you Sonia, and the entire team are honoured to have been on your journey! WOWSERS, now we celebrate.' Shane Warne's daughter Brooke also appeared on Instagram wearing what the jeweller said was a custom-made 'Lucky Number 23' chain to honour her late dad. Essendon captain Zach Merrett's wife Alexandra Merrett also appeared, as did GWS Giants' star Toby Greene's fiancée Georgia Stirton. Ms Stirton was photographed wearing Shannakian jewellery at the 2024 Brownlow Medal ceremony. Kahlia Howe, wife of Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe, also wore the shop's bling to the 2024 Brownlow. And struggling West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly's wife Caitlin Miller was another WAG who wore the jewellery to the Brownlow. Olivia May, wife of Port Adelaide Power Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines, Talia Zorko, wife of Lions' defender Dayne Zorko and West Coast forward Jamie Cripps' cancer survivor partner Liv Cripps all featured on the jeweller's Instagram page. Other celebs who wore Shannakian jewellery include Married at First Sight star Selin Mengu, TV presenter Khanh Ong, socialite Elle Baillieu, singer Samantha Jade, The Bachelor star Snezana Wood, model Simone Holtznagel and influencer Amy Pejkovic. Byron Bay-based influencer Ruby Tuesday Matthews regularly featured adorned with Shannakian jewellery. Pop megastar Delta Goodrem appeared on the Today Show wearing Shannakian jewellery, which the jeweller also shared on Instagram. TV presenter and journalist Abbey Gelmi was also a regular feature on the Shannakian Instagram page along with cricket mega-WAG, Candace Warner. Greta Bradman, granddaughter of Australian sporting legend Don Bradman, is featured in a post where Shannakian Fine Jewellery claims she is wearing their jewellery while singing the national anthem at the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Consumer Affairs Victoria Acting Director David Joyner urged consumers to be wary before purchasing Shannakian Fine Jewellery products. 'If you have had a bad experience with Shannakian Fine Jewellery, contact us through our complaint form, email or by calling 1300 55 81 81,' he said. 'In September 2024, after receiving a spike in consumer complaints, Consumer Affairs Victoria issued Shannakian Fine Jewellery an Official Warning, strongly encouraging the business to refund affected consumers and address ongoing consumer complaints.' Mr Joyner said Consumer Affairs received a further 14 complaints since January, ultimately leading to criminal proceedings. 'The conduct of Shannakian Fine Jewellery has adversely affected the interests of its customers,' he said. 'I urge consumers to be cautious about purchasing goods from Shannakian Fine Jewellery. I also urge any current customers of Shannakian Fine Jewellery to be wary of making further purchases.'
NZ Herald
29-07-2025
- NZ Herald
Anthony Mu trial: My Kitchen Rules star faces assault allegations
A court has been told of the alleged horrific abuse a former MKR star inflicted on a child, including an alleged attack over a tomato sauce dispute. Photo / Glenn Campbell, NewsWire A My Kitchen Rules star allegedly subjected a child to a torrent of vile abuse – including an occasion where he allegedly dragged and choked her over a dispute about tomato sauce. Anthony Michael Mu pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including assault occasioning bodily harm, common assault and observations
