Are the Married at First Sight Australia couples still together?
What happened to all the couples from the Australian version – plus who split and who got married.
*Warning: Contains MAJOR spoilers for Married at First Sight Australia 2026* The 13th season of Married at First Sight Australia has kicked off for audiences in the UK, with plenty of juicy commitment ceremonies, dramatic dinner parties and tense showdowns to come. However, for those Down Under, they will be well aware of all the action that has gone down, with the 13th season having begun at the start of February. Earlier this year, a cohort of singles were matched together as they embarked on a marital social experiment, and while MAFS doesn't have the best track record when it comes to successful relationships beyond the show, there are some who make it work. Waiting not-so patiently to see the various outcomes on season 13? Scroll on to learn more about past and present MAFS Australia couples and whether they are still together. Last updated: 10 March 2026 Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 13 couples still together? Alissa and David - Still together Despite an awkward start to their wedding day, Alissa and David have settled into their 'married' lives rather well and continue to be a couple on the experiment. In episodes that have already aired in Australia, tensions rose between the couple around communication in their relationship. Bec and Danny - Still together Bec and Danny were matched together by the experts and while they initially hit off, it was Danny's vows that didn't go down well with Bec. The pair managed to get things back on track and excelled during intimacy week, but things took a turn when fellow bride Gia claimed that Danny said she was more his type - something he denies. While Bec and Danny remain in the experiment, it could only be a matter of time... Brook and Chris - Split Chris and Brook had an awkward start to their experience, with Brook not wanting to kiss Chris at the altar. The couple left the experiment in the second week. Since filming the experiment, Brook has rekindled her relationship with a former partner and they are now engaged and expecting a baby! "It honestly feels like everything has fallen into place," Brook told Woman's Day. "This is everything I've ever wanted - to be with a partner who supports me and loves me for me." Gia and Scott - Split Gia and Scot had quite the heartwarming wedding ceremony and appeared to be fan favourites. While the couple remain in the experiment on TV, Gia recently revealed she is "so in love" with a former reality star Alan Wallace. Julia and Grayson - Split Julia and Grayson embarked on a rocky relationship before they left the experiment during the third commitment ceremony. Julia revealed she failed to build a "burning desire" with Grayson while he felt "exhausted" from the marriage, Mel and Luke - Split Mel was left bemused on her wedding day when Luke arrived late, but things eventually turned around for the couple. Despite giving their relationship a go, the pair agreed they were better off going their separate ways and left at the third commitment ceremony. Rachel and Steven - Still together The couple has struggled with intimacy during the experiment, and when Rachel shared that her "ultimate fantasy" was for Steven to kiss her but he pulled back, it caused a strain in their relationship. However, towards the end of filming the programme, an Australian reporter spotted the couple walking hand-in-hand in Sydney, suggesting they have remained together beyond the experiment. Rebecca and Steve - Split Rebecca and Steve started out as a hopeful couple on this year's experiment, but they soon became the first couple to leave the process. "I'm not going to settle," she said of her decision to leave during an emotional commitment ceremony, but noted that she wasn't going to hold a grudge. She added: "When I love and care about people I give everything to them, and I feel like it was a complete waste of time. I just felt like I was matched with this person that was just not ready." Stella and Filip - Still together Stella and Filip have quickly become this season's strongest pairings after hitting it off on their wedding day and they remain together. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 12 couples still together? Lauren and Eliot – Split Lauren and Eliot were the first of the Married at First Sight Australia 2025 couple to get hitched and to split up. While their wedding saw the pair get along fairly well, it all came crashing down a day before their honeymoon when Eliot declared he felt that he and Lauren were "not really right for each other" and that he didn't like that Lauren was older than him. The following morning, Eliot left, with Lauren telling producers that he had robbed her "of this experience". She said: "I know that I can be difficult and Eliot isn’t what I’d normally choose. But I was still willing to try… To learn from the experts and see what I can do better [in relationships]." Eliot then asked to meet with expert John Aiken and said: "I've been pretty consistent with that I've been looking for. The person I was matched with was nothing like that. I was expecting to meet a cute librarian-like girl that was younger than me, and I ended up with what felt like a Kardashian sister." As Lauren made an appearance at the first dinner party of the season, Eliot did not show up, thus marking an end to their relationship. Carina and Paul – Split While their wedding got off to a bumpy start after Carina revealed that she and Paul had been on a date and he then ghosted her, no one was too sure if the couple would continue with the experiment. However, things soon were on the up, as Paul apologised and they continued with their wedding day. The pair remained quite strong until Paul punched the door of their bedroom during an argument. Despite this, the couple continued to work on their relationship, until things soon worsened during feedback week when Paul admitted he found Carina to be a "snob" and was giving him "the ick". This was eventually resolved and the pair were back on track, that was until the participants were given the choice for the first time to meet their other match proposed by the experts. While Carina declined to do so, Paul met his other match, and when Carina heard of the news, she said they were "done". Going into the final vows, the pair split. Katie and Tim – Split Unbeknownst to Katie, Tim did not have a good time at their wedding after he told producers that he wasn't impressed with the experts' choice in bride. Tim later agreed to go on the honeymoon, with Katie optimistic they could use the time to get to know each other and hopefully build on their relationship. However, the honeymoon didn't go to plan, with Tim telling Katie that his "preference" was someone who was petite, short and blonde or brunette. When the first dinner party came around, all eyes were on Tim and Katie and he eventually walked out of the dinner party, and later on in the episode, Katie was told that Tim had flown back to Melbourne. While it wasn't clear if Tim would return to the experiment, he made an appearance at the first commitment ceremony, to which he said: "I came here for love, not to do work." In the end, Katie and Tim decided to leave the Married at First Sight Australia experiment. Jamie and Dave – Split Jamie and Dave's wedding went off without a hitch and the bubbly bride and very tall groom were instantly smitten with one another. Over the course of the experiment, Dave has been praised by viewers for how he has handled situations and spoken to other people in the series, but many will be disappointed to know that they are no longer together. During the partner swap challenge, the couple spent some time apart, and when they returned, Dave struggled to match Jamie's feelings towards him. Alas, the couple tried to make things work, and during the final vows made the decision to stay in a relationship. However, during the reunion episode, they confirmed they were no longer together but remained friends. Sierah and Billy – Split When Sierah and Billy met on their wedding day, everything went according to plan, and they went on to become one of the strongest couples in the experiment. Apart from a few hiccups, the couple seemed to be going from strength to strength, but that all ended when Sierah admitted she had opened up to Adrian, but couldn't yet open up to Billy. This left Billy's trust in Sierah to be shattered, and they both wrote that they wanted to leave the experiment during a commitment ceremony. "All I've ever wanted was a deeper connection, and I’ve gotten nothing. How many weeks we’re in now? I’ve tried to give you what you needed, but you don’t give me what I need," Billy said. "I don’t know why, because I’ve expressed every part of my life to you – my mum doesn’t even know some of the things that I’ve said. "I’ve tried, because I’ve come into this experiment with an open [mind] because I haven’t been like that in previous relationships. I’ve gotten nothing from you, Sierah." Awhina and Adrian – Split Awhina and Adrian hit it off immediately on their wedding day, but cracks began to show when Adrian found out that Awhina was a single mother. Over the weeks, the pair faced bumps in their relationships, and after an emotional face-off between Awhina and her sister and Adrian and his sisters, it appeared their relationship was no more. However, when the commitment ceremony rolled around, Adrian wrote that he wanted to stay, while Awhina chose to leave, meaning they had to stay in the experiment for another week. Things continued to go up and down for the pair, and at the final vows, the couple decided they would not continue with a relationship in the outside world. Ashleigh and Jake – Split Ashleigh and Jake are yet another couple who hit it off at their wedding, and things were genuinely going well for the couple until the photo ranking task. Jake's comments about the other wives' appearances left Ashleigh feeling uncomfortable, and after seeking advice from the other cast members, Jake decided to leave the experiment. However, as Ash wrote stay, they remained in the competition for another week. But this wasn't quite the case as Jake then opted to stay in a separate apartment and returned the following day to pack and leave. His decision meant Ash's time in the experiment was over. Rhi and Jeff – Still together Rhi and Jeff were yet another couple who had history prior to the experiment, and it was clear they were happy with the experts' choice to pair them up together. The couple decided to take things slow in their reunion on the show. They are still in the experiment and stronger than ever. Rhi and Jeff continued to go from strength to strength, and it came as no surprise when they decided to pursue their relationship at the final vows. During the reunion episode, the pair confirmed they were still together. Morena and Tony – Split Morena and Tony are this year's oldest couple in the experiment, but they have been proving that age is simply a number. The pair got on like a house on fire during their wedding day, but things went downhill as the experiment progressed. When Tony met with Morena's friends and family, he revealed that he couldn't see his relationship with Morena becoming more than a friendship, due to his want for children. Things went from bad to worse after this moment and the pair decided to leave the experiment. Jacqui and Ryan - Split Jacqui and Ryan had quite the whirlwind wedding, with neither of the two overly happy with how things went. As for right now, the pair have broken the rules of the experiment and revealed they are no longer together. In an Instagram story, Jacqui confirmed that she had moved on with a new boyfriend and is "ready to settle down and have babies". She wrote: "I am currently in a relationship with a person who has exactly what I asked for — someone kind, considerate, a great man, and intelligent." Beth and Teejay - Split After what appeared to be a good start between the two, cracks began to show when intimacy became an issue for them, with Teejay admitting he couldn't see a future with Beth beyond the experiment. Things came to a head when Teejay wrote 'leave' and Beth wrote 'stay' at the final commitment ceremony, but when this happens the couple must remain in the experiment for another week. After the final dinner party, Beth and Teejay decided there wasn't any point in taking part in the final vows and left the experiment. Eliot and Veronica - Split In a MAFS Australia first, Eliot returned to the experiment with Veronica, and things got off to a good start for the pair. But cracks began to show, even more so when Veronica went to Lauren for advice about her marriage. At the final commitment ceremony, Eliot and Veronica voted to leave and thus their time in the experiment was over. Lauren and Clint - Split Lauren and Clint's time in the experiment was over before it had even begun, with their lack of intimacy proving to be a problem for them. The pair eventually decided to leave the experiment during one of the commitment ceremonies. However, Clint is now engaged to Jacqui. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couples still together? Jack Dunley and Tori Adams - Still together Personal trainer Jack, 34, and business development manager, 27, had their fair share of ups and downs throughout season 11, and while fans were unsure if the couple would go the distance - they are still together! During the season, they faced rumours surrounding Jack's ex-girlfriend, and there was the constant question of Jack's sexual attraction to Tori. During the final vows, Jack opened up about their issues, saying: "I'm concerned that our biggest connecting factor may have been the brutal environment of the experiment, where our loyal personalities bonded over having each other's back and picking each other up when needs be – like teammates. Not lovers. "Tori, I'm sorry to say I didn't commit myself to this process for a platonic relationship nor a teammate. We're not in love. So how can I commit to you and ask you to uproot and move your life to the Gold Coast?" Despite this, the personal trainer admitted that Tori was a risk worth taking. As of December 2024, the pair updated fans on their relationship and they are still going strong. Since the series, the pair have been on holiday, moved in together and are happy to be moving ahead "with no cameras". "It's just us. We're just living our life the way we want to live it, on our terms," Tori said during an appearance on Today Extra. "So the no cameras part is bliss." Ridge Barredo and Jade Pywell - Still together Things are looking promising for psychiatric nurse Ridge, 27, and executive assistant Jade, 26. The duo immediately clicked on their wedding day and are still going strong! Since the show, the couple now live together on the Gold Coast with Jade's daughter, after Ridge made the move in May of last year. Sara Mesa and Tim Calwell - Split Nutritionist Sara, 29, and online business owner Tim, 31, were one of the first couples to get married on season 11. Their attraction to one another was palpable, but things went south when Tim revealed that he'd only split from his ex six months prior to the show and he was planning to propose to her. While the couple did say 'yes' at the final vows, their relationship did not blossom outside of the experiment after they got into an argument during the reunion. Cassandra Allen and Tristan Black - Split Administration officer Cassandra Allen, 29, captured the hearts of viewers when she revealed the devastating story about the death of her first love. The 29-year-old was looking for a man with a big heart, and it looked like the matchmakers had done amazing job with event manager Tristan, with the pair instantly warming to one another. But their lack of a connection soon became apparent and Tristan made the decision to leave the experiment, but due to the rules of the process, they were able to stay another week. However, things still proved difficult and they chose to exit the process. Timothy Smith and Lucinda Light - Split Online business owner Timothy, 51, and MC & Wedding Celebrant Lucinda, 43, got married in episode 2. During the home stays, their relationship came to an end - but they are still on good terms! "I think Melbourne broke us a bit," Lucinda told <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/mafs-2024-lucinda-light-timothy-smith-exit-interview-exclusive/3077b567-1509-4fbb-9b00-059448d80789" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-vars-ga-outbound-link="https://9now.nine.com.au/married-at-first-sight/mafs-2024-lucinda-light-timothy-smith-exit-interview-exclusive/3077b567-1509-4fbb-9b00-059448d80789" data-vars-ga-ux-element="Hyperlink" data-vars-ga-call-to-action="9Now">9Now. "It was just a combination of things, and I think we both realised, let's just call it a day." Natalie Parham and Collins Christian - Split Things looked promising for physiotherapist Natalie, 32, and executive assistant Collins, 28, as they bonded over shared interests. However, Collins later shared some concerns about both of them being too high-energy, as he admitted he was a bit put off by Natalie's nerdy side. By episode 10, Natalie called it off with Collins choosing not to wait until the end of the experiment. Jayden Eynaud and Eden Harper - Split The attraction was instant when professional kickboxer Jayden, 26, and recruitment manager Eden, 28, met on their wedding day. The brother to season 9 star Mitch, Jayden was keen to prove that he was there for love. Despite a little wobble after Jayden revealed his job and fears that Eden had judged him too soon, the pair got back on track as Eden revealed that her feelings were mutual. In October 2023, Jayden's brother Mitch shared a photo of him and what appears to be Eden's dog, which fans took as a sign that Jay and Eden are still together. However, that is no longer the case. In an Instagram post, Eden confirmed that she and Jayden were no longer together. "I'm saddened to share that toward the end of the show airing, our relationship came to an unexpected end," she wrote. "The 'reality' is, the person I chose didn't choose me. Whilst I'm disappointed, I will never regret the experiment, the people I met, the lessons I learnt and the growth this process has had on me. Thank you for supporting us and for also wishing for the same fairytale that I had hoped for." Ellie Dix and Ben Walters - Split While registered nurse Ellie, 32, and podcaster and construction worker Ben, 39, hit it off on their wedding day, the couple are no longer together. Things went downhill fast for the pair when Ellie's cousin accused Ben of not being in the experiment for genuine reasons. After taking part in various activities on the show, Ben left Ellie for 24 hours and their relationship soon broke down. Ellie ended their relationship. Richard Sauerman and Andrea Thompson - Split One of the older couples to get married on the show, motivational speaker Richard, 62, and photographer Andrea, 51, seemed like a match made in heaven. They both loved motorbikes and shared and their wholesome wedding day ended with some some 'daggy dancing'. But, after a number of arguments, Andrea admitted she felt "disrespected" by Richard after he revealed intimate details about their marriage. Soon after, Andrea and Richard decided to call it a day and chose to leave the experiment. Lauren Dunn and Jonathan McCullough - Split While PR and marketing consultant Lauren, 32, and health business owner Jonathan, 39, got on well on their wedding day, based on recent photos of Jonathan kissing Ellie, it's safe to say these two didn't make it. Stephen Stewart and Michael Felix - Split It wasn't sure if viewers would see salesman Michael, 34, back on the show after his original groom did a runner before the wedding, but luckily he was matched with hairdresser Stepehen, 24, from Perth. And a great match it was! However, things didn't last for long. An insider told the So Dramatic! Podcast that the duo just didn't click. "They aren't on the show for that long. They only last two to three weeks," they revealed. "Stephen was very open about having no connection with Michael from the second he laid eyes on him. He couldn't stand him." Madeleine Maxwell and Ash Galati - Split It just wasn't meant to be for psychic medium Madeleine, 30, and sales manager Ash, 33, with the pair deciding to separate before the final vows. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 10 couples still together? Lydall Grace and Cameron Woods - Split Accountant Lyndall and carpenter Cameron hit things off on their wedding day, however, things didn't last with the couple choosing to separate at the final vows. Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon - Split Sparks flew between beauty educator Bronte and builder Harrison during their wedding ceremony, and it seemed like the couple were giving things a real good go, that is until they decided to go their separate ways ahead of the final vows. Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas - Split After tying the knot on the show, Sandy and Dan's romance didn't last too long. In fact, shortly after making his TV debut, it emerged that Dan was in a relationship with a friend who attended his wedding on the show. The drama... Claire Nomarhas and Jesse Burford - Split The tables were turned when marriage celebrant Jesse tied the knot with teaching assistant Claire just moments after meeting her. The pair then headed off to the Whitsunday Islands for their honeymoon. They eventually decided to quit the experiment, putting an end to their marriage. Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton - Split Things seemed to have gone from strength to strength for Thane and Ollie after tying the knot then heading to Fiji for their honeymoon. Following the show, the pair told an Australian magazine that they'd picked out names for their future children. However after 16 months of dating, the pair decided to end their relationship, saying a statement that their lives were going in "different directions". Janelle Han and Adam Seed - Split Sadly, things didn't work out for Adam and Janelle, with the couple choosing to go their separate ways before it came to the final vows. Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams - Split Both Caitlin and Shannon decided to take part in the MAFS experiment because they'd been unlucky in love so far, but their fortunes didn't turn around much during their time on the show. The matched couple decided to call it quits just a few weeks in. Alyssa Barmonde and Duncan James - Split Although Duncan and Alyssa's relationship look promising, cracks began to show in their relationship and at the final vows Duncan decided to call time on their marriage. Following the show, Duncan was linked to Carolina who appeared on a previous season. Duncan is now in a relationship with Evelyn Ellis who also took part in season 10. They live together and in February 2024, they went on their first couple's holiday to Asia. Alyssa was spotted out on what was thought to be a "double date" with co-stars Tahnee and Ollie in June 2023 and have been pictured out together, however, Alyssa insists they're "just friends". Melissa Sheppard and Josh White - Split Unfortunately, Melissa and Josh didn't go the distance, with the hairdresser and advertising director enduring a messy split. Melinda Willis and Layton Mills - Split High-powered pair Melinda and Layton, who are both CEOs, joined the experiment further down the line, and managed to make it all the way to the final vows where they decided to stay together. However, in October 2023 the pair confirmed their split in a joint statement. It read: "Hi all – we wanted to keep this private for the time being, but we have a lot of supporters that are invested in the relationship and owe it to you to be transparent,” they wrote in identical statements. "After a lot of thought and consideration, we have sadly decided to both take time apart. We still care very deeply for each other and this doesn’t mean our lives can’t come back together, but as of now, we think this decision is for the best." Tayla Winter and Hugo Armstrong - Split Like Melinda and Layton, Tayla and Hugo will joined the show at a later date, but it wasn't meant to be as the ended things before the experiment was over. Evelyn Ellis and Rupert Budgen - Split Marketing manager Evelyn and electrician Rupert joined the show at a later date and managed to make it to the final vows, however, they decided not to stay together. Evelyn is now in a relationship with Duncan James. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 9 couples still together? Selin Mengu and Anthony Cincotta - Split Executive assistant Selin, 32, and Anthony Cincotta, 38, were one of the first couples to get married on season 9, which premiered on 31st January 2022 on the Nine Network in Australia. Selin and Anthony decided to stay together at the first and second commitment ceremonies, and seemed to hit it off at first, but things quickly went downhill from there, after a series of explosive rows. The pair then called it quits during the third commitment ceremony Tamara Djordjevic and Brent Vitiello - Split Tamara Djordjevic and Brent Vitiello were put together by the show's matchmakers, and decided to stay together throughout the series, despite frequent blow-ups over seemingly small things. When it came to the final vows, however, they both chose to part ways — and Brent certainly didn't hold back, telling his wife she had "no loyalty" and that she was "looking down on everyone". Savage. Domenica Calarco and Jack Millar - Split Both of Italian descent, animal lovers and vegetarians, Domenica Calarco and Jack Millar got on from the start, with expert Mel Schilling dubbing them her "favourite" very early on. But although the couple made it to the end of the season and chose to stay together during the final vows ceremony, they had sadly parted ways by the time the reunion show aired a few months later. Ella Ding and Mitch Eynaud - Split Ella Ding and Mitch Eynaud had a few issues early on, with Mitch refusing to kiss his wife for five minutes as part of the Intimacy Week Challenges, and during one of the dinner parties, Mitch said he "didn't care" about his future with Ella. Ouch. Still, the pair made it to the end of the season until the final vows, when Mitch decided to opt out of the relationship. When the time came for the reunion show, though, it seemed like the couple might give things another go... until they parted ways for a second time. Looks like it wasn't meant to be. Holly Greenstein and Andrew Davis - Split Holly Greenstein and Andrew Davis were the first to leave the experiment, with the pair deciding to go their separate ways at the second commitment ceremony. Following their split, cinema manager Holly, 36, slammed Andrew for wasting her time, saying: "He wrote me off from day one." Selina Chhaur and Cody Bromley - Split Selina Chhaur and Cody Bromley endured some major ups and downs during their time on the show, but despite choosing to stay together during their final vows, they later parted ways during the reunion special. Although they arrived together for the dinner party, the next day Cody told the experts that the relationship was over. Olivia Frazer and Jackson Lonie - Split While some of the other couples struggled to warm to their new partner, watching Olivia Frazer and Jackson Lonie get married felt like a movie. These two were committed from the start and decided to stay together at the end of the show. However, they eventually called time on their romance after 10 months together, telling fans that they had "nothing but love and respect for one another". Samantha Moitzi and Al Perkins Samantha Moitzi and Al Perkins were the last pair to get married at the beginning of season 9, and despite a few differences and Sam refusing to kiss him on their honeymoon, it looked like these two were heading in the right direction... until they decided to leave the experiment shortly before the final vows. Kate Laidlaw and Matt Ridley Kate Laidlaw and Matt Ridley joined the experiment later in the season but did not make it to their final vows, choosing to leave the show during the fifth commitment ceremony. Carolina Santos and Dion Giannarelli Carolina Santos and Dion Giannarelli also arrived later in the season — and Carolina was less than impressed when her groom turned up to their wedding ceremony a whopping three hours late. It was a bad omen for the couple, who called it quits after just a few weeks on the show. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 8 couples still together? Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven Workplace trainer Melissa, 31, and radio announcer Bryce Ruthven were definitely a match made in heaven, with the pair deciding to stay together at the end of the experiment. They're now engaged and are expecting twins together. Congrats, Melissa and Bryce! Rebecca Zemek and Jake Edwards Although they left the experiment as a couple, business manager Rebecca and Jake, have since gone their separate ways. In May 2021, Rebecca went public with her new boyfriend Ben, as she shared a loved-up photo on socials. Samantha Harvey and Cameron Dunne Their marriage on the show was far from smooth. In one explosive episode, Samantha broke down as she found out about her "husband's" affair with fellow bride Coco Stedman. It's safe to say that was the end of Samantha and Cameron. The pair haven't rekindled their relationship. Booka Nile and Brett Helling Like Samantha and Cameron, Booka and Brett, both 31, broke up before the final decision. In an interview, Brett revealed the real reason the pair split, saying: "Booka and I were hanging out one day and we were just having a chat about life and all kinds of things. I think we both just came to the realisation that it wasn't something we wanted to pursue outside of the experiment." Coco Stedman and Sam Carraro Coco Stedman, 30, and Sam Carraro, 32, called it quits before the end of the experiment. There was trouble from the get go with Coco and Sam arguing from the very first commitment ceremony. Coco then tried her luck with Cameron, putting an end to both hers and Sam's, and Cameron and Samantha's marriages. Alana Lister and Jason Engler Things were looking good for teacher Alana, 30, and construction estimator Jason, 35, as they both admitted there was a physical attraction from the get go. They decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, but unfortunately, Alana and Jason have since split. Alana got into a new relationship with her boyfriend Ben Michell and Jason went on to date MaFS season six star KC Osborne, but the pair split not long after. Joanne Todd and James Susler It wasn't love ay first sight for these two. On their wedding day Jo admitted they were from "totally different worlds" and James jokingly confessed that he was in love with expert Alessandra - awkward! They soon decided they weren't meant for one another and left the experiment. Jo went on to date Joe Donaghy and James Susler went public with his new girlfriend, actress Verity East. Belinda Vickers and Patrick Dwyer They were a fan favourite from season 8, with Patrick saying Belinda was the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen when she walked down the aisle. But, sadly, these two are no longer together. Belinda, 29, and Patrick, 27, decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, but by July 2021, they decided to split. "As you move forward into the future, it’s pretty important to be heading in the same direction towards the shared future that you both want," Belinda said after their break up. Beth Moore and Russell Duance Beth and Russell realised they were completely different from early on, and left at the second commitment ceremony, so it will come as no shock that they're no longer a thing. The news was leaked before that though, as Russell reportedly spilled the beans at a bar three months before the show aired and he was also spotted on dating app Hinge. Georgia Fairweather and Liam Cooper When Liam opened up about his bisexuality to wife Georgia, she replied: "As long as you're the one for me." Despite a positive start to their relationship, however, Georgia and Liam are no longer together, after clashing at the final dinner party. It looks like they're still on good terms though, with Liam writing a sweet message to Georgia after the final aired. Liam wrote his ex a sweet message on Instagram after the final aired. "I really wish things had worked out differently for us G. I wish we didn’t let people get inside our heads and I wish we were better at communicating," he said. Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente They may have started the experiment late, but it was a match made in heaven for Kerry and John. The pair decided to stay together at the end of the season, and they're still together today. Congrats, guys! Jaimie Gardner and Chris Jensen There was trouble from the moment these two met. On their honeymoon, Jaimie called her husband a "dirty grot" on their honeymoon and it only got progressively worse from there. Chris decided to walk away from the experiment after claiming that Jaimie had said she wanted to stay to the last Commitment Ceremony for the cameras. Chris went on to date tattooist Tayla Made, while Jaimie was spotted on Bumble. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 7 couples still together? Elizabeth Sobinoff and Sebastian Guilhaus Fans of the show will be excited to hear that Elizabeth returned to MAFS in season seven for a second chance at finding love. She was matched with Sebastian, a 31-year-old personal trainer from Adelaide, South Australia, and it was definitely second time lucky for her. The pair decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, however, after 14 months of dating decided to call it quits, with Seb revealing he was "heartbroken". Poppy Jennings and Luke Eglin For photographer Poppy, 38, and maintenance supervisor Luke, 38, things weren't plain sailing. During the show, Poppy revealed that one of the most important things in a relationship to her was loyalty, as she already experienced her ex-husband cheating on her. However, she then came to find out that Luke had cheated in his past relationships. The pair broke up after the final decision, and never reconciled. Josh Pihlak and Cathy Evans Despite having a very strong start to their relationship on the show, truck driver Josh, 28, and logistics investigator Cathy, 26, decided to go their separate ways before the end of the experiment. They haven't reconnected since filming stopped, although there is no bad blood between them. Amanda Micallef and Tash Herz Sadly it wasn't a match made in heaven for strength coach Amanda, 34, and bartender Tash, 31. The duo joined the show as Married at First Sight Australia's first ever same-sex pairing since gay marriage was legalised in Australia, following Craig Roach and Andy John who appeared on the show in 2016, before the marriage laws had changed. However, Amanda and Tash decided to call it quits before the end of the experiment. Amanda didn't like being on the show, and following the show she got into a relationship with a man. Natasha Spencer and Mikey Pembroke Financial analyst Natasha, 26, and operations manager Mikey, 28, had a very bitter split on the show, deciding to end things before the final decision. However, Natasha has revealed the pair have since "made up" and she's even on good terms with his new girlfriend Kelly Burker. Hayley Vernon and David Canon Finance broker Hayley, 32, and truck driver David, 31, were forced to leave the competition by the show's expert John Aiken. It comes after Hayley decided to stay in their relationship out of spite as David cleaned the toilet with her toothbrush (yes, you read correctly). It's safe to say these two are no longer together. Vanessa Romito and Chris Nicholls This couple's Married at First Sight experience was cut short after pharmacy manager Vanessa, 31, decided to leave her husband, correctional youth worker Chris, 37, in the middle of the season. Following the experiment, Vanessa revealed how she knew the father-of-two wasn't the one for her the moment she met him on their wedding day. Connie Crayden and Jonethen Musuli Connie - a 27-year-old student from Broome, Western Australia - and construction worker Jonethen, 27, decided that they were better off as friends, choosing to go their separate ways at their final vows. Ivan Sarakula and Aleksandra Marković They left the show before the final decision, however, fans will be happy to hear that the pair went on to date outside the show. In March 2020, Ivan posted a photo of the two of them, writing: "The pressures and expectations of the experiment got the better of us. Aleks and I stayed together the evening of our exit and I even saw her off at the airport to be with her family again." Mishel Meshes and Steve Burley Things didn't go down too well for teacher Mishel and barber shop owner Steve. Despite seeming to get along well, Mish, 48, who had been cheated on seven times out of her previous eight relationships, struggled to get over the fact Steve, 52, had cheated before. And after Steve, 52, admitted he wasn’t attracted to his TV wife, things declined further. They made it to the end of the experiment, but at their final vows, Mishel didn't hold back saying that she felt like Steve had been stringing her along the entire time. Stacey Hampton and Michael Goonan Law graduate Stacey, 25, and company director Michael, 28, looked to be one of the strongest couples of 2020, however, their union wasn't strong enough to withstand the rumours of an alleged one-night stand between Stacey and Mikey Pembroke. Following the show, Michael went on to date KC Osbourne, however, the pair later split. KC Osborne and Drew Brauer Professional dancer KC, 31, and musician Drew, 31, joined the experiment as an intruder couple, however, they were unlucky in love. The pair split in July after their relationship was put to the test while living together in Melbourne during lockdown. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 6 couples still together? Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant It was a match made in heaven for business owner Jules, 36, and former pro cricketer Cameron, 34. Both had been busy working on their careers prior to filming and were excited at the idea of starting a family with someone. Jules and Cameron ended up saying yes at the final decision, and happen to be married to this day. We guess you can get Married at First Sight then! Nic Jovanović and Cyrell Paule Sparks didn't fly for electrician Nic, 26, and healthcare consultant Cyrell, 29. In fact, Nic and Cyrell decided to call it off before the final decision agreeing they were better off as friends. Nic found love with new girlfriend Bridgette Lee, who he went Instagram official with at the end of 2019. And Cyrell welcomed a baby boy with Love Island Australia star Eden Dally last year. Jessika Power and Mick Gould Administration officer Jessika, 27, and plasterer Mick, 31, broke it off before making the final decision. Jessika got a second chance at finding love on the show with car broker Dann Webb, but sadly that wasn't meant to be either. Mick ended up dating someone from another show - Kayla Gray from Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor - and Jessika went public with her new beau last year. While it wasn't meant to be for Jessika and Mick, they both found love anyway. Melissa Lucarelli and Dino Hira Like many of their fellow contestants, talent agent Melissa, 38, and meditation facilitator Dino, 34, didn't last. Melissa and Dino decided to go their separate ways at the end of filming, but that wasn't before they locked horns over a secret recording bombshell, which saw Dino secretly record Melissa on the phone to her sister. Last year, Melissa opened up about dating in the pandemic, saying in her column for The Latch: "'And how the heck am I going to break the drought when we must keep a social distance of 1.5 metres?" Dino relocated to Hong Kong after the show and enjoyed a relationship with a lady named Renae Cukrov. Mike Gunner and Heidi Latcham Mike and Heidi pair managed to go all the way on the show, deciding to stay married at the final decision. However, sadly things eventually fizzled for them and they eventually separated. Electrician Mike, 45, claimed he "couldn't make Heidi happy" when the radio announcer, 39, moved in with him at his Gold Coast home. Ning Surasiang and Mark Scrivens Ning and Mark chose not to stay together at the end of the show. Following the show, Mark revealed that he no longer speaks to his ex-wife, although had attracted a lot of attention from women since. Ning on the other hand revealed she was dating a new man last year as she shared a cute photo on Instagram. Sam Ball and Elizabeth Sobinoff Unfortunately for tradesman Sam and Elizabeth, it just wasn't meant to be. Liz had tried to put a little spark into their relationship, but Sam only seemed to have eyes for 29-year-old Ines Bašić. He ended up spending a night with Ines, however, he was a no-show at the reunion so never really got a telling off for it. Last year, Liz moved in with her boyfriend Seb Guilhaus and Sam revealed he'd joined the army. Since then, however, Elizabeth has split from Seb. Lauren Huntriss and Matthew Bennett Things took a turn for the worse for make-up artist Lauren and Matthew. The pair seemed to get on well at first, with Matt declaring Lauren to be "the one". However, the pair decided to call it off before the final decision, and following filming there were a lot of heated words. Last year, Matt revealed he was in a relationship with new girlfriend Annabelle. Lauren is said to have got into a relationship with Ria Gan following the season. Ines Bašić and Bronson Norrish Legal assistant Ines, 28, and entrepreneur Bronson, 34, didn't make it to the end of the show with the pair deciding to part ways before the final decision. Although the Ines and Bronson were pretty much doomed, Bronson tried to make it work but it all came crashing down when Ines' night with Sam was revealed. Bronson went on to find love with his high school girlfriend. Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli Love was in the air for make-up artist Martha, 31, and teacher Michael, 29. Martha and Michael decided to stay together at the end of the show, and they're still very much loved up - result! Susie Bradley and Billy Vincent Aged care nurse Susie and Billy broke it off before the final decision. Following the show, Susie confirmed her engagement to her on/off former NRL player Todd Carney. Meanwhile, Billy found love with a 20-year-old insta model. Dan Webb and Tamara Joy Things didn't go so well with car broker Dan and Tamara. The duo decided to break up before the final decision. Dan got a second chance with Jessika, which lasted a bit longer, however, they split after the show. Following the show, Tamara went on to date Love Island UK star Ashley Ienco. Jessika Power and Dan Webb The start of their relationship was far from smooth. After a failed marriage with Mick, Jessika made a play for Dan despite him being wed to Tamara. Nevertheless, they made it all the way to the end of the show and looked to be seriously loved up, that is until, they broke up on live TV during an episode of live TV during an episode of Talking Married. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 5 couples still together? Tracey Jewel and Dean Wells There was a spark from the moment they met each other with the pair flirting at the altar. He wanted a brunette and the experts certainly delivered with marketing consultant Tracey, 36, who admitted she’d undergone a full makeover following her last relationship. However, it wasn’t meant to be and their relationship ended. However, Tracey did have a brief romance with fellow MAFS star Sean Thomson during a break from filming and this continued after the show. Sarah Roza and Telv Williams They seemed like the perfect match – her a 40-year-old beauty specialist, who wanted to start a family with a “real man”, and him a 35-year-old construction worker with kids of his own. The pair went all the way and said "yes" at the final decision, but things quickly turned sour. After their split in March 2019, they both appeared in court after each taking out an Apprehended Violence Order, which prevented them from speaking publicly about one another. Mathew Lockett and Alycia Galbraith Season 5 favourites Mathew and Alycia shocked fans when they tapped out of the MAFS experience. The two had moved into an apartment together, but Mat began sleeping on the couch and then decided to get his own apartment before the pair called it quits for good. Following the show, plumber Mat, 34, said their relationship was doomed from the start. "She's got this innocence and I'm a brat," he said. "I felt uncomfortable around her." Jo McPharlin and Sean Donnelly They ended their relationship very early on in the experiment, however, single mother Jo, 41, and pub manager Sean, 41, thrilled fans when they met up for a night out, sparking rumours they were back on. Sadly, they didn't get back together, however, fans have since called for bubbly bride Jo to return to the show and get another chance at finding love. Davina Rankin and Ryan Gallagher It just wasn't meant to be for personal trainer Davina, 28, and tradesman Ryan, 31. The pair broke up before the final decision. During their marriage, Davina revealed she'd shared a kiss with co-star Dean Wells - ouch! Charlene Perera and Patrick Miller Brand manager Charlene, 35, and operations manager Patrick, 36, went all the way on the show and decided to stay together. However, things didn't last with the duo releasing statements on social media. "Charle, my heartfelt wishes for you on your journey for love as we embark on our lives post MAFS... also the journey for love will always continue in mine," he said. Melissa Walsh and John Robertson Journalist Melissa, 53, and Business owner John, 54, made the decision to stay together at the final decision. However, the couple decided to separate after the show. The distance between them made it hard for their relationship to work on the outside. The pair announced they had parted ways in a joint statement, saying: "It has been very difficult and it make us both very sad to say we have decided to no longer continue as a couple." Troy Delmege and Ashley Irvin The couple seemed to get on very well, however, when it came to the final stage of the experiment, they mutually ended their marriage. And just like their split, they've remained amicable, even meeting up for drinks last year. Gabrielle Bartlett and Nasser Sultan Marketing coordinator/plus-size model Gabrielle, 46, and fitness instructor Nasser, 52, broke up before the final stage of the experiment. However, Gabby did go on to find love with fellow MAFS star Sean Donnelly after the show. Justin Fischer and Carly Bowyer Sadly it wasn't love at first sight for entrepreneur Justin, 43, and marketing manager Carly, 34. The pair broke up before the final decision, however, the show did work for Carly in some way, as she later found love with co-star Troy Delmege. They broke up nine months later, though. Sean Thomsen and Blair Rachael Railway technician Sean, 34, and executive assistant Blair, 31, didn't make it on the show. Despite Blair begging him for a second chance, she was rejected by Sean on the show, and he went on to date Tracey Jewel. Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 4 couples still together? Sean Holland and Susan Rowlings Sean, 35, a farmer, was paired with Susan Rowlings, 37, a mining truck driver. While Susan's reaction was positive when Sean rode in on a horse with his cowboy style hat, after spending time together they decided not to get married officially and they have separated. They remained friends and both have completely moved on. On March 24th, 2018, Susan gave birth to her first son, Ashton. Although she was not with the father, who she had met online, the two are co-parenting Ashton. Sean has also found his happily ever after, as he proposed to girlfriend Roslyn Buerckner in November 2018. The pair are now married. Jonathan Troughton and Cheryl Maitland Entrepreneur Jonathan, 30, married Cheryl, 25, a hair salon assistant. The couple decided to break up before the final decision had to be made - and they haven't reconciled. Cheryl said she felt "betrayed" after fellow contestant Scarlett Cooper revealed she’d been receiving texts from Jonathan. Cheryl got a second chance with Andrew, however, they weren't a match. The pair experienced issues from the start with Andrew complaining he never knew if Cheryl was interested and Cheryl saying he never had her back. After a few dramatic dinners with the whole group it came to an end. Since leaving the show, she's managed to find love with plumber Dean Gibbs, who saw her on the series. Michael Tomic and Scarlett Cooper Stripper Michael married aspiring author Scarlett - both 30. Things didn't start well with Michael keeping his second job from Scarlett who told him she loved honesty. The couple decided to break up before making a final decision - they are still separated. There was a bit of drama afterwards when Scarlett said she had received texts from Jonathan Troughton in a Married at First Sight text scandal. It doesn't look like the pair have reunited since their split. Scarlett now works as an actress while Michael has reportedly refused to talk about the show since leaving. Nadia Stamp and Anthony Manton Flight attendant Nadia, 36, married racing broadcaster Anthony, 33. They found love! Well, someone had to right? They decided to get properly married at the end of the show - but sad news, they then broke up. It was all a bit awkward, Nadia revealed that Anthony dumped her as soon as the cameras cut. Speaking to hit.com.au she said: "He dropped me like a hotcake." Simon McQuillan and Alene Khatcherian Business owner Simon was paired with registered nurse Alene. Despite their differences, fans grew to love them, and the pair decided to stay together until the end of the experiment. However, they soon realised it wasn't for them and separated. Rumours began swirling that they'd rekindled their romance after the show, but sadly that's not true, and it looks like Alene might have her eye on another MAFS star instead...sort of. Find out more in our Alene and Simon guide. Andrew Hills and Vanessa Belvedere Andy, 30, was paired up with student Vanessa, 31. The couple decided to get married, but they changed their minds and ended up separating. Vanessa made the decision to dump Andy in an emotional break up, and then moved on, sharing photos of a new man on her social media. Based on his Instagram feed, it doesn't look like there's a new lady in his life, but it looks like he's enjoying the high life, regularly travelling and flying in hot air balloons. We've broken down what caused Andrew and Vanessa's emotional split. Lauren Bran and Andrew Jones Lauren, 33, was coupled with firefighter Andrew, 38. The pair decided to break up before the final decision. They are still separated. Lauren was famously the "runaway bride". She ditched Andrew in a dramatic TV moment. Don't worry he got a take two though with Cheryl, although that didn't turn out much better. On the show, we learnt more about why Lauren dumped Andrew on Married at First Sight. Cheryl Maitland and Andrew Jones Hair salon assistant Cheryl, 25, was then paired with firefighter Andrew, 38. They also broke up before the final decision, and remain separated. Sadly, Andrew has said he suffers from PTSD following the experience. He said there were trust issues and he would never appear on a show like this again. "There's still a bit of bitterness and PTSD almost - like you see the ad and you hear the voiceovers and you still get that rush of a feeling, like you know what's going on," he told the Mail Online. Fans criticised Andrew for the comments he made on Cheryl Maitland's intelligence and physical appearance at the boy's night. He pretended to grope her breasts during a night in with his fellow male contestants and when asked a week later if he'd done anything wrong he denied it. "I don't know what to say to you, it was just a light-hearted boys night," he said. Cheryl, of course, was also paired up with another contestant Jonathan before she was paired up with Andrew - both didn't work out. She's now with Dean Gibbs. John Robertson and Deborah Brosnan Business owner John, 53, was paired with ex-model Deborah, 53. The oldest couple in the experiment they soon found themselves under the spotlight. They also broke up before a final decision was made earlier in the experiment - they are still separated. Deborah rejected John. Michelle Marsh and Jesse Konstantinoff Commercial cleaner Michelle was paired with retailer Jesse, both 31. They decided not to get married. They remain separated, but they have remained friends, and have posted selfies on Instagram. Michelle began dating Adam Medwick, a firefighter and a dad-of-one. However, she doesn’t seem to be dating anyone at the moment. This relationship comes after she dated season two’s Jono Pitman. And if you're wondering why there are two Marshs in the list... this season had twins take part. Sharon Marsh and Nick Furphy Business owner Sharon was paired with carpenter Nick. While Michelle and Jesse’s relationship never really started, Sharon and Nick seemed to make a genuine connection during the series. They went ahead with the marriage at the end of the experiment, however, decided to separate afterwards. “I love Nick, but after moving to Melbourne eight weeks ago to be with him, I soon realised that I’m not in love with him,” Sharon told New Idea at the time. Sharon has now moved on and met another man, Julian. Speaking about her relationship, she told the West Australian in 2018: "He is everything I could ever want in a partner. Not to be a pessimist but I was waiting for the ‘but’ or baggage. But there wasn’t any. He’s perfect for me." Married at First Sight Australia continues Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on E4. Add Married at First Sight Australia to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Meet the Gogglebox cast – the families and their jobs in real life
From Jenny and Lee to the Malone family, here's everything you need to know about the cast of Gogglebox in 2026.
It's Friday, and that can only mean one thing in the world of TV: Gogglebox is back! The series is returning for another instalment of the most talked about and shocking moments on television in the past week, and the nation's favourite armchair critics will once more tune into the most-talked about TV programmes of the last week and there's a lot to get stuck into! However, fans have been quick to notice that one family looks slightly different this season. The Siddiquis have been part of the series since its inception and when they were first introduced, viewers at home tuned into Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid before being introduced to other members of the family, including sibling Raza, who has been missing in the 27th season. Those watching the beloved Channel 4 series began to notice Raza's absence, and the family have confirmed that he sadly had a fall prior to filming and cracked his ribs. In a post shared on social media, the Siddiquis wrote: "He’s recovering nicely and will be joining us on the sofa in a few weeks time. As we return to Channel 4 every Friday night at 9pm, here's everything you need to know about the Gogglebox participants, including new families who have joined the series. Jake and Calum Friends Jake (27) and Calum (31) joined the show last season, and are from Glasgow in Scotland. The Gordon family Instagram: @thegordons_gogglebox The Gordon family consists of Andre (49), Sarah (47) and their daughter Chee (25), and they are from Surrey. They joined the Gogglebox family last year for season 26. The family often share snippets of their lives and behind-the-scenes of filming the show on their Instagram page. Andrew and Alfie Instagram: @andrewdnicolls and @sam.alfie.mulhall Married couple Andrew (62) and Alfie (32) are from The Cotswolds and are one of the five new families who joined the show in season 26 last year. The pair often share snippets from their lives on Instagram, either in their home in the Cotswolds or abroad on holiday. They tied the knot in 2023! Sara and Lara Mother and daughter-in-law Sara (87) and Lara (58) are from Yorkshire. They joined in 2025 and were introduced alongside sisters Rosie and Susie. Rosie and Susie Sisters Rosie (68) and Susie (70) are from Edinburgh. They are one of the many families who joined the show in 2025. Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry Gogglebox watchers were introduced to a brand new family in 2024 and it was in the form of married couple Michael and Sally and their sons Jake and Harry. Daniella and Danielle Instagrams: @shockolatte_deluxe and @danielledaniella_gogglebox. Daniella and Danielle are best friends from Leeds who were introduced to the series in 2022. They replaced Sandra and Sandi on the series. What are their real jobs? Not much is known about what Daniella and Danielle do for work. Ronnie and Annie Instagram: N/A South-East London husband and wife Ronnie and Annie joined the show four years ago, making their Gogglebox debut in November 2021. So far on the show, Annie has revealed that Ronnie can make a cracking cup of tea, while fans have already fallen in love with the cockney couple. What are their real jobs? Much like some of the other pairs on Gogglebox, Ronnie and Annie are fairly private about their personal life. Sue and Steve Instagram: @sueandstevegogglebox Married couple Steve and Sue both joined Gogglebox during season 14 in 2019. The couple keep their personal life fairly private, but do share what they're up to every now and again on social media. The couple were recently in Dubai, where they got up to "lots of relaxing, eating fabulous food and handbag shopping". What are their real jobs? Sue is semi-retired and Steve is a black cab driver. Simon and Jane Instagram: @simonandjane_gogglebox Gogglebox introduced new cast members Simon and Jane in 2021, and the brother and sister duo have been regulars on the show ever since. The pair, who film Gogglebox from Simon's North London flat, are known among Gogglebox fans for their great sense of humour and healthy range of snacks. What are their real jobs? Simon is a disability consultant and presenter outside of Gogglebox, being the co-host of disability podcast BBC Ouch!. Jane posted a photo of her working in a kitchen making cakes. Giles and Mary Instagram: @giles__wood The creative couple have become firm favourites with viewers for their quirky style and furniture – one of their armchairs matches their wallpaper. What are their real jobs? Giles is an artist and Mary is best known for being the Spectator's resident agony aunt as well as a self-styled queen of etiquette. Ellie and Izzi Instagram: @ellie__warner and @izziwarner Sisters Ellie and Lizzi from Leeds first joined the show back in 2015, and were originally worried about whether viewers would be interested in them. 11 years on, and the self-confessed "couch potatoes" are one of the most popular duos on the show, cracking us up with their hilarious banter and love of food. What are their real jobs? Izzi is a mum-of-two to her son Bobby and daughter Bessie Rose. Izzi is also a qualified mortgage advisor and has her own business called Izzi Warner Mortgages. Her elder sister, Ellie, is a hairdresser in Leeds. Jenny and Lee Instagram: @jennyandlee_gogglebox The hilarious pair film Gogglebox inside a caravan in Hull. And while many think they're mother and son or husband and wife, they're actually just friends. They landed their spot on the show when Jenny met two of the show's researchers at Beverley Races Ladies' Day and they reportedly signed her up on the spot. They share an Instagram account, with over 800,000 followers. What are their real jobs? It's not clear what caravan besties Jenny and Lee do for a living, however, they met when Jenny was the landlady of the Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was a regular customer. Amira and Amani Instagram: @amira_gogglebox and @amani_gogglebox. Amira and Amani are sisters who live in North London who are occasionally joined by family friend, Iqra. Amira first joined the show in season 10 with her friend Iqra, but her sister Amani was later added in. What are their real jobs? In 2019, Amira completed her studies and posted a picture of her graduation to her Instagram, saying she had made "life long friends" who she cherishes "deeply and massively respects". Pete and Sophie <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/73366S22Gogglebox-Generic-1-7527257.jpg" width="8510" height="5674" alt="Sophie from Gogglebox sat back in a large mustard yellow chair, laughing with her head thrown back as she points out her arm to turn on the TV. Pete is sat next to her, looking at her with a smile while holding a mug and resting it on his knee." title="2021 SHOOT" /> Instagram: @sandifordpete and @sophiesandiford1 Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie first joined the cast in 2017 and everyone fell in love with their humour and eccentric mugs. What are their real jobs? Sophie works as a shop window dresser in Blackpool, while Pete reportedly has a job in insurance. In 2021, Pete became a dad for the first time. The Siddiquis Instagram: @thesiddiquis Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid are regulars on the show and much-loved by viewers. The family hail from Derby and others members of the family, such as sibling Raza and mum often make an appearance as well. What are their real jobs? Retired Sid qualified as a Power Engineer from the University of Derby and previously worked for the NHS for 37 years. Umar has worked in the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at the Royal Derby Hospital for close to 17 years, while Baasit has been a teacher in a secondary school since 2007. The Plummers Twitter/X: @thegoggleboxbros Brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan Plummer joined Gogglebox in series eight. They film from their home in Bristol, and are sports mad, with Tristan even playing semi-professionally from Bristol FC between 2007 and 2010. What are their real jobs? Tristan is a winger for Hereford FC and Twaine plays for Bradford Town, while Tremaine is a chef. David and Shirley Instagram: @dave_shirl_gogglebox David and Shirley have been married for 40 years and have two children together. They joined the show in 2015, and film from the comfort of their home in Wales. What are their real jobs? Dave, 65, is a cleaner in a factory, and Shirley, 66, works in retail. Dave is also a keen baker on the side, so we could well be seeing him on Great British Bake Off, if he has his way! Abbie and Georgia Instagrams: @abbiieelynn and @georgbell_ Another pair of Gogglebox members from Durham are Abbie and Georgia. The friends have been on the show since 2018. Their classic moments are numerous but they are best known for reacting to that John Lewis ad in 2018 when they questioned whether Your Song was first performed by Ellie Goulding or Elton John. What are their real jobs? Georgia is a hairdresser while Abbie has worked in credit control for three years. The Malones Instagram: @themalonesgb One of the longest-serving families on the show, having joined back in season 4, The Malone family is a firm fan-favourite. They're known for the straight-to-the-point remarks, huge food portions and adorable dogs who aren't camera shy. Since season 17, Tom Jnr no longer appears on the Channel 4 show. What are their real jobs? Tom Sr is a lorry driver, mum Julie is a receptionist. Tom Jnr is a freelance model and street dance choreographer - he has even performed with the Black Eyed Peas and appeared in Billy Elliott until he turned his hand to coaching football. The Worthingtons Instagrams: N/A Alison and her husband George joined the series in series 10 alongside their daughter, Helena. The family, who reside in Manchester, welcomed a new addition to the family a few years ago after Helena gave birth to baby boy, Edwin. What are their real jobs? Helena Worthington is a multidisciplinary artist, specialising in sculptures and painting. Previous Goggleboxers John and Beryl Instagram: N/A John and Berlyn joined Gogglebox in 2018 for season 12, but they haven't revealed much about their private lives on the show other than that they live in London. They appeared on the shows from seasons 12 to 14. What are their real jobs? At one point during the show, Beryl mentioned that John retired around 10 years ago, which at the time of filming, would've been around 2008. Anne and Ken Instagram: N/A Anne and Ken, like The Moffatts, hail from County Durham. The duo was introduced to millions of viewers at home in 2021 as "a couple who have been married for 50 years". And it's clear love is still in the air. On their very first appearance on the show, Ken presented Anne with a bouquet of roses – one for every year they’ve been together. What are their real jobs? Anne and Ken are fairly private about their personal lives, so not much is known about what they do for work. Elaine and Seb Hailing from the Forest of Dean, mother and son duo Elaine and Seb were introduced in 2023 and made their debut in the second episode of season 22. But the pair left after a few months to focus on Seb's career after he graduated from university. Roisin and Joe Instagram: @palsb4gals Glasgow-based couple Joe and Roisin joined Gogglebox three years ago but exited the series ahead of the 26th series. Joe lives with his girlfriend Roisin in their Glasgow family home, having moved in together at the start of lockdown. Joe is a big fan of video games and making pizza while Roisin loves shopping and socialising with friends. What are their real jobs? Roisin co-hosts her own podcast called 'Nags and Brags' with a friend and also works as a social media producer. Daniel and Stephen Instagrams: @stephengwebb1971 and @lustig75 Stephen first appeared on Gogglebox along with his then-boyfriend Chris. However, the pair split and was joined by husband Daniel who first started appearing in 2019. As of 2023, Daniel and Stephen have confirmed they won't be returning to Gogglebox. In a statement Channel 4 said: "After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have decided that now is the right time to explore life beyond the sofa and leave the show. "As one of the original Goggleboxers, Stephen has entertained the nation with his hilarious quips since the show first started in 2013, sharing his opinions on the best and biggest TV events of the last ten years. We would like to thank him and Daniel for being utterly brilliant contributors to the show, and we wish them well with their future projects." In January 2024, Gogglebox confirmed that Stephen's mother, Pat Webb, had sadly passed away at the age of 75. "Pat was a much loved cast member on the show from series 10 - 12 alongside her son Stephen," the statement read. "Mummy Pat will be remembered and missed by her children Stephen, Denise, Sharon, Beverley and the extended family. Out thoughts are with the family, who have requested privacy at this sad time. Paige and Sally Twitter: @Paige_deville Mother and daughter duo Paige and Sally - who hail from Birmingham - joined the show in 2019 before quitting in 2021 following a falling out. What are their real jobs? While mum Sally, 53, cares for the disabled and elderly, Paige, 23, works as a business development manager. The Ven Family Instagram: @realmandyvee South Londoners Marcus, Mica, Sachelle and Shuggy joined Gogglebox in series 11. Their outgoing personalities and Marcus’ hilarious comments made them very popular on the show. However, Marcus and Mica left the show in December 2022. Mica recently starred on BBC One's Celebrity MasterChef 2023. What are their real jobs? Following their departure from the show, Mica returned to her role as a hair stylist at her salon in London. Marcus is a businessman, boxing coach and gym owner. He founded TM Boxing Gym in 2009 to work with 'disadvantaged youths from the local community', and even trained his son Shiloh. The Michaels Instagram: @alexmichael_x Twitter: @Louisxmichael and @MichaelFamilyMa The Michael family live in Brighton and had been regulars and favourites on the show since the beginning. Occasionally, Louis joined his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa, and in previous years his sister Alex also appeared on the show. Sadly, it was announced that Gogglebox star Andy Michael had died aged 61 following a short illness. The family have since exited the show. View oEmbed on the source website Mary and Marina Mary and Marina joined the show in 2016, and quickly became faves on the show. Despite their age, the ladies were young at heart, and weren't afraid to have a laugh. They often got distracted talking about their love lives. In August 2021, Gogglebox favourite Mary Cook died aged 92. Marina decided to step away from the series, as she penned a heartfelt message to her friend. View oEmbed on the source website The Moffatts Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt Scarlett Moffatt was the stand-out star of Gogglebox, however, her time on the show came to an end when she signed up for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016. She went on to win the show and has since landed several jobs on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Channel 4's rebooted dating show Streetmate. She originally joined Gogglebox with her parents Betty and Mark back in 2014, and was known for her hilarious one-liners. Following her exit from the Channel 4 show, her parents subsequently left. Sandi and Sandra Instagrams: @sandigogglebox and @official_queen_bee_brixton_ Iconic duo Sandi and Sandra won viewers over with their constantly-changing hairstyles, exciting wardrobes, unusual TV snacks and even bigger personalities. Sadly, they decided to split up (on telly that is) and Sandra's daughter Chanchez replaced Sandi. Sandra then quit the show in 2017. Sandi is a mother of two and grandmother of five, who previously owned some wine bars in South London and used to sing at the Tower in Blackpool with Larry Grayson. Sandra has four children and three grandchildren. Bill and Josef The pair haven't been seen on Gogglebox for a while. However, outside of the show, they have pretty impressive lives. Bill is a Cambridge maths graduate, journalist and former British Chess Champion, while Josef is an accountant who also happens to be a World Cluedo and Scottish Monopoly Champion. The Woerdenwebers The Woerdenweber Family are best known for Ralf's humour and Jay, the (now ex-)boyfriend of Eve who sat on the sofa and never spoke. Mum Viv has her own tattoo studio while daughter Eve runs a New Age shop nearby, selling incense, oils and Pagan jewellery. Rev. Kate and Graham From 2014 to 2016, the couple spent evenings sitting on the sofa watching telly with their greyhound Buster. Rev. Kate and Graham have been together 22 years and have two children. They left the show after two years and since then, Kate has become quite the TV star. She's a regular presenter on BBC One's Songs of Praise, and was a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef in 2017. She's also a radio host. Linda & Pete McGarry, and George Gilbey George was known for appearing on the show with his mum Linda and stepdad Pete. He left the show in 2014 to appear on Celebrity Big Brother, before returning to the show two years later. However he later quit once again. Linda and Pete returned to the show as a couple in 2016, however, in June 2021, it was revealed that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry had died aged 71 after a short illness. Tragically, George also died in March 2024 at the age of 40 after a workplace accident. The show's social media account shared a statement, saying: "George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time." The Tappers The super loud family-of -four from North London had their spot on Gogglebox taken away after Amy's stint on Celebs Go Dating, due to the producers "no celebs" rule. Parents Nikki and Jonathon recently celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. Jonathon – a chauffer - also shed an incredible 3st 7lbs, and is almost unrecognisable from his Gogglebox days. Meanwhile son Josh is a budding politician. Steph and Dom The posh couple - who ran a luxury bed and breakfast - were the first breakout stars for the show. They went on to star in their own TV programmes, and announced that they were taking an indefinite break from the show in 2016. "You can have too much of a good thing," Steph said at the time. Gogglebox returns on Friday 6th February at 9pm on Channel 4. Add Gogglebox to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How does The Traitors end? Rules explained
After weeks of brutal banishments and shocking murders, the time has come for The Traitors season 4 finale. Only five players will make it through to the final mission and roundtable, but ahead of the final, viewers are unaware of who that may be. The penultimate episode ended on a major cliffhanger as votes for Rachel and James reached a tie on both occasions, meaning their places in the game will now be left to chance. Once the last banishment is revealed, the players will embark on one final challenge, before taking on one last roundtable, where they'll decide who they want to banish. But the game won't end there... Read on for everything you need to know about The Traitors final and how to end the game. How does The Traitors end? Rules explained During The Traitors final, there's one more roundtable, where one more player can be voted off. Following the roundtable, the remaining players will then stand around a smaller roundtable, where they'll get to decide if they want to end the game or keep on playing. This decision will be made by the contestants, who must throw a ceremonial pouch into a fire to show whether they have voted to end the game or not. The game will only end when all players have voted to end the game if they believe there are no more Traitors left. Once all players have voted to end the game, there will be no more voting and the prize pot will go to the remaining Traitors or Faithfuls. If no Traitors are left in the game, all remaining Faithfuls will split the money. However, if at least one Traitor is left in the game, they will take all the money. The Traitors season 4 continues on Friday 23rd January at 8:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer. Add The Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to vote on I'm a Celebrity 2025 by app and online
Here's everything you need to know about the voting process.
The winner of the 25th season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! will be decided in Sunday's final – with the public set to name their King or Queen of the Jungle. The camp has been home to 12 famous faces over the past five weeks, who have had plenty of joyful moments to go with the gruelling challenges, but nine have departed and now just three remain. YouTuber Angry Ginge, actress Shona McGarty, and Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson are the I'm a Celebrity 2025 finalists – and as always, you have the chance to help crown this year's winner. The new King or Queen of the Jungle will be celebrating with Ant and Dec at the end of this evening's final but how can ITV viewers have their say? Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about voting on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! How to vote on I'm a Celebrity 2025 by app As of this year's series, the main way to vote is via the I'm a Celebrity app. Fans are allowed five votes, while it will be made clear during tonight's show when the voting lines are opened and closed. The specific voting rules for the final are clarified on the ITV website, which states: "During the final of the Programme, the celebrity with the most votes will be declared the winner of the competition. In the event of a tie between the final two (2) remaining celebrities, they will be declared joint winners of the Programme." The app is free to download and is available on the Apple App Store for iOS 14+ and later, or on the Google Play Store for Android versions 4.1 and later. You will not be charged for votes within the app or asked to enter any card details, but registration is required and for Apple devices, you must ensure in-app purchases are enabled. How to vote on I'm a Celebrity 2025 online Fans can also have their say on the final of I'm a Celebrity 2025 by voting for their winner online. The same voting rules apply and, while voting is free, viewers are still required to provide age registration details. You cannot vote via phone or text after changes made by ITV ahead of the current series. The 2025 final of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is on ITV1 and ITVX tonight at 9pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Big Brother past winners and where they are now
Here's all the past Big Brother winners, from season 1's Craig Phillips to reigning champ Ali Bromley.
Big Brother UK 2025 is just about to draw to a close with only six contestants remaining in the house, anxiously waiting for tonight's live final which is mere hours away. The finalists have spent the last six weeks hoping they've down enough to secure the majority of the public vote so they can walk away with the £100,000 cash prize. This season was as chaotic as any other, with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best holding our hands through it all. We saw one housemate removed, one of the most shocking twists yet in the form of fake eliminations, and unexpected returns. But after tonight's final, one contestant will be crowned as this year's winner, taking the crown from current reigning champion Ali Bromley. The original series ran from 2000 to 2018 and the ITV reboot has now seen three seasons so the winners' hall of fame is well and truly full – but where are they all now? After the most recent season's finale, here's a list of all the Big Brother winners and what they went on to do. Big Brother past winners Ali Bromley - Season 21 (2024) Ali won Big Brother UK 2024 after securing a whopping 51.9 per cent of the vote and walked away with the £90,000 prize pot. At the time she said she believed she won the public's affection by being "authentic" and not having a "game plan". Since her win, Ali has returned to her 9-5 job as a forensic psychologist but has also recently launched a new podcast with her former housemate Lily called The Social Battery Podcast. Jordan Sangha - Season 20 (2023) Since winning the 2023 rebooted series of Big Brother, Jordan has worked with some major brands including the likes of Cadbury, Hello Fresh and Morrisons. Winning the programme has allowed Jordan to focus on his life-long passion of writing and comedy, as per his management – something he hopes to develop further. Cameron Cole - Season 19 (2018) Following the show, Cameron went on to study algae at university while living with his boyfriend. The vlogger continues to have a large online following, with more than 25k followers on Instagram, where he's described himself as the "Accidental Winner of #BBUK". Cameron has also dabbled as a podcast host, although this only lasted one episode. Isabelle Warburton - Season 18 (2017) Following her Big Brother stint, Isabelle donated some of her money to charity. She now works as an influencer and has over 72k followers on Instagram. She's also in a relationship and has two young children. Jason Burrill - Season 17 (2016) After his Big Brother win, Jason, who previously worked as a stunt double in Guardians of the Galaxy, appeared in numerous films including The Serpent (2018), The Dark Return of Time (2017), Essex Vendetta (2016) and Stranger in the Worlde (2017). He invested his winnings in property and claimed to The Sun in 2018 that he was a millionaire. Chloe Wilburn - Season 16 (2015) Chloe returned to her day job soon after appearing on Big Brother. She has stayed mostly out of the limelight, though in 2017, she announced she was engaged. She gave birth to her first child later that year. Helen Wood - Season 15 (2014) Helen went on to have a column for the Daily Star for a few years and released her tell-all autobiography, A Man's World, about her life before Big Brother. She has since left the public eye and revealed that she'd been caring for her mum, who had been suffering from dementia. Sam Evans - Season 14 (2013) Following his win, Sam - who was born with 80 per cent hearing loss - announced that he was planning to return to work at Debenhams. He has kept a relatively low profile since the show, only appearing on TV when he was featured in a Welsh show in 2016. He also became an ambassador for a charity that helps those who are hearing impaired. Luke Anderson - Season 13 (2012) Luke was the first transgender man to win the show. He went on to become an LGBTQ+ ambassador after the show. He is now the co-owner of Cravin bakery in North Wales, along with his wife, and decided to step out of the limelight in favour of his career. Aaron Allard Morgan - Season 12 (2011) Aaron won the show back in 2011 and bagged the £50,000 cash prize. He now runs a bar in Weston-super-Mare and wrote a book about his experience in Big Brother. Josie Gibson - Season 11 (2010) Josie Gibson has had quite the career transformation since appearing on Big Brother. She's now a regular presenter on ITV's This Morning. She was also a regular columnist at the now defunct Now Magazine. Sophie Reade - Season 10 (2009) After appearing on Big Brother, Sophie went into glamour modelling and also appeared in UK Playboy. She later gave birth to her son, sharing updates on her Instagram. In 2017, she appeared in an independent film called Barracuda. She now creates online content. Rachel Rice - Season 9 (2008) Rachel used her winnings to pay off her student debt and gave a portion of it to charity. Following the show, she went into teaching and now works as a teacher at a school in Wales. Brian Belo - Season 8 (2007) In 2007, Brian became the youngest person to win the show at just 19 years old. Following his win, Brian tried to launch a music career, releasing a song called Essex Boy. He hit headlines once again in 2013 when he sued the creators of The Only Way is Essex, claiming he previously developed a show called Totally Essex that featured a similar format and included many of the same cast. He later agreed to a settlement with ITV. Pete Bennett - Season 7 (2006) Pete Bennett won the show in 2006, walking away with a huge £100k cash prize and raising awareness for Tourette's syndrome. During his time on the show, he had a romance with Nikki Grahame, who sadly passed away in 2021 at the age of 38. Nikki and Pete split after the show, but remained friends. Pete eventually ended up getting married. Pete became the lead singer in a band called Daddy Fantastic, wrote music with Guy Chambers and even performed at Glastonbury as Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs. However, during an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2015, he revealed he had become homeless, saying: "The work dried up pretty fast, no-one would touch me with a barge pole because I was to do with Big Brother. I lost it all. "It all kind of went wrong, it didn't go to plan. I had all that money and I didn't know what to do with it. I put it on the wrong things. I was homeless after having so much money, it's easy come, easy go. The fame pushed me in a way I didn't want to go, I didn't like it." In 2016, Pete started his own handyman business called Celebriclean. Since then, Pete has appeared in a number of low-budget films, including Female Zombie Riot (2016) and Crispy's Curse (2017). He also went back into the music scene and moved from Bristol to Brighton in 2019 to start hosting his own karaoke night every Wednesday. Anthony Hutton - Season 6 (2005) Fans of the show will remember Anthony from season 6, particularly his antics with Makosi Musambasi. Following the show, Anthony went into hairdressing and has dabbled in modelling. He returned to our screens in 2010 for Ultimate Big Brother and went on a date with former flame Makosi. Nadia Almada - Season 5 (2004) Nadia made history as the show's first transgender winner of the show. She walked away with a cash prize of £60k. After leaving the show, she tried out music and also had a cameo in Hollyoaks. She also returned for Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, but finished in 10th place. Nowadays, Nadia works as a hairdresser. She'd also love to go back to Big Brother, telling RadioTimes.com exclusively that she'd return for an all-star series. Asked whether she'd return, she explained: "I would because I think, not only do I love the show and I think it'll be great, but I have a different perspective from 20 years ago and I want to show the kids how it's done!" Cameron Stout - Season 4 (2003) Scottish fish trader Cameron Stout won the reality TV show back in 2003. Since then, he's appeared in pantomimes in Aberdeen and Glasgow and is involved with various charitable events. He also writes regular columns for The Sunday Post and the Aberdeen Evening Express Kate Lawler - Season 3 (2002) Following her stint on Big Brother, Kate featured in several magazines and also had a campaign with Ann Summers. In 2021 Kate was part of the MTV show Celebrity Bumps, where a film crew followed her pregnancy and birth. The year later, Kate released her first book, Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side. Brian Dowling - Season 2 (2001) The second winner of the reality TV show was Brian Dowling. He made history when he won the show for a second time in 2010 after taking part in Ultimate Big Brother. Clearly loved by the show, Brian returned the year after, but this time as a host. Now, Brian narrates The Real Housewives of Jersey and has a podcast. Craig Phillips - Season 1 (2000) Craig won the first ever show back in 2000, walking away with a cash prize of £70,000. He famously donated his winnings to his friend with Down's syndrome, Joanne Harris, to pay for her heart and lung transplant. He's since become quite the DIY and home improvement expert and has featured on numerous design shows over the years. He now runs his own YouTube channel with his wife Laura called Mrs and Mrs DIY TV. The duo offer tutorials, workshops and tips based on building and renovating your own home. Big Brother UK 2025 is now available to stream on ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. 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*Warning - Contains spoilers for Love Island 2025.* It has been two months of endless love triangles, bombshell entrances and plenty of romance, but the latest season of Love Island is coming to an end soon! That's right, the four finalists of Love Island 2025 have been revealed, and the power is in the public's hands to decide which couple should be crowned the winners and awarded a sweet cash prize of £50,000. Shakira and Harry, Angel and Ty, Yasmin and Jamie and Toni and Cach are all in the running, and there are less than 12 hours to go to cast your vote! Below, you can learn how to get involved in all the action and vote for your winning couple. How to vote on Love Island 2025 You can cast your votes during this season by downloading the Love Island app, which is available for Apple and Android devices, and then heading to the voting section. Users with the iOS app will be prompted to authenticate their device using Apple ID in order to be able to vote. You will only have to do this once per device and you will not be charged. Authentication is done solely to enable you to be able to vote. This will occur automatically for those with the Android version of the app. You’ll only be able to vote once per eligible device, and voting via the app is free. And if you change your mind on a vote, not to worry! On any given vote, you are given the option to confirm or cancel your selection at the end. Once you have confirmed your vote, you cannot cancel or change it. But if you're watching on catch-up, the vote may have already closed, so be mindful of this. For more information on voting, visit the official ITV site. Love Island is available to watch on catch-up on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left The Apprentice 2023? All the fired candidates from season 17
Here's everything you need to know about the eliminated contestants.
There was a triple firing on The Apprentice this week as the semi-final, aka the interview stage, took place. For the penultimate episode, the five remaining Apprentice 2023 candidates shared their business plans with Lord Sugar's interviewing panel, which this year included Karren Brady, along with Linda Plant, Claude Littner, and Mike Soutar. However, a deep dive into their business plans revealed fictitious figures, crazy concepts, and absurd ambitions, leading to three candidates being fired later in the boardroom. So, who left The Apprentice this week? Read on to find out who was fired this week, as well as a list on the former Apprentice candidates from season 17. Who left The Apprentice 2023 this week? Week 11 - Dani Donovan, Victoria Goulbourne, and Megan Hornby Dani Donovan, Victoria Goulbourne, and Megan Hornby were fired from The Apprentice this week. Speaking to Victoria, Lord Sugar explained: "The thing is Victoria there is nothing unique about your business. Frankly, you know I am not sweet on your idea I’m afraid. It’s been nice working with you, but it is with regret Victoria, that you’re fired!" ‘Thank you for the opportunity, Lord Sugar, thank you Karren, thank you Tim," Victoria replied. Lord Sugar then directed his attention to Dani, saying: "Coming back to you Dani, your business plan was really, really bad. You know that." Arguing her case, Dani said: "I would like to hope in this process I have proved that, even if my business plan might not be solid, I am definitely a solid businesswoman. I’ve made a profit on a business since I was 19 years old." However, it wasn't enough to get her to the final as Lord Sugar declared: "I am pleased for you about that, I am not sure there’s going to be any extension to your time in this process. Dani, it’s been nice working with you, you’re a real bubbly character. Dani it is with regret – you’re fired." Marnie Swindells, Rochelle Anthony, and Megan were then asked to step outside of the boardroom, as Lord Sugar discussed with Tim and Karren who should be in the final two. When they finally returned, Lord Sugar revealed that Megan would be going home, saying: "You’re making this pretty hard for me here, my gut feeling tells me. Megan – you’re fired." "I really appreciate the opportunity and everything I’ve learned here. It’s been an honour," Megan said before exiting the boardroom. Week 10 - Simba Rwambiwa Simba Rwambiwa just missed out on the semi-final as he became the next contestant to leave The Apprentice. “Simba, if you don’t say anything worth listening to, then are you somebody who could qualify to be my business partner? They say every dog has its day and sadly, Simba, it’s not your day. It is with regret, you’re fired!" Lord Sugar said in the boardroom. Following his exit, Simba said: "I really enjoyed the process. I’ve learnt so much about myself and about business as well and I wish the remaining final five all the best.” Week 9 - Bradley Johnson and Avi Sharma Bradley Johnson and Avi Sharma were fired from The Apprentice this week. "Disgrace, total disgrace," Lord Sugar said in the boardroom. "Bradley, three times project manager, three times you’ve tried to change the product when you’re pitching it. I’ve told you before, I don’t ever want to see you back in this boardroom again, and I’ll tell you what, I’m never going to see you back in this boardroom again. Bradley – you’re fired." Bradley then left the boardroom and the rest of the team were sent to the loser’s café as Lord Sugar told them: "You three are not off the hook. You go and talk amongst yourselves, you’re coming back in here and at least another one of you is going to be leaving the process today." After chatting at the cafe, Marnie, Avi and Rochelle returned to the boardroom for Lord Sugar to reveal who else would be going home. He said: "Avi, that concoction you put it on your skin, and it dyed your skin green…. Avi, you’ve grown in this process since you came here and I’m very pleased about that for you. But it is regretful, that Avi, you’re fired." Week 8 - Mark Moseley Mark Moseley was eliminated in Week 7, after his group struggled to make profit during the immersive events task. "Mark – it’s never happened before to me in this process where the teams haven’t even kicked off yet and they’re already in the red. So, it is with regret Mark, that you’re fired," Lord Sugar explained in the boardroom. Asked if Lord Sugar made the right decision, Mark said: "Yes, I think so. I made the right call when we were trying to sell tickets for £180. We could have been trying to sell tickets to the moon, but nobody was going to pay £180. I got criticised for dropping the price before we had even started but even then, at £110, people were still unlikely to buy tickets at that price. We had no choice but to drop the price. I think it was my turn to go because Simba and Megan deserved a BAFTA for their performance in the prison." Week 7 - Sohail Chowdhary Sohail Chowdhary was fired from The Apprentice in week 7 due to poor management skills. "Sohail. Very, very bad management on this task, I have to say. So, it is with regret that you’re fired," Lord Sugar told him in the boardroom. Following his exit, Sohail said: "I’m a martial artist, I’ve been in plenty of fights before and don’t get me wrong this is one of the hardest ones. It’s a loss, yeah, but you’re going to see a big win from me very, very soon." Week 6 - Joe Phillips and Reece Donnelly While Joseph Phillips was fired from the process, Reece Donnelly was forced to quit the show due to health reasons. Following his exit, Phillips spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about firing. Asked if he was the right person to go, he said: "Yes, and no. I mean, at the end of the day, it's Lord sugar's decision and everyone in that boardroom in the final three were such fantastic candidates, and they definitely deserve to stay in the process and I don't think I deserved to stay in the process any more than anyone else did. I think what really let me down was the execution on the hospitality side of things to provide limited drinking water in 35 degree heat in the desert. That was a fatal error, and I think that's why I got fired." Week 5 - Shazia Hussain Shazia Hussain was fired from The Apprentice in episode 5. "Shazia, I like people who admit their mistakes. The problem here is that there were so many mistakes. If it was one thing, fair enough, overlook it, another thing, fair enough, overlook it. But there were so many mistakes. Shazia it is with regret that you’re fired," Lord Sugar said in the boardroom. Following her exit, technology recruiter Shazia revealed: "I think Lord Sugar made a mistake firing me. He’s missed out on a great investment opportunity, but he’s going to have to live with it." Week 4 - Denisha Kaur Bharj Denisha Kaur Bharj was the fourth candidate to be eliminated from The Apprentice. After hearing Reece, Mark and Denisha out, Lord Sugar decided: "Denisha, you had your chance to show me whether you were any good at logistics and dealing with people, and I’m very sorry to say that you have not impressed me. So it is with regret, Denisha, that you’re fired." Following her exit, Denisha said: “I’m gutted I’m not going to be there next week. It’s been an amazing opportunity and an amazing experience. I’ve watched the show for years and been a fan of the show for years. To get to the point where I’ve met Lord Sugar has been incredible. "I applied for it because I really wanted to win the investment, but you know, everything happens for a reason." Week 3 - Gregory Ebbs Gregory Ebbs from Shropshire was the third candidate to be fired this year. During the cartoon challenge, it was agreed that Gregory hadn't given as much input as the rest of the team. “Gregory, by your own admission you struggled with the task. In business you need to adapt. It is with regret, Gregory, that you’re fired," Lord Sugar said. Speaking in his taxi on his way out, Gregory explained: “I understand that Lord Sugar fired me because he felt I was unable to adapt. However, I am determined to prove Lord Sugar wrong and show him why I should have been his next business partner.” In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Gregory revealed who he thinks deserved to be fired. Week 2 - Shannon Martin and Kevin D'Arcy Week 2 saw two exits from The Apprentice. First, Shannon Martin threw in the towel as she revealed she'd be leaving the competition early. Following her exit, Martin opened up about her decision to leave, saying: "I’m a perfectionist, I need to know what’s going on all the time and not being able to know how things were going on at home or what was happening at work was really hard for me. The unknown is definitely not something I’m good at." As usual there was an elimination, and at the end of the episode it was decided that Kevin D'Arcy would be going home after the boys lost the challenge. Asked about his favourite moment on the show, he said: "I definitely had the most fun with the rum masterclass. "You don’t get to see the full masterclass during the episode but that lasted for a good 35 or 40 minutes and the crowd loved it. They were up singing and dancing. That was definitely a fun experience. "When we were selling the tickets, we promised a couple of the punters a song, so we came up with a song for them. It was to the tune of Kokomo by The Beach Boys. So ‘Aruba, Jamaica, girl I wanna take ya…’ we did our own version with Antigua, so we got them all singing along." Week 1 - Emma Browne Emma Browne was the first contestant to be fired from The Apprentice this year after the girls lost the first challenge for season 17. Despite securing the most sales for her team during the excursions task in Antigua, it was decided that Emma would be going home. Asked if she has any regrets, she said upon her exit: "No, none at all." On why she deserved to stay, she added: "I got the most sales. I was accurate in saying the beach wasn’t a good location. I brought a lot of energy to the girls’ team which I think was seen as well and highlighted. I am a very positive person, and I remained positive throughout." Despite being the first to go, Emma has no hard feelings and still admires Lord Sugar, saying: "It would have to be Lord Sugar [who I admire most], even though he fired me. "If he had been there during the task his opinion could have been completely different, but I suppose that he’s made his decision from other people’s judgements." The Apprentice airs on Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide for more to watch. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Are the Married at First Sight UK couples still together? Where all the couples are now
From season 1 to 9, here's where all the Married at First Sight UK couples are now.
Five months after Married at First Sight UK season 9 came to an end, the cast and some older familiar faces returned for a reunion special – which is now available to watch on Channel 4. The special episode saw emotional reunions, apologies and the dreaded Honesty Box, as former couples and participants returned for a much-needed catch up. Season 9 didn't have the best track record when it came to lasting relationships, with only one of the couples who made it to the final vows opting to stay together – but did romance reignite for some of the others? Read on for everything we know about the Married at First Sight UK couples from season 1 stars Emma and James, to season 9 stars Nathan and Lacey. Married at First Sight season 9 couples Nathan and Lacey - Split After filming finished for the series, Nathan and Lacey remained in a relationship before eventually splitting up. During the recent reunion special, Nathan told the cameras he was "gutted" when their relationship ended, adding he thought they were "going to last forever". However Lacey had a slightly different version of events as she said: "People are going to be shocked that it was Nathan that blocked me, I just feel that he gave up." Kieran and Kristina - Split Kieran and Kristina got on like a house on fire on their wedding day and were one of the strongest couples on season 9. However during a commitment ceremony, the pair made the emotional decision to leave the experiment. Following their shock exit from the series, Kieran wrote on Instagram (via Heart): "Is there a better wife on this series that I could have been matched with? No. Do I regret letting Kristina go? No. "This sounds brutal, I know.. but I wasn't the man for Kristina, and she deserves someone to put her on a pedestal. Someone who can give their whole self to her, someone who can support her through the highs and lows. But I'm afraid that just isn't me anymore. In the past absolutely, I wanted to be a healer, a helper, someone's world.." He concluded the message by apologising to Kristina, telling her he was "sorry" he "couldn't make it work". Caspar and Emma - Split Caspar and Emma's relationship got off to a rocky start when Caspar told the cameras that Emma reminded him of his sister. However things didn't get better, with the pair failing to establish a romantic connection and they mutually agreed to leave the experiment. Ross and Sacha - Split While season 9 was airing, it was leaked that Ross and Sacha did not stay in a relationship after the experiment, which disappointed fans due to the pair's strong connection. Following the end of the show, it appears Ross is in a new relationship and Sacha is moving on with her life. Eve and Charlie - Split Eve and Charlie seemed to get along well during their wedding, however it was during their honeymoon when cracks began to show. After clashing multiple times due to communication issues, Charlie and Eve decided to leave the experiment. "I'm conflicted. Yes, it's the right decision but it's still tough walking away from people you have feelings for," Charlie said at the ceremony. "I'm leaving a heartbroken woman right now." Adam and Polly - Split During the final week of the experiment, Adam stormed off at the final vows and it was clear that he and Polly were most definitely not together. However the pair have since patched things up and remain cordial with one another. Amy and Luke - Split Amy and Luke split up at the final vows and have not rekindled their relationship since. Alex and Holly - Split During a commitment ceremony towards the end of the series, the couple decided to leave the experiment. While pictures shared on social media have suggested the pair got back together, Holly confirmed they are simply friends. Orson and Richelle - Split Orson and Richelle left the experiment for a multitude of reasons, but especially when it was revealed that Orson had kissed Hannah – another bride on the show! Ryan and Sionainn - Split Ryan and Sionainn left the experiment after an argument that led to Sionainn feeling uncomfortable. Ryan explained on the show at the time: "I'm leaving boys. We've had a proper argument and I was trying to do my laces. I was trying to retie my laces and it was getting on my nerves. So Shannon was trying to help me. So I said, 'Oh just leave them, just leave them now.' "And she said, 'Oh don't speak to me like that.' She said to me she doesn't feel comfortable in the relationship and she doesn't know if I'm here for a genuine reason." However Sionainn later told the girls: "We had like a little fall out yesterday. And it was like, honestly over shoelaces, he just spoke to me really, really poorly."And I said, 'Ryan don't speak to me like that. You're not going to speak to me like s**t.' And it just flipped. He decided to tell me that none of his feelings had ever been real. He'd been faking it all. It was all a holiday romance for him." Stephen and Hannah - Split After accusations that Hannah had flirted with other grooms on the series, the pair decided to leave the experiment. Married at First Sight season 8 couples Shona and Matt - Still together They weren't originally put together on the show, but following season 8, Shona, who was matched with Brad, and Matt, who was in a marriage with Adrienne, revealed that they were now a couple. Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, Shona revealed that the relationship is "really healthy, happy, safe, [and] fun". She said: "I really appreciate Matt so much, it's what I deserve, we deserve each other. I'm proud to be his girlfriend and it just works." Over a year later, the pair are still together and recently appeared in the latest Married at First Sight UK reunion. Laura and Arthur - Split Laura and Arthur were one of the first couples to get married on the 2023 season, but sadly it wasn't meant to be as Chelsea girl Laura decided to end things at the vow renewal. The pair had got on well, but Laura's friends weren't keen on Arthur after he admitted to getting his vows off the internet, and some of the other cast felt as though Laura had changed, while others felt she was "talking down" to Arthur. Erica and Jordan - Split Erica and Jordan got on like a house on fire from the moment they met and, despite a few disagreements due to issues with communication, they decided to stay together at the vow renewal, with Jordan agreeing to move to Glasgow to be with his bride. However a little under a year after filming, the pair confirmed they had split up. At the time, Erica wrote on Instagram: "This hasn't been an easy decision for us both as we really wanted to make our relationship work. I truly wish him all the best and there is no bad blood between us." Peggy and Georges - Split Peggy and Georges are no longer together. The pair announced their split on Valentine's Day 2024, with Peggy writing: "I'm so sorry I've been quiet on socials everybody but there's a reason for my silence. Me and Georges are no longer together and I'm absolutely heartbroken. "It's affected my mental health and it's taken me weeks to come to terms with it but with it being Valentine's Day, I can't pretend to be OK. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and our journey... Nobody is more upset about it than me x." Georges then added: "Wasn’t expecting a statement from Peggy regarding this situation. I’m heart broken by our breakup and also trying to come to terms with life without Peggy. I appreciate a lot of you have questions but I won’t be talking about this situation as of yet. Also thank you for the messages of support." The reunion special was filmed months ago, so the pair will have been together for the one-off episode. During their time on the show, the couple had their fair share of issues, from her being annoyed that he wouldn't mind her posting adult content online, to her discovering his online gaming career which involved squatting for 'baguettes'. During one of the commitment ceremonies, Peggy decided to quit her marriage to Georges. However, as he chose to stay, they remained in the experiment and managed to make it all the way to the final vows where they decided to remain in their marriage. Tasha and Paul - Still together After a year together, Tasha and Paul announced they had split up after coming "to terms with the fact that [they] are not right for each other". Tasha wrote on Instagram at the time: "It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing Paul and I have decided to part ways. "There isn't any major reason, we have just come to terms with the fact that we are not right for each other. Paul is the loveliest guy I've ever met and I'm grateful for the time we've shared together and I'm glad that we can remain friends. "I'm utterly heartbroken that I'm having to write this post, but it is best for both of us. Thank you to everyone who has supported us as a couple. I hope you can now support us on our individual journeys." Since leaving the show, the couple had been inseparable and regularly shared loved up snaps and videos on their respective social media accounts and Tasha supported Paul at a boxing match in February 2024, which he won. Adrienne and Matt - Split While Adrienne and Matt made it to the final vows, their relationship broke down following the end of filming for the experiment. At a reunion after the 2023 season, Adrienne revealed that she and Matt had split but it was a mutual decision. Ella and JJ - Split Despite making it to the final vows, it wasn't meant to be for JJ and Ella, and the pair decided to stay friends instead. During the final moment, Ella told JJ: "Being seen for Ella as Ella without any judgement is something I thought would never happen for me. "I want it to be you, but it isn't right now. I'll never forget you and what you've done for me, you've change my life forever. You've done so much for the little boys and girls like I once was, I may not have found the one in you, but I've found myself and my worth. I'll always have so much love for you." Bianca and JJ - Split Bianca and JJ were originally matched by the experts – however, JJ struggled to get past her not being his type and it was later revealed that he'd been secretly texting Ella. Bianca eventually left the show, as JJ re-entered the experiment with Ella. Ella and Nathanial - Split Probably the most dramatic couple of the season, Ella and Nathanial seemed to get on fantastically on their wedding day, only for things to come crashing down by the honeymoon. Nathanial exposed Ella's past work, and from here on out, things were just up and down. They never seemed to get out of the friend zone, as Nathanial insisted he needed a "deeper" connection. Ella then started flirting with new groom JJ, and Nathanial exposed their secret connection at a dinner party, before quitting the experiment. For more on Ella and Nathanial, see here. Porscha and Terence - Split Porscha and Terence were the first couple to leave the show. Their honeymoon didn't go down well because of a spoon – no, really. You can read more here. Terence then decided to leave at the commitment ceremony, but Porscha wanted to stay. They continued in the competition for a few weeks, but after Porscha took part in a game of spin the bottle and kissed four grooms, Terence was out. Mark and Sean - Split Mark and Sean appeared to get on well after their wedding day, but things took a turn during a couples away day when Sean admitted that he couldn't have his head turned as there was no one else in the line-up who is available. These comments didn't sit well with Mark and from there on, things just got worse, with Sean calling it quits at a dinner party. Brad and Shona - Split Brad and Shona were removed from the experiment as the experts felt that it was no longer working for them. Despite deciding to give things a go outside of the show, it didn't work for them. Rozz and Thomas - Split Despite coming a very long way, it just wasn't meant to be for Rozz and Thomas, unfortunately. Following their home stays, Rozz came to the decision that Thomas wasn't a top priority for her and she couldn't see herself having children with him, leading her to end the marriage. Nevertheless, it seems the couple are still really good friends. Jay and Luke - Still together It was love at first sight for Jay and Luke when they met on their wedding day, and things continued to go from strength-to-strength for the couple. However, Luke started to question whether his wife was a pushover and after commenting that he could get a girl's number and get away with it, things turned sour between Jay and Luke. Luke was later removed after "coming to blows" with Jordan. This subsequently put an end to his and Jay's time on the show. While the couple appeared to remain in a relationship after the show, they split shortly after leaving the experiment. "I agree with us leaving at the time that we did because the altercation between Luke and Jordan shouldn’t have happened," Jay told The Sun at the time. "At the time I would have liked to have completed the experience with Luke but on reflection I’m grateful that I didn’t because it showed me that not every relationship is meant to last and that me and Luke weren’t right for each other." Married at First Sight season 7 couples Chanita and Jordan - Split Despite making it all the way to the end of the experiment, surprisingly Jordan and Chanita decided to go their separate ways at the final vows, shocking fans of the show and their fellow contestants. The pair returning for the Christmas special in 2022, but did not reconcile. Whitney and Duka - Split Things didn't start off well for Whitney and Duka, with Whit struggling to get to grips with his personality. She accused him of being "fake" and hiding his true feelings. The pair tried to work on things, but eventually split when Whitney's feelings for fellow groom Matt became stronger. Whitney and Matt were invited back into the experiment as a couple, but have since gone their separate ways. Thomas and Adrian - Split Although they managed to form a pretty strong friendship, it just wasn't meant to be for Thomas and Adrian. The pair decided to leave the show ahead of the final vows. While the former couple weren't on speaking terms when they left the experiment, Adrian and Thomas are now friends and celebrated what would've been their one year anniversary on Instagram. April and George - Split They managed to make it all the way to the reunion together, but unfortunately April and George have now split. During a chat with presenter AJ Odudu on Unveiled, April confirmed their split. When about her relationship status and whether she was still with George, April replied: "No. sadly not." Jess and Pjay - Split It was curtains for Pjay and Jess pretty early into the experiment. Dental hygienist Jess couldn't get past Pjay's career as an exotic dancer, and eventually decided to leave the show. Lara and Richie - Split Lara and Richie were another couple to bow out of the experiment early, following numerous disagreements. The pair haven't rekindled their relationship since filming. Kasia and Kwame - Split Kasia decided to call time on her and Kwame's marriage after the home visits. While Kasia invited Kwame into her home, he wasn't ready to take this step in their relationship and instead invited her to his local park where they had a conversation on a bench. As if that wasn't enough, Kwame then joked as Kasia opened up to him about her past and falling pregnant at the age of 15 - something she didn't take lightly. Zoe and Jenna - Still together Zoe and Jenna were the only couple to survive the 2022 season and manage to make it all the way to the reunion, where they seemed pretty loved up. The couple are still together as of 2025 and are engaged! Matt and Whitney - Split Despite not originally being matched on the show, Matt and Whitney were invited back into the experiment and given the chance to form a closer relationship. Unfortunately, however, they're no longer together. According to the couple, geographical distance between them drove them apart as they live three hours away from each other. Gemma and Matt - Split It was probably one of the biggest scandals of this year, as it emerged that Matt had cheated on Gemma with Whitney. Following an explosive row at the couples' retreat, Gemma left the experiment and Matt went on to explore his relationship with Whitney. Although, that didn't last much longer. Sophie and Jonathan - Split Jonathan raised eyebrows on the show for his views about women, but the couple managed to see it through and stayed together at the end of the show. They decided to go their separate ways after filming and admitted at the reunion they had not seen each other since the show ended. Married at First Sight season 6 couples Nikita and Ant - Split Nikita and Ant were one of the first couples to tie the knot on season six, but things didn't end well. Despite a lack of attraction on Nikita's side, the pair appeared to put things behind them and got on with their honeymoon. However, Nikita got very angry at the first dinner party, as she argued with Jordon. It was then revealed that Married at First Sight UK star Nikita had been removed from show for "unacceptable aggression" off camera, putting an end to hers and Ant's time on the show. Ant re-entered the process with Alexis, but that didn't work out either. Megan and Bob - Split Despite Megan admitting she wasn't attracted to Bob, Megan and Bob stuck at the experiment for some time, before ending their marriage ahead of the home stays. Their relationship had been rocked by Megan's affair with Jordon – who she shared a kiss with after the first dinner – and the pair eventually decided to call it quits. Morag and Luke - Split Sparks didn't fly when Morag and Luke met on their wedding day, and on their honeymoon, Morag didn't hold back, as she told Luke he wasn't her usual type and she didn't like his clothes. He decided to upgrade his wardrobe and after Morag bought him a fireman costume and they opened a bottle of bubbly. Things seemed good between them – that is until, Luke dropped the L-bomb and Morag didn't feel the same. And during the girls' day out, Morag admitted she didn't know how she'd react if her usual type slid into her DMs. The message got back to Luke, and he wasn't happy about it. Nevertheless, they agreed to continue in the experiment, only for one of Morag's friends to completely dismiss Luke during the homestays. Despite differences, and a very interesting speech from Morag as she told Luke she came on the show to find a "ready made man" not a project, the couple decided to stay together at the end of the experiment. By the time the reunion episode aired a week later, however, the pair had ended things for good, as Morag claimed that Luke didn't contact her after the experiment. The reunion got a little heated as Luke accused her of "faking" her vows for views. It's safe to say these two wouldn't be getting back together. Dan and Matt - Split Dan and Matt hit it off from the get-go, and only seemed to go from strength to strength throughout the experiment. The only issue they seemed to have was that Dan, 26, lived in Ireland, and Matt 39, lived in Leeds. The pair decided to stay together at the end of the experiment and Matt eventually moved to Ireland to be with Dan. In a statement posted to Instagram, the former couple said: "As you all know, we have been on an incredible adventure together the last two years and we have given ourselves every opportunity to make things work as a couple, but over the last few months we have realised that we are actually better as friends. "Break ups are never easy, even when amicable, but we can’t thank you enough for your support and kindness following our journey together." It continued: "There's nothing but love and good energy between us, and we feel very lucky to have found each other in our lives. Just sadly not as a couple! And although we are parting ways, we will always continue to support one another." Marilyse and Franky - Split Things seemed to be going well for Marilyse and Franky until the matchmakers and other couples began to comment on their relationship, with many feeling that Franky could be "controlling" and Marilyse didn't open up. Nevertheless, Marilyse, 37, and Franky, 47, continued in the experiment, with Franky – who resides in Dubai – considering moving back to the UK to be with his wife and her two sons. The duo chose to stay together at the final vows and attended the reunion as a couple, but sadly they've now broken up. Franky announced the split on his Instagram, saying: "Hi Guys. Unfortunately, Marilyse and I have broken up. It’s very sad because we get along great and have gotten through a lot of obstacles but it just hasn’t worked out. "We have been mature enough to remain friends because we still respect each other and been through so much together in such a short time. He added: "Let me tell you that this woman has a huge heart which I adored and I will always appreciate all the support she gave me when trying to adapt to a new life.Thank you Maz you're a star! You and your family have been a very special chapter in my life. X" Despite their split, the pair are still good friends. Amy and Josh - Split Despite their age gap, with Amy being 34 and Josh being just 26-years-old at the time of the experiment, Amy and Josh seemed to get on really well in the beginning. There was definitely an attraction between them, however, by the time they got to their honeymoon, cracks were beginning to show, as Josh labelled her "needy" and she got upset as she felt he wasn't being open. The couple managed to work on things, and Josh even admitted he could see himself falling in love with Amy, however, the other couples didn't think they were strong enough – something that made Amy consider leaving Married at First Sight UK 2021 on many occasions. They managed to make it to the end of the show, and left as a married couple. However, they revealed that they'd called things off at the reunion. Speaking of their split, Amy said: "We haven’t spoken since the reunion show aired. It was a bit of a cold cut-off. I wouldn’t say we’ve left it on a bad note – there’s no animosity between the two of us. I’m sure if we saw each other out we would be civil and say ‘hello’. It would be nice to still have a friendship because we went through a lot together, but I guess I’m just a bit more sentimental than he is." Tayah and Adam - Still together There was an instant connection between Tayah and Adam, and on their honeymoon, the pair told each other they're in love. Things only got better when they returned to the UK and moved into their apartment together. It's not yet know whether the pair stayed together at the end of the experiment, with Tayah, 25, and Adam, 26, still to make their decision at the final vows, but Adam previously revealed she'd be moving into his home in Doncaster, and the pair announced they were "expecting"... a little puppy. In a preview for the final episode it looked like Adam might be having second thoughts about his marriage with Tayah, as he told a tearful Tayah there's "something missing", however, it was good news as Adam got down on one knee and proposed to Tayah. The marriages on Married at First Sight UK are not legally binding, and are instead "commitment ceremonies", so the thing that was missing for Adam was to make it well and truly official. The couple are now parents to a baby girl, Beau Emily Aveling, who was born in October 2022. Huge congratulations! Jordon and Alexis - Split Jordon and Alexis just couldn't see eye to eye. After he admitted she wasn't his usual type and he preferred blondes, things just went downhill. And at the first commitment ceremony, Jordon revealed he'd shared a kiss with Megan, putting an end to his and Alexis' marriage. Alexis and Ant - Split After flirting at the first dinner party, Alexis and Ant asked Mel Schilling if they could reenter the experiment as a couple, but things never seemed to get off the ground for them. Alexis told the girls Ant wasn't being very forthcoming, and he admitted to the boys he wasn't attracted to her in that way and just saw them as friends. The pair ended up arguing at a dinner party, and later decided to leave the experiment. Since the show both Ant and Alexis have been focusing on their modelling careers. Married at First Sight season 5 couples Shareen and David – Split Shareen and David were matched on the 2020 series of MAFS. At 56 years old, David – a sales director from Solihull, David – and Shareen, 47, made history as the oldest couple to ever be matched on the show. The pair seemed to have a lot in common in the beginning, but things quickly changed on their honeymoon. Shareen wasn't happy with his tattoos and survival kit containing massage oil, burning scents and 30 condoms. Fans struggled to survive the shambles between David and Shareen, with many taking to social media to voice their concerns. It will probably come as no surprise to fans then that the pair are no longer together. Michelle and Owen – Still married Primary school teacher Michelle, 25, and IT manager Owen Jenkins, 31, seemingly hit it off from the get go. She instantly felt "calmer" when she saw him and he was definitely attracted to her. However, the pair soon realised they disagreed on a lot of things when they moved in together at Owen’s parents’ house in Sheffield. Five years on since the show, and Michelle and Owen are still together and have a child together! They have a joint Instagram account where they share loved up photos. Married at First Sight season 4 couples Steph and Jonathan – Split Steph and Jonathan were the first couple to be matched on series 4 of the dating show, but unfortunately their marriage wasn't a match made in heaven. From their honeymoon, it looked like things were off between them and the couple decided to call it quits at the final decision. Speaking about their split, Steph said: "No regrets, weirdly. It’s a shame it didn’t work. I don’t think finding a husband is a thing that needs to happen.” Verity and Jack – Split Things looked promising for Verity and Jack. However, Jack later confirmed onscreen that their paring was over, because of "a missing jigsaw puzzle". He said: "The last time I saw Verity was two weeks ago where I decided that we left it there and go our separate ways. "It was hard making that decision and seeing someone get hurt. She is such an amazing girl, but I didn't have that connection, that missing jigsaw puzzle, unfortunately we didn’t have that." Speaking about their break up, a tearful Verity said: "I really tried and I thought we were in it together, and were both gonna work at it." Married at First Sight season 3 couples Harriet and Richard – Split When it came to science, Harriet and Richard seemed like the perfect match on paper. But sadly, it just wasn't meant to be. In the series finale, they filed for divorce after sleeping in separate bedrooms just a week into living together. Speaking to the experts after making the decision to split, Harriet said: "Obviously I didn't want, expect it to end in divorce so I think I definitely leave with a heavy heart." The feelings weren't mutual though, as police officer Richard, 28, admitted he would have liked to give it longer. "It feels so rubbish to kind of not make your wife feel that way. I think deflated just hits the nail on the head," he said. Stephanie and Ben – Split Their chemistry was instant, with both feeling as though they'd met their perfect match, but the cracks started to show when they moved in together. Ben got cold feet and ran off to Portugal. They managed to patch things up when millionaire Ben whisked Steph away to one of his apartments in Cyprus. However, one week after the show, Ben revealed he'd left her. He later went into the Celebrity Big Brother home and revealed that he was having a baby with his mystery girlfriend. Married at First Sight season 2 couples Lucie and Steve – Divorced Lucie and Steve split after six weeks together, but have remained friends since the experiment. Melissa and Clark – Divorced Things looked strong for Melissa and Clark. The duo went through with their wedding and even moved in together at Melissa's London home. However, they didn't last and split after just five months. Sara and Adam – Split It looked like it was completely over for Sara and Adam after the pair had a huge fight on camera as Adam got drunk on their honeymoon. Nevertheless, they moved in together. Twelve months later, however, the broke up due to lack of chemistry. Caroline and Adam – Split Caroline and Adam made some steps in their relationship, moving in together and even getting a pet rabbit. However, they split after a year and Caroline has since found love with a new man. Married at First Sight season 1 couples Emma and James – Split They were the first ever couple to walk down the aisle on the show, however, things just didn't last for Emma and James. The pair ended their marriage on the show 34 weeks after the wedding, admitting they weren't sexually attracted to each other. Sam and Jack – Never married Sam and Jack didn't even go through with their wedding. Sam's family pressured her to back out and the pair ended up dating away from the show. However, it just wasn't meant to be and they split within four months. Married at First Sight UK is available to stream on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Viper? Gladiators 2025 star and bodybuilder
Every story needs a villain – and in the world of Gladiators, Viper is more than willing to take up that mantle. As part of the 2025 line-up of Gladiators, Viper is taking the lead from the baddies before him – with the iconic Wolf being one of his biggest heroes. Much like his name suggests, Viper comes with quite a bite if you cross him, and with a new group of contenders ready to face off with him, he is not prepared to take any prisoners. Here's everything you need to know about this fearless Gladiator as the series returns to BBC One. Viper - Age, Instagram and stats Real name: Quang Luong Age: 35 From: Surrey Height: 6ft Biceps: 42cm 4Instagram: @viperthegladiator Who is Viper? For the past 15 years, Viper, real name Quang Long, has dedicated his life to fitness and has perfected the art of bodybuilding. He can bench an impressive 150kg (330lbs), the equivalent of being able to lift up a piano or a fridge freezer by himself. Fitness is his life – boxing daily and also working as a fitness model and actor. Among his film and TV credits, he has been a stunt man on ITV series Red Eye, and as an actor on Sky series Intergalactic. As Viper, he's a man of few words, preferring precision, silence and fast reactions – earning him his name. He describes himself "mean, moody, sneaky and powerful", and is proud to be the show's baddie. Gladiators returns on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Phantom? Gladiators 2025 star and British bobsledder
Here's everything you need to know about the Gladiator.
Gladiators is back and bringing the action – with Phantom supplying the drama and the fire in the process. As part of the line-up of Gladiators, Phantom is cool and collected in any scenario, often hiding behind his signature cloak hood. But this superstar athlete has some secrets up his sleeves, and is ready for any competitor that comes up against him. Who will dare compete up against him, is the main question. As the show returns, with Bradley and Barney Walsh in the hosting seats, read on for everything you need to know about Phantom. Phantom - Age, Instagram and stats Real Name: Toby Olubi Age: 37 From: London Height: 6ft 5in Instagram: @tobyolubi Who is Phantom? Toby Olubi is an acclaimed British bobsledder and sprinter when he's not causing trouble as Phantom in the Gladiators arena. Joining Team GB as a bobsledder in 2013, Toby initially supplemented his athletic income as a secondary school teacher. In 2018, he was part of the British bobsledding team for the Winter Olympics. Away from his sporting achievements, Toby has also made several TV appearances, including a 2013 episode of Deal or No Deal, taking home £12,000, ITV's The Big Audition, and Discovery+ dating series Written in the Stars. He joined Gladiators as part of the brand new line-up when it was rebooted in 2024. "I’ve got this ability to be focused and just execute when it’s time," Toby said of his alter ego Phantom. "Also, I'm rapid, and I won’t reveal my secrets, but if you watch me play Duel, you’ll see that I probably hit the contenders three times before they’ve even hit me once." Gladiators starts on BBC One on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, visit our Entertainment hub for the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Fury? Gladiators 2025 star whose dad competed on show
The fearsome Fury is the show's first ever deaf Gladiator.
Gladiators is back – and Fury is ready to take on her challengers head on. Fury is part of the elite line-up of Gladiators, and makes history as the show's first deaf Gladiator, considering her disability her 'superpower'. But beyond that, Fury has a long-standing connection to the series that makes her participation even more meaningful to her. As Gladiators kicks off on BBC One, read on for everything you need to know about her. Fury – Age, Instagram and stats Age: 24 From: West Yorkshire Height: 5 ft 7in Bicep: 34cm Instagram: @jodieounsley Who is Fury? Fury, real name Jodie Ounsley, is a former professional Exeter Chiefs rugby player. Ounsley was very successful when it comes to her sporting career, having won titles for former England Women's Rugby Seven's player, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu British Champion and five times World Coal Carrying champion. She also won the title of Deaf Sports Personality of The Year in 2020, and is an ambassador for The Elizabeth Foundation charity, a specialist pre-school nursery for deaf children. Away from the series, Fury hosts podcast, Stronger Than You Think, with presenter Ashleigh Wilmot. The series highlights the exceptional careers and moments of women in sport. Later this year, she is set to release her first book, Keep Smashing It, a self-help guide for those who need some motivation. Who is Fury's dad? Jodie was inspired to go on the show after her dad, Phil Ounsley, took part in the original series as a contestant in 2008. Asked why she wanted to become a Gladiator, she said ahead of the reboot: "The biggest reason is because my dad was a contender in a previous series, so Gladiators has been a big part of our family since I was little. "I loved watching how physical the Gladiators were but then I also loved watching my dad go through the process as well, so he’s clearly been a massive influence and it's pretty cool that I can do it too." Phil is a former professional mixed martial artist and ambassador for The Elizabeth Foundation charity, a pre-school nursery for deaf children. Gladiators returns on Saturday 18th January at 5:50pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why did Bobby Berk leave Queer Eye? Season 8 exit explained
Bobby will not feature in season 9 of the hit Netflix series.
The Fab Five are returning to Netflix this December for a Queer Eye season 9 outing to Las Vegas! However, this season will see one of the original Queer Eye experts missing from the show following Bobby Berk's decision to quit the series last year. Following Berk's departure, Netflix announced that interior designer Jeremiah Brent would be joining the cast alongside original hosts Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France. So, why did Bobby Berk leave Queer Eye? Read on for everything you need to know about Bobby's exit and his replacement. Will Bobby Berk feature in Queer Eye season 9? No, Bobby Berk will not appear in Queer Eye season 9, with season 8 being the last he featured in. On 13th November 2023, Bobby revealed that he was leaving the reality TV show – which he has been a part of since its premiere in 2018. His last season aired on Netflix back in January, which is available to stream now, along with his past seven seasons. Why did Bobby Berk quit Queer Eye? Berk announced the news of his departure on X, revealing that his decision to leave was a "necessary one". Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Bobby wrote: "It's with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season on Queer Eye. It's not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one. Although my journey with Queer Eye is over, my journey with you is not. You will be seeing more of me very soon." Following the announcement, a report on US Weekly claimed Berk was "asked to leave" the Netflix series "because he wasn't vibing with the cast". However, a separate source also told the publication that Berk was not asked to leave the show, stating the "decision was amicable". Berk has not commented on the rumours, but told Vanity Fair that he decided not to sign onto further seasons with the streamer. Who has replaced Bobby Berk on Queer Eye? Jeremiah Brent will be replacing Bobby Berk on season 9 of Queer Eye and has already been part of a Netflix series, Say I Do, which was seen as a wedding version of Queer Eye. Jeremiah is the founder of his own full-service interior design firm, Jeremiah Brent Design, which he launched in 2012 and is based in Los Angeles and New York City. Through his business, Jeremiah has worked on countless properties worldwide. Queer Eye season 9 will begin streaming on Netflix on Wednesday 11th December. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Which Love Is Blind couples are still together?
*Warning: Contains spoilers on Love Is Blind season 7*
The weddings are now here on Love Is Blind season 7, and what a rollercoaster this season has been! There have been splits before the couples even returned to DC, and by the end, only two couples made their way down the aisle, which may prove disappointing for some fans who were rooting for one couple. With the finale episode now on Netflix and just one week to go until the reunion, read on for everything we know about the Love Is Blind season 7 cast, their weddings and who is still together today. Scroll down further to see couples from previous seasons and where they are now, from our faves Lauren and Cameron, to season 4's Bliss and Zack who are expecting their first baby – aww! Love Is Blind season 7 couples Taylor and Garrett - Married Taylor and Garrett were one of the few couples who actually did make it down the aisle and thankfully for them, they both said yes! At the altar, Garrett said: "I absolutely do," as Taylor agreed and said yes. Chatting after their wedding, the couple were asked if love is truly blind, to which Garret said: "Love is absolutely blind." "Love is totally blind," Taylor added. Viewers will have to keep their eyes peeled on the reunion on Wednesday 30th October to see if they made it beyond their wedding day. Tyler and Ashley - Married Tyler and Ashley were the second couple to tie the knot at the end of Love Is Blind season 7, with the pair looking forward to their life together beyond the experiment. "Love is blind. Love is blind for me, I'll say it again. I have my person and my best friend," Tyler said when asked the all important question. Ashley added: "I wouldn't have found a love like this if I didn't do this experiment and look at someone for who they are on the inside." Brittany and Leo - Split While Brittany and Leo weren't chosen to go to Mexico with the other engaged couples, they did attempt a relationship beyond pod walls but ultimately decided they were better off as friends. "The chemistry just wasn't there," Brittany told People. "We had a talk in the beginning about how this could work and then time went on during the trip and the chemistry just wasn't there and we mutually felt that. We're very good communicators, so it was not a big ordeal. It was a very clean, respectful realisation." Marissa and Ramses - Split Marissa and Ramses were one of the couples from season 7 that viewers found themselves rooting for, and they shocked everyone by calling off their wedding. After speaking og their differences, Ramses noted that he didn't think "love alone is enough" and that "there needs to be other things that are also working". Responding to his decision, Marissa said: "I don't think you should've come to this experience. How could I feel so sure? And you're not? It sucks, I want you to choose me. This is the worst day of my life." Love Is Blind season 6 couples Brittany and Kenneth - Split Brittany and Kenneth were one of the first couples to get engaged on season 6 and the first to call off their engagement. Ahead of the weddings, the pair had a conversation about the lack of intimacy in their relationship. At which point, Kenneth decided that it wasn't "enough" for them to get married. "This is not going to work but I do want you to find the person who you're supposed to be with," he said before hugging a very emotional Brittany. Jimmy and Chelsea - Called off wedding It's not known if Jimmy and Chelsea decided to stay together after the show, but one things for sure, they didn't get married. In the finale episode, Jimmy called off their wedding, saying: "Every day you've done exactly what I'd want in a wife. I love you to death and I want a relationship with you and I want us to work so bad, but I don't want to go to the altar. I can't." Despite also having a connection with Jessica, Jimmy decided to propose to Chelsea. Chelsea had been talking to Trevor as well and even bought him a bracelet, however, Jimmy got there first and she said "yes". Things seemed to be going well outside the pods, even though Jimmy couldn't quite see the Megan Fox resemblance Chelsea had told him about in the pods. However, things started to crumble when Jimmy met AD and commented on her physique. Back home in Charlotte, things only got worse after Jimmy was made aware of Jessica's social media account. Currently, Chelsea and Jimmy follow each other on Instagram, although Jimmy has liked a lot more of Chelsea's photos. They're both also following Trever and Jess. We'll keep you update right here once we know more. For more on Jimmy and Chelsea's relationship, follow the link. Amber "AD" and Clay - Called off wedding Things were looking good for AD and Clay, however, on their wedding day, Clay decided not to go through with the marriage, admitting: "I don’t think it’s responsible for me to say 'I do'". While Clay insisted that he still wants to date and do the "work" to make things work, AD didn't feel the same. At the end of episode 12, she said: "I don't see myself continuing to date him... You don't want to pick me, somebody else will. I'm done! My heart is like completely broken." AD had a connection with Matthew in the pods, however Matthew quit the experiment to be with Amanda. She then continued exploring things with Clay and he eventually popped the question. Prior to this, Clay had asked for her to describe her physical features, but she declined, saying this defeated the entire purpose of the show. Nevertheless, when they met things seemed to be going good and they made it home to Charlotte. Despite a few issues with their work schedules, things seems to be going well for the couple as of episode 10. AD's mother gave her approval of their relationship, so it looked like they would be going ahead with the wedding. However, on the day, it looked like Clay's issues with marriage had got the better of him. Laura and Jeramey - Split Account director Laura, 34, and Jeramey, 32, got engaged in the pods. Things seemed to go well in person, until Jeramey shared a private joke she'd told him about AD with all the guys. Laura wasn't happy with this and they had a bit of a disagreement. Nevertheless, they managed to put things behind them, that is until Jeramey came home late one night and later revealed that he'd been with Sarah Ann – one of the girls he'd dated in the pods. They officially called things off in episode 11, as Jeramey appeared to follow up with Sarah Ann... Amy and Johnny - Married E-commerce specialist Amy, 28, and Account executive Johnny, 28, were the first couple to get engaged in the pods. Despite not being each other's usual physical types, things continued to go from strength-to-strength outside the pods and when Johnny met Amy's father, he asked for his permission to marry her and her father said "yes". And love was truly blind for these two as they both said "I do" at the altar. Congratulations! Love Is Blind season 5 couples Lydia and Milton - Married Lydia and Milton are the only couple who got married on the show and have remained together ever since. Following the reunion, the couple revealed they are now long distance as Milton recently got a new job and had to relocate. "Right now we're really focused on our careers - I got a new job, it just started a month ago, he has a new job, has been there for a year but he just got relocated to Long Beach," Lydia told Entertainment Weekly. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lydia said she chose "the perfect person" for her and is proud for being able "to recognise where in the dating scene I was going wrong". Izzy and Stacy - Split In the final episode, viewers saw Izzy and Stacy make it down the aisle but they soon turned back around separately after Stacey decided to say no at the altar. Despite things being left on a sour note after the wedding, the pair did try to give things another shot, but it didn't end wll. During the reunion special, the pair revealed they went on a first date and Stacy told Izzy she didn't want to continue their relationship as an engaged couple, so they ended things and didn't see each other for a year. Johnie and Chris - Split While Johnie and Chris seemed like a strong couple when viewers saw them last, the pair revealed they were no longer together during the reunion special. After the party in Houston, Chris cheated on Johnie, something he felt "guilty" about after it happened. During the reunion, Chris said: "It's terrible. I know I was wrong. I felt guilty and heartbroken and as many emotions as I could, because I did fall in love with you and I still care for you. "It's a terrible, terrible thing to do, and probably one of my biggest regrets is not being forthcoming with you. I've apologised before and I continuously apologise." At the time of writing, both Chris and Johnie are in different relationships. JP and Taylor - Split JP and Taylor were one of the strongest couples in the pods, but that all changed after they came face-to-face with one another. Once JP and Taylor went on their pre-wedding honeymoon, things became awkward, with JP hardly communicating with Taylor and giving no reason as to why. Things soon became apparent when JP admitted he felt uncomfortable by the amount of make-up Taylor had on during their post-pod reveal. Taylor ultimately decided their relationship wasn't going to work out and chose to end things on their final day on their honeymoon. Since the show aired, JP has doubled down on his comments, despite saying he didn't want to insult Taylor. "In hindsight, what I said and the way I said it might not have conveyed what I was really feeling," he told Tudum. He said: "She took it as an insult, but I was trying to be genuine and say, 'Hey, I think you look really pretty without make-up, and if you're trying to impress me, you don't really need the whole facade to make yourself look good for me.' But it didn't come off that way." The firefighter still stands by his comments that Taylor's reveal caught him off guard. "I was just kind of taken aback by all the make-up, eyelashes, and everything," he said, adding: "If it would've been a more natural look, it might've been less awkward." Love Is Blind season 4 couples Brett and Tiffany - Married Our Lauren and Cameron of season 4, Brett and Tiffany's relationship got off to a beautiful start with the pair bonding from the get-go. Things only got better when they met in person and headed to Mexico. The couple made it to their wedding day and, while Brett had a slight problem with his suit, a seamstress came to the rescue and they made it down the aisle. Unsurprisingly, the pair are still together, confirming this at the Love Is Blind reunion. Yay! In After the Altar, Brett and Tiffany proved they were still going strong and even celebrated their one year wedding anniversary with Kwame and Chelsea. How wholesome. Zack and Irina - Split From the moment Zack and Irina saw each other in person, it's safe to say it wasn't love at first sight. Irina called him "creepy" and compared him to a cartoon character. Zack was a lot more complimentary to Irina, telling her that she resembles actress Megan Fox, but by then she'd fully gotten the ick, as she told Micah she couldn't stand when he hugged her. The pair decided to call things off at the end of episode 5, with Irina revealing she's attracted to Paul and Zack admitting that he should have chosen Bliss instead. Zack and Bliss - Married As Love is Blind fans will know, Zack and Bliss became engaged after he called off his relationship with Irina and Bliss gave him a second chance. While Bliss's family were hesitant over the relationship, the pair ultimately made it successfully through their nuptials and as for the Love Is Blind reunion, they're still together! In fact, Bliss even revealed that Zack and her dad are now "best buds". The couple are still happily married and are expecting their first child together! Paul and Micah - Split While it was a bumpy road for Paul and Micah, it looked as though they were going to make it down the aisle – however, those who've seen the final episode will know that Paul ultimately left her at the altar. Explaining that he couldn't see himself with her in the long run, Paul decided to break things off with Micah, leaving her heartbroken. At the live reunion, he apologised for saying that he couldn't see Micah as a mother on the show, saying: "I think I phrased that really unfairly toward her. I think the better way to phrase that would be that I can't see us as parents." Paul is now in a new relationship, and Micah seems to still be single. During After the Altar, it was revealed she was still in touch with Paul's mother and they were good friends. Kwame and Chelsea - Married Despite getting to know both Micah and Chelsea, Kwame eventually popped the question to Chelsea. It comes after Micah told him that she just wanted to be friends so she could explore things further with Paul. There was an instant connection when Kwame and Chelsea met, and it looked like all was going well between these two – that is until Micah rocked up and all the couples got to meet one another. Kwame admitted to Marshall and Brett that he found Micah attractive, and he later flirted with her, both in the first batch of episodes and in the second batch. However, the couple did make it down the aisle on their wedding day and according to the Love Is Blind reunion, they are still together! The couple revealed that they are still married and since the show was filmed, Chelsea has met Kwame's mother, who was against the wedding and didn't attend the nuptials. Kwame also apologised for the inappropriate conversations he had with Micah after leaving the pods. Marshall and Jackie - Split Despite a small wobble at the beginning as Josh was also interested in Jackie, things were going well for Marshall and Jackie. However, after the recent batch of episodes, the couple weren't in the best place, with the two rowing often and Josh trying to win her over. In the last batch of season 4 episodes, we learnt that Jackie decided to call it quits on her relationship with Marshall ahead of their wedding and instead met up with Josh at a a coffee shop. At the Love is Blind reunion, she revealed that she's now in a relationship with Josh and that they live together. "I broke up with Marshall before I met Josh at the coffee shop. It looks like I’m a cheater. I am not a cheater," she said. Following Love Is Blind: After the Altar, Jackie revealed that she had Josh had split up after a year long relationship. "It is what it is," the Love Is Blind cast member said during an Instagram live. She has since deleted majority photos of Josh from her Instagram page. Josh is now engaged and it appears Jackie is single. Love Is Blind season 3 couples Alexa and Brennon - Married Alexa and Brennon were one of the first couples to get engaged on Love Is Blind season 3, with the pair confessing their love for one another in the very first episode. While some of the other couples seem to be experiencing a little bit of drama, the experiment was pretty smooth sailing for these two, so it came as no surprise when they both said "I do" at at the altar. During the reunion show, the pair looked very loved up, as Brennon joked about how little closet space Alexa had allowed him in their two-bedroom apartment. Since the show, things have only gone from strength to strength for Alexa and Brennon are now expecting their first child together! The pair shared a video of themselves reading a newspaper from The Baby Times on Instagram with a headline that read: "Baby Lemieux coming 2024." Cole and Zanab - Split Realtor Cole proposed to flight attendant Zanab in episode 2 of Love Is Blind season 3, after the 26-year-old admitted that he was falling in love – but are they still together? Unfortunately not. During the weddings, Zanab chose not to commit to Cole, admitting that he'd affected her "self-esteem". Things weren't any better at the reunion either, as she accused him of taking another woman's number at his bachelor party and claimed that he tried to control how much she was eating – something he denied. Zanab has received some criticism since the reunion and shared an apology on her Instagram account, saying: "Cole, I fought for us until I couldn’t anymore. I know you know that. I know you know why I said what I said. I know you know what you did. It’s ok if you aren’t ready to talk about that yet. Zae." Their split comes after the duo faced several issues on the show. They both admitted to struggling with matching the person they spoke to in the pods to the physical person in front of them after meeting in person. And Cole also revealed that he finds Colleen attractive after meeting in episode 4. During a pool party, he admitted: "Zanab is the girl I emotionally connect with, Colleen is the girl I physically connect with – where's the in-between?" The pair had another argument just days before their wedding day, as Cole questioned if Zanab is "bipolar". SK and Raven - Split Data engineer Sikiru – known as 'SK' – met pilates instructor Raven in the flesh after proposing to the 27-year-old in the booth during episode 2. Despite a few differences, it looked like things could be on the up for SK and Raven. During a pool party, Raven told SK that she is falling in love with him, and in another episode, she admitted that she can "feel sexual tension." And as they got closer to their wedding day, it seemed promising that they were going to tie the knot. So, it came as a huge shock when SK uttered the words "I do not" at the altar, causing Raven to leave the wedding reception as she broke down in tears. Even SK's mother couldn't believe what had happened, as she later visited Raven in her room and consoled her. Speaking to his brother and friends after the wedding, SK explained that it just wasn't "the right time" for them, and that he felt they needed to be on the same page about other things in their relationship, such as him moving away for school. Following the show, Raven and SK decided to give things another go, and on Love After The Altar, SK proposed to her again. The pair have since split. "We are saddened to announce that we have decided to go our separate ways," Raven revealed in a statement on 20th November. "Due to on-going legal proceedings surrounding these allegations, we can not provide additional details and ask that you please respect our privacy during this hard time. Thank you for following our love story and believing in us." Bartise and Nancy - Split While 31-year-old speech pathologist Nancy was proposed to by Andrew, she turned him down to be with 27-year-old senior analyst Bartise – with the two becoming engaged in season 3 of Love Is Blind. There were a few issues along the way, with Bartise admitting that he found Raven attractive and that Nancy wasn't his "usual type" in episode 4. During the home visits, Nancy's brothers questioned Bartise about his interest in their sister and they weren't pleased with his "bland" answers. One of her brothers proceeded to ask Bar if he'd be interested in Nancy if she gained 400 pounds, and he said no – yikes. By their wedding day, it seemed things could be going really well for Nancy and Bartise, as they both sent one another a gift ahead of the ceremony. But, will they said "I do?" However, when it came to deciding whether to tie the knot or call it quits, Bartise chose not to take Nancy as his wife, causing her mum and younger brother to go ballistic. While Nancy tried to hear Bartise out, she admitted that she felt "gaslighted" by him. During the reunion, Nancy revealed that Bartise had spent time with a blonde woman just days after their wedding day, to which he responded to by saying that he didn't want to discuss his sex life with the rest of the cast. It's probably safe to say these two won't be rekindling anything. Since appearing on the chose, Bartise now has a child. Colleen and Matt - Married Despite a few wobbles along the way, private charter sales executive Matt and ballet dancer and digital PR strategist Colleen got married at the end of season three. And it seemed like things were going well as they talked about spending most of the week together as they tried to sort out their housing arrangements. During season 3, the couple has a few issues. During a pool party, Cole revealed that Colleen is more physically his type than his partner Zanab during a pool party, and she admitted that she'd probably talk to him in the "real world." When Colleen later shared this to Matt, he got angry with how she'd responded and the pair ended up arguing. The pair had a second argument, after Colleen went out clubbing instead of coming home to talk things out with Matt. During a conversation with Bartise, Matt could be heard saying: "There's no f**king way I can marry this woman." Nevertheless, it looks like the pair have managed to put this behind them and are enjoying married life together. Love Is Blind season 2 couples Danielle and Nick - Split Nick and Danielle were the first couple to get engaged on season 2, and their spark only got stronger when they met in person. However, things got a little bit rocky during the couples' trip to Mexico. Danielle was sick, so she couldn't go out on the first couples' night, and she started to wonder if she trusted Nick. Despite a few arguments, the pair managed to make it down the aisle, and got married on the final episode. The pair stayed together and at the reunion revealed that they were still together. However, they've since split. TMZ confirmed Danielle filed for a divorce from Nick in August 2022, a year after getting married on the show. Abhishek 'Shake' and Deepti - Split Despite both admitting they weren't each other's usual types, Abhishek 'Shake' put a ring on it. During the trip to Mexico, the pair seemed to get along well, however, Shake revealed he wasn't physically attracted to Deeps. Nevertheless, the pair decided to stay together until their wedding day. On the day of their wedding day, Shake told his friends, he still wasn't feeling a physical connection. However, it's Deepti who really surprised viewers when she refused to marry him at the altar. In front of their family and friends, she told Shake that she deserved someone who is sure about her, and we couldn't agree more. Following the series, Deepti's brother hit out at Shake on Instagram, sharing a picture of his sister on her wedding day with the caption: "Now normally I don't get involved in drama but I’mma defend my sister here: 'Shake', bruh, you're a loser. You minimised my sister's life by making some awful and cringeworthy comments about her." He added: "You made these statements knowing your own mom would one day watch it; my parents and my entire family had to sit through you talking behind my sister’s back about insecurities she fought her entire life." Shaina and Kyle - Split Shaina said "yes" to Kyle, despite the pair having opposing views about religion. Following their engagement, Shaina confessed her love for Shayne in the pods, but he turned her down for Natalie. During the trip to Mexico, Shaina left early due to their differences, however, the pair met up back home and it looked like the wedding was back on. However, after Shaina introduced Kyle to he family, who couldn't get past Kyle's atheism, she decided to end things for good. Shane is now married to someone else and is expecting her first child. Sharing the news with People in September 2023, she said: "We feel so thankful and grateful that we have been given such a blessing. Our hearts are full!" Shayne and Natalie - Split Shayne and Natalie hit it off from the get-go, with him making her his girlfriend before finally popping the question. During the trip to Mexico, a lot of couples commented on their evident chemistry, however, by the end of the trip, things looked rocky as they noticed they have different styles of showing affection. When they returned home, Shayne met Shaina for the first time, and Natalie couldn't keep her eyes of the two of them as they chatted and laughed away. The pair managed to move forward, however, and went on to meet one another's families. But, the night before their wedding day, they had a huge fight and Shayne told Natalie that he "hates" her. At their wedding, Natalie cited this as the reason she couldn't marry him, resulting in a very furious Shayne. Mallory and Salvador - Split Mallory turned down a proposal from Jarrette to be with Salvador, however, when they met she couldn't quite put her finger on what was missing. And it looked like these two could be heading for a split once she met Jarrette in person and he pointed out that Sal hadn't picked out the right colour ring for her. Nevertheless they left Mexico in good spirits, and met one another's families. While Sal's sisters were all for the relationship, Mallory's sister didn't think they could base a whole marriage off their brief encounter in the pods. The pair decided to go through with the wedding in spite of this, however, when it came down to the ultimate decision, Sal revealed that he needed more time. Mal understood where he was coming from, and Sal asked if they could go on some dates to get to know one another better. However, it looked like things were completely over between these two at the reunion. Since the show, Sal has got back out there in the dating world, saying: "I have been using everything I’ve learned from this experience and I’m focusing on my self-love, too. But I am talking to somebody." As for Mallory, it's not clear whether she's in a relationship or not. Jarrette and Iyanna - Split Jarrette decided to propose to Iyanna, after he was turned down by Mallory. Despite feeling she might be his "second choice", Iyanna said yes, and the pair got on like a house on fire on the couples' trip to Mexico. Things only got better when they returned home and they met one another's families, with Jarrette's father asking if he could be the minister at their wedding ceremony, and Iyanna taking Jarette's sister along to her dress fitting. The couple were one of the only two pairs to get married on season 2, and it looked promising for them as they talked about wanting to start a family following their nuptials. However, in August 2022, they revealed that they were getting a divorce. Sharing a joint statement, they said: "What's going on, family. After much thought, we're saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing. "While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that's okay. Coming to this decision was far from easy and we will always wish each other the absolute best. "We hope you will give us some space as we close this chapter of our lives. Thank you to our close friends and family for loving us both through our experience." Love Is Blind season 1 couples Lauren and Cameron - Married They became the very first couple to put a ring on it, after hitting it off from the moment they laid eyes on the shiny blue wall between them. And viewers will be happy to hear that they're still together today! Lauren and Cameron's feelings only grew stronger when they met face-to-face, with Lauren describing their bond as "super special" during their honeymoon in Mexico. Despite a few concerns about being in an interracial relationship, they made it all the way to their wedding day. Following the show, Lauren spoke to Elite Daily saying: "Oh My God. We're so happy. It's just, like, every day we learn more and more about each other, and we honestly fall more and more in love with each other." Then in a chat with LA Times Cameron revealed the room he set aside for Lauren's study could soon have another purpose – he hopes. The couple celebrated their two-year anniversary on Love Is Blind After the Altar with a joint party with Amber and Barnett, and they've been speaking about starting a family. They're not in a rush, but Lauren admitted they're going to start trying next year as she understands she's getting older. In 2021, the couple published their first book together, titled Leap of Faith, and they closed on their new home – we love to see it! Mark and Jessica - Jilted at the altar While Mark Cuevas fell for Jessica Batten straight away, it was a different story for Jess, 34. Regional manager Jessica had been getting to know Barnett at the same time, and she just couldn't seem to get over their initial connection. Nevertheless, she said "yes" when Mark, 24, popped the question. But, it wasn't long before her doubts crept back in, with Jessica removing her engagement ring. Although things didn't go well for the both of them, they seemed to be on good terms at the reunion. Jessica and Mark are now married with their respective partners. Mark now has two children with his wife, Aubrey. Damian and Giannina - Split One of the strongest couples at the start of the show, Damian Powers and Giannina Gibelli, actually proposed to each other at the same time. Their relationship only got stronger when they met in person as well, with the couple managing to overcome a small hurdle after Giannina, 25, felt that Damian, 27, was shutting down a conversation and not opening up to her. They even spoke about how to make things work back home, where Giannina owns her own business and Damian works as a general manager. But despite their strong start, the couple appeared to crumble at the end, with Damian refusing to marry her as he felt she wasn't being consistent while he had been. This led to a furious Giannina storming out of the wedding ceremony, as she gave Julia Robert's Runaway Bride a serious run for its money. The crew were left just as surprised by the turn of events as viewers were. The pair rekindled things after the show and at the reunion show revealed they were dating. However, last year the pair called it quits for good, and Damian brought Too Hot to Handle star Francesca Farago to the Love Is Blind: After The Altar party. Damian appears to be single and Giannina is in a new relationship and recently announced that she is pregnant. Kelly and Kenny - Jilted at the altar The couple seemed to take a slightly more mature approach to their relationship, with the pair discussing how they planned to fit their relationship into their everyday lives from the get-go. And this didn't exactly go down well with the other contestants, who singled them out as being the ones most likely to stay together. Kelly and Kenny's proposal was particularly cute, with them each covering their eyes despite not actually being able to see one another. "I love you today, and that love will remain, but I can't wait to learn to love you even more," Kenny, 27, told her at the time. But by the time their wedding day arrived, it seemed they were just on two different pages, with Kelly deciding not to marry him despite loving him. Kenny has since gotten married to his partner Alexandra Garrison and Kelly appears to be single and is focusing on her career. She has also launched her own podcast. Matt (Barnett) and Amber - Married Matt Barnett was accused of being a player, after initially finding a connection with Lauren Chamblin aka LC, Amber, and Jessica. Finally, the 27-year-old settled down with Amber, 26, who couldn't have been happier with his proposal. Their relationship only went from strength-to-strength after they met in person, with the pair struggling to keep their hands off each other. And despite a few wedding day jitters – mostly from Barnett, who couldn't be reached in the morning – the couple shocked fans as they became the first couple to make it down the aisle. The pair are still very much together and celebrated their anniversary with a joint party with Lauren and Cameron. On Love is Blind After the Altar, they spoke about potentially starting a family. Amber revealed she's been diagnosed with epilepsy which has created some worries for them in terms of having a baby, while Barnett told the boys they're "not actively not trying." Amber did confess that at one point she was ready to call a divorce lawyer but stuck it out and the pair are still married. Carlton and Diamond - Split The first couple to call it quits, Carlton Morton and Diamond Jack walked away from the show before filming even finished. Things turned sour between them after Carlton put a ring on it and an emotional argument made them realise that they weren't right for each other. Carlton felt that it was the right time to tell his fiancée that he'd previously dated people of "both genders", however, Diamond found this difficult to process and believed she should have been told earlier. The couple's exchange got heated, and resulted in the pair deciding to end the experiment and leave the show as singles. They managed to bury the hatchet at the reunion show, which showed Carlton offering a very cute, friendship proposal to Diamond. Carlton didn't turn up to the Love Is Blind: After The Altar party, however, and in one scene, he went off on Lauren about how he'd been treated on the show. Love Is Blind is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Best documentaries, films and series to watch for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with these docs and shows exploring Black culture and achievements worldwide.
With just days to go before October arrives, we don't have long to wait until Black History Month officially begins, with this year's theme being Reclaiming Narratives. The theme signals it's time to "take control of our stories, celebrate our heritage, and ensure our voices are heard". First observed in the US, Black History Month has become an annual month of celebration in the UK with the worlds of TV, film, sport and entertainment honouring the African diaspora. As we prepare for another year of celebrating Black History Month in the UK, RadioTimes.com has put together a list of documentaries, movies and shows which you can tune into this month and thereafter. Here's everything you need to know. Best series for Black History Month Fresh Cuts ITV has expanded its Fresh Cuts strand this year and in an ITV first, the selected talent will be producing and directing "compelling short-form series" to air on ITVX and ITV's digital channels as part of programming for Black History Month. Making their directorial debut for ITV, the selected talent for Black History Month are Moses Ssebandeke with his profile series Alter Egos, Sammy Ofori-Attah's Black Magic with Trixy, and Destiny Williams's light-hearted Dogs of Grime. Black Magic with Trixy follows a magician who embarks "on a journey across London to meet the people and see the places shaping the city’s black culture, while also showcasing his dazzling magical abilities". Alter Egos follows former 'bad boy' Fabian as he aims "to use his past for good by mentoring troubled teens at a boxing gym". Dogs of Grime urges viewers to get ready to catch a vibe with some of the UK's biggest grim stars "as they answer tricky questions and take part in hilarious challenges alongside their four-legged best friends". Where to watch? These will be available to watch on ITVX in October. Colin in Black & White Colin in Black & White was released back in 2021, chronicling the coming-of-age of civil rights activist and former professional footballer Colin Kaepernick. The limited series tackles the obstacles of race, class and culture as the Black adopted child of a white family. Jaden Michael (Shelter) stars as a young Colin. Where to watch? Colin in Black & White is available to stream on Netflix. When They See Us Based on the true story that gripped the nation, When They See Us captures the notorious case of five teenagers of colour, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. In 1989, the five teenagers from Harlem - Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise - were first questioned about the incident. Spanning over 25 years, the four-part film tells the heartbreaking story of how they were wrongfully accused and jailed before being exonerated in 2002 and reaching a settlement with the city of New York in 2014. How to watch? The series is available to watch on Netflix. Atlanta Since debuting on FX back in 2016, comedy-drama Atlanta has been showered with critical acclaim, particularly when it comes to creator and star Donald Glover's performance as Earn Marks, a Princeton dropout who starts managing the rap career of his up-and-coming cousin Alfred 'Paper Boi' Miles (Brian Tyree Henry). The Emmy-winning series explores racism, existentialism and African-American culture through a slightly surrealist lens whilst showing off the immense talents of its cast, including LaKeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz. How to watch? The first three seasons of Atlanta are available to stream on Disney Plus, while the fourth currently airs on FX in the US. Seven Seconds This crime drama explores the events after a 15-year-old Black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident with a white police officer behind the wheel. With racial tension exploding in Jersey City, the 10-part series looks at how the case is dealt with. While the police department attempt to cover up the case, assistant prosecutor KJ wants to prosecute the hit-and-run as a hate crime, in addition to a negligent homicide. How to watch? The series is available to watch on Netflix. Self Made Starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer as Madam CJ Walker - the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America’s first female self-made millionaire - Self Made brings the story of the cultural icon to the screen for the first time. Against all odds, Walker overcame post-slavery racial and gender biases and business rivalries to build a ground-breaking brand that revolutionised Black haircare. The four-part limited series explores how she fought for social change and came to be the icon that is Madam CJ Walker. How to watch? The series is available to stream on Netflix Dear White People Dear White People is set against the backdrop of a predominantly white Ivy League university in the US, where racial tensions bubble just below the surface. The satirical series - which picks up where the acclaimed 2014 film off the same name left off – follows a group of Winchester University’s students of colour as they deal with a plethora of issues, including social injustice, cultural bias, political correctness and sometimes misguided activism in the millennial age. Educational, informative, and seriously funny, Dear White People makes for vital viewing. How to watch? Volume 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix. Pose Set in the 1980s in New York City, Pose is the phenomenal US series about the world of ball culture right at the centre of the AIDS epidemic. It is written by Ryan Murphy - known for Glee, American Horror Story and new drama Ratched - and takes inspiration from revolutionary 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning, which explores African-American and Latino culture between 1986 to 1989. Pose also features the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles, as well as the largest recurring cast of LGBTQ actors ever, for a scripted television series. How to watch? Season 1-3 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Season 1 is also available on Netflix. Best Films The Six Triple Eight View oEmbed on the source website Inspired by the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of colour to serve overseas in World War II, The Six Triple Eight stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Despite facing racism, sexism and gruelling working conditions, they were committed to serving their country with honour and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. Produced and directed by Tyler Perry, viewers have a while to go before this movie reaches cinemas later this year. How to watch? The Six Triple Eight will be released on Netflix on 20th December. Passing BAFTA-nominated drama Passing stars Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga as Irene and Clare – two childhood friends living in 1920s New York. However, while both are light-skinned black women, Clare "passes" as white and lives with her wealthy white husband, while Irene is married to a Black doctor. The film, which is directed by Rebecca Hall and adapted from Nella Larsen's novel of the same name, examines themes of racism and identity through the different lives of these two friends, with powerful performances from its stars. How to watch? Passing is available to stream on Netflix. Harriet In an Oscar-nominated performance by Cynthia Erivo, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. How to watch? The inspirational film is available to watch on Sky Cinema and with the Sky Cinema pass on NOW TV. Just Mercy A powerful and thought-provoking true story, Just Mercy follows young lawyer and Harvard graduate Bryan Stevenson (played by Michael B Jordan) in his history-making battle to overturn the wrongful conviction of Walter McMillian (played by Jamie Foxx) a man condemned to die for the murder of an 18 year old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence. How to watch? Just Mercy is available to watch on Sky Cinema and with the Sky Cinema pass on NOW TV. Brian Banks The 2018 biographical film tells the story of a high school football linebacker, Brian Banks, who was falsely accused of rape. Upon his release, he attempted to fulfil his dream of making the National Football League but was met with many struggles. The gripping film chronicles how he managed to get his case overturned with the help of Innocence Project lawyers. How to watch? Brian Banks is available to watch on Netflix. Best documentaries Paid In Full: The Battle for Black In a new documentary on BBC Two, the series delves into the pivotal contributions made by Black artists and label owners to the music industry and the historic injustices they have faces, including profit disparities, despite their foundational role in shaping popular music. The documentary features insights from the likes of Smokey Robinson, Gloria Gaynor, Master P, Chaka Khan and Ice-T. How to watch? This documentary is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Black Boys Can Cry with Alex Beresford View oEmbed on the source website In this instalment of Fresh Cuts from ITV, Alex Beresford explores a mental health crisis among Black British men, "why being Black, male and British is so damaging" and what people can do to help. How to watch? This episode is available to watch on ITVX. Untold stories: Hair on Set View oEmbed on the source website In this documentary, British actress Fola Evans-Akingbola brings together some of the UK's brightest stars to reveal the untold story of Afro hair on film sets. Where to watch? Untold stories: Hair on Set is available to watch on Sky Documentaries and NOW. Tina View oEmbed on the source website Tina explores the life story of the queen of rock 'n' roll, charting her rise to fame and struggles along the way. The documentary features insight from Angela Bassett, Oprah Winfrey and more. Where to watch? Tina is available to watch on Sky Documentaries and NOW. Sidney This Apple TV+ documentary dives into the life of Sidney Poitier – the late acting icon who became the first Black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, this documentary honours the filmmaker and civil rights activist through an exploration of his life and career, with the likes of Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Barbra Streisand and more being interviewed for the film. How to watch? Sidney is available to stream on Apple TV+. 13TH View oEmbed on the source website Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans. The title itself refers to 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” The documentary is made up from a mixture of archival footage and testimony from an array of activists, politicians, historians, and formerly incarcerated women and men. How to watch? The 2016 film is available to stream on Netflix. Becoming Becoming gives us an intimate look at the life of the former FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, during a moment of profound change in the United States when she and her husband Barack became the first ever Black couple to serve in the White House. It offers a rare and up-close look at how she came to be the First Lady, and follows her as she embarks on a 34-city tour, revealing the media scrutiny she faced during the eight years they served in the White House. How to watch? The film is available to stream on Netflix Time: The Kalief Browder story The six-part series tells the tragic story of Kalief Browder - a Black teen from the Bronx - who spent three horrific years in jail, despite never being convicted of a crime. Kalief was charged for allegedly stealing a backpack containing valuables between 2010 and 2013. His family was unable to post his bail and he was kept in solitary confinement for two years. How to watch? Time: The Kalief Brodwer story is available to stream on Netflix Black is King Black is King is Beyonce's visual album. It tells the story of a young king who embarks on a journey to reclaim his throne and is a companion for the music from The Lion King: The Gift – the soundtrack album curated by the US superstar for last year’s live action remake of animated classic The Lion King. How to watch? Black is King is available on Disney+ Get three months of Disney Plus for just £1.99 a month in this new limited-time offer. TOGETHER WE RISE: The Uncompromised story of GRM Daily View oEmbed on the source website Featuring interviews from the the likes of Stormzy and Dizzee Rascal, the docuseries tells the story of a generation through the game-changing channel, GRM Daily and its founder Posty – the young, Black, British entrepreneur who helped contribute towards giving a new generation of talent opportunities via a global platform which in turn became a benchmark for their success. Other cast members include: Skepta, Giggs, Stormzy, Julie Adenuga, Kano, Tiffany Calver, Aitch, Ms Banks, JME, D Double E, and Zane Lowe. How to watch? The docuseries is now available to watch on YouTube. John Lewis: Good Trouble View oEmbed on the source website The documentary provides an intimate account of legendary US Representative John Lewis’ life and legacy - charting more than 60 years of extraordinary activism. As one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s closest allies, Lewis organised Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in historic marches on Washington and Selma. How to watch? Sky Documentaries, available on the NOW TV Entertainment pass. Rise Up: The Movement that changed America This one-hour documentary explores the key battles in the Civil Rights Movement that transformed American society – from the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 to the Chicago Campaign which led to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The special uncovers what it took to translate protest into real legislative change. How to watch? Sky Documentaries, available on the NOW TV Entertainment pass. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where is the My Mum, Your Dad house? Filming location of ITV dating show
My Mum, Your Dad is filmed in a beautiful countryside manor reported to be worth £8 million.
It's been way too long since My Mum, Your Dad has been on our screens. But the unique dating show, presented by Davina McCall, is finally returning on Monday 16th September. A lot about this sophomore season is the same. Once again, we'll be introduced to a brand new cast of mums and dads, all of whom are looking for a second chance at love while their children watch their every step in the bunker. Well, mostly. This is because there are a couple of changes from last year. First of all, parents will now be aware their children are spying on them, and secondly, McCall revealed on The One Show that parents will now have access to a room called The Snug if they want a little privacy from their children's prying eyes. On social media, McCall also announced that a parent from season 1 is coming back – but it's unclear which one this is. As before, the series will air Monday to Friday on ITV1. During this time, the parents will live in a countryside manor, which is the perfect backdrop to help with forming romantic connections. So, where exactly is it? Read on for everything you need to know about the filming location for My Mum, Your Dad. Where is the My Mum, Your Dad house? My Mum, Your Dad was filmed earlier this year at a countryside manor in Midhurst, West Sussex. The mansion is reportedly worth a whopping £8 million and features 45 acres of land, two swimming pools, a gym and sauna. The house also has a tennis court, spa, hot tub, and the most beautiful countryside views. Davina McCall previously described the house as "the most romantic countryside location". Though the exact location hasn't been confirmed by ITV, the luxury mansion looks a lot like Viola House, a property located in the same area. The house is believed to date back to the 18th century, and has 11 bedrooms and nine bathrooms. When is My Mum, Your Dad on? From 16th September, the show airs Monday to Friday on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm. If, like season 1, this is a 10-episode season, we can expect the finale to air on Friday 27th September. The first five episodes have already dropped on ITVX. My Mum, Your Dad starts on Monday 16th September at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Selling Sunset season 8: Release date, cast and latest news
The Oppenheim Group is back for round eight!
Selling Sunset is back for another season on Netflix, filled with parties, arguments and workplace backstabbing as the The Oppenheim Group agents gear up for even more sales. With "over-the-top listings and high-stakes drama as they navigate love, betrayal and loyalty both inside and outside the brokerage", the agents are all working towards selling multi-million dollar properties across the city, and viewers are in for a treat as the agents have teased plenty of drama in season 8. Speaking of season 8, Mary Bonnet told Netflix it is "probably my most dramatic [season] with other cast members". "I wasn't nervous at all, but I hate confrontation and knew it was bound to happen at some point," she said. "I'm always hesitant to be around the drama, but I felt disrespected so was willing to address it head-on." So, when is Selling Sunset returning to our screens? Read on for everything you need to know about the eighth season. Selling Sunset season 8 release date CONFIRMED: Selling Sunset is returning to Netflix for season 8 on Friday 6th September! The news was confirmed with an official trailer, teasing that the stakes are higher than ever as the agents return once more. Read more: Where is the Selling Sunset office? Oppenheim Group location revealed Every celebrity who’s appeared on Selling Sunset Selling Sunset season 8 cast: Who will be returning? The season 8 cast, as confirmed by Netflix, is as follows: Jason Oppenheim Brett Oppenheim Mary Fitzgerald Chrishell Stause Amanza Smith Emma Hernan Chelsea Lazkani Nicole Young Bre Tiesi Mary Bonnet Nicole Young Alanna Gold There is a fresh face at the agency, with Alanna Gold joining as a new agent, and she is "set on making an impact on the O Group by any means necessary". What could happen in Selling Sunset season 8? There's no denying season 7 was a very juicy watch, so there's definitely lots to pick up from. There's Bre's future on the show, the possibility of Cassandra joining the O Group after potentially co-listing on a property with Jason, and the ongoing drama in the office between Chrishell and Nicole, and now Nicole and Emma. In the trailer, plenty of drama was teased. Jason and Brett share with the agents that the market is struggling, Bre has some tough news to tell Chelsea, and Nicole tells the others she has "heard information that could really affect families [and] marriages". And the drama has not stopped, with a sneak peek at this season seeing Bre bringing a rumour to Chelsea about her marriage. View oEmbed on the source website There is a lot to digest! Is there a trailer for Selling Sunset season 8? Yes! You can watch the full trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website Selling Sunset seasons 1-8 are available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island 2024: Season 11 release date and latest news
Love Island has taken over our lives for the last six weeks and is showing no signs of slowing down as the Islanders are all cracking on, having the summer of a lifetime. Back in June, a group of 12 singletons entered the villa, all in the hopes of finding love and since then, plenty of bombshells have entered and swiftly exited, and now there are 14 all hoping to find the love of their life. With two new bombshells recently making themselves at home, there are some heads who could be turned. But that's only a matter of time. With the final just mere weeks away, read on for everything you need to know about Love Island 2024! What channel is Love Island on tonight? Love Island began on Monday 3rd June and had a multi-channel takeover. The launch episode was available to watch across ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player! Since then, Love Island has gone back to airing on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm, which it will do so tonight (Friday 19th July). Love Island 2024 cast The full list of the Love Island cast for 2024 was revealed at the beginning of the series. Below, you can find out all you need to know about those currently living it up in the villa. Harry Baker Lola Deluca Josh Oyinsan Reuben Collins Jess Spencer Jessy Potts Matilda Draper Grace Jackson Joey Essex Sean Stone Ayo Odukoya Mimii Ngulube Ciaran Davies Nicole Samuel When is the Love Island final? The final episode of Love Island 2024 has been confirmed and it will air on Monday 29th July on ITV2 at 9pm. Love Island 2024 host Maya Jama took over as the host of Love Island for January 2023. So far, she's hosted three full seasons of the ITV2 dating show, as well as Love Island Games. She has announced she will return for the summer 2024 run. Maya said ahead of the season kicking off that she's excited about all of the drama to come, and can't wait to help the new islanders find love. "I’m so excited to return to Mallorca this summer because it feels like we've had a big gap since the winter series. "I’m ready for it, the fans are waiting, there's lots of anticipation and I can’t wait to meet this year's islanders. Love Island is the official start of summer," she said. Maya added: "I’ll be honest, I’m hoping for drama. I want loads of love and happy couples at the end, but I do want to be entertained, so I’m hoping for lots of fiery moments." On her Instagram Stories on Sunday (June 2nd) Maya shared she was "nervous" about her hosting gig, despite this being her third time at the helm. She said: "I'm so excited but I also get a bit nervous," she told followers before saying it felt like "an inside scream." "But [I'm] super, super, super ready for the summer of love to begin!" she concluded. How to apply for Love Island Applications for Love Island are still open! Fancy yourself a chance to find the love of your life? You can apply here. Where is Love Island filmed? The summer season of Love Island takes place in Mallorca, Spain. The Love Island villa is located in the Spanish island's region of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The winter villa lies in the heart of South Africa's Franschhoek wine valley. Who won Love Island 2023? The winter version of Love Island was won by Sanam Harrinanam and Kai Fagan. The pair are still together and became engaged in April this year! Taking to Instagram, Kai penned a sweet message alongside a snap of the moment he got down on one knee. He wrote: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan [red heart and ring emoji]. Beautiful, Caring, Loving and Smart are just some of the words that describe you. I love loving you, I love you and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you [red heart emoji]." The summer season 10 winners were revealed on Monday 31st July, with Jess Harding and Sammy Root bagging the top spot in the summer season of the show. As for the winners of Love Island: All Stars, it was Molly Smith and Tom Clare who took home the prize, and they're still going strong. They've even moved in together. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Seasons 1-10 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island rules: What could get contestants removed from the villa?
Here's everything you need to know about the Love Island rules.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Love Island, which premieres across all ITV networks on Monday 3rd June. The 11th season will once again see a group of people who want to find love in the sun battle for first place and the big cash prize. The new cast was announced recently, and it was confirmed that Maya Jama would be returning to host. Iain Stirling will also still be lending his voice to the programme nightly with his witty and sometimes savage commentary. Whilst in the villa in Mallorca, Spain, the islanders will have to adhere to a special set of rules and guidelines, just like they had to do before. Before Love Island kicks off, here's what you need to know about the villa dos and don’ts. Love Island rules 1. No masturbating Solo sexual acts are off limits in the Love Island villa. While contestants are allowed to be intimate with their partners, masturbation is not allowed under any circumstances. 2. No getting drunk Although the islanders are given some alcoholic beverages during their party evenings, contestants aren't allowed to get drunk and are limited to a number of drinks. According to former contestant Kem Cetinay, they're allowed a small glass of wine or beer each night along with their evening meal. 3. No nudity As the villa is a public place, contestants are not allowed to be fully naked in front of others and must be clothed at all times. 4. No inappropriate language, behaviour or physical violence Inappropriate behaviour is at producers' discretion and would include violence and sexual harassment. It could also cover homophobic, racist or aggressive language. 5. No books, phones, magazines We'll see the islanders using phones throughout the season, however, these are special phones used specifically for show purposes, such as for receiving text announcements on new arrivals and challenges. Personal phones are not allowed under any circumstances, and anyone caught sneaking their phone in could be at risk of being removed from the villa. The same goes for books and magazines, with islanders expected to communicate with one another. 6. No discrimination against staff While on the show, the contestants will be looked after by staff who are on set. Any contestant who is rude to the crew could face being axed from the show. Contestants must take instruction from the staff members and must not remove their mic packs unless asked to do so. 7. Follow the contestants' rule book In order to keep their place on the show and not risk being kicked out, islanders must simply obey the rule book they've been provided with. This includes information on safe sex, consent and how to know if you're following the guidelines. By doing this, they should be able to stay out of trouble and enjoy their summer in the villa. View oEmbed on the source website Love Island returns on Monday 3rd June at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Seasons 1-10 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Love Island host Maya Jama? Everything you need to know
The wait is over! Love Island is back on our screens on Monday 3rd June. The show recently revealed the latest group of islanders hoping to find romance in the sun and confirmed Maya Jama would return to take the reins once again. Maya has been hosting the fan-favourite dating series since 2023. Her first season was won by Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan (who are now engaged – Maya must be a lucky charm!). Her latest run was the All Stars version, which saw Molly Smith from season 6 and Tom Clare from season 9 take the crown. Maya took over presenting duties from Laura Whitmore. Laura stepped down from hosting Love Island in 2022 after three seasons. Much loved by viewers, here's everything you need to know about Love Island host Maya Jama. Who is Maya Jama? Age: 29 Instagram: @mayajama Twitter: @MayaJama Maya Jama is a TV presenter, radio presenter and DJ. Originally from Bristol, Maya moved to London in 2012 to pursue a career in media first as an actress, before moving into TV presenting and modelling. Maya made her presenting debut as a teenager, presenting the weekly music video countdown on JumpOff TV, and later worked for Sky UK on TRACE Sports. Since then, she's gone on to build quite an impressive CV. She co-presented Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer alongside former footballer Peter Crouch and Alex Horne. She also presented the BBC Three make-up competition Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star, which she joined from season 3, though she was later replaced by model Leomie Anderson. The 29-year-old also hosted MTV's True Love or True Lies, and she hosted the first season of The Circle with Alice Levine on Channel 4, before Emma Willis took over. What has Maya said about Love Island 2024? Much like the rest of us, Maya Jama is incredibly excited about Love Island's return for the 2024 summer season. She told ITV she's excited to help a new batch of singletons find love, but is "hoping for lots of fiery moments". "I’m so excited to return to Mallorca this summer because it feels like we've had a big gap since the winter series," she said. "I'm ready for it, the fans are waiting, there's lots of anticipation and I can’t wait to meet this year's Islanders. Love Island is the official start of summer. View oEmbed on the source website "I'll be honest, I'm hoping for drama. I want loads of love and happy couples at the end but I do want to be entertained so I'm hoping for lots of fiery moments." She believes falling in love under a blazing sun is the best way to do so and is the reason Love Island works so well. She said: "We all experience extra bursts of love when we are in the sun when we are relaxed and in a nice environment. Everyone is feeling sexy in their bikinis so I think it's the perfect formula to find a connection." Read more: Love Island All Stars officially returning to celebrate show’s 10th anniversary Love Island 2024 cast: Full line-up of confirmed contestants for summer 2024 Love Island returns on Monday 3rd June at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Seasons 1-10 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Piano season 2's Claudia Winkleman and Mika play our game Pia-Yes/Pia-No!
The Piano season 2's Claudia Winkleman and Mika joined RadioTimes.com for a fun game of Pia-Yes/ Pia-No ahead of the new episodes – here's what happened.
Claudia Winkleman, Lang Lang and Mika are back for a second season of The Piano looking for another pianist to perform at the Royal Festival Hall. Ahead of season 2, which will kick off on Channel 4 on Sunday 28th April, RadioTimes.com had the pleasure of visiting Liverpool to see some of this year's contestants auditioning at Liverpool Lime Street Station, as well as catch up with the show's host Claudia and singer-songwriter Mika. After a long day of auditions followed by a spectacular private performance from Lang Lang himself, we decided to play a lighthearted game of our own titled Pia-Yes and Pia-No, during which Claudia and Mika weighed in on some topics from early mornings to Taylor Swift, Country Music and true-crime documentaries, during which Claudia admitted she took a deep interest in The Jinx, which released its second season on Sky last week (22nd April). Read more: Love Triangle clip teases dramatic new dating show from MAFS Australia team Jeremy Clarkson says ‘everything’s gone wrong’ on Clarkson’s Farm ahead of season 3 When it came to the topic of oversized clothing, of course, queen of the roll-neck jumper Claudia was all for it, while Mika wasn't too keen on the recent Crocs trend. As for TV and film, both were here for another Gavin and Stacey special and loved Oppenheimer and Barbie, which were two of the biggest releases last year, but they had mixed feelings about a possible Ken Movie, with Ryan Gosling rumoured to return for the spin-off. You can watch the full video above. The Piano season 2 will air across seven weeks on Channel 4, with amateur pianists being invited to play on public pianos at the likes of London St Pancras, Leeds, Glasgow and Birmingham train stations. Like the first season, which launched in February 2023, The Piano season 2 will see cameras placed around pianos in train stations across the UK while classical pianist Lang Lang and singer Mika covertly watch on to see who will play. The Piano season 2 premieres on Sunday 28th April at 9pm on Channel 4. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will Claude Littner be on The Apprentice 2024?
The aide to Lord Sugar was missing from last year's season – but will he be back for 2024?
The Apprentice 2024 has been entertaining viewers for 10 long weeks and now, for its penultimate episode, the remaining candidates will go head-to-head with Lord Sugar's most trusted advisors in order to find out who will be in the running to be the mogul's next business partner. Those tuning into tonight's episode (Thursday 11th April) will see the return of fan favourite Claude Littner, who was noticeably missing throughout the season. In 2022, Littner was forced to drop out of the show after a serious bike accident, and fans saw Tim Campbell join forces with Karren Brady as aides to the business magnate. Last year, Littner had a reduced role, and it's much the same for The Apprentice 2024. Here's everything you need to know about the advisor switch-up. Will Claude Littner be on The Apprentice 2024? Well, there's good news and there's bad news. The good news is that Claude Littner will be back on screen for The Apprentice 2024, but it won't be in his previous capacity as a full-time aide. Littner confirmed last month that he would just be returning to the show for its interview process. In response to a post from a user on X (formerly Twitter), Littner wrote: "Back for the interviews." View oEmbed on the source website Littner will return tonight, ready to grill the candidates and feed back to Lord Sugar on who is a worthy contender to be his next business partner. Why has Claude Littner been missing from The Apprentice? In 2023, it was announced that Claude Littner would be taking a step back from the show after episode 1 due to "medical issues", Lord Sugar explained ahead of the show's launch. "Obviously it's been a great journey starting with [former aide] Nick Hewer and then Claude. Unfortunately, Claude suffered some medical issues and so I was asked to think of someone else – and who better than somebody who's actually been through the process," he said, referring to Tim Campbell, who stepped in for Claude. "So it was a bit of a no-brainer really, because when it comes to making excuses like these candidates do, you've got Tim there, who's been there, done that, seen it and heard it all," he continued. Claude didn't take part in the 2022 season of The Apprentice in order to recover from a serious bike accident. Speaking about the experience, he said that he sustained serious injuries after a bike crash near Mill Hill, London. Following the incident, he was rushed to emergency surgery, as doctors feared his leg would otherwise have to be amputated. "I was just pottering along, I must have been doing no more than 10 kilometres an hour on this sort of two-track road. The next thing I knew, I was on the left hand side of the street, my bike was in the middle of the road and I didn’t know what happened," Littner told Press Association at the time. "I suspect I hit a pothole or something like that, but I must have blanked out at the moment of impact, because the next thing I knew, I was lying on the ground." View Green Video on the source website The Apprentice continues on Thursday 11th April at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 reunion?
*Contains spoilers for Married at First Sight Australia season 11.*
Season 11 of Married at First Sight Australia is currently under way on E4, with the couples still getting to know one another before making the ultimate decision at the final vows. The 2024 season initially launched on the Nine Network in Australia on Monday 29th January, which means a lot has already happened, including the final vows and the two-part reunion special. With the UK one month behind, it means it won't be long before we get to see the final vows play out on screens - and find out if any of the couples have stayed together. Read on for everything you need to know about the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 reunion, including when it's likely to air on E4. When is the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 reunion? The Married at First Sight season 11 reunion aired on the Nine Network in Australia on 7th and 8th April. It saw most of the season 11 cast back together to update viewers on their relationships. In a trailer for the two-part special, Jonathan and Ellie made their first appearance as a couple - much to the surprise of their co-stars. And things get even more awkward when Lauren confronted her ex about this new romance. Elsewhere, there was also some trouble in paradise for Sara and Tim, while Cassandra confronted Tori following her outburst. Despite Tori apologising for her behaviour, it seemed Cass wasn't happy, leading to a very heated argument between the two brides. When will the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 reunion air in the UK? It's looking like the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 reunion will air on E4 from Tuesday 30th April. That means we've only got a few weeks to go before we see all the drama unfold in the UK. View Green Video on the source website Married at First Sight Australia airs Monday to Thursday on E4 and Channel4.com at 7:30pm. Check out more of our Entertainment and Factual coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Are Married at First Sight Australia's Timothy and Andrea dating?
Contains spoilers on Married at First Sight Australia season 11.
It's all happening on Married at First Sight Australia, with the couples yet to make their final vows over on E4. The show kicked off on the network on Monday 26th February, just a month after the season launched in Australia on Monday 29th January. With the UK a month behind, that means a lot has already happened Down Under - with the reunion airing on 7th and 8th April. There's been some break-ups along the way, and even a new couple, as Jonathan and Ellie split from their original partners and got together outside of the show. Two more contestants have sparked dating rumours. Online business owner Timothy, 51, and photographer Andrea, 51, were reportedly pictured together, along with Andrea's daughter Evie, leading many to question if they're an item. This could get awkward, considering Andrea – who was previously married to motivational speaker Richard, 62 – is good friends with Timothy's ex, Lucinda, 42. And during the reunion, Lucinda and Timothy hinted that there could be hope for their relationship. So, are Andrea and Timothy dating? Read on for everything we know so far. Are Married at First Sight Australia's Timothy and Andrea dating? Neither Timothy or Andrea have confirmed if they're dating since the show wrapped up, but have reportedly been pictured together. The pair didn't spend much time together during filming, so naturally, the photo has got fans wondering if they could be dating now. Timothy was married to MC and wedding celebrant Lucinda - however, the pair decided to go their separate ways. Nevertheless, they've remained friends, with Timothy telling Woman's Day magazine: "We still talk every day." Lucinda added: "Especially at the moment, as the show’s still on. Just to support each other and make sure we’re checking in. I’m so grateful for Tim in my life, actually." During the season 11 reunion, Lucinda and Timothy surprised their co-stars by revealing that they're still in touch after their rocky experience on the show. "There is a lot of emotional things that I've been dealing with and that I've dealt with. It's okay not to be okay and Lou showed me that," Timothy said. "She showed me how to just let a few people in. The experiment has been an amazing experience. I've loved every part of it." He continued: "We still talk every couple of days. We are pretty on track. It's amazing. So there's hope, yes, for sure. I always said it wasn't an ending of something, but the beginning of something." It seems Andrea and her ex-husband Richard are also on good terms, with the bride telling Daily Mail Australia: "We're good with each other... I still care about him, and I know he still cares about me." We'll update you right here once we know more. View Green Video on the source website Married at First Sight Australia airs on E4 and Channel4.c0m at 7:30pm Monday to Thursday. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Visit our hub for more Entertainment news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
University Challenge 2024 reveals winner as institution makes new record
This year's final saw Imperial College go head-to-head with UCL.
University Challenge has come to an end for 2024, with this year's winners being revealed. Following one last round round of questions, which saw Imperial College and UCL go head-to-head, the show's host, Amol Rajan, announced the scores - with Imperial College finishing on 285 points, while UCL had just 120 points "For such an outstanding team, you just couldn't quite get the rhythm right with the starters, which meant you had to sit there while these guys got all the bonuses. "But, my goodness, what an amazing performance. What a high scoring final. You guys really have been astonishingly impressive, and in any other year, you might well have won it. Thank you so much," Rajan said. "Imperial, 285 - that's remarkable. You have now set a record for this competition. Imperial College of University of London have won this competition more times than any other institution, and that's thanks to you, so well done!" Team captain Suraiya Haddad Haddad said: "It feels brilliant. I mean, the team is fantastic, and also I just wanted to say thank you so much to UCL - a really lovely team, you played brilliantly!" At the beginning of this academic year, the BBC show invited every eligible university and university college in the UK to put forward a team for the series. Around 120 applied, and from those, the show selected 28 unis to go head-to-head. It was a close final with two very good teams. Imperial College had a faultless run this season, with an average score of 235 points per game. They beat the likes of Lincoln College Oxford, Sheffield and Manchester. The team included Lee from Hong Kong and Canada, who is studying chemistry; computer science student Jones from Hong Kong; team captain Haddad, who is from Manchester and studying medicine; and science and engineering master's student Debnath, who is originally from India. Read more: Race Across the World teases East Asian adventure in season 4 trailer Britain’s Got Talent 2024 first look teases golden buzzer moments In the final, they faced UCL, who hadn't lost a single match all season, seeing off two Cambridge colleges and two Oxford colleges. With an average of just under 200 points for each match, the UCL team included Hall from North Finchley, who is studying law; Izzatdust, who is originally from Portugal and doing a master's in intellectual history; team captain Sawh from North London, who is studying medicine; and Cranleigh local Finlay, who is doing a master's in Public Administration. Had they won, UCL would have made history as the first ever team from the uni to win. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Are Married at First Sight Australia's Eden and Jayden still together?
Here's everything you need to know about the couple.
It's heating up on Married at First Sight Australia. Season 11 was acquired by E4 and kicked off in the UK on Monday 26th February, just one month after it aired Down Under. One of the couples who said "I do" at first sight were recruitment manager Eden Harper and kickboxer Jayden Eynaud, who is the brother of season 9 star Mitch. The attraction was instant when these two met on their wedding day - however, things went a little left when Jayden revealed what he does for work, which didn't sit too well with Eden. He felt as though she'd judged him too soon. Nevertheless, they managed to put things behind them and the feeling became mutual. The final vows recently aired on the Nine Network in Australia, which means the couples have made their final decision. Eager to know whether Eden and Jayden are still together? Read on for everything you need know. But if you don't want any spoilers and would prefer to wait for the episodes to air on E4, then look away now. Who is Eden? Age: 28 Job: Recruitment manager From: Gold Coast, Queensland Instagram: @edenharper Eden is a 26-year-old recruitment manager from Gold Coast, Queensland. She also does a little bit of influencing, and shares lots of glam photos to her Instagram account - which has 109k followers (as of April 2024). She lives with her best mate Cub, her four-year-old dog, and describes herself as "fiercely independent". She joined the show with the hope of finding a meaningful relationship. Who is Jayden? Age: 26 Job: Professional kickboxer From: Gold Coast, Queensland Instagram: @jaydeneynaud.kickboxer Jayden, 26, is a professional kickboxer from Gold Coast, Queensland. He is also the brother of season 9 star Mitch. Mitch was matched with Ella May Ding on the series, the very same Ella who dated Made in Chelsea heartthrob Miles Nazaire - and even appeared on the UK reality TV show back in 2022. Are Married at First Sight Australia's Eden and Jayden still together? Fans of the couple will be happy to hear to hear that Eden and Jayden are very much together. At the final vows, the couple decided to stay together. Following the episode, Jayden took to Instagram to share a sweet image of him and Eden on their wedding day. He captioned the photo: "What a ride, but we came out on top ! Team #JEDAN" Eden also posted: "Happily ever after #MAFS" Prior to the vow ceremony, things were looking good for the duo, as Jayden's brother Mitch shared a photo of him and what appears to be Eden's dog back in October 2023, leading many to conclude that they were still together. While things were mostly positive for the pair during their time on the show, they had a little setback upon returning from their honeymoon. During Honesty Week, Jayden revealed that the only way to get over his ex cheating on him was to sleep with one of her friends and have it watched, and his ex agreed to it. Eden, whose ex-boyfriend cheated on her with her lifelong friend, was devastated by this and left the apartment to seek advice from fellow bride Sara. Eden was even more shocked when Jayden told her he has "no regrets" about the situation. She told him: "I don't know why you'd come up with that as a solution, it just blows my mind." Jayden seemed deflated that he upset his wife, telling the cameras: "I honestly don't know if she can forgive this." Nevertheless, the pair managed to move past it - and made it all the way to the final vows. Married at First Sight Australia airs on E4 and Channel4.com at 7:30pm Monday to Thursday. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Visit our hub for more Entertainment news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All the MasterChef winners and where they are now
From a chain of 25 restaurants to an extensive publishing career, here's what the MasterChef winners are up to now.
It's a big year for MasterChef - as the BBC's ever-popular cooking show turns 20! That's right, culinary experts John Torode and Gregg Wallace are back for a big season in the show's history, as a fresh batch of aspiring chefs take to the famous kitchen to battle it out. Expect the usual ingredients of burnt pans, ruined sauces and giant Wallace grins - but also be prepared for twists, as the first episode kicks off with a new "basic to brilliant" challenge, where the home cooks are asked to create something special from a humble ingredient of their choice. Who will follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Chariya Khattiyot and take home that famous 'M' trophy? Only time will tell. In the meantime, why not check out the previous 19 winners - from Thomasina Miers in 2005 to Khattiyot in 2023? Read on for the full list of previous MasterChef winners. All the MasterChef winners and where they are now Chariya Khattiyot (2023) Coffee roaster Chariya Khattiyot took home the latest MasterChef trophy, after wowing judges with her Thai lotus tuille, traditional Northern Thai khantoke sharing platter and a special take on strawberries and cream. Speaking after the win, Chariya said: "I'm so happy! This just proves that if you dream something and you work really hard and you never give up, you can get it." Since appearing on the show, the champion has founded Khao Soi by Chariya, which specialises in "contemporary casual dining, Asian fusion cuisine". Eddie Scott (2022) Eddie Scott from Yorkshire was crowned the MasterChef 2022 champion on Thursday 5th May 2022. Scott - who works as a marine pilot - beat the likes of Pookie Tredell and Radha Kaushal-Bolland in the final round. "It’s everything," he said. "My whole life I feel has been building up to this moment. I can’t believe I’m standing here as the MasterChef champion. Tom Rhodes (2021) Tom Rhodes won the 17th season last year, impressing the judges with his unique flavours. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com after his win, Tom said: "It's an absolute dream come true. I've watched the show for so many years and I admired the past champions so to be a MasterChef champion is amazing." He added: "I really wanted the menu to be a celebration and when I think about celebrating, I think about indulging!" Thomas Frake (2020) Thomas Frake won the competition back in 2020, wowing the judges with his selection of British dishes. Unfortunately for Frake, his win came just before the pandemic, which put a slight halt on his plans. However, he expressed his hopes to open a gastropub in the near future, saying: "The lockdown has given me plenty of time to think about that! I’d like to travel the country meeting producers and telling their stories and, one day, I’d like to own a gastropub or two and cook my style of food." Since appearing on the show, Frake has partnered with lots of food brands, such as Sainsbury's and Fever Tree, and appeared at food festivals. On his Instagram, Frake regularly shares photos of the meals he's created. Irini Tzortzoglou (2019) She wowed the judges last year with her ambitious cooking skills, including her creative take on Bangers and Mash and her delicious fish and chips recipe. And since leaving the show, Irini, 61, hasn't left the kitchen. The Greek-born chef takes part in a regular food festival in Cumbria where she lives, and she recently appeared on an episode of MasterChef as a food critique. She also has her debut cook book, Under the Olive Tree, coming out in June and it's available to pre-order now. Described as "Recipes from my Greek kitchen" it will feature lots of Mediterranean inspired dishes, as well as some of the former banker's faves. Kenny Tutt (2018) With cooking in his "blood" having come from a family of food traders, Kenny, 37, stormed into the finals and was crowned the 2018 MasterChef champion. But, what is he doing now? The dad-of-two has gone on to do great things following his win, including collaborating with 5-star hotels and restaurants. Last year, he opened his first restaurant, Pitch, in Worthing where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Located in the heart of Worthing town centre on the beautiful Sussex coast, Pitch is described as "a contemporary mix of modern and classic British food, wines and cocktails." It was named after Kenny's family market heritage and pays homage to the the great produce in the surrounding area. Speaking of his venture, the former bank manager admitted he wanted it to be “somewhere people can relax and feel comfortable in an atmosphere that still feels special, without that stiff upper lip attitude." View oEmbed on the source website Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed (2017) Khashmiri and fusion cuisine were Saliha's culinary forte, and she certainly managed to win over the judges with her spice-infused menu back in 2017. Saliha went on to participate in various food shows across the country after her win, and she also hosted her own cookery classes at Seasoned Cookery School. As well as this, she has collaborated with Michelin Star chef Atul Kochar at his restaurant Indian Essence in Kent and with Chef Sameer Taneja at Talli Joe in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. She previously announced that her debut cookbook KHAZANA was coming out. The Indo-Persian cookbook is expected to be available on 3 March 2020. Despite her culinary success, Saliha has since returned to her work as an NHS Doctor specialising in Gastroenterology at Watford General Hospital. View oEmbed on the source website Jane Devonshire (2016) It's been a busy few years for Jane - who won the show four years ago. Now a MasterChef, Jane has used her platform to shed light on coeliac disease, which her son Ben suffers from. She created her very own cookbook, Hassle Free Gluten Free, including a sumptuous collection of home cooked recipes, and this was later endorsed by Coeliac UK. Jane has also worked with a number of amazing chefs including Marcus Wareing, Atol Kochner, Jason Atherton, Michel Roux and Michael O’Hare at their restaurants. View oEmbed on the source website Simon Wood (2015) His cooking dreams started at just age eight when he won a competition. Fast-forward to the present day and Simon's dreams are now a reality. The former data manager now owns three Woods restaurants in Manchester and Chester and smaller chain Woodkraft in Cheltenham. He has been appointed executive chef of Oldham Event Centre part of Oldham Athletic Football Club where he works across fine dining events in the club and masterclasses, and he also released his debut cookbook, At Home with Simon Wood – Fine Dining Made Simple, in 2016. View oEmbed on the source website Ping Coombes (2014) Born and raised in the town of Ipoh in Malaysia, Ping grew up with amazing food around her and was inspired by her mother’s cookery. She started teaching herself how to make such dishes, which she later wowed Gregg and John with and won MasterChef for. Since appearing on the show, Ping has become a Malyasia Kitchen Ambassador. She has given talks about Malaysian food at the World Economic Forum in Davos, appeared at Malaysia Nights in Trafalgar Square and prominent food festivals including Taste of London. In 2017, she launched her cookbook, MALAYSIA, which she describes as her "baby". She now runs monthly supperclubs in Bath called Ping’s Makan Club, where the menu changes frequently. Natalie Coleman (2013) Natalie has swapped her life as a credit controller/ techno DJ for whipping it up in the kitchen. Since her MasterChef victory, she's worked at some of the UK's most renowned restaurants (including Le Gavroche, the Gilbert Scott and the Hand & Flowers) and appeared on various TV shows. She published her first cookbook Winning Recipes: For Every Day in 2014 and also teaches children's cookery classes in schools and at cookery schools in school holidays. Shelina Permalloo (2012) Since winning MasterChef Shelina has published two books – Sunshine on a Plate inspired by the land of her heritage, Mauritius and The Sunshine Diet. As well as catering at private dining events, Shelina completed stages at Michelin restaurants including Nahm and Benares and 1 Lombard Street. In 2016, she opened her first restaurant Lakaz Maman in Bedford, Southampton. Tim Anderson (2011) Tim has carved out his dream career working as a freelance chef, food writer and consultant. This role has seen him work with various companies from Google and Unilever. He's also a regular guest on Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube and Drinks Tube, as well as Radio 4 food panel show The Kitchen Cabinet. One of his proudest moments, however, has to be the launch of his cookbook, Nanban: Japanese Soul Food, and the opening of his acclaimed restaurant of the same name, which is located in the heart of Brixton. Dhruv Baker (2010) Dhruv continued to pursue his cooking dreams, following his MasterChef triumph. He's worked in some of the UK’s finest restaurants including Le Gavroche, The Kitchin and Helene Darroze at the Connaught, and has also presented on Waitrose TV. He published his first book Spice in 2014 and in the same year, opened his gastro pub The Opened Jolly Gardeners in South West London. Mat Follas (2009) The series five winner has achieved huge success since his win. He opened his first restaurant, The Wild Garlic, to great national acclaim, receiving 2 AA Rosettes and being recommended in The Good Food Guide and The Michelin guide. His recipes are published in a variety of magazines, he regularly judges food competitions and he has two published books - MasterChef, The Great Taste Awards and The World Cheese Awards. James Nathan (2008) Long gone is his career as a barrister, James has fully dedicated himself to cooking professionally. He is now the head chef of the St Enodoc Hotel in Cornwall overlooking the beautiful Camel Estuary. Steven Wallis (2007) After winning MasterChef, Steven travelled the world and had many culinary adventures. He’s put that knowledge to good use as a writer, private chef and flavour consultant. He's now relaunched himself as a brand consultant and creative provocateur, saying he can "provide stretch thinking and can join the dots between abstract ideas and tangible brand and product realities". Peter Bayless (2006) Since his win, the foodie has released a book about being on the BBC show, entitled My Father Could Only Boil Cornflakes, appeared on food shows including The Good Food Show and managed to forge a part time career as a cookery teacher. Thomasina Miers (2005) The chef went on to famously found Mexican restaurant Wahaca, which now has 25 chains across the country. They also have three bars and two street kitchen locations. She's also had success in publishing, bringing out a number of books and has presented TV shows for Channel 4. MasterChef returns to BBC One and iPlayer at 6:30pm on Monday 1st April. To find out what's on TV tonight, check out our TV Guide or visit our dedicated Entertainment hub. 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Pilgrimage: The Road to Wild Wales 2024 cast - Confirmed celebrity line-up
Seven celebrities of different faiths and backgrounds will be heading to Wales this year for a personal journey.
Pilgrimage makes its return to BBC Two tonight (Friday 29th March), with seven famous faces of different faiths all booting up to take on a modern-day pilgrimage. This year, across three 60-minute episodes, the celebrities will journey along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way, along a route that celebrates Celtic early Christian saints. Their final destination will be Bardsey Island, the fabled 'island of 20,000 saints', just off the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Making up the group of seven are Spencer Matthews, former Made in Chelsea star, wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, journalist and TV presenter Sonali Shah, The Traitors star Amanda Lovett, comedian Eshaan Akbar, actor Tom Rosenthal, and TV personality and former model Christine McGuinness. Over two weeks, the stars will be faced with challenging paths and climbs, sleep in basic accommodation and experience eco-retreats. But how well will they manage? As they immerse themselves in the experience, read on for everything you need to know about the Pilgrimage 2024 line-up. Pilgrimage: The Road to Wild Wales 2024 cast – Confirmed celebrity line-up Spencer Matthews Age: 35 Job: Former reality TV star and entrepreneur Instagram: @spencermatthews Religious background: Christened Church of England still searching for answers to life's big questions Spencer Matthews is a former reality TV star turned entrepreneur, who is best known for appearing on Made in Chelsea from 2011 to 2015. He's now married to model Vogue Williams, with whom he has two children. Speaking of why he decided to go on this journey, Spencer said: "A pilgrimage is when you walk and sleep on church floors and eat dead rats and stuff, which I’m looking forward to. "I’d be pretty low in the faith knowledge bracket, but I’m on a quest to broaden my knowledge and religious horizons. I’m an open mind, an open book. I want to learn about different faiths, cultures and religions and develop a firm understanding of my faith and how it can potentially play a larger role in my life." Christine McGuinness Age: 35 Job: TV personality and former model Instagram: @mrscmcguinness Religious background: Spiritual but doesn't practise a particular faith Christine McGuinness is a TV personality and former model. She appeared on ITVBe's The Real Housewives of Cheshire between 2018 and 2020. She got married to presenter Paddy McGuinness in 2011 - however, the couple, who have three children, separated in 2022. Last year, Christine opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism, revealing she now "understands" herself more, and it inspired her to take part in the BBC show. "Since my autism diagnosis, it’s really made me want to grab opportunities with both hands. I want to say yes to more things, things that I would always say no to, because I find socialising quite awkward. "I don’t really like being pushed out of my comfort zone, but I’m realising more and more that I want to live, I want to do more things, I want to have good memories, I want to make friends, I want to learn more about other people, and the only way I can do that is by pushing myself a bit," she said. Eshaan Akbar Age: 39 Job: Reality TV star Instagram: @eshaanakbar Religious background: Lapsed Muslim Eshaan Akbar is a comedian, writer and actor. He is of Pakistani and Bangladeshi ancestry and described himself as a "lapsed Muslim". "Why am I doing this pilgrimage? I’ll be honest, I think it’ll be fun, believe it or not. I’m not a great fan of walking without a purpose, I don’t like hikes, I don’t like going up and down different types of terrain, I don’t like sleeping in uncomfortable situations. "My immigrant parents worked way too hard for me to start fetishising poverty by choosing to make my life too difficult. I’m really looking forward to the experience but I can’t promise that I won’t moan for most of it," he said. Michaela Strachan Age: 57 Job: TV presenter Instagram: @strachan.michaela Religious background: Michaela places her faith in the natural world Michaela Strachan is a TV presenter best known for her work on wildlife series such as Springwatch and Really Wild Show. "I think this pilgrimage is going to be really good for me. These days we all tend to live busy, complicated lives, and what I love about walking is all you’ve got to think about is putting one foot in front of the other. I find it very cathartic, it's my form of meditation. "There’s a simplicity to just walking. Walking, thinking, taking time to connect with nature. I guess that's my form of spiritual engagement," she said. Sonali Shah Age: 43 Job: TV and radio broadcaster Instagram: @sonalishah Religious background: Raised in a Jain household Sonali Shah is a British TV and radio broadcaster who currently presents Sunday Breakfast on Magic FM, as well as BBC television programme Escape to the Country. On Pilgrimage, she said: "It felt like the opportunity of going on a pilgrimage like this came at the right time in my life. I grew up in a liberal Jain, east African Indian household in north-west London, where faith, race and culture were very intertwined. "While I have always been comfortable with who I am and the way I live, in recent years, with my kids asking more questions, I realised that using the word agnostic hasn't been quite right. I was also curious about what, if anything, I could add to the party as someone who was born into a faith that many people have never heard of." Amanda Lovett Age: 56 Job: Reality TV star Instagram: @amanda_lovett25 Religious background: Catholic Amanda Lovett is best known for taking part in the first season of The Traitors UK back in 2022. Speaking of why she decided to sign up for Pilgrimage, she said: "They say that if you go on a pilgrimage, there’s a hope that by the end of it there will have been some sort of realisation, so I’m looking forward to finding mine! "I do have a strong Catholic faith. I still pray, and I believe there’s an afterlife, but I’m excited to explore other people’s faiths and religions and how they view life. "I’ve always been the mum, the gran, the worker, and I sort of forgot about me. I’ve done school runs for 32 years, and I’ve found my time now. I’m looking forward to learning about myself, digging deep and processing and seeing how I’ll evolve in the future." Tom Rosenthal Age: 43 Job: Actor and comedian Instagram: @rosengrams Religious background: "Areligious" Tom Rosenthal is an actor and comedian, who is well-known for appearing on Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner. He refers to himself as "areligious". Asked why he decided to sign up for the BBC show, he said: "I’ve always been interested by anybody with any thoughts as to what it is we are all doing here. It’s fairly confusing, and if I spend all my time watching Arsenal and the The Traitors I’m never going to find out. "Dedicating myself to a pilgrimage for two weeks is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon my spirituality and to make a TV show my grandmother will actually enjoy watching." View Green Video on the source website Pilgrimage: The Road to Wild Wales 2024 airs Fridays at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment and Factual coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. 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Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales 2024 route - All locations for BBC show
The seven celebrities will be going on a spiritual journey around Wales - here's the route they'll be taking.
Seven famous faces of different religious backgrounds, faiths and beliefs have set off on a new route for the BBC's Pilgrimage. This time around they'll be heading to Wales, as they travel along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way. Throughout the three-part series, the line-up - which includes wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, entrepreneur Spencer Matthews, journalist and TV presenter Sonali Shah, comedian Eshaan Akbar and more - will go on a personal journey. The route will celebrate Celtic early Christian saints, with Bardsey Island, the fabled 'island of 20,000 saints' just off the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, as their planned final destination. Bardsey Island is notoriously dangerous to cross - so will the celebrities manage to complete this challenging journey safely? As the first episode airs on Friday 29th March, read on for the route the Pilgrims took this year. Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales 2024 route For this season, the celebrities travelled along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way, also known as 'The Welsh Camino'. Below is a list of places they walked to along the route, from Greenfield Valley, where the celebs started the journey, to their final destination. Greenfield Valley - The start of the pilgrimage St Winefride's Well St Winifred's church (located in Gwytherin) St Digain's church (located in Llangernyw, with a 4,000-year-old tree) Coffin Path leading to St Celynnin's church (located in Llangelynnin) Aber Falls (in Eryri national park) Llanberis (the pilgrimage path goes through this village, at the foot of Mount Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa. The pilgrims took a day to walk up Snowdon, but this climb isn't on the original route) Y Fron (in the North Wales slate landscape) Walk through the slate landscape from Y Fron following the pilgrim's path St Beuno's church (located in Clynnog Fawr) Overnight off the path at Hermitage of the Awakened Heart, a Buddhist retreat in Criccieth St Beuno's Church, Pistyll Whistling Sands Aberdaron St Hywyn's church Bardsey Island/Ynys Enlli Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales starts on Friday 29th March at 9pm BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment and Factual coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Married at First Sight Australia release date and time: When is it on in the UK?
Married at First Sight Australia returned to screens with a bang last month, filling the reality TV hole that the UK version left after it came to an end last year. The Australian season saw nine couples matched together by a panel of experts, and viewers have been watching on each week to see how the experiment will play out for those who married a stranger, without ever having met them in person. The show previously premiered on Nine Network in Australia on 29th January, which means we're only a few weeks behind in the UK, so be wary of spoilers! So you never have to miss a moment, read on for everything you need to know about the release date for Married at First Sight Australia. And if you're wondering which Married at First Sight Australia couples are still together, see here. What time is Married at First Sight Australia on? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/03/Cassandra-and-Tristan-Married-at-First-Sight-Australia-season-11-couple-56ccdf4.jpg" width="3050" height="2033" alt="Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Cassandra and Tristan raising their glasses while sitting at the head table on their wedding day." title="Cassandra-and-Tristan-Married-at-First-Sight-Australia-season-11-couple" /> Married at First Sight Sight Australia airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on E4. Episodes are slightly beefier than the UK version of the show, with episode 1 running over two hours. It's not yet known when the last episode will air, but previous seasons have had between 30-35 episodes, so it looks like our week nights will be full for the next couple of months! What channel is Married at First Sight Australia on? Married at First Sight Australia airs on E4 in the UK. Viewers can decide to watch at 7:30pm, stream live via Channel 4.com or catch up at a later date on the site. Married at First Sight Australia UK release date The first episode of season 11 aired on E4 on Monday 26th February at 7:30pm and saw the show's relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla, matching two couples. Over in Sydney, Sara and Tim, and Cassandra and Tristan said "I do" after meeting at the altar for the first time. Who are the Married at First Sight Australia experts? Former cricketer-turned-relationship specialist, John Aiken, helps match the couples on Married at First Sight Australia, alongside sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and Mel Schilling, who also appears on the UK version of the show. In December 2023, Mel revealed she'd been diagnosed with colon cancer. On Monday 26th February, the 52-year-old gave fans an update on her health revealing on her social media that she has begun chemo treatment after having recent surgery to remove a tumour. "So here I am, day one of chemo," Schilling said in a video outside the Kingston Hospital in England. Married at First Sight Australia season 11 airs on E4 Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm. Looking for something else to watch? Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Married at First Sight Australia experts: Meet the matchmakers
Here's everything you need to know about the relationship experts.
A brand new season of Married at First Sight Australia is currently underway on E4 and it's getting juicy! Season 11 kicked off on last month with a new batch of singletons getting ready to marry a total stranger and so far there has been plenty of dinner party mayhem, awkward commitment ceremonies and awkward tasks no one wishes to relive. As ever, the singles are all matched by experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling and sexologist Alessandra Rampolla. The couples will then go on a honeymoon, live together, mingle with each other and attend commitment ceremonies, before deciding whether to stay together or go their separate ways. Season 11 premiered on the Nine Network on 29th January, meaning we're just a few weeks behind in the UK, with some cast members already moving on Down Under. Over the course of this season, the experts matched nine brides and nine grooms, including one same-sex couple that was matched later in the experiment due to one of the grooms leaving before the wedding. Halfway through the experiment, the experts matched another two brides and two grooms together. While the show is predominantly about the married couples, the expert team do play a big part in the building of each relationship, especially when it comes to the commitment ceremonies. So who are the Married at First Sight Australia experts? And where may have you seen them before? Read on for everything you need to know about the Married at First Sight Australia experts. Married at First Sight Australia presenters John Aiken Age: 53 Job: Former cricket player and relationship specialist Instagram: @johnaikenlive John Aiken is a former cricket player turned relationship specialist. In his cricketing days, Aiken played for Auckland and Wellington. He was a left-handed batsman who played 46 first class matches and 39 one-day matches in a career spanning 11 seasons from 1989/90 to 2000/01. He has been an expert on Married at First Sight Australia since the show's launch in 2015. Mel Schilling Age: 52 Job: Dating coach Instagram: @mel_schilling1 Melanie Schilling specialises in human behaviour and performance. She has built a 20-year career as a therapist, business consultant and leadership coach for high-performing people. Schilling has been an expert on MAFS Australia since 2016, and in 2021 she joined the revamped UK series alongside Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas. In December 2023, Mel revealed that she'd been diagnosed with colon cancer. On Monday 26th February, the 52-year-old gave fans an update on her health, revealing on her social media that she has begun chemo treatment after having recent surgery to remove a tumour. “So here I am, day one of chemo,” Schilling said in a video outside the Kingston Hospital in England. Alessandra Rampolla Age: 49 Job: Sexologist Instagram: @alessarampolla Alessandra is a sexologist, who started out on a news program in Puerto Rico. She has starred in various programs around the world, such as the international Emmy Award-nominated School For Husbands, seen throughout Latin America, and Sex Hospital in the UK. Rampolla joined MAFS Australia for the eighth season in 2021, after Dr Trisha Stratford announced her departure from the show. Married at First Sight Australia airs on E4 at 7:30pm on Mondays to Thursdays. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our hub for more Entertainment and Reality TV news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.