Made in Chelsea cast – All the stars returning for season 31
The SW3 crew are headed to the Maldives!
Things are hotting up as the Made in Chelsea gang are back on our screens for its staggering 31st season. Not only can we expect the usual drama, angst and love triangles, but we can also expect some awkward interactions as former cast member Inga Valentiner is returning to the fold. And Inga isn't the only new face this season... It's also been confirmed that Jules's brother Philip will be appearing, as well as Too Hot to Handle winner Elys Hutchinson. But who else stars in Made in Chelsea season 31? Read on to find out who has recently joined the SW3 crew! Made in Chelsea cast: All the stars returning for season 31 The following cast members have been confirmed for Made in Chelsea season 28. Alice Yaxley Angus Findlay David 'Temps' Templer Freddy Knatchbull Gareth Locke Jack Taylor James Taylor Jasmine 'Jazz' Saunders Julia 'Jules' Pollard Kabir Khurana Livvy Barker Maeva D'Ascanio Ollie Locke Paris Smith Rebecca 'Becks' Collins Sam Prince Sam Vanderpump Sophie Hermann Tabitha Willett Yasmine Zweegers Tristan Phipps Zeyno Taylan Elys Hutchinson Philip Pollard Inga Valentiner Here is what you need to know about the Made in Chelsea cast, including those who have been newly introduced. Alice Yaxley Age: 23 Instagram: @lifeofyaxx Alice Yaxley is a newcomer on Made in Chelseas season 29, with the model introduced as Sam Vanderpump's new girlfriend. "If you say something I don't agree with, I will definitely call you out on it," she teased ahead of her appearance on the series. Angus Findlay Age: 26 Instagram: @angusrfindlay Angus Findlay returned to the series last year after a three-year break and found himself in a love triangle with Tristan Phipps and Julia Pollard after she admitted she fancied Tristan. She and Angus later remained friends. Angus currently works at video production company Media Mirror. David 'Temps' Templer Age: 34 Instagram: @temp_tation Influencer and chef David "Temps" Templer, aka "The Shirtless Chef", is the long-term best friend of Miles Nazaire and the pair are constantly attached at the hip on social media. Freddy Knatchbull Age: 21 Instagram: @freddyknatchbull Freddy Knatchbull joined the cast of Made in Chelsea for season 25. A model and influencer, Freddy is also the great-grandson of Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma and a distant cousin of King Charles III. So far, Freddy has grown close to friends Miles, Yas and others. Gareth Locke Age: 36 Instagram: @garethplocke Gareth Locke is an internet personality who is married to Made in Chelsea alum Ollie Locke. The pair share twin children together. Jack Taylor Age: 22 Instagram: @jack__taylor Jack Taylor joined his older brother James in last year's Made in Chelsea. The pair are close, with James often giving Jack "a lot of advice", which Jack chooses to take with "a pinch of salt". Jack is one of the youngest cast members to appear on the show and has been described as a "kind-hearted fun individual with a dry sense of humour". The 22-year-old is also friends with Freddy Knatchbull whom he met last summer. According Channel 4, Jack and Freddy are "currently thinking of moving in together in Chelsea, whilst Jack studies Real Estate in his final year at Westminster University". James Taylor Age: 29 Instagram: @jamestaylorldn James Russell Taylor is the MIC member who tries to impress the girls with mentions of his private jet and the spa in his house. He joined the series in 2018, with his first appearance memorably being him trying to teach his friend Sam Prince how to play polo. He grew up near Saffron Walden with his parents and three siblings – sisters Kate and Libby and brother Jack who is joining this year's series. James is married to Maeva D'Ascanio and the couple share a child together. Jasmine 'Jazz' Saunders Age: 23 Instagram: @jazz.saunders Jasmine Saunders joined Made in Chelseas in season 26, and made the move to television after choosing not to pursue tennis professionally, according to Grazia. Julia 'Jules' Pollard Age: 21 Instagram: @juliafp_ While her friends know her as Muffin, Julia Pollard is a close friend of Jazz and is joined Made in Chelsea in season 28. Julia will always stand up for what she thinks is right and she got her nickname down to always giving off "super sweet energy". Kabir Khurana Age: 25 Instagram: @kabir_khurana Kabir is said to be ambitious, witty and both an agony aunt and – in his words – a "semi-retired party girl". The Philosophy graduate is a friend of Paris's, but also knows Zeyno through a mutual friend. Lauren Sintes Age: 28 Instagram: @lauren.sintes Lauren Sintes joined Made in Chelsea during season 26 and found herself in a love triangle and an argument just a few episodes into the series. Lauren is a model and has worked for the likes of ASOS and PrettyLittleThing. She is also an avid traveller and has been to Bali, Vietnam and Sydney. Livvy Barker Age: 23 Livvy is Jack Taylor's new girlfriend who is joining Made in Chelsea for season 29. She is a part-time Pilates instructor but is hoping to move into full-time modelling. Maeva D'Ascanio Age: 32 Instagram: @maevadascanio Miles Nazaire’s ex-girlfriend Maeva arrived in London – and onto our TV screens – for the 17th season of MIC. She's certainly had a tempestuous time of it since then, having fiery fallouts with everyone from Olivia Bentley to Sophie Habboo in recent seasons. Born in Paris, Maeva now lives in London and is an ambassador for luxury jewellery brand King Jewels London. She is married to James Taylor and the pair share a child together. Miles Nazaire Age: 29 Instagram: @milesjnazaire A favourite of MIC fans, half-French, half-English Miles joined the show in season 18, but left following season 19 after his ex-girlfriend Maeva D’Ascanio and his best friend James Taylor began a relationship. A graduate of the Brit School, known for famous fellow pupils such as Adele, Jessie J, Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis, Miles returned to Chelsea from season 21 onwards. Since then, he has gone on to have various romances. Miles Nazaire took part on Dancing on Ice 2024, and made it all the way to the final! Olivia Bentley Age: 29 Instagram: @oliviabentleyk Olivia Bentley joined the series back in 2016 before she took a short break, but now she is back! The TV personality is the host of Private Parts Podcast and is the co-founder of JOMO London. Ollie Locke Age: 38 Instagram: @ollielockeworld Ollie Locke is a Made in Chelsea OG, having first appeared on the show in 2011 when it began. Ollie has appeared on and off throughout the show's history, but is back for season 29. Paris Smith Age: 24 Instagram: @ladyparissmith Paris Smith is a favourite amongst Made in Chelsea fans and is returning for season 28 of the reality TV series. Paris is a model who previously studied at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Following that, she went on to study at The Art Academy in London and as per Grazia, she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2018. Rebecca 'Beks' Collins Instagram: @bekscollins Beks joined Made in Chelsea later on in season 28 and is Freddy Knatchbull's girlfriend. Reza Amiri-Garroussi Age: 37 Instagram: @rezamcfly Reza first appeared on Made in Chelsea when Sam Thompson introduced him as a friend and is now on the show with his (ex-)girlfriend Ruby Adler. After studying for a degree in Film and History of Art, followed by a Masters in Business and Finance at the University of Kent, Reza worked as in public relations before moving to work in technology at a company called Unruly. Prior to Corsica, Reza was seeing model Bella Sharpe but they have since split. Ruby Adler Age: 29 Instagram: @rubyadler Another newcomer in 2020, Ruby was first introduced on Made in Chelsea as Reza Amiri-Garroussi's girlfriend – though the pair would eventually split. Ruby attended the London College of Fashion for three years and now works for the famous modelling agency Storm as an agent. Sam Prince Age: 27 Instagram: @samjprince X/Twitter: @SamPrince_uk In 2017, Sam Prince was originally introduced in season 13 as a potential employee of Jamie Laing before going on to appear in the series until its Croatia run in the summer of 2018. However, Sam made a comeback last year for season 22 and has been a roguish bad boy ever since, having romantic liaisons with Liv and Verity and a relationship with Inga. He is now in a relationship with Yas Zweegers and only time will tell how their relationship continues throughout Made in Chelsea season 28. Sam Vanderpump Age: 28 Instagram: @samvanderpump Sam's surname sure rings a bell as his aunt is none other than Lisa Vanderpump, whom he is especially close with. Sam is "very confident and loves being centre stage" and is currently running his own brokerage firm after previously racing cars professionally. The 28-year-old also knows a few of the current cast members, including Reza, Tristan and Harvey. Sophie Hermann Age: 38 Instagram: @sophiehermann Sophie Hermann first appeared on Made in Chelsea in season 9 before she left to take a break. She is a fashion designer and social media influencer. Tabitha Willett Age: 33 Instagram: @tabitha.willett Tabitha Willett first appeared on Made in Chelsea in 2018 and left the following year amid her pregnancy with her first child. Yasmine Zweegers Age: 25 Instagram:@yasmine_myz Yasmine Zweegers is one of the newer members of the Made in Chelsea cast, with the Master's student working as an actor, model, entrepreneur and influencer. After studying drama and theatre at Goldsmiths, the 25-year-old started as Master's degree in acting and previously appeared on an episode of Rich Kids Go Skint. Tristan Phipps Age: 28 Instagram: @tristan.phipps Having recently split from long-term girlfriend Liv Bentley, Tristan describes himself as a bit of a thrill seeker, having done a bungee jump, worked as a safari guide in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and hiked to 4000 metres to see a volcano erupt. Zeyno Taylan Age: 24 Instagram: @zeynotaylan Zeyno Taylan joined the series last year and she was introduced as Harvey Armstrong's new girlfriend. The couple met at a party in 2024 and have been dating over the past few months. During that time, she also got to know all of his friends including Tristan and Rez. The 24-year-old has been described as "fun, spontaneous and fiercely loyal". "She loves to party and is a regular at Raffles and on a night out she likes to lead the charge." Zey currently works as a fashion stylist and is eager to get into the fashion world and get first-hand experience of how the industry works. Elys Hutchinson Age: 26 Instagram: @elys_hutchinson New to SW3, Elys is a trained ski instructor and semi-pro football player who may be familiar to some reality TV fans after winning Too Hot to Handle in 2023. Splitting her time between her family’s chalet in Villars and home in West London, she's already friends with Yas and Chuggs. Philip Pollard Age: 26 Instagram: @_phil_pollard_ If the last name sounds familiar, that's because Philip is actually the older brother of Jules and is now entering the series in his single era. He already has his eyes on Beks but isn't in a rush to settle down anytime soon. Now an exec at a tech company after a stint as a semi-professional football player, it seems as though Philip is the one to take on an older brother role, also being protective of Tristan. Inga Valentiner Age: 33 Instagram: @inga.valentiner Inga makes her return to the series after taking some time out of Made in Chelsea. The last we saw of her, she was stuck in the middle of some serious relationship drama with Yas and Sam. On her return to the series, Inga said: “Bali has been paradise, but I have been missing Chelsea! After some years away from West London, I’m ready to reunite with my pals, and meet who else has joined in on the chaos since I was in the city.” Made in Chelsea returns to E4 on Monday 16 March at 9pm, followed by the second episode on Tuesday 17 March at 9:05pm. Add Made in Chelsea 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.
Last One Laughing UK cast: Which comedians feature in season 2?
Last One Laughing UK is finally returning for its second season next week, once again featuring a line-up that boasts some of the nation's greatest comedians. The premise remains a simple one – try and make the other contestants laugh, while also ensuring they don't laugh either. Whoever manages to stand firm in not breaking into laughter will be crowned the winner. The reigning champion from last season, Bob Mortimer, re-enters the game to defend his crown but has admitted that it is a "different dynamic". In an interview with Radio Times magazine, the comedian admitted: “I think the first three that I clocked were Alan Carr, Romesh and David, and I thought, ‘Uh-oh, I have no chance. This is tough.’” But who else is in Last One Laughing UK season 2? Read on to find out more about which familiar faces will be on our screens for the show's second outing. Last One Laughing UK cast: Which comedians feature in season 2? Here's the full list of Last One Laughing UK season 2 comedians. David Mitchell Diane Morgan Romesh Ranganathan Amy Gledhill Maisie Adam Mel Giedroyc Alan Carr Gbemisola Ikumelo Sam Campbell Bob Mortimer Read on for more information on who they are. David Mitchell Age: 51 Twitter/X: @RealDMitchell David Mitchell is a comedian, actor and writer who rose to fame alongside fellow comic Robert Webb as part of comedy duo, Mitchell and Webb. The pair went on to star in Peep Show, a much beloved and award-winning sitcom. Together, the pair have written and starred in several sketch shows, with their most recent being Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping. Mitchell's other works include Ludwig, Upstart Crow, Would I Lie to You? and now, Last One Laughing UK. Not being a stand-up comedian himself, Mitchell admitted it was "easier" facing off with the comedians as he has experienced more comedy in situations "where no one laughs". "You know, a show like Peep Show – no one’s laughing. And that’s no reflection on the script," he told Radio Times. Diane Morgan Age: 50 Instagram: @missdianemorgan Diane Morgan is an actress, comedian and writer who many will know and love for her portrayal of Philomena Cunk in Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Cunk on Britain, Cunk on Earth and Cunk on Life. Her other notable credits include Motherland, After Life and Mandy. This year, she'll be trying not to crack a smile as she takes part in Last One Laughing UK, and she initially thought it'd be an easy task thanks to Cunk. She told Radio Times: "Yeah, I thought, 'Look, I’ve had loads of training here.' It’s not just when you’re talking to the experts where you have to keep a straight face, it’s for the whole shoot, whatever happens. So I went in there thinking, 'This is going to be easy.' But it wasn’t!" Romesh Ranganathan Age: 47 Instagram: @romeshranga Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and actor, known for his self-deprecating comedy style. Over the years, Romesh has fronted various series including Asian Provocateur and Just Another Immigrant. He has been hosting The Weakest Link since 2021 after taking over from Anne Robinson, and also hosts Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening alongside his mother. While he's known for his deadpan humour, did that help him in Last One Laughing UK? Not really... "My default is to not smile. If anything, I have to consciously show a bit more enthusiasm for stuff when it’s appropriate," he told Radio Times. "I think it puts you at a slight disadvantage, because you become a target. Mel [Giedroyc] laughs at everything so it’s arguably trickier for her, but she was a hell of a competitor." Amy Gledhill Age: 38 Instagram: @thatamygledhill Amy Gledhill is a comedian and actress who began her career in various sketch groups, and from 2020 to 2021 she appeared in the children's sketch show Big Fat Like before starring in comedy series Alma's Not Normal. More recently, Gledhill starred in Harlan Coben's Run Away on Netflix and has been announced as a contestant on the upcoming series of Taskmaster. "I was too scared to do stand-up, but then I started dating a boy when I was at university who was an open-mic comedian," Gledhill told Radio Times of her start into comedy. "I’d go to all his gigs, and he was terrible. That’s what gave me the confidence to try it. I was living in Leeds and booked myself into a competition in Manchester and didn’t tell anyone I was going to do it. I got right through to the final, and that was about 13 years ago." Maisie Adam Age: 32 Instagram: @maisieadam Maisie Adam is a stand-up comedian who many will recognise from her appearances on Mock the Week, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and A League of Their Own. Her other TV appearances include Celebrity MasterMind, Tipping Point and her stand-up special Appraisal, which is available to watch on Sky and NOW. She also co-hosts women's football podcast Big Kick Energy with Suzi Ruffell. "I spend 90 per cent of my life in the giggles," Maisie said of her decision to appear on Last One Laughing. "If I’m on stage, if I hear a funny sound from the audience, and everybody else has clocked it, I can be derailed for a good five minutes. So the idea of getting to do the challenge in person was far too tempting." Mel Giedroyc Age: 57 Instagram: @melgiedroyc Mel Giedroyc is a comedian and TV presenter, best known for her longtime working relationship with Sue Perkins. The pair have co-hosted shows like Light Lunch, The Great British Bake Off and Mel & Sue, as well as the recent Win Win with People's Postcode Lottery on ITV. Over the years, Giedroyc has led the UK's Eurovision coverage and participated in The Masked Singer, and now she's setting off on a brand new challenge: Last One Laughing. "I used the power of my gurn," Giedroyc said of her tactic on the series. "I idolised Les Dawson as a child, and no one has ever gurned like Les. It involves a lower jaw often coming up above the upper jaw. I had to employ every muscle and every sinew of my face and body, and use the muscles on the side of my neck. I’ve given myself a very cheap jowl lift. I won’t be going to see the botox lady, unlike Jimmy Carr." Alan Carr Age: 49 Instagram: @chattyman Alan Carr is best known from his Chatty Man talk show, which aired from 2009 until 2017. The comedian has been at the helm of plenty of TV shows over the years, including Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow, and currently leads Alan Carr's Picture Slam and Amanda and Alan's Italian Job. He recently starred on The Celebrity Traitors, which he went on to win - a surprise to both himself and the nation! For those who watched the BBC programme, he couldn't stop giggling, so how could he possibly hold it in on a show where he categorically cannot laugh? "I often hung around the recycling bin," he told Radio Times. "I started recycling just so that no one could see my face. And, in the worst moments, I thought about my dogs being put down, which is really grim! But, hey, it got me through some difficult moments. So thank you, Bev and Joyce, looking down from doggie heaven. I owe you one." Gbemisola Ikumelo Age: 39 Instagram: @gbemisola_ikumelo Gbemisola Ikumelo is an actress and comedian who first rose to prominence when her sketch show Famalam debuted on BBC Three, for which she won the best female comedy performance award from the Royal Television Society. She has since gone on to star in Black Ops, the Prime Video series A League of Their Own, and has performed in the theatre production Clyde's at the Donmar Warehouse. Gbemisola told Radio Times that the hardest she has ever laughed was while filming this series, adding: "The laugh that came out of my mouth was actually quite scary, maybe because I was stifling it. I’ve accessed a new laugh, and I have many – an angry laugh, a flirty laugh, a 'when something is funny' laugh, and now a demonic laugh to add to it." Sam Campbell Age: 34 Instagram: @mcdonaldscomedy Sam Campbell is a comedian hailing from Australia, who first achieved fame in his home country as a stand-up and internet sketch comic, quickly gaining a devoted fan base. He has since relocated to the UK and in 2022, he won the top prize at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for his Fringe show. In 2023, he appeared and won Taskmaster and eventually went on to compete in a recent Champion of Champions. Asked if it was rather nightmarish making jokes to an audience who cannot laugh, Sam told Radio Times: "Not so much. I don’t trust comedians. These guys have got big heads and big egos, and they’re throwing them around. They’re selfish people, and I try not to be selfish. I don’t want to be seen as having tickets on myself." Bob Mortimer Age: 66 Instagram: @realbobmortimer Bob Mortimer is a comedian who is best known for his comedy work with Vic Reeves, with whom he formed the group Reeves and Mortimer. More recently, fans have enjoyed watching him star alongside Paul Whitehouse in Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob is no stranger to a game show, having appeared on the likes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You?, the latter of which he has made the most appearances on out of any guest. But he also has the accolade of being the inaugural champion of Last One Laughing UK, and it was no easy feat stepping back into the game. He told Radio Times: "I wondered about having an advantage, having done it before, but the moment I walked in, I thought, 'No, it’s an entirely different dynamic'. I think the first three that I clocked were Alan Carr, Romesh and David, and I thought ‘Uh-oh, I have no chance. This is tough.'" Revisit the first season of Last One Laughing UK below: View Green Video on the source website Last One Laughing UK season 2 begins on Thursday 19 March on Prime Video. Season 1 is available to stream now. Add Last One Laughing UK 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.
When is Made in Chelsea season 31 released on E4? Latest on all-new episodes
It may be hard to believe that Made in Chelsea has been on our screens for so many years, but while some faces may have come and gone, the popularity of the series remains as we gear up for its 31st season. As well as introducing new characters to us for this new instalment, we're also not even starting season 31 in Chelsea. The two-part special kicks off this weekend as the gang takes to Scotland for a supposedly calm weekend in Perthshire – but as we know with this group, it'll be anything but. But just when is Made in Chelsea season 31 kicking off? Read on to find out when the show will be landing on our screens. When is Made in Chelsea season 31 on E4? Made in Chelsea season 31 will premiere on E4 on Monday 16 March at 9pm. The second episode of the two-part premiere will then follow on Tuesday 17 March at 9:05pm. Thankfully, there will be 10 episodes in total this season so we can expect plenty of drama! As per the synopsis for the first episode: "The Chelsea set descend on a Scottish estate, hoping for a Highland fling, but a blast from Sam Prince’s past leaves him speechless..." The new season is set to see the return of Inga Valentiner, who joined the show in season 21 but took a break after major relationship drama with Sam Prince in 2024. On returning to the show, Valentiner said: “Bali has been paradise, but I have been missing Chelsea! After some years away from West London, I’m ready to reunite with my pals, and meet who else has joined in on the chaos since I was in the city.” View oEmbed on the source website As well as Valentiner, the new season will also introduce two cast members - Elys Hutchinson and Philip Pollard. Hutchinson previously won Too Hot to Handle in 2023, so is no stranger to the world of reality and is already friends with cast members Yas Zweegers and Chuggs Wallis. As for Pollard, he is indeed the older brother of Jules and is freshly out of a long-term relationship, so we can likely expect some dating dilemmas. Made in Chelsea returns to E4 on Monday 16 March at 9pm, followed by the second episode on Tuesday 17 March at 9:05pm. Add Made in Chelsea 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.
MAFS Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 singles
Married at First Sight Australia made a return to UK screens this week, introducing audiences to a new batch of singles on a slightly unorthodox journey to finding love. The series airs Monday to Thursday, so fans will have to get through the weekend before their next dose of chaos and drama. The marital experiment has already been on screens in Australia for over a month, so if you're after a spoiler-free rundown of the cast and what they're looking for in the experiment, you're in the right place! Eager to find out who has joined the experiment? Read on to learn more about the cast of MAFS Australia 2026. Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast Alissa Bec Julia Rebecca Mel Stella Gia Brook Rachel Chris Danny David Filip Grayson Luke Scott Steve Steven Scroll on to learn more about this year's participants. Alissa Age: 33 Job: Nurse / Social media manager Location: South Australia Alissa is wears her heart on her sleeve and never expected to be on MAFS Australia after re-entering the dating world. But while in the experiment, she is hoping to have her fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she has always dreamed of. Bec Age: 35 Job: Account manager Location: South Australia Bec is an account manager who describes herself as a loud, outspoken, social butterfly who is "never shy of being the centre of attention". The 35-year-old has been voted Adelaide's most eligible bachelorette twice, but is yet to find the one to settle down with. Julia Age: 35 Job: Confidence and charisma consultant Location: Victoria Julia is a confidence and charisma consultant who previously worked in London as an entertainment correspondent. She has been described as a spiritual dreamer who stands out from the crowd, often spotted by her bright and colourful outfits. Rebecca Age: 51 Job: Leasing manager Location: Victoria Rebecca's top priority has always been her son, who has recently moved out of home, making her an empty-nester. Now, Rebecca feels it is her time to find love and is heading into the experiment to find just that. Mel Age: 28 Job: Communications specialist Location: New South Wales Mel has been single for the past six years and after her fair share of fun, she is ready to settle down, but has found that guys in her age bracket don't want to settle down. Stella Age: 32 Job: Beauty technician Location: New South Wales Stella moved from from Lithuania to Australia nine years ago, following her dreams of creating a perfect life. While it wasn't easy, with English being her second language, she was determined to make it work and she did. Gia Age: 35 Job: Disability support worker Location: Victoria Gia is entering the experiment to find a husband and is hoping to find the love and commitment she deserves. The 35-year-old was previously married to the father of her child and since their divorce she has barely dated, often feeling as though she keeps attracting the wrong kind of men. Brook Age: 27 Job: Model Location: Queensland Brook is fiercely loyal and loves a good laugh but she has been unlucky in love and has been cheated on by almost every guy she has dated. She is now putting all her faith in the MAFS experiment to find her perfect match and is hoping to find a man who is mature, trustworthy, loyal, but most importantly can make her laugh, Rachel Age: 35 Job: Team leader Location: Victoria Rachel is a "warm, vibrant and bubbly woman with maternal energy and a heart of gold" who hasn't been in a serious relationship for 14 years. She is hoping that the experiment can guide her to a good man who she can be completely herself with. Chris Age: 31 Job: Construction supervisor Location: Victoria Having recently given up his old partying and player ways, Chris is heading into the experiment hoping that the experts match him up with the right person, though is sceptical they'll be able to deliver. Chris describes himself as honest, upfront and sometimes controversial for the sake of it. Danny Age: 34 Job: Real estate and businessman Location: Victoria Danny moved to Australia in his 20s after growing up in the UK, and instantly fell in love with the country he now calls home. Unafraid to speak his mind and fight for his woman, Danny is a firm believer that a man should always put himself in front of a woman to protect her. David Age: 31 Job: E-commerce product manager Location: Queensland David is a self-described hustler who works full time as an e-commerce product manager, along with various other side hustles. Despite his efforts, he has never been in a relationship that has lasted longer than a year and is hoping, with the help of the experts, he'll finally be able to find a loving relationship. Filip Age: 37 Job: Carpenter Location: Victoria Filip's family moved to Australia from Croatia when he was two years old. He is incredibly close to them and wants to be the best version of himself for his parents. In the experiment, Filip is hoping to find a traditional relationship where men take on the role as providers and women are the carers and mothers. Grayson Age: 34 Job: Company director Location: Queensland Grayson has spent many years in self-reflection and always strives to make the most of himself. After seeing his best friend Johnny marry the love of his life Kerry, who both met on MAFS Australia, he is putting his faith in the experts to find the same. Luke Age: 30 Job: Farmer Location: Victoria In the last couple of years, Luke has taken over his later father's cattle property and splits his life between the city and the farm. Luke has only had one serious relationship and since then, he has struggled to commit, knowing his fear of loss has been holding him back. Scott Age: 33 Job: Business owner Location: Queensland Adrenaline junkie Scott runs multiple businesses and is determined to build an empire and live a luxury lifestyle in his future. But his life has left little time for a partner, which is why he is hoping the experiment can help him find the one. Steve Age: 50 Job: Creative director Location: Victoria Steve has been married before and wants to feel that love again as he steps into the next chapter of his life. With four daughters, Steve understands women and how to relate to them and is hoping the MAFS experiment can help him find his forever person. Steven Age: 34 Job: Marine technician Location: New South Wales A self-described goofball, Steven finds the dating world uncompromising, often feeling that women have a never-ending checklist. Heading into the experiment, Steven is hoping to find a woman who accepts him for who he is. Married at First Sight Australia 2026 airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on E4 and Channel4.com. 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. 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 this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20** The Apprentice returned for another episode tonight as the remaining candidates returned to the boardroom and were tasked with turning petals into profits. Tonight's task saw the candidates on a mission to create a virtual reality demo of a game, in which they had to design a brand that packs a punch and score big on investments. But soon, the 12 business hopefuls soon became 11 as Lord Sugar fired another candidate who wasn't on their A-game in tonight's task. So, who was fired from The Apprentice 2026? Read on to find out more. Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week? Rajan Gill - Week 7 Rajan Gill became the tenth candidate to be fired from The Apprentice. Rajan was brought back to the boardroom by project manager Lawrence for his "lack of contribution", of which Lord Sugar agreed. Asked how it felt to be fired, Rajan said: "Well, it's never a great feeling. I think as candidates, we put so much into the process. So there is disappointment when you are sat there in the boardroom and you know, you ultimately see Lord Sugar's finger point across towards you. But I also look back at it now as part of the journey. You take the feedback, you reflect on it, and you move forward. "And I always like to think that being fired does not define you as an individual. Let’s say you’re watching the Olympics, you wouldn’t say that the people who don’t win are losers. No, they made it to the Olympics. Being a part of the actual show is such an incredible accolade I'll always keep with me. So yes, there's definitely a level of bittersweet." Megan Ruiter - Week 6 Megan was project manager this week and was in charge of organising the lagoon tour. Having done corporate events in the past, Megan thought this was the task she could sail through, but she found herself in the firing line after leading her team to a loss of $290 due to the clients asking for a 50 per cent refund for their raw and cold food and their kayaking activity which left them eating dinner in wet clothes. Speaking of her exit, Megan said: "I was absolutely devastated. I felt like there was a lot more that I could have shown to Lord Sugar. I feel like there was a lot more tasks where I could have shown more of the skill set that I've got. When I got fired, I was absolutely gutted and especially to be fired on a task that, on paper, is my most ideal task." Carrington Saunders - Week 6 Carrington's raw and cold potato wedges during the task left a poor taste, and led to her being fired by Lord Sugar. She said of her exit: "I can say it didn't hurt as much because it wasn't just me getting fired. So, it was more of a ‘wow’ moment opposed to something that was entirely sad. It wasn't until a few days later in when the sadness kicked in." Andrea Cooper - Week 6 Andrea's conflict with Kieran during a successful negotiation saw them her back in the boardroom alongside Megan and Lord Sugar wasn't impressed and pointed his firing finger at her. "I were actually okay about being fired but I'll be honest with you, I don't think I deserved to be," Andrea said of her exit. "It were a terrible task for me, it were another one where I was in the kitchen, which is just not my forte at all. "I'm not saying I was surprised because by my calculations, it could have possibly been a triple firing that week. But if there were only going to be one or two fired, I didn't think that it should have been me." Vanessa Tetteh-Squire - Week 5 Vanessa's failures as project manager led to her being fired, with Lord Sugar deciding that due to her poor leadership, a large loss in profit and the poor manufacturing of the bouquets, it was her turn to be fired from the process. "I was gutted. Absolutely gutted. I don't believe it was my time to go," Vanessa said of her firing. "I kind of just feel like my fate was already decided from when I put myself up because nobody else wanted the job, and we know from Apprentice history that the PM will always get the blame should anything go wrong. "So, I was really gutted that my risk of putting myself up for a task, that I knew nothing about, wasn’t seen as me being a risk taker, or willing to do whatever it took to get the result. It was taken as though I decided to do something I knew nothing about." Roxanne Hamedi - Week 4 This week, Roxanne found herself on the losing team and she, along with Rajan, were brought back into the boardroom by project manager Conor. Conor was criticised for providing unclear instructions to his team and Rajan was held responsible for some grave errors in the pitch. But, with Roxanne in charge of the branding as sub team leader, Lord Sugar's firing finger was aimed firmly at her. Asked how it felt be fired, Roxanne said: "It didn't feel good to be fired, just because I didn't think that I deserved to be. There was a lot going on that day and I feel like other people lacked accountability. So yeah, it wasn't a nice feeling." Tanmay Hingorani - Week 3 After Tanmay, Megan and Carrington found themselves in the firing line, Lord Sugar eventually pointed the finger at Tanmay, after he secured the low deal and became the fourth candidate to leave the competition. Asked how it felt to be fired from the process, Tanmay said: "I think the first few tasks I had contributed quite a lot and I tried to remain quite cool, calm and collected throughout those first two episodes. So, when things were getting a bit crazy, I did try and reign things in. For example in the storybook, I tried really hard to keep people grounded. "So, ultimately, I am disappointed for it to end this way. When we went into the negotiation, i was looking forward to it, I see negotiation as an art form, but that negotiation didn’t become a very nice piece of art. Karishma started with a monologue which set the tempo and then Megan came through and set the price ceiling by saying £12, and I shook the hand on £11.80 trying to salvage it. "I did take the bullet in the boardroom and I do think it was unfair. But you win some and you lose some and I can’t do much about it now!" Marcus Donkoh - Week 2 After much contemplation from Lord Sugar and pleas from the four candidates who returned to the boardroom, the business mogul ultimately decided to fire Marcus, who had been project manager of his team. "I didn't expect to be third," Marcus said on his way home. "Putting myself forward as PM, I thought it would be appreciated in the sense of I'm taking a risk, but it is what it is. Onwards and upwards." Georgina Newton - Week 1 It was a double firing no one was expecting as Lord Sugar told project manager Georgina she was fired. He said: "Georgina, I think you're your own worst enemy. You come in here, you bring two people in and you say they shouldn't be here. And so you leave me with nowhere to go, so Georgina, regretfully you're fired."` Nikki Jetha - Week 1 After plenty of back and forth in the boardroom between the project managers and those who were brought back to the boardroom, it was all down to Lord Sugar's decision. Addressing Nikki, Lord Sugar said: "Yes you put yourself forward as the project manager, very brave, but you were two hours late and you only got one item, and you were the overall project manager... And so it is with regret that you're fired." The Apprentice continues on Thursday 19 March at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Apprentice 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.
The Traitors UK season 5 confirmed to ditch divisive format change from previous episodes
There won't be a Traitor in a red cloak for a while.
The divisive secret traitor twist will not be making a return to future seasons of the hit reality series, the show's executive has confirmed. First introduced in season four, which aired earlier this year, viewers and known Traitors were left stumped when Claudia Winkleman revealed she had chosen a secret traitor - a player with more power than anyone. While the secret traitor knew the identity of the Traitors murdering each night, the villains in the turret had no idea who the hidden figure was, and were forced to choose from the shortlist put together by the secret traitor as to who they should murder next. It was eventually revealed that Fiona Hughes was the secret Traitor, providing a thrilling reveal that fans won't be forgetting anytime soon. "Each series is like a murder mystery, we never change the core game, but we always play with the twists around it," said creative director Mike Cotton on the decision to introduce the twist. However, this twist will not be making a return, with Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert who produces The Traitor, recently confirming this to be the case. During an event, Lambert elaborated (via IGN): "A good format is something that's designed in such a way that people feel a sense of familiarity with it, which is why they want to keep coming back to come back and watch it. "But intrinsically it's designed so that there's sufficient variation — partly, obviously, through the change of cast, but also you want to make little changes within it... What I like about The Traitors is there's so many ways that story can go, that once you add a different cast and once you think of some additional tweaks here and there." He explained that after the success of The Celebrity Traitors, the idea of a secret traitor was born "as a way of doing something that was different". He continued: "But it wasn't something we wanted to keep going with. It was a clever way of signalling we were doing something different, but I go back to the pleasure of the show being that the audience doesn't know who the Traitors are. "There have been other shows which have done something similar, where the audience didn't know who 'the mole' was, and the trouble is you're completely a victim of the edit... and that doesn't feel very satisfying." Read more: BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues Made in Chelsea spin-off show confirmed to focus on star's "brutal reality" after near-fatal sepsis infection But fans can be assured that plenty more new twists are on the way, with the BBC recently confirming a new three-year deal that will keep The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One until at least 2030. The multi award-winning series will continue to provide audiences with even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deceptions, banishments and, of course, murders aplenty. As confirmed by the BBC, the fifth season of The Traitors will arrive on BBC One and iPlayer in 2027 and will be followed by season 6 in 2028, season 7 in 2029 and season 8 in 2030. While The Celebrity Traitors season 2 will arrive later in 2026 and will be followed by season 3 in 2027, season 4 in 2028 and season 5 in 2029. Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, commented: "The Traitors has become a genuine television phenomenon across the world, but especially in the UK, and we’re thrilled to continue the journey with the BBC. It’s hugely exciting that audiences will have many more years of strategy, suspense and shocking twists still to come." View Green Video on the source website The Traitors season 1-4 and The Celebrity Traitors season 1 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. 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.
Mel Schilling to step down from MAFS UK following saddening health news
John Aiken will be stepping in for filming of the upcoming UK series.
Mel Schilling will step down from her role on Married at First Sight UK due to her ongoing battle with colon cancer. In December 2023, Schilling was diagnosed with colon cancer after a tumour was discovered during a scan, though it was successfully removed and she was given the all clear. In early 2024, small nodules were then discovered in her lungs, and her cancer had metastasised. In a post shared on Instagram, Mel wrote: "Over the past two years, while filming MAFS, I underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy and was later told I was eligible for a groundbreaking clinical trial specific to my gene type, due to start in March 2026. Once again, my optimism soared that I might beat this thing." But over the Christmas period, Schilling began to experience headaches and numbness and after tests, she was told the cancer had spread to the left side of her brain. "Despite subsequent radiotherapy sessions, my oncology team have now told me there is nothing further they can do," she wrote. She continued: "Hearing those words changes everything. So that’s where I am now. My light is starting to fade — and quickly. But I am still here, still fighting, and surrounded by the most incredible love. Simple tasks have become incredibly difficult and I am relying on my beautiful family to look after me. I honestly don’t know how long I have left, but I do know I will fight to my last breath and will be surrounded by the love and support of my people." Upon this sad news, Channel 4 has confirmed that Married at First Sight Australia expert John Aiken will step in for Mel, sending love and support to her and her family in this difficult time. "Over five series of Married at First Sight UK, and 12 series of Married at First Sight Australia, Mel has become a hugely valued and much-loved part of the Channel 4 family; to many of us she is a friend as well as a colleague. "Her wisdom, warmth, humour and kindness shine through, and these qualities mean that everyone involved in MAFS, from the producers and contributors, to the viewers, love and respect her as much as we do." With the upcoming season of Married at First Sight UK currently filming, the channel confirmed that Aiken "has done us the great favour of stepping in for her this series". Aiken has been an expert on Married at First Sight Australia since the show's launch in 2015, and has worked alongside Schilling since 2016. A former cricket player turned relationship specialist, Aiken once played for Auckland and Wellington. Schilling had previously confirmed that the current MAFS Australia season would be her last, confirming the news on social media that she wanted to spend more time with her family and focus on her health. "After 12 extraordinary seasons, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away from my role as an expert on Married at First Sight Australia," Mel wrote on Instagram. "This hasn’t been a choice I’ve made lightly. In recent years, my health challenges and living in the UK spending up to three months a year away from my family is no longer sustainable. It has become clear that I must make a change that puts my family, health and time at the very centre of my life." To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. 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.
The Traitors UK and Celebrity Traitors future confirmed by BBC as series extended to at least 2030
We'll be heading back to the Highlands for quite some time...
Prepare for even more mind games, as the BBC has confirmed a new three-year deal that will keep The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors on BBC One until at least 2030! The multi award-winning psychological series will continue to provide audiences with even more twists, turns, secrets, epic missions, deceptions, banishments and, of course, murders aplenty. The renewal news reflects the BBC's ongoing investment in "original, high‑impact entertainment that captivates and brings together audiences across the UK by connecting everyone to unmissable content". The landmark deal also cements iPlayer's position as the UK home of the Traitors franchise, with not just the UK versions available but also international variations too, including gripping series from the US, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, said: "We are proud to remain faithful to The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors until 2030 and wanted to say a big thank you to the outstanding team at Studio Lambert Scotland for bringing it to screen. "We can’t wait to share many more twists and turns with viewers all across the UK in the coming years." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/traitors-final-2-15d1251.jpg" width="4579" height="3053" alt="Stephen, Rachel and Claudia Winkleman raise champagne glasses in celebration around a round table stacked with gold bars, surrounded by candlelight in a dramatic, gothic hall." title="Stephe, Rachel and Claudia Winkleman raise champagne glasses in celebration around a round table stacked with gold bars, surrounded by candlelight in a dramatic, gothic hall." /> The Traitors took the nation by storm once more last year, with the celebrity edition achieving an average audience of 14.9 million across its run, with a peak of 15.4 million for the finale. Its success made it the top entertainment episode across the whole market since 2016, and the number one series across all genres and platforms in 2025. Meanwhile the fourth season of The Traitors, that debuted earlier this year, achieved a 12.5 million 28-day average, with majority viewing driven by BBC iPlayer, making up 6.6 million of the audience (53 per cent). This is the second biggest series across the market since the start of 2025, only behind The Celebrity Traitors. View Green Video on the source website Stephen Lambert, CEO of Studio Lambert, added: "The Traitors has become a genuine television phenomenon across the world, but especially in the UK, and we’re thrilled to continue the journey with the BBC. It’s hugely exciting that audiences will have many more years of strategy, suspense and shocking twists still to come." The fifth season of The Traitors will arrive on BBC One and iPlayer in 2027 and will be followed by season 6 in 2028, season 7 in 2029 and season 8 in 2030. While The Celebrity Traitors season 2 will arrive later in 2026 and will be followed by season 3 in 2027, season 4 in 2028 and season 5 in 2029. The Traitors season 1-4 and The Celebrity Traitors season 1 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now. 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.
Watching I Kissed a Boy changed my life and its axing alongside I Kissed a Girl sets an ugly precedent
It proved that queer TV isn’t just important representation - we also make brilliant TV.
After more than a decade of calling out for more LGBTQ+ representation on Love Island, I Kissed A Boy came along and delivered more than anyone could have anticipated: a queer dating show that felt joyful and genuinely transformative. Hosted by Dannii Minogue, a woman who has proven herself to be one of the staunchest allies imaginable, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl were not just game-changing moments in queer television. Even after more than 30 years of living as a gay man, I learned more about my community from one show than I had in my entire lifetime. The axe falling on I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl sets an ugly precedent: that queer reality television doesn't matter. It says that it doesn't work and that, despite such an overwhelmingly positive response from both queer and straight viewers, there is no space for LGBTQ+ reality television. "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK's first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community," a spokesperson for the BBC announced. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." But even more important than ratings or changing the landscape of queer representation, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl have been fundamental in making me feel like I belong. I saw so much of myself in some of the contestants when I had always thought the insecurities I felt were unique to me. In series two, when Adam put himself down and pushed Reuben away before he could be rejected, I recognised that instinct immediately. It’s a pattern so many queer people know: rejecting yourself before someone else can. Even better, Adam’s confidence began to flourish during his time in the Hacienda, he showed a self-love I could have only dreamed of at his age in the same position. Watching the importance of gay friendships play out on screen was incredibly powerful for me. It gave me the push I needed to actively seek out new gay friendships when I’d otherwise been coasting along in my straight circles, always struggling to find my place in the gay community. But there was a place waiting for me - I just had to make the effort to find it. I’ve since done just that and have never been happier. The I Kissed A Boy cast have done more to rid me of my shame, stop comparing myself to other gay men, and help me appreciate the qualities I already have than any therapy could. It showed me that all the parts of my queerness I once deemed unattractive in myself were, when I saw them in others, actually special - and deeply loved by the people around them. When it comes to my queerness, until my 30s I had lived such a sheltered life. I was carrying so much internalised homophobia - far heavier than I ever realised - until I finally let it go. Watching I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl made me see just how many years I'd lost: years I could have spent building queer friendships, embracing every part of my identity, and finding the kind of nourishment that only other queer people can provide. The cancellation of both shows isn't just the end of two of the best dating formats on television; it risks closing the door on stories that help queer viewers truly understand themselves - sometimes for the first time. Granted, I appreciate the BBC isn't in a position to fork out substantial sums of money just to give me free therapy. It is, however, a public service broadcaster that I pay a hefty fee to every year. And with the exception of I Kissed A Boy and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK - both still out of reach of the BBC’s two main channels - I see very little broadcasting that actually feels like it’s for me or my community. Perhaps my personal connection to I Kissed A Boy isn’t worth investing in. I would accept that if my relationship with both I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl were unique - but this is so far from the truth. The gay community has collectively never experienced such a unifying moment in dating television. Drag Race has been life-changing TV too - the world quite literally looks, sounds and feels different because of the impact of RuPaul’s international enterprise. But nothing has explored gay dating quite like this: gay relationships, rejection, the perils of confronting queer trauma, and finding your tribe to overcome it. Television is drowning in dating shows for straight people and there seems to be absolutely no sign of pulling the brakes on commissioning unoriginal new formats that do little to reinvent the wheel. Love Island still shows no sign of introducing more LGBTQ+ contestants, citing "logistical difficulties", when it could so easily introduce more bisexual contestants. It worked when Sophie Gradon and Katie Salmon pulled the rug from under producers to become the show's first same-sex pairing. For a format that now feels exhausted, bringing more queerness into the mix might finally make it relevant again. The chances of that happening have always been slim but with the premature cancellation of I Kissed A Boy and Girl, they now feel slimmer than ever. I Kissed A Boy and Girl were proof that the BBC was willing to take a gamble on us - crafting a show that wasn’t just a box-ticking exercise but something meticulously designed to authentically show what it means to be gay and what it means to find love as an LGBTQ+ person. It was a show clearly made for the queer community that ended up being loved by so many more. If there’s any justice - or sense - a rival channel will snap up the I Kissed A franchise. As queer people, we are always learning and evolving, and I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl, at least for me, were such an important part of that process. But ultimately, what matters most is this: it was simply fantastic television. And it proved that queer TV isn’t just important representation - we also make brilliant TV. A final season of I Kissed a Girl will air on BBC Three this summer. Previous seasons of I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 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BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues
The BBC has confirmed that acclaimed reality TV shows I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl have been axed due to cost-cutting issues. The same-sex dating show was the first of its kind for the BBC and was hosted by Australian pop legend Dannii Minogue, who was dubbed "Cupid". It launched in 2023 with an all-male cast with the following year's all-women edition called I Kissed a Girl, before switching back again in 2025. Despite the show's success, it's now been confirmed that "there are no current plans for the show to return" due to "funding challenges". A spokesman for the BBC told The Sun: "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. "Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." View Green Video on the source website A final season of I Kissed a Girl will be going ahead this year on BBC Three after which there won't be any future editions. Speaking of her time on the show, Minogue said: "Thank you Twofour Productions and BBC for allowing me to be a part of I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl series, it is such a powerful and important show. "I’m so proud the show has given us the chance to celebrate so many people from the LGBTQ+ community, who made up our cast. "I can’t wait for you to see the brand new series of I Kissed a Girl, bringing all the excitement and joy that this show represents. "The integrity and intention of why it was created, along with the love and care from the crew and production over the four seasons, has made it the most special experience for me in almost 40 years of television." As with similar dating shows currently popular, I Kissed a Boy/Girl features a cast of young people searching for love while living in a sunny Italian villa. Upon initially meeting the matches would kiss, as the title suggests, before even exchanging names or basic formalities. The couples would then attend regular "kiss offs" where they had to decide whether they wanted to stick with their current partner or seek a new connection. Whoever was not chosen was sent home. I Kissed a Girl will return to BBC Three this summer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left The Summit? All eliminated contestants
Who doesn't make it to the titular summit?
The Summit returned for another thrilling episode as the remaining contestants continue their trek up a demanding mountain. Across 14 days, the contestants must trek up the mountain with an equal share of £200,000 in their backpacks, finishing at the climactic summit. But not all of them will make it up there... The stakes are higher than ever in next week's episode (17 March) as the final four make the last terrifying ascent, with obstacles in the way, including a dangerous crevasse crossing that sees one of them frozen in fear and another's attempt made harder by the menacing mountain's keeper still lurking around. But in the meantime, read on to find out who has left The Summit so far. Who left The Summit last night? Joel - Episode 7 As the mountain's keeper set a task for the remaining players to choose one of their own to leave behind, Joel's time in the competition came to an end. "Love you guys, be safe," Joel said via walkie talkie as the players set off to reach the summit. He told the cameras: "Maybe if i'd been more savvy and a bit more cut-throat, I would've made the summit. I hope I've made my children proud and my mum and my wife. And as long as they're proud, I'm happy." Charlett - Episode 6 As Ben Shephard returned for another vote amongst the contestants, the decision was split - either Charlett or Jenny would be sent home. However one deciding vote meant that Charlett was voted out of the competition. "I'm shocked by Jenny's reasons, that's just a load of crap if you ask me," Charlett said as she reflected on the group's vote. "Not surprised by Colleen's vote, not surprised by Joel and Warren because there is absolutely no love lost there. But I am very shocked at Drew's, I didn't have him as a two-faced person." Tara - Episode 5 After Colleen was given the chance to send one of the two contestants home, she ultimately decided to end Tara's journey to The Summit, saving Warren in the process. As she left, Tara said: "I love you all so much. Joel, Drew, Dockers, Warren even doing that just then, just great people." Tyra - Episode 4 Tyra became the fifth contestant to be eliminated from The Summit and the second via a vote from the camp. "I'm not crying because it's over," Tyra began as she addressed the camp. "But I'm crying because I've made a family here. It's hard, but reach that summit and thank you for believing in me. I didn't believe in myself at the last camp, so thank you." Afton - Episode 3 After a majority vote, Afton was sent home, after many of the contestants felt she wasted valuable time the previous day. "The group has made a massive mistake because I actually am a strong contender to make it to the summit," she said. "I'm agile, I'm mobile, I'm flexible, I'm strong and I have proven that to all of them and they've made a huge mistake sending me home." Patrick - Episode 2 In another race to reach the next checkpoint, Patrick injured himself, thus forfeiting his place in the competition. "You guys make it to the summit," Patrick told his cast members in a teary goodbye. Shephard had previously opened up about Patrick's injury, telling press including Radio Times: "We had one very bad injury at one point, because Patrick decided to do something he was told not to do, and the reality of what they were doing physically becomes really stark, because he hurt himself so much, so he had to sort of retire from the show. "But it was all because he wasn't he didn't listen to what he was told to do. He wanted to try and prove himself." Miranda - Episode 2 During the second leg of the race to the summit, Miranda realised she could no longer continue and eventually called time on her journey. "The body was battered from yesterday. As I set off hiking, I just knew that that leg wasn't gonna make it anywhere," she said as she reflected on her decision. "My time in this amazing, wonderful, beautiful place is done, but I have enough memories for an entire lifetime." Thomas - Episode 1 As the contestants reached Old Miners Crossing, they soon learned they had to cross a rickety bridge one-by-one, but that wasn't the only surprise in store. Once the first seven contestants made it over the bridge, the mysterious Mountain's Keeper dropped a box, which included an axe and instructions to cut the rope on the bridge, thus forfeiting one player in the game. After a majority vote, the team decided to vote out Thomas, thus cutting his time in The Summit rather short. The Summit begins on Tuesday 3 March at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add The Summit 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.
Made in Chelsea spin-off show confirmed to focus on star's "brutal reality" after near-fatal sepsis infection
"This documentary isn’t just for fans of Made in Chelsea."
Channel 4 has announced an upcoming two-part documentary following the lives of Sam and Alice Vanderpump as they navigate living with Sam's life-threatening disease. Early last year, Sam shared that he "nearly died" after liver and kidney failure caused sepsis, revealing: "I thought I was going to die. I didn't think my body could cope and that was the scariest thing. It was terrifying. I remember the doctor saying to me that I was going into liver and kidney failure. I burst into tears." The infection was caused by a rare genetic condition he was born with, and while recovery was challenging, he was able to lean on Alice for support. But last year brought a tough setback, as Sam received the news that he will need a liver transplant. This documentary traces Sam's health since his near-death experience through to the present day as he waits for a life-saving liver transplant and navigates life as a dad-to-be. As he and Alice refuse to stop living, the two-parter captures their most intimate milestones – their wedding, the arrival of their baby boy, and the unwavering support of Sam’s mum and aunt, Lisa Vanderpump, as well as their tight-knit Chelsea circle. It will also document the start of Sam's wait for a transplant, seeking consultation from the experts at King’s College Hospital, and gaining a further insight into the reality of waiting lists in the UK today. Clemency Green, senior commissioning editor for Channel 4, said: "We hope this documentary sheds some light on the heartbreaking journey people often face as they wait for a donor. It is a privilege that Sam will allow our viewers to follow his own experience with the process, as well as his and Alice’s most special moments. This documentary isn’t just for fans of Made in Chelsea, this is an insight into the joy and hope that can live alongside the painful realities of living life with an end-stage disease." While Helen Kruger Bratt, Managing Director of UTAS UK productions, added: "Sam and Alice have allowed us into an incredibly personal chapter of their lives with honesty, courage and real generosity. "This documentary will help shine a light on the realities of organ donation and the experiences of those living on the donor list. We’re incredibly proud that Sam trusted us with his story and to be partnering with Channel 4 to tell it." Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story is coming to E4 this spring. Check out more of our Documentaries 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.
I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 features longest ever trial in show’s history
Hosts Ant and Dec teased that this year's trials go "up a level".
I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns to screens next month, featuring some of the most iconic campmates to have ever step foot in the jungle. That's right, Gemma Collins, Harry Redknapp and Scarlett Moffatt (to name a few) are headed back to camp to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. ITV has teased that this year, the trials will be "tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher", with twists and turns aplenty to put the campmates through their paces. And that couldn't be more true, with the campmates revealing they took part in a trial that lasted five hours, making it the longest eating trial in the show's history! Speaking to press including Radio Times, hosts Ant & Dec revealed that that one of the eating challenges in the 2026 series goes up a notch... As they aren't in Australia for the All Stars series, there are no kangaroo meats during the eating trials, but Ant assured there is plenty from "other animals". "We've done eating trials in Australia, so the South African eating trials, it goes up a level," said Dec, just as Ant added: "One trial took so long. I think it is now on record as the longest trial ever." And it's not just the eating trials that kick things up a gear, with the hosts teasing plenty of drama to come between the All Stars campmates. "There's a lot of drama without giving too much away, there's a lot of drama this series," Ant told press including Radio Times. "It's up and down, and you will witness arguments, and you'll witness things that we probably haven't seen on the Australian series for a while..." April can't come soon enough! I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns this April on ITV. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
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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I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up for grand final episode
Ant & Dec have confirmed that the final episode of I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 will have a major format shake-up. I'm a Celebrity South Africa is the all-star version of the beloved ITV show and will see celebs take on harder trials than ever before all in a bid to be crowned the "Legend of the Savanna". Usually, most of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is filmed live with Ant & Dec appearing from the studio in Australia, with an 11-hour time difference. Viewers are also able to participate and vote for their favourite camp mate, with each elimination also carried out live on air. However the first season of the South African all-stars series of the show that aired in 2023 was all pre-recorded – meaning that viewers weren't able to vote for trials or the winner. But Ant & Dec confirmed today at the London launch event that while season 2 was pre-recorded last year in South Africa, the grand final will be held live with the winner yet to be confirmed. Rather than making the 12-hour flight back to the southernmost country of continental Africa, the entire celebrity cast will instead gather in a UK studio and the public will able to vote to crown this year's I'm a Celebrity Legend. Discussing the format shake-up with former King of the Jungle and Unpacked host Sam Thompson, Ant & Dec said: "It's going to be here in the UK, live on the television. "We’re going to get all the cast back, we’ll have the finalists in the studio. It’ll be a live vote like we do in Australia and the public will decide their Legend." Just because the final will be held in the UK doesn't mean the celebs had it any easier in camp. In fact, the trials in the new season are expected to be particularly brutal. "Myleene Klass won it in South Africa last time, doing the best final head to head, Bushtucker trial thing we've ever seen. So we thought we want to leave it up to the public, but to get to that point, to be a finalist, we've made it tougher than ever," Dec confirmed. With I'm a Celebrity South Africa season 2 due to air on screens sometime next month, only time will tell who is crowned this year's Legend. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns next month. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Gemma Collins teases "redemption" arc as she returns to the I’m a Celebrity jungle
Could the GC be the queen of the jungle this time round?
Gemma Collins is returning to the I'm a Celebrity jungle and this time, she's on a mission of redemption. The TOWIE legend first appeared on the ITV programme in 2014 and was arguably the most entertaining person to watch, but she quickly threw the towel in and became the first contestant to leave her season. Collins had been vocal about her discomfort at jungle life, saying at the time: "I've got to go. Three days. I’ve just got to get out of here. You have to get me out of here. It’s making me feel panicked and stressed. It’s not normal." She then continued: "I've got to get out of here. I cannot go another f***ing day in here. It’s not on. It’s absolutely ridiculous. I will never ever do a show like this ever. It’s put me off TV for life. "I’m telling you now. It’s winding me up now. This is bull***t, man. I can’t handle it. Just get me out of here. I certainly won’t be coming back for more. That’s for sure. Ever, ever, ever, ever." View oEmbed on the source website Why, then, is she returning? Well, speaking to press including Radio Times, Gemma Collins reflected on reuniting with Craig Charles, who is also returning to camp after a decade, and admitted it was a complete redemption for her. "We had a laugh and we did really get on well in the first series, the first time I was in there, but it was just so surreal," Collins said. She added: "Nothing prepares you for what comes next. I mean, this was total redemption for me, and it's a lot tougher this time. It was so much tougher than before." ITV has teased that this season will truly put the celebrities through their paces, more than ever before. Ahead of the series launching next month, ITV said: "The trials are tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher. With relentless twists and turns, the campmates will never know what’s coming next. They will be faced with challenges at every turn, quickly learning that with big decisions come even bigger consequences…" Alongside Gemma Collins is a whole host of famous former campmates, including Adam Thomas, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, Beverley Callard and Seann Walsh. Additional returnees include Sir Mo Farah, Craig Charles, Sinitta, Jimmy Bullard and Harry Redknapp. Who will win? Well, that'll be down to the public to decide. In a major format change, the public will now have the power to decide who is crowned the ultimate 2026 legend. After weeks of shocks, showdowns and survival, viewers will be able to have their say and cast the final vote in a live grand final broadcast direct from London! I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns this April on ITV. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Are MAFS Australia's Rachel and Steven still together?
Will the pair get their intimacy back on track?
Warning! This article contains spoilers for MAFS Australia season 13. Married at First Sight Australia will burst onto screens tonight, providing an added dose to drama to week night schedules following the conclusion of Love Island. The latest outing of the reality series comes a little over a month since it first aired in Australia, but tonight (9 March) UK fans will finally meet the singles daring to take part in the experiment. One of those couples is Rachel and Steven, who fans down under have been rooting for since their nuptials which were equal parts wholesome and awkward. During their wedding day, Steven hesitated to kiss Rachel due to a lack of chemistry and things were rather frosty... So, where does this leave the happy couple? Here's everything we know about whether or not MAFS Australia couple Rachel and Steven are still together. Are MAFS Australia's Rachel and Steven still together? Despite that awkward moment during their wedding, the couple talked it through which has seen them go from strength to strength in the communication department. But the couple have struggled with intimacy, and during intimacy week Rachel shared that her "ultimate fantasy" was for Steven to kiss her. "It's definitely been a rollercoaster," Rachel told Daily Mail Australia of the moment Steven then pulled back from the kiss. "Seeing a moment that was hard to go through, and then to relive it was very hard to watch." 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. Luke previous seasons, the participants are unable to use their social media while the show airs to avoid spoiling the outcome of their relationship for viewers at home. So, despite going back to their regular lives, the cast are ensuring they aren't spilling the beans before it airs on TV. Who is Rachel on MAFS Australia? Age: 35 Location: Victoria Occupation: Team leader Warm, vibrant and bubbly Rachel hasn't been in a serious relationship for 14 years, rather in situationships with guys who never wanted to make it official. But Rachel hasn't let this dim her sparkle and has a big personality and loves to laugh and joke. She is fiercely protective towards the people she loves and isn't afraid to call out bad behaviour or stand up for what is right. Rachel is hoping that this experiment can guide her to a good man who she can be completely herself with. She is looking for a protective and communicative man who is willing to put in the work, just as she is. Who is Steven on MAFS Australia? Age: 34 Location: New South Wales Occupation: Marine technician Steven is a fun, loving guy who enjoys adventure and isn't afraid to be silly. Over the years, Steven has put his business first but has recently found himself as one of the only single guys left in his group. He has struggled to get a foot in the door of the dating world, feeling that the dating world is uncompromising. For Steven, personality is paramount in a partner and he wants a woman who is ambitious, easygoing and won't be offended by his jokes. Steven is throwing himself headfirst into the MAFS experiment and hopes to find a woman who will accept him for who he is. Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. 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. 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.
Are MAFS Australia's Alissa and David still together?
MAFS Australia is back for a 13th season.
Warning! This article contains spoilers for MAFS Australia season 13. It's hasn't been quite the same without Married at First Sight not being the schedules, has it? Well, fans don't have much longer to wait as tonight (9 March), the latest outing Down Under will air on E4. That's right, MAFS Australia is back for a 13th season and UK fans will finally be able to feast their eyes over this year's participants and their hopefully long lasting romances. As ever, viewers will be introduced to the singles on their stag and hen dos before the weddings begin – and up first are Alissa and David, who had quite the interesting ceremony. When Alissa met David at the altar, she staged a prank and demanded he must propose to her before the wed, and they instantly became a hotly-debated couple amongst Aussie audiences. After such a tense stand-off, did the pair even make it past the altar? Here's everything we know about whether or not MAFS Australia couple Alissa and David are still together. Are MAFS Australia's Alissa and David still together? Despite an awkward start to their wedding day and accusations from other participants that Alissa is on the show simply to strengthen her career, the pair appear to still be going from strength to strength. Away from their wedding day, Alissa and David have settled into their 'married' lives rather well and continue to be a couple on the experiment. Much like previous seasons, the participants are unable to use their social media while the show airs to avoid spoiling the outcome of their relationship for viewers at home. So, despite going back to their regular lives, the cast are ensuring they aren't spilling the beans before it airs on TV. Who is Alissa on MAFS Australia? Age: 33 Location: South Australia Occupation: Nurse / Social media manager Alissa is a paediatric nurse and social media who has been described as a "loyal, confident cheerleader" who is everyone's hype girl. Prior to entering the experiment, Alissa had been in a six year relationship and letting go of someone she once believed was her forever person has been an emotional journey. She is drawn to a tall, dark and handsome partner who is ready to open up, build a family and grow together, and is hoping MAFS will bring her the fairytale wedding, the right partner and happily ever after she has always dreamed of. Who is David on MAFS Australia? Age: 31 Location: Queensland Occupation: E-commerce product manager David is a former rapper, but is now working full-time as an e-commerce product manager, along with many other side hustles. Despite his busy schedule, David is adamant he still has time for a partner, and isn't shy of female attention. With women often sliding into his DMs and attracted by his looks and rapping career, though he finds he is often misjudged. David's ideal match is someone blonde and feminine and he hopes his future wife is attractive and aligns with his values. He has never been in a relationship that has lasted longer than a year and is hoping that the MAFS experiment will allow him to finally find the full package and share a loving relationship, just like his parents. Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. 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. 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.
I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
The second season of the all stars version of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is back and the official line-up has now been confirmed. Pre-recorded last year, celebrities who were a contestant on previous seasons of the beloved ITV show flew out to South Africa to slum it in camp and undergo gruelling trials all in the hopes of being crowned the I'm a Celebrity legend. The first season of the spin-off show aired in 2023 with Myleene Klass taking the crown and being name the first Legend of the show. Three years later, the South African version has finally returned to our screens with 12 celebs, eight of whom will enter the camp from the start, followed by two sets of late arrivals – the first of which will happen in the first episode. This year's cast is made up of actors, TV personalities, pop icons, Olympic legends and even two former winners of the show. Read on to find out who is taking part in the line up of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here South Africa 2026. I'm a Celebrity South Africa official 2026 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Adam Thomas Ashley Roberts Scarlett Moffatt David Haye Beverley Callard Seann Walsh Sinitta Sir Mo Farah Gemma Collins Craig Charles Jimmy Bullard Harry Redknapp Scroll on to find out more! Adam Thomas Age: 37 Job: Actor Instagram: @adamthomas21 Adam Thomas is best known for playing the role of Donte Charles in Waterloo Road. He was originally a contestant on I'm a Celeb back in 2016, where he had a podium finish of third place. Ashley Roberts Age: 44 Job: Singer and radio presenter Instagram: @iamashleyroberts Ashley Roberts first rose to fame as part of the girl group Pussycat Dolls, who she performed with between 2003 and 2010. In 2012 she was the runner up on the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity, only beaten by Charlie Brooks who has crowned Queen of the Jungle. Ashley credits being on the ITV show for her career now in the UK, where she has now worked as a DJ for Heart Radio since 2019. Scarlett Moffatt Age: 35 Job: TV presenter Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt Scarlett Moffatt first appeared on our screens as part of the cast of Gogglebox and quickly became a fan favourite, landing her TV presenting jobs. She won I'm a Celeb in 2016 and has now gone back on the show, candidly admitting, that she needs to pay for a new bathroom. David Haye Age: 45 Job: Boxer Instagram: @davidhaye David Haye secured himself a bronze medal during his first stint on I'm a Celeb in 2012 when he finished in third place and made headlines after showering naked in the jungle. Beverley Callard Age: 68 Job: Actress Instagram: @beverleycallard Beverley Callard is known for playing the iconic Liz McDonald on Coronation Street and first appeared on I'm A Celeb during the pandemic, so was locked away in the damp and dreary Welsh castle. The 68-year-old actress is currently undergoing treratment for breast cancer but had filmed for the new series before treatment begun. Seann Walsh Age: 40 Job: Comedian Instagram: @seannwalsh Comedian Seann Walsh is a more recent contestant of I'm a Celeb, having only competed for the first time in 2022 alongside the likes of radio DJ Chris Moyles, Lioness Jill Scott, who then went on to win the show, and MP Matt Hancock. Sinitta Age: 62 Job: Pop icon Instagram: @thesinittaofficial Sinitta first took part in the ITV show 15 years ago for only a short stint after she was the second to be voted off. She's back again to give it another go and is hoping to last longer her second time around. Sir Mo Farah Age: 42 Job: Olympic legend Instagram: @sirmofarah The long distance runner and gold medalist Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah came fifth on his series of I'm a Celeb back in 2020. Gemma Collins Age: 45 Job: TV personality Instagram: @gemmacollins It's fair to say that TOWIE icon Gemma Collins struggled the first time around on I'm a Celebrity 12 years ago in 2014. She was scared of most things and was frequently reduced to tears, so decided to return the show for a redemption arc, saying that going on the South African version was the "best decision I've ever made". Craig Charles Age: 61 Job: Actor and DJ Instagram: @craigcharlesfunkandsoul Actor Craig Charles, most recognised as David Lister in Red Dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney on Coronation Street, had to leave the jungle after only 4 days in 2014 after the sudden death of his brother Dean. He's returned to the show in the hope of finally getting the full I'm a Celeb experience. Jimmy Bullard Age: 47 Job: Ex-footballer Instagram: @1jimmybullard Jimmy Bullard is remembered for being one of the funniest camp mates in I'm a Celeb history. During his time in the jungle back in 2o14, he struck up a bromance with Carl Fogarty, who went on to win the show. Harry Redknapp Age: 79 Job: Football manager Instagram: @harryredknapp Harry Redknapp will be joining the cast of I'm a Celeb South Africa as one of the late entries. He was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018 and at 71 was, and still is, the show's oldest winner. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Lord Sugar reveals The Apprentice future and why the UK won't get a hungry entrepreneurial culture: "Too late, mate"
The Apprentice tsar on why the world’s best entrepreneurs and innovators aren't British.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. The Apprentice is currently well into its 20th series, fronted, as ever, by the self-made multimillionaire, life peer, author and sometime political adviser, Alan Sugar. But after two decades of firing contestants who fail to meet his exacting standards, is the 78-year-old’s faith in young British entrepreneurs still intact? Or has he given up on a generation drawn by the lure of celebrity rather than his own ethos of hard work? The Apprentice is now in its 20th series – would you like to reach a quarter century? It’s not down to me but we have agreed another three years. I guess there’ll come a time when either I’m a bit knackered or viewers are phoning in and complaining that I’m like Joe Biden and losing the plot. The BBC will spend a few grand on some market research people and ask, “Should we get rid of Lord Sugar or what?” But, at the moment, I love doing it because it’s really about starting a business from scratch with young people. Have business practices changed since The Apprentice began in 2005? Yes, because of technology and because of the internet. When people create businesses now, rather than having a bricks-and- mortar shop or warehouse, they are created on the web. I like to have a physical product. Let’s make something! So why does The Apprentice remain relevant? Because of our audience. Every single year I get a new generation of youngsters, 13- or 15-year-olds, tuning in. The 15-year-old of 20 years ago is now 35. If you said to him, “Do you watch The Apprentice any more?” you’ll get, “No, it’s s**t. He [Sugar] talks a lot of b******s. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” But the new 15-year-olds are so in awe of it. And the show has created an awareness for business that’s done a great service for young people. You opened the latest series with boardroom scenes in Hong Kong – why? It was a surprise for the candidates. They’ve been sent abroad before, but this is the first time that I turned up. Our friends in China are fantastic. The entrepreneurs there are brilliant; people there, and India, have got a tremendous flair. And here in England you find that some of the great entrepreneurs are from second-generation Indian and Chinese families. They are great innovators, clever and smart people. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/551800-ddbbcb3.jpg" width="4285" height="2410" alt="The candidates for The Apprentice, a mixed group of men and women standing and sitting in front of a huge desk inside a futuristic office building with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an urban cityscape. At the other side of the desk Karren Brady and Tim Campbell are seated, with Lord Sugar standing between them looking at the candidates." title="551800,TITLE:The Apprentice S20" /> Are you known in Hong Kong the way you’re known over here? It’s my old hunting ground. I used to go to Hong Kong three or four times a year, so I would have been known in the electronics industry 30 to 40 years ago, but not by the average person in the street like I am in England. That’s one of the reasons I like being in America, because no one knows who I am. Why do you not enjoy being recognised? It goes back to my days in football. Being recognised as the chairman of a football club wasn’t nice at all [Sugar was chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club between 1991 and 2001]. Being recognised nowadays for The Apprentice is very nice. And people come up to me, they ask for selfies, they ask for autographs and all that stuff, and I don’t mind at all. In the football days, it was more like, “Get your f***ing chequebook out, you w****r.” That wasn’t very nice. Why do you think the Chinese are so good at creating entrepreneurs? It’s the hunger, actual physical hunger, that has created people who realise that they have to be self-sufficient to eat. Literally, to eat. They have to work hard in order to achieve things. No different from what it was like in England back in the 40s and 50s. People had to work really hard to get what they wanted. There were no free lunches and all that stuff. The Chinese and the Indians were very poor people for a long, long time. So, the necessity to eat and also to be prosperous and to be self-sufficient is within their culture. Do you want that hungry entrepreneurial culture here? Too late, mate. All the kids are interested in now is the latest Nike shoes, the iPhone 15 and TikTok. I sometimes think the parents are to blame. Get out and get a bloody job. Go and work in McDonald’s and scrape the hot plates and all that. But oh, no, “Not for me. I’m too busy on Saturday.” When I was a millionaire I sent my kids out to work on Saturday morning. And they made their own children do the same thing. The new series started with 20 candidates instead of 18. Did that make much difference? Well, it gave me a lot more scope to fire people. As you’ll have seen in some episodes already, if they really screw up, I can get rid of more than one of them at a time. And the candidates have changed, they’re very social-media and reality-TV-show aware, celebrity-aware. I spot some of them coming on the show for that. They normally don’t last too long. Which contestants have you liked the most over 20 series? I wouldn’t like to say. My wife sometimes says I didn’t get close to anybody, really. But business is business. I tell them that on the programme: we’re not here to make friends. I’m here to do business. Business is nine to five – and after five, that’s it. The latest issue of Radio Times is out on Tuesday – subscribe here. The Apprentice airs on Thursdays at 9pm 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 TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jimmy Carr reveals why late friend Sean Lock would have been perfect for Last One Laughing – as Roisin Conaty talks dream cast members
The comedians are back to police potential giggles from the control room – but which one is the good cop?
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. "I knew straight away on the day we were recording that it was like catching lightning in a bottle. It was obviously good stuff,” says Roisin Conaty. “It was a great antidote to watching the news,” adds her co-host Jimmy Carr. “It’s impossible to be sad or angry while laughing. Right show at the right time.” For this second series of LOL: Last One Laughing UK Carr and Conaty are back to preside over the shenanigans, watching from the comfort of their “control room”, where they have the added benefit of being able to laugh whenever they please. They’re on the lookout for even an inkling of a chuckle from the 10 contestants, with about 40 cameras documenting every angle. If they’re caught, the stars are given a yellow-card warning. A second infraction means a red card and elimination, at which point they join Carr and Conaty in the control room. “People came in having watched series one, and no one wanted to go out straight away, so everyone was locked and loaded to win. It’s like watching someone hold their breath – they’re going to have to breathe at some point,” says Conaty. “I’m pretty on it,” she adds. “At one point, I stopped them, because they were swaying too much. Jimmy is more ‘good cop.’ He’s like, ‘They’re allowed to live...’” There are many techniques the comedians use to hide their laughter – looking in cupboards, needing to use the toilet suddenly, bending down for too long – but some slip-ups are pretty obvious. “We had a couple where we thought, ‘You could hear that down the street.’ I thought perhaps we needed an exorcist for one laugh – it was like a guttural utterance,” says Carr. But not laughing is only half the game – you also have to trip up your competitors. Carr says the best tactic for the “joker”, where the comedians perform a pre-prepared act, is to play against type. “Be the opposite of what people are expecting from you. For me, if I did some real, proper slapstick, people would go, ‘What?’” Carr thinks his late friend Sean Lock would have been great on the show. “He was incredibly surreal and had amazing flights of fancy, and also was very competitive. Someone put together a really nice montage of me crying with laughter at Sean on the shows we did together.” For her part, Conaty lists Jennifer Saunders, Tim Key, Lolly Adefope and Mo Gilligan as dream contestants. The format of the show came from a Japanese series called Documental and there have been multiple versions, including in Ireland, Spain, Australia and Canada. “But I think the UK one is the best,” says Conaty. “It just doesn’t feel overproduced. It doesn’t make you cringe. It’s not try-hard. In the UK, we’ve got an ecosystem of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and of TV panel shows, so everyone’s aware of what the other person is capable of.” As it turns out, they’re capable of turning six hours of jokes falling flat into one of the funniest things on television. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. LOL: Last One Laughing UK season 2 begins Thursday 19 March on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. 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.
When does MAFS Australia 2026 start in the UK? Here's how to watch
Your guide to how to watch Married At First Sight Australia in the UK.
Married at First Sight Australia, the more chaotic counterpart to the UK dating show which sees Aussie singles tie the knot with strangers selected for them by relationship experts, is returning in 2026. This year’s cast includes a real mix of singles, including a confidence and charisma consultant, a farmer and a team leader – so there is something for everyone! There are some surprises along the way, with new twists and turns featured in this year's experiment, including 'revelations week'... Wondering when MAFS Australia is set to begin and how you can watch it in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know. When does MAFS Australia 2026 air in the UK? Tonight is the night! Married at First Sight Australia 2026 will air on E4 in the UK on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. New episodes air every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The confirmed release schedule so far is as follows: Episode 1 – Monday 9 March at 7:30pm Episode 2 – Tuesday 10 March at 7:30pm Episode 3 – Wednesday 11 March at 7:30pm Episode 4 – Thursday 12 March at 7:30pm Episode 5 – Monday 16 March at 7:30pm Episode 6 – Tuesday 17 march at 7:30pm How to watch Married At First Sight Australia 2026 in the UK Episodes air each night as mentioned above on E4. You can also stream the episode live on Channel4.com, where you'll also be able to watch it on catch-up after the episode airs. Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. 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. 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.
Last One Laughing UK defending champion Bob Mortimer talks season 2 return: "It's an entirely different dynamic"
Amid a new crop of comedians all determined to tickle their rivals while keeping a straight face – can returning champion Bob Mortimer still have the last laugh?
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. All comedians have a war story of their worst ever gig, where their jokes fell flat, absolutely no one laughed and the biggest cheer came when they left the stage. All except Bob Mortimer. “Do you know what? I haven’t had that,” the 66-year-old muses as he gently arranges several sachets of sugar for his cup of tea (he recently revealed that he’s cut down from his high of 16; 17 was “too sweet”). “I’m almost slightly jealous of comics talking about their terrible gigs and so on. Me and Vic [Reeves] had a very unusual journey in that the first shows we did were to friends, and friends of friends through word of mouth who were very happy to be there. And then we went on the telly. And TV audiences are easy.” Or perhaps, Bob Mortimer is just that funny. The Middlesbrough native was already a legend in the comedy community for his double act with Vic Reeves (aka Jim Moir), before bagging a new generation of fans for his scene-stealing stints on the panel show Would I Lie to You? and his thoughtful, mischievous contributions to Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. And then last year there was LOL: Last One Laughing UK, which cemented Mortimer’s reputation as the funniest man on TV. In the series, returning next week with Mortimer back to defend his title, a gaggle of comedians are locked in a room and told not to laugh at each other’s jokes. Mortimer, finally, has learnt what it’s like to play to a silent audience. “It’s frightening,” he says now. “One, knowing that they’re not going to laugh, and two, because it’s your peers. It’s not any audience, it’s Romesh and David [Ranganathan and Mitchell respectively, who join this year’s line-up].” Still, the fear didn’t hold him back last year. After a fierce final duel with runner-up Richard Ayoade, Mortimer won. “I wondered about having an advantage, having done it before, but the moment I walked in, I thought, ‘No, it’s an entirely different dynamic,’” he says. “I think the first three that I clocked were Alan Carr, Romesh and David, and I thought, ‘Uh-oh, I have no chance. This is tough.’” He knew some of the younger comedians less well, but says: “That’s one of the joys of doing the show. As silly as it sounds, you can get quite close to people in those intense six hours. At my age, you like seeing young people doing good, and they were really funny. It was a joy.” There is a lot of talk about comedy – and what’s considered “funny” – changing. As someone who has been in the business of making people laugh for decades, what does he think? “I think it’s perhaps gotten a little bit more serious in its references and its topics,” he muses. “I was brought up with Tommy Cooper and Spike Milligan. A comic was someone who was ridiculous; who was daft, stupid, childish. That was my reference. “Now, I think people are taking references from things that make you go, ‘Oh, that’s clever’. There are more layers to it. We were just basic 101 comics. But I’m sure it will come back, slapstick and stupidity.” Before I leave, I pose a few quickfire questions. Does he remember the most he has ever laughed? “There’s a number of times where I’ve wet myself laughing, and you kind of remember them,” Mortimer chuckles. “The last time was with Matt Berry and Jim Moir – Vic – at the Comedy Awards. Actually, I wouldn’t really like to say what we were laughing about…” On that note, what’s the most inappropriate time he has ever laughed? “I once told an inappropriate joke at a wedding, and the whole of the bride’s side of the wedding left,” he says. “It’s too rude to tell you! And too damaging to everyone involved...” Well, if not that joke, any other favourites? “I’ve always liked the joke: ‘True or false: Kerry Katona doesn’t actually own a cat’,” Mortimer says, smiling – then glances down at his heap of sweeteners. “And did you know that Alan Sugar is actually 30 per cent Canderel?” I sympathise with his competitor. In a room with Bob Mortimer, it’s almost impossible to be the last one laughing. The latest issue of Radio Times is out on Tuesday, with special Last One Laughing covers – subscribe here. Last One Laughing UK returns on Amazon Prime Video from Thursday 19 March. LOL: Last One Laughing UK season 2 begins Thursday 19 March on Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Check out more of our Comedy 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.
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to drop 3 popular professional dancers from show's cast in major shake-up
As Tess and Claudia leave the series, there will reportedly be more changes to the 2026 line-up.
We're still a good way off from the new season of Strictly Come Dancing, but as plans come together behind the scenes, it has been reported that three popular professional dancers are being dropped from the series. The Sun has reported that Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas will all be missing from the show's line-up when it returns, with producers apparently wanting a "fresh start". A source told the publication: "There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era." Márquez has been with the series since 2016, reaching the final on three occasions. Meanwhile, Mushtuk has been with the series since 2018. More of a relative newcomer, Tsiakkas has been with the series since 2022. The BBC told The Sun in a statement: "Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course." Radio Times reached out to the BBC and representatives for Marquez, Mushtuk and Tsiakkas for comment. If the three professionals do depart, they won't be the only ones missing from the upcoming season of Strictly. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their decision to leave the show last year, marking a major change for the long-running series. Replacements for the duo have yet to be announced, but it was reported last month that Mel Giedroyc is being considered to potentially fill one of their roles. Other stars whose names have been in the mix include Emma Willis and Zoe Ball, with a report suggesting that one of them would be chosen, but not both. A source told The Sun in February: "The senior execs want a traditional presenter working alongside a more left-field person, a female stand-up comedian. It's felt the humour Claudia brought to the show, particularly in her 'Claudatorium', needs to be carry on." Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. 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.
Blue Therapy star reveals how Netflix series differs from other reality shows: "It's not posh, it's democratising therapy"
The show's therapist speaks exclusively to RT...
Blue Therapy is inviting audiences into the therapy room, as seven real-life couples navigate their relationship issues with expert Karen Doherty. Across eight episodes, the couples will have sessions with Doherty as she puts each relationship under the microscope, forcing the partners to confront deep-rooted fears and life-altering secrets that won't remain buried. But Blue Therapy wouldn't be the first therapy-based series to make its way to mainstream media, with Couples Therapy on the BBC and the likes of Married at First Sight UK and Australia on E4. So what makes Blue Therapy so different? A key part of this series, even from its early iteration on YouTube, is that it's always seen Black couples at the centre, something important to the show's creator and Doherty alike. Andy Amadi, who serves as showrunner on the Netflix series, previously said: "It was important for us to centre Black British couples in a way that feels layered and human. Too often those stories are simplified or stereotyped. This series shows love in conflict, but also in vulnerability, accountability and healing. That matters." "We have another couple therapy show on TV on Channel 4, we have that, but this is so real and it's multicultural," Doherty told Radio Times. "It's not that classic white middle class access to therapy. These are real, universal themes that relationships are really battling with at the moment. And it's young, entrepreneurial kids, people of the moment." Doherty notes the cast being "young and dynamic" as a strength, telling Radio Times: "It's not posh. It's democratising therapy. It's bringing therapy to everyone, and particularly to a multicultural/Black population that is not historically able to access these types of things. And that’s the message, really, that this is for everyone." Each couple brings a different relationship struggle to Doherty, whether it be trust, finances or intimacy issues – something that plenty of couples in society will identify with. "I think that is part of the appeal, is that actually everyone will identify with those themes and with what we dealt with," Doherty told Radio Times. "There was nothing too shocking, there was nothing too sordid, there was nothing too much. It wasn't sensationalist at all, and I think that really adds to the show." Blue Therapy is available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Blue Therapy 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.
Spice Girls icon and more confirmed for Squid Game: The VIP Challenge line-up
The Squid Game universe is expanding, as Netflix welcomes eight celebrities to take on Squid Game: The VIP Challenge. Eight famous faces will enter the challenge, putting their wits, strategies and skills to the ultimate test in Netflix's most cutthroat reality competition series. Those daring to take part include Owning Manhattan's Ryan Serhant, NBA champion Tristan Thompson, Spice Girls icon Mel B and content creator Kristy Sarah. Additional cast members include the Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak, Bachelor Nation's Hannah Godwin and Dylan Efron, who recently lifted the Dancing with the Stars trophy. View oEmbed on the source website Viper, who appeared on the second season of Squid Game: The Challenge, was selected by fans to return to the competition as the winner of the second chance fan vote. Viper previously told Tudum, that he plans to cause "total chaos" in the game when he returns. "I did learn that every single decision should be considered in great detail," he said. "I will surely use a microscope with every choice I make." Squid Game: The Challenge first launched in 2023, featuring 456 contestants all pit against one another in the hopes of winning $4.56 million as they take on the challenge from the original show. It is inspired by the original series and sees players face elimination during each game – but what remains the same is that only one player can emerge victorious... Details on when The VIP Challenge will come to the streamer are yet to be announced. Squid Game: The VIP Challenge will be released on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Blue Therapy 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.
The X Factor and Coronation Street legends confirmed for Celebrity Ex on the Beach as return date confirmed with "most explosive season yet"
Celebrity Ex on the Beach is returning for a fourth season on Paramount+ later this month, featuring an all-star cast that plenty will recognise. The launch episode will be released on the streamer on Tuesday 31 March, with new episodes released weekly, in which Paramount+ has teased will be the "most explosive season yet". This season, eight single celebrities touch down in the stunning shores of Tenerife in the search of love but, as ever, their exes are waiting to crash the party. Helen Flanagan (Coronation Street), Dani Imbert (The Only Way Is Essex), Toby Aromolaran (Love Island) and Jedward's John Grimes (The X Factor) are among the famous faces diving first into the drama, with exes Curtis Pritchard, Ronnie Vint and Rogan O'Connor ready to make their dramatic entrance into the villa. But how will the singles cope when faced with their former flames seeking closure, truth or even worse, revenge? Elsewhere, Married at First Sight's Amy Kenyon, Too Hot to Handle's Chase DeMoor and Izzy Fairthorne and Love Is Blind's Freddie Powell will all feature in the series. Along with an all new cast, Daisy May Cooper will be stepping into the narrator's booth. Cooper is best known for co-writing and starring in the BBC sitcom This Country and the critically acclaimed Am I Being Unreasonable? She has also appeared in the likes of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Masked Singer and Last One Laughing UK on Prime Video. More recently, she and her brother Charlie have been travelling the country looking for the UK's most haunted locations in the BBC's Nightwatch. Celebrity Ex on the Beach returns on Tuesday 31 March on Paramount+. Add Celebrity Ex on the Beach 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.
Blue Therapy cast: Meet the couples on new Netflix reality series
Prepare for your next Netflix binge watch...
Blue Therapy first took the nation by storm in 2021, when audiences were introduced to a couples therapy show like no other, and it has now found a new home on Netflix. The eight-part - and slightly addictive - reality series invites viewers into the therapy room to witness seven couples navigating intensive and intimate therapy in real time. The couples will be guided by experienced therapist Karen Doherty, with the show opening up the therapy room door and capturing "accountability, vulnerability and emotional truth". "We're used to seeing relationships on screen as entertainment - dramatic, messy, sometimes toxic," creator Andy Amadi said. But we rarely see what repair looks like. Blue Therapy flips that and sits in that uncomfortable space between conflict and change." So, who are the couples stepping into the therapy room? Read on to find out more. Blue Therapy cast Daisy and Jay Maria and Viktor Mike and Yasmin Debbie and Kelvin Mons and Shay Junior and Carmen Dami and Jermaine Scroll down to learn more about the couples. Daisy and Jay Instagram: @daisy_agy and @jaysqrddd Daisy and Jay have been on and off for five years, with trust issues that neither of them can let go of. They're both parents to a young a child, but face struggles in their relationship after they went on a break. Will therapy help them see what's really there between them? Maria and Viktor Instagram: @riaandviktor Maria and Vikto have been together for seven years, but cannot see eye-to-eye on marriage, culture and what commitment actually means. This won't be the first time the pair have been on television dissecting their relationship, with the couple previously part of Olivia Attwood's Bad Boyfriends on ITV2. The lack of proposal from Viktor was the very reason Maria put him forward for the series, and they'll both be back once more in Blue Therapy. Mike and Yasmin Instagram: @_doingmumanddad Mike and Yasmin are engaged with children and, from the outside looking in, everything seems to be going well for them, but some secrets are holding them back. Yasmin wanted to take part in Blue Therapy because of Mike's secrecy around money, with surprise revelations coming out during their sessions. Debbie and Kelvin Instagram: @debbielolax and @kevinadabla Debbie and Kelvin have been together for quite some time, but when Kelvin's busy schedule working on his business he doesn't have as much time for Debbie. Fed up with expensive gifts as apologies, Debbie has brought the pair to Blue Therapy to iron out their issues. Mons and Shay Instagram: @djshxy_ and @_.mons Mons and Shay have been together for two years and live together, but their relationship is struggling due to Shay's past infidelity. Their sessions bring around an important question: What do you do when your partner admits they wouldn't tolerate what they put you through? Junior and Carmen Instagram: @djblueyofficial and @hairbycarmenamelia Junior and Carmen have been together for over two decades, but they haven't always seen eye-to-eye. The pair did separate but then had another go at their marriage, but what happens when the future you planned no longer feels aligned? Dami and Jermaine Instagram: @damikajonesss and @jaydilemmaa Dami gave up her career to be a stay at home mum and is growing tired of Jermaine being busy entertaining clients and colleagues, especially when some flirty banter is involved... Blue Therapy is available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Blue Therapy 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 is Karen Doherty? Meet the couples therapist on Netflix's Blue Therapy
The expert who will be putting couples under the microscope.
Blue Therapy has found a new home on Netflix, introducing viewers to seven couples, all of whom commit to intensive therapy as a final attempt to save their relationships. Throughout several sessions, the couples will be guided by Karen Doherty, who puts each relationship under the microscope, forcing partners to confront deep-rooted fears and life-altering secrets that refuse to stay buried. "Every relationship has its own private story of love, hope, disappointment and fear," Doherty said ahead of the series launch, "So many people want to feel understood and yet struggle to tell those closest to them what they really mean. Blue Therapy invites viewers into the vulnerability of the therapist's room. "This is not about quick fixes - accountability, honest conversations and confronting repeating dynamics is the key to transition. Change is not neat. It is messy and uncomfortable. My work is to create a space where couples can safely confront their pain, rebuild trust and decide whether they can do the work to fight for something better. When they choose to stay is when something powerful and very real begins." So, just who is Karen Doherty? Read on to find out more about the therapist as Blue Therapy launches on Netflix. Who is Karen Doherty? Karen Doherty is a therapist and relationship expert with over two decades worth of experience in couples therapy. She specialises in couples coaching and relationships where neurodivergence is present, something she's worked closely on in the last 10 years. She trained around 25 years ago as a couples therapist in Tavistock before doing a master's in psychosexual therapy, she then opened a private practice with two colleagues in Canary Wharf. "Long ago, I stopped seeing any individuals, couples are my thing, that's all I do," Doherty told Radio Times. "... I'm known for [being] that therapist that deals with difficult couples. And then I've been very involved in the neurodivergent movement for about 12 years, so I've become internationally known now as a relationship coach that can specialise in neurodivergent couples. That's been huge. That's a big part of my portfolio. I've got podcasts out, I'm all over the place on that subject. "But I'm a couple therapist. That's what I do. I constantly update. I've got a bit of a passion about it, I have always had a passion for it. I believe in relationships. I don't think we're autonomous beings. I really believe in relationships, whether they are family relationships, friendships or couples." How did Karen Doherty become involved in Blue Therapy? Karen Doherty was approached to appear on Blue Therapy, did a screen test and was brought on board, some weeks before production began. She told Radio Times: "It was as simple as that. I think they approached quite a few therapists and they did an interview, they called me in, and I wasn't sure at first, but actually it was fantastic. And the screen test was... it's my day job, it's what I do. And I got it! I'm so lucky." Blue Therapy is available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Blue Therapy 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.
Danny and Dani Dyer's new show gets future confirmed mere days after release
Get ready for another season of fun, chaos and a bit of Dyer madness.
Danny and Dani Dyer are headed back to Priory Hill and Nutts Farm as Sky commissions a second season of The Dyers' Caravan Park. The series follows the father and daughter duo as they have big plans to revive a caravan park and turn it into the place Danny loved visiting in the '80s. Debuting just last week on Sky One, it quickly became the best Sky original unscripted entertainment launch in five years. The Dyers will return to the caravan park with even bigger ideas and ambitions, with no plans to hit the brakes. During an exclusive interview with Radio Times, Danny was always keen to return to Priory Hill and Nutts Farm should Sky oblige... "I think we're invested now, not just sort of money wise, but emotionally," he said of a potential second outing. "So I think it would make sense. I suppose we've only just scratched the surface of this, haven't we?" Danny shared he wanted to see what the reaction was to the show and it seems all has worked in their favour! View Green Video on the source website Danny said of the renewal: "We can’t believe the love you've all shown to our caravan site. So, we’re coming back. Roll on the summer of all summers." Meanwhile, Dani added: "Coming back for series 2 of Dyer's Caravan Park feels so special. Thank you for all the love and support it honestly means everything. We’re so ready for another season of fun, chaos and a bit of Dyer madness." Shirley Jones, commissioning editor at Sky commented: "The Dyers’ Caravan Park delivered Sky’s biggest entertainment launch in five years, and that’s down to Danny and Dani’s unmistakable passion and the brilliant community at Priory Hill & Nutts Farm that surrounds them. "We're incredibly proud of the outstanding team both on and off screen who bring such humour, heart and craft to the series. We are all very excited to bring audiences along for another brilliant stay, full of challenges, and no doubt a bit of chaos, at the park next year." Watch Danny and Dani Dyer talk to Radio Times for Two's Company: View oEmbed on the source website The Dyers' Caravan Park season 2 will air on Sky One and NOW next year - find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Add The Dyers' Caravan Park 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.