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- Sky News AU
Todd Woodbridge reveals how he really felt about Jelena Dokic's 'he's my person' Logies speech - as she steps out with new boyfriend in Melbourne
Todd Woodbridge has spoken publicly for the first time about being the focus of colleague Jelena Dokic's extremely emotional Logies acceptance speech. The 54-year-old sports commentator and Tipping Point Australia host joined Nova FM's Jase and Lauren on Friday, where he was asked about the emotional tribute during TV's "Night of Nights". Dokic, 42, won Best Factual or Documentary Program for her documentary Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, and used her speech to thank Woodbridge for encouraging her to pursue a career in media after retiring- even calling him her "person". "I want to go back to the Logies on Sunday night, because I got very emotional when Jelena Dokic won her Logie and she made this incredible speech about how if every woman and wife and daughter and sister had a Todd in her life, the world would be a better place," host Lauren Phillips said during a visit to The Tipping Point set. "I mean, Paul, my fiancé and I were on the couch sobbing watching that. How did you feel in that moment?" Woodbridge admitted the speech took him by surprise. "Yeah, I was surprised by her doing that," he said. "I know she (Jelena) sometimes says that in a keynote a little bit, but I've never seen the keynote and been there, but her whole speech was flawless." The multiple Grand Slam-winning doubles champ said the moment was made even more special because the messaging "was so strong". "And to be a big part of that messaging and understanding of getting her on track, really, I felt incredibly proud to have watched someone be able to get up and deliver, in front of that audience at a Logies when you got all these TV people, that's nerve wracking," he said. "But she just killed it." Phillips also recalled Woodbridge's kindness towards both Dokic and herself during her former role as a Nine sports reporter. "I remember, in those early days of Channel Nine taking over the Australian Open and I worked on those first seasons… you were so nurturing to her, but not just to her, to all of us," she said. "You have this innate ability to make people feel so comfortable and so welcome, and you've just got this beautiful aura about you. So I'm so glad that that moment was shared so publicly, because a lot of us feel that way." Woodbridge thanked her, saying he "enjoys the company of it all" and wants "everyone to do well". "I want to do the very best job. I'm quite competitive, but I can't do it if the other people don't do it well. So you're together in that," he said. The tennis great said the evening was even more surreal after he later won his own Logie- the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter- for Tipping Point. "But that whole thing with what Jelena was able to deliver, and then to have my moment follow that, more or less, that was bizarrely, I just couldn't believe the whole timing of it all, because none of that's planned," he said. "We didn't know. She didn't know she's going to win. I had very little faith. And so it just became one of the most special evenings I've ever been a part of." On Thursday, Dokic shared a video of herself and Woodbridge moments after their respective wins. "We did it !!!! We won the Logies !!! This was just moments after both @ and I won. So good we were able to capture this moment together. Honoured and proud of us,' she wrote. In the clip, an elated Dokic asked, "Who won the Logies?" before Woodbridge replied, "We did!" He then joked: "Your speech goes down as the longest 30 seconds that the Logies have ever had, but it was worth it!" "Listen," Dokic laughed back, "for TV what do they say? It's better that you can talk than not talk!" That evening, Dokic reposted footage of herself with her new boyfriend, Melbourne-based hospitality operations manager Yane Veselinov, singing and laughing together during a date night at the Royal Botanic Gardens. She later shared a sweet selfie of the pair, captioned with love hearts.
Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dr Chris Brown confirms relationship rumours with glamorous TV publicist - and shares details about new romance
Dr has confirmed his relationship with former Channel 10 publicist Lorraine Monforte. Reports emerged of their romance earlier this year, with the pair keeping their dating life so private it was considered an 'open secret' in the industry. But the celebrity vet, 46, confirmed their relationship on Friday when he appeared on Nova FM 's Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie. 'You have a girlfriend Dr Chris Brown... Is her name Lorraine?' host Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli asked. 'Yes, her name is Lorraine,' the Channel Seven star responded. 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. Wippa continued to push for details about their relationship, but Dr Chris made sure he shared very little about his 41-year-old love. 'How long has it been?' Wippa asked, to which Dr Chris vaguely responded: 'You know, time is irrelevant in love. It just drifts.' 'Are you happy?' co-host Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald asked. 'I'm very happy. Thank you,' Dr Chris said. Wippa then joked: 'I don't want to go into details, but where was the first kiss? On the lips? In a park?' 'Wherever it was, I try to look half as good as you do right now,' Dr Chris hit back, sending the studio into fits of laughter. While the media personality kept mum on some of the more intimate details about his romance with Lorraine, he did reveal she has met his family. He also said Lorraine, who he met on the set of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! when he worked for Channel Ten, has the 'thumbs up' from his father Graham. Daily Mail understands the couple divide their time between Brisbane and Bondi, where Chris lives and made a name for himself as a vet. 'They are very happy together,' a source previously said. Lorraine, who was recently let go by Channel Ten amid a wave of redundancies, revealed this week she would soon be making a trip to Sydney. It's unclear when Dr Chris and Lorraine became a couple, but the veterinarian has always kept his romantic life under wraps, wary that publicity might jinx things. What we do know is that Lorraine is a mother to a 10-year-old son and at least one other child, though she keeps her family out of the public eye. She once used the double-barrelled Monforte-Guy, which suggests she was married at one point but has since divorced. There are whispers Dr Chris and Lorraine will walk the red carpet together at the Logie Awards in Sydney on Sunday.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Skye Wheatley stuns onlookers as she flaunts her insane figure in bodysuit with impromptu street fashion show
Skye Wheatley set hearts racing on Saturday when she strutted her stuff through a car park while wearing a very revealing bodysuit. The influencer, 31, flaunted her figure in the skin-tight brown frock and put on a leggy display with a pair of lacy black stockings. She paired the racy look with a pair of kitten heels and a Louis Vuitton handbag as she spruiked the athleisure wear from Good People Apparel. Wearing a set of black-framed reading glasses, Skye finished her look with a brown headband as she left her gold tresses down. It comes after Skye made a surprising admission about her sexuality on Thursday during the latest episode of her Nova FM podcast Skye & Callum. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner shares sons, Forest, five, and Bear, three, with her current longtime partner of eight years, Lachlan Waugh. She confessed she may be 'pansexual' and would have explored that side of herself more if she had never started dating Lachlan. Co-host Callum Hole kicked off the conversation by saying: 'So obviously, you've been with Lachie for a while.' 'Yes, eight years, going strong,' she told the former Love Island star, revealing she got pregnant with their first child together just four months after they started dating. 'Eight years, when you were 25. But I did hear something - that if you had more time, then you might have explored your sexuality a little bit more?' he asked. The former Big Brother star agreed, revealing she learned about pansexuality while watching the Stan reality TV show, Love Triangle. 'I didn't know what pansexuality was until watching this show,' she said. 'But basically you are attracted to the person's personality, not what sex they are… you could be attracted to anyone, but you're attracted to their personality.' The influencer flaunted her figure in the skin-tight brown frock and put on a leggy display with a pair of lacy black stockings Callum, 27, clarified: 'So pansexual is basically, you're trying to say, you're not attracted to their sex, you're just attracted to their personality?' 'Yes, their personality and, like, who they are as a person and stuff,' Skye said, before revealing that is how she views her own attraction to people. 'And I'm like, oh yeah, totally. I think that I could go down that path because I definitely see people's personalities before their looks or their sex. 'So I feel like I could maybe explore that, or I could have, not now obviously, but I could have maybe gone down that path.' 'I find it really interesting, because I'm like, yeah, totally... I definitely connect with people's personalities,' she added.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Skye Wheatley makes shock confession about her sexuality: 'I could have gone down that path'
Skye Wheatley made a surprising admission about her sexuality on Thursday during the latest episode of her Nova FM podcast Skye & Callum. The influencer, 31, shares sons Forest, five, and Bear, three, with her current long-time partner of eight years Lachlan Waugh. But the former Big Brother star has now confessed she may be 'pansexual' and would have explored that side of herself more if she never started dating Lachlan. Co-host Callum Hole kicked off the conversation by saying: 'So obviously, you've been with Lachie for a while.' 'Yes, eight years, going strong,' she told the former Love Island star, revealing they had their first child together just four months after they started dating. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Eight years, when you were 25. But I did hear something that if you had more time, then you might have explored your sexuality a little bit more?' he asked. Skye agreed, revealing she learned about pansexuality while watching the Stan reality TV show Love Triangle. 'I didn't know what pansexuality was until watching this show,' she said. 'But basically you are attracted to the person's personality, not what sex they are… you could be attracted to anyone, but you're attracted to their personality.' Callum, 27, clarified: 'So pansexual is basically, you're trying to say, you're not attracted to their sex, you're just attracted to their personality?' 'Yes, their personality and, like, who they are as a person and stuff,' Skye said, before revealing that is how she views her own attraction to people. 'And I'm like, oh yeah, totally. I think that I could go down that path because I definitely see people's personalities before their looks or their sex. 'So I feel like I could maybe explore that, or I could have, not now obviously, but I could have maybe gone down that path.' 'I find it really interesting, because I'm like, yeah, totally... I definitely connect with people's personalities,' she added. The confession comes after Skye and Lachlan, 34, caused confusion in November 2024 when they shared loved-up photos just days after announcing their split. The pair looked very cosy in pictures shared to Instagram, which appeared to be taken during a night out. She wrote cryptically in her caption: 'Can't say we didn't live life.' Skye stunned in the photos as she showed off the results of her recent eye lift surgery while Lachlan kissed her on the cheek. Further photos showed the influencer couple embracing as if nothing was amiss in their romance. The stunner drank a cocktail and posed up a storm, clearly relaxed and back in love with Lachlan despite their recent domestic issues. Just days earlier, Skye confirmed she had separated from her partner. The Gold Coast-based mum-of-two explained the reason Lachlan had not appeared in her recent Q&A videos was because they decided to take time apart. 'Honestly not much to report. We just have a lil re-set break from time to time, it's good,' she told her fans. The former reality star has previously spoken at length about the couple's struggles and admitted they have recently been going to counselling. She said 2024 was all about achieving goals, a journey which included addressing the challenges in her relationship with Lachlan. 'Lachy and I went to a counselling session yesterday,' Skye said. The session, initially intended as occupational therapy for their son Forest, turned into a much-needed intervention for the couple. Skye's realised their son's behaviour could be influenced by their relationship dynamics and it prompted her to take action.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nova listeners demand to know where Kate Ritchie is as radio station makes a major announcement after star's months long absence
Nova FM has announced it will be hosting its annual Singles Party. The radio network shared the news on Thursday alongside a promo image featuring hosts Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli and Kate Ritchie, who has been absent from the show for several months. And now, confused listeners are demanding to know whether Ritchie will be returning to the radio program after appearing on the event poster. 'Where is Kate? She has been absent all year and nothing has been mentioned about her coming back, is she returning or not?' one person asked. 'Hope Kate is going well, will she be returning this year?' another concerned fan 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. 'When is Kate back?' a third questioned. There has been ongoing speculation over when she'll return to co-host Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie on Nova 96.9 following her sudden departure in January after a troubling public incident in a Sydney park. Kate's Instagram bio doesn't mention Nova anymore; instead she is simply 'actor, radio and broadcaster' which may point to her making a quiet exit. Despite her absence, the breakfast radio show has continued to thrive with just Fitzy and Wippa at the helm, recently recording its highest ratings in almost a year. The duo pulled in an impressive 8.7 per cent share of the audience in the latest survey, putting pressure on Nova bosses to make a decision about the show's future direction. Kate has been receiving ongoing support at a rehabilitation facility since the incident, which saw her photographed in tears and appearing visibly distressed shortly after picking Mae up from school. At the time, Kate released a heartfelt statement on social media explaining her decision to step away from the show. 'I struggle with mental health issues at times, which are deeply personal. This has proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined,' she began. 'So I have decided to take a break from the show and the team who I love to focus on my health. I want to thank all of those who are helping me through this very difficult time. I love you. Thank you Nova for being there when I need you.' Kate went on to address the images taken on January 29. 'This is also a problem many others are struggling with. They know what it's like. The images of me taken last week show that I wasn't okay on that day,' she continued. She went on to thank her friends and fans for their support. 'Thank you to my wonderful family, all the Nova listeners, and many others who are sending their love and support. I appreciate it more than you can imagine,' she wrote. Footage obtained by Daily Mail Australia then showed the former actress crying while on the phone, wiping tears from her eyes and burying her head in her hands. A witness, who saw Ritchie get out of the car at the park, said the star 'looked really distressed'. 'She walked around a bit in the park while talking and then suddenly she sat down and started rocking her whole body back and forth and crying,' they said. 'It was really confronting – she looked so upset. When she turned around her eyes were all red and puffy and she looked absolutely devastated.' The actress was then seen struggling to get up from the grass. 'After the call ended, she tried to stand up but lost her balance and sort of fell over again,' the bystander added. 'When she finally managed to get to her feet, she started making another phone call... she looked much happier during that call.' Kate then walked around to the back of the vehicle – holding an arm out on the car as she got into the driver's seat and drove home. At the time, Nova's co-hosts had promised their audience that the absent Kate would return after one day off, but that timeline was soon dropped. This isn't the first time Kate has stepped away from her duties at Nova. In 2022, she took an extended hiatus from her drive-time program with Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey, citing exhaustion and burnout. She never returned to that show either. Nova has remained tight-lipped on any potential comeback date and did not respond to questions about whether the embattled star had continued to receive pay during her absence.
