Former judge Melissa Leong departed the MasterChef kitchen following the 2023 season due to scheduling conflicts for her new projects, but not before appearing as a judge on the MasterChef spinoff show, Dessert Masters.

Tragically, judge Jock Zonfrillo passed away early last year, just prior to the 2023 season’s launch. Andy Allen remains the only judge returning from last year and he is carrying on the legacy of his late-friend.

Below, Woman’s Day chronicles everything to know about the new MasterChef judges for 2024.

Sofia Levin

Melbourne-based culinary journalist Sofia Levin has certainly made waves in the Australian food industry. Since 2013 she’s been sharing her insights and witty thoughts on all things food for publications like Lonely Planet, The Guardian and The Age.

In 2021 she launched a food blog, Seasoned Traveller, that encourages readers to “eat curiously”.

“The first season of MasterChef Australia aired the same year that I started writing about food,” says the 35-year-old. “Becoming a judge on MasterChef feels like two parallel paths converging, and I’m giddy with excitement at the people that I get to stand beside.”

Jamie Oliver

There aren’t many people who are unaware of Jamie Oliver‘s career as a successful TV chef and cookbook author. This season, the 48-year-old restaurateur will set a MasterChef record as he lends a helping hand as part of an epic two-week-long guest appearance – the biggest cameo a chef has ever had in the MasterChef Australia kitchen.

“Returning to MasterChef and spending time in Australia makes me very happy,” he says.

“I think that it’s the best food show in the world.

“I love seeing how the contestants constantly surprise themselves with what they can achieve.”

Andy Allen

Returning judge Andy Allen is another former contestant who has found success as a restaurateur, television presenter and cookbook author. For this season’s hopefuls, the quickest way to win Andy’s favour is by cooking with seafood!

“My earliest memories of cooking were going to the beach or fishing or spear-fishing, with my family coming back and cooking up the catch, and it really did open my eyes to what food could be,” says the 35-year-old, who won season four in 2012.

But they better not leave a mess behind, as that’s his pet peeve in the kitchen! “There’s no time for that. It makes everything more difficult.”

Poh Ling Yeow

As the runner-up in season one of MasterChef, 50-year-old Poh Ling Yeow is looking forward to being on the opposite side of the bench this year.

“Talk about a thrilling, full-circle moment. MasterChef is where my story began, so it feels like coming home,” she says. “A big part of me will always be standing on the other side with the contestants and I hope that when they look to me, they see proof you don’t have to win to win.”

Since appearing on the show, the cook has carved out a successful career in the food industry, hosting multiple TV programs, publishing cookbooks and running a popular market stall in Adelaide.

Jean-Christophe Novelli

French-born chef Jean-Christophe moved to the UK back in 1983, where he won the first of four Michelin stars while at Gordleton Mill before opening his own restaurant, Maison Novelli, in 1996.

Since then, he has owned several other restaurants around the globe, published several cookbooks and even started his own cooking school. So, it’s no surprise that he hopes to impart his wisdom to the next set of MasterChef contestants.

“Fostering culinary talent is what I have cared about for many years, and it’s a passion that I’m excited to share in the MasterChef kitchen,” says the 63-year-old.

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With the 2024 season kicking off, fans have begun to wonder who sets up the romantic dates? With many believing the show is “staged.” However, Farmer Bert has revealed the gentlemen hold some weight behind the creative process. 

“They’re all based off of our ideas,” Bert told Yahoo Lifestyle. “I guess there’s probably some bits that are added into it that maybe were suggested. But, you know, they’re all our ideas of a date, like sitting at the dam and just having a bit of a picnic or whatever, or just somewhere nice on the property – that is probably something that we would do.”

While the romantic element like candles and cushions are made picture perfect for television by crew, its clear the farmers do have the romantic touch!

In 2021 fans were suspicious of FWAW when residents from the tiny towns that the farmers hailed from were coming out in droves to reveal the lengths producers have gone to in order to create the show’s backdrops – and some of them would rival the sets seen on a Hollywood film.

In one comment posted to Instagram, a confused viewer – and resident of Orbost, a small country town in East Gippsland, Victoria, where Farmer Matt lives – drew attention to the fact that the local pub used for one date was slightly misleading.

“I live in Orbost and I can tell you that the pub on tonight’s episode is definitely not the pub in Orbost,” she wrote, shortly after last Wednesday night’s episode aired.

“We have one pub here and one in Marlo, 10 minutes down the road, and neither of those were in tonight’s episode! The date Matt took the girl on, to a winery, wouldn’t be within 100km of Orbost either.”

The viewer then went on to claim that extras were brought in to liven up the place.

“None of the ‘regulars’ were even Orbost people! Very interesting watching your own so-called town [on TV].”

Before the show had even started, locals were also bringing into question the authenticity of the farmers, with some saying Farmer Sam wasn’t the sheep and cropping farmer he claimed to be – and was instead a city slicker from Sydney who works as a truck driver.

“He isn’t even a farmer! He used his brother’s farm on the show,” one bemused fan, who lives in Sam’s supposed town of Canowindra, NSW, wrote on a social media post.

However Sam since addressed the rumours with a heartfelt post on Instagram, explaining: “I want to address the criticism and rumours that are currently circulating regarding my time spent on @farmeraustralia and my life outside of the show.

“The farm you see in the show is a family farm. I have a partnership with my brother and I never once claimed that it is explicitly mine. I would hate to take that away from my brother.

“I split my time between the farm and nearby Orange, where I took Mackenzie for our date. My brother and sister-in-law are great people, but you don’t always want to be the third wheel.

Sam continued his post, addressing other aspects viewers have picked and prodded him about: “I’m just like every other person out there – sometimes two incomes are needed to pay the bills. I drive trucks as a second income and that’s never been a secret.

“Life is still going on while filming is happening. On the few days we had off, I still had to attend to work and life commitments and it was pretty challenging.

He also explained that his mother’s health had been an issue and “something I had trouble processing, so some days, like every human, I’d have a hard time. I didn’t want to have to talk about this out of respect to my mum’s privacy, but I feel I need to address this to be completely transparent.

He added: “I never had a girlfriend while filming. I went on this show to experience life and love and form new connections. I could never do that to someone and I could never do that to myself. It’s not in my nature.”

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Beginning with the 75th anniversary of the Freedom Museum on April 3, the brave mother-of-four continued to fly solo a few days later at the opening of a Copenhagen deer park. Then on April 9, she put on a stunning display in a royal blue power suit, in defiance of the relentless speculation that all isn’t right in the marriage of Denmark’s king and queen.

Friends say Mary, 52, is determined to not let those rumours sway her from her duties, however palace insiders are still wondering just how much more the Aussie-born queen can take.

WHERE’S FRED?

Mary hasn’t been seen at a public event with King Frederik, 55, since March, when the couple attended an exhibit at the Amalienborg Museum in Copenhagen, but speculation about their marriage has now hit fever pitch after Mary’s three-in-a-row solo appearances.

Last November, allegations of an affair hit the couple when then-Prince Frederik was photographed walking with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid on an unofficial trip. The incident made international news, prompting denials from both parties and threats of legal action from 47-year-old Genoveva.

In what was widely considered to be an attempt to get her errant heir back on track, the sitting Queen Margrethe announced her abdication not long after, shocking Denmark. A month later, Frederick and Mary took the throne.

Now, in news that will come as little surprise, Woman’s Day can reveal things don’t appear to have gotten better for the embattled queen since.

According to Spanish publication Hola!, Frederik allegedly took another trip to Spain in February – just days before Genoveva relaunched herself on social media – but the king was not seen visiting the socialite. To add fuel to the fire, in March it was reported that Fred and Genoveva wear matching Shamballa bracelets, which sent speculation into overdrive yet again.

PALACE UNDER FIRE

“The palace has been on the back foot with this problem, and it’s not going to go away,” adds the regal insider.

“The fact they had to come out and make a statement that his bracelet was in fact a gift from the kids just shows how much this is getting out of control. But [Fred’s] only got himself to blame for all the rumours – going back to Madrid, of all places, a mere two months after he was spotted looking cosy with another woman is insanity.”

With all eyes on the royal couple, even the family’s ski trip over Easter was fraught with controversy after the castle’s flag was left raised. This signals that at least one member of the family was still in residence.

Unconfirmed reports suggest it was youngest daughter, Princess Josephine, 13, who stayed home. However, photos from the Swiss holiday did little to quell rumours of unhappiness, with Fred and Mary seemingly unable to look each other in the eye during one ski outing.

A palace insider confirms, “Mary and Frederik haven’t looked at ease with each other since that terrible scene in November, but he’s done very little to fix it.

“Hanging her out to dry at every event in Copenhagen is deeply worrying. The big fear for an outsider like Mary is whether or not this is acceptable behaviour. She must be feeling somewhat trapped right now.”

“It’s been a mind-blowing few months of highs and lows, and no one could have prepared for it,” adds a longtime friend of Mary’s. “Mary genuinely worships Frederik, so it was a love match all the
way for her. She’s also not the type to walk away from her duties as queen to the people of Denmark. She just won’t do it.

“She is likely feeling completely stuck – she’s the queen now. It’s not like she can just get up and leave.

“Mary takes her role as Denmark’s queen very seriously, but behind those brave smiles, she will be worried this total nightmare may not ever end.”

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But joy quickly turned to dismay when, days later, the 75-year-old was eliminated, leaving some viewers fuming that the competition is rigged!

“Disappointment for the viewers!” wrote one sad fan.

“They get a big name in for a week who does nothing and they are the first to go. It’s called ratings,” blasted another online.

“She could have at least acted surprised,” someone else speculated.

In her exit interview from the show, the national treasure herself however, claimed, “You can’t pre-empt what’s going to happen. You walk in, you do it, it’s different and everybody’s in the same boat. It’s such an experience and I’m glad I’ve done it, but I’m so bloody glad I’m out!”

PLAYING NICE FOR THE CAMERAS!

And according to a TV insider, so were the show’s producers!

“They were on tenterhooks with those two big personalities [Denise and host Julia Morris]. There is a lot of pressure on the current new-look season to not court any negative headlines like series gone by, so they made sure Julia and Denise saved face – at least for the cameras,” says the source.

While the pair only briefly worked together during the mid-’90s on a Nine reboot of variety show In Melbourne Tonight, rumour has it there was no love lost when the pair went their separate ways.

Of course, Denise tells it how she sees it – and that’s why so many people love her!

But the source reveals her honesty grated on Julia, 55.

“It was a personality clash from day one and the crew would feel really uncomfortable each week as they tried to out-do each other,” says the insider.

“Denise reportedly felt she could be a ‘big sister’ figure to Julia, who was just starting out in her entertainment career. However, Julia was determined to run her own race.”

The source alleges that their similar “big, over-the-top” comedic style made for a clash on air.

Denise has been quick to deny reports that she and Julia have been locked in a secret feud for decades, calling the rumours “total bull cr*p”.

“I really don’t know where it came from… Let’s just dwell on the positives… I admire her because she went overseas and did all these courses and I think she went and did improv and all those things.

She was really serious about her career and I admired that, it’s something I never did,” she added of her former co-star.

“I think she’s terrific. I think Robert [Irwin] with her on the show, they just blend and it’s fabulous.”

Either way, there will be no further scramble for TV producers, as it seems Denise’s short-lived stint on reality TV is now over for good!

“I don’t want to do Survivor, I don’t want to be like Bear Grylls, I don’t want to be dropped in the middle of the ocean and have to swim to the shore. I don’t want to do anything now,” says the star. “I’ve got a lovely life, beautiful kids, grandchildren and a dog and a cat that loves me.”

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According to sources, Harry is furious that William has become so close to their step mum Queen Camilla in the wake of Kate and King Charles’ respective illnesses.

With both their spouses stepping back from royal duties, William, 41, and Camilla, 76, have become unlikely allies, but Harry isn’t too pleased about it.

In fact, the Duke of Sussex, 39, sees their new friendship as a “betrayal” of their mum Princess Diana. “He really distrusts that William actually gets on rather well now with Camilla,” royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror.

“Harry will see this as a betrayal. He was shocked when William realised that Camilla, far from being the monster they thought she was when they were children, is actually a rather nice woman.”

Camilla and Charles famously began an affair while Charles was still married to Diana, who felt tormented by their relationship. The couple later went on to marry in 2005.

And while Tom admits that William has come to appreciate Camilla’s “sympathetic ear” over the past few months, Harry has “never moved on” since his mother died.

“For Harry, Camilla was the wicked stepmother back then, and she still is,” he added.

Harry revealed his true feelings about Camilla when he alleged that she leaked stories to the press about him in his memoir Spare.

He later called her “dangerous” because of her connections with the media.

“There was [an] open willingness on both sides to trade information,” he said on 60 Minutes in 2023.

“And with a family built on hierarchy, and with her on the way to being Queen Consort, there was going to be people or bodies left in the street because of that.”

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“We were just really excited, and so we told ourselves if anything went pear-shaped, we’d just keep our sense of humour about it all,” says Jess, 30, of the couple’s big day at Mimosa Wines near Bermagui on the NSW South Coast.

BEAUTIFUL BUT CHAOTIC

“I wore a six-metre-long veil,” the bubbly bride tells Woman’s Day. “It wasn’t coping when a breeze picked up during my vows and was basically wrapping around Andrew and my bridesmaids. One of
them, Emma, grabbed it and tried to pull it back. We got married on a pier over a small lake, so she almost fell in, then I almost fell back into the water as well, so, in the end, I just stepped to the side
and took my veil off.

“One of our family members described the ceremony as “emotional, beautiful and chaotic,” Jess adds with a laugh.

“It was very us – it was perfect! We’re still on cloud nine!”

The brief for the day was a formal country garden party, and in a sweet touch, the bridesmaids’ dresses were Jess’ something blue! The reality star wore a gown from Jane Hill Bridal in Melbourne, with an A-line skirt and delicate beading, a low-back and thigh-high slit, and long sheer sleeves with pearl closures at the wrist and down the back.

“It was the dress of my dreams,” says Jess, whose favourite moment of the day was walking down the aisle, which was studded with long-stemmed white roses, with her father Geoff.

“My dad is one of my favourite people in the world – he’s just an absolute legend – so that was really beautiful,” she says.

“And obviously seeing Andrew at the end of the aisle!”

Her groom’s highlight was saying his vows in front of their 145 guests.

“It was when I got the most emotional,” he reveals. “Neither of us had heard them. I got a little bit teary.”

“We were incredibly lucky with the weather too,” Andrew, 34, adds.

“The two days before, it just rained so much. It was a beautiful day on our wedding and then the day after, it rained again. We didn’t really have an option for wet weather, so we were a bit nervous!”

The couple opted to skip a traditional wedding cake – serving a three-course menu and canapes instead.

“We wanted to have a really bougie canape hour, so we had really beautiful nibbles – like Peking duck and lamb koftas – and had our favourite drinks, which were spicy margaritas and limoncello spritz,” shares Jess. “Everyone got stuck in!”

When the couple chatted with Woman’s Day last year to celebrate their engagement, they shared that they would start trying for a family on their honeymoon. So, is that still the plan?

“We’ve been practising,” laughs Jess.

“We’re not trying for a baby just yet. We’re really enjoying the time of ‘just us’ and I do think babies won’t be too far off, but we’re not quite there just yet. We’ll wait another couple of months and then see where we are.”

They already have a list of baby names, and a lot of their friends have just started families. “It’s all happening,” laughs Andrew.

The couple, who share a home in Delegate, NSW, plan to watch this season of Farmer Wants A Wife, especially as one of Andrew’s groomsmen, Joey Bobbin, is looking for love on the show.

“We’ll be rooting for Joey,” says Jess.

MARRIAGE MADE IN TV

“He’s a bit of a character,” says Andrew.

“It will be interesting to see how it all plays out for him.”

“He saw that it can work from watching Jess and I,” adds Andrew, who thinks the show’s high success rate at matching couples is because “it gives people in rural areas a chance to meet people they wouldn’t have. There’s no way Jess and I would have ever crossed paths had we not gone on the show.

“I know Jess took a lot of convincing to do the show and a friend of mine signed me up as a joke… it’s not really the way any of us ever imagined we’d be meeting each other, but it worked out in the end.”

See more of Jess and Andrew’s wedding this season on Farmer Wants A Wife, Sun, 7pm, & Mon-Tues, 7.30pm, Seven & 7plus.

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The courageous Sunshine Coast local has bravely opened up about her diagnosis in a series of candid TikToks, revealing her shock diagnosis, and the aggressive life-saving treatments she is undergoing.

Holding back tears, the 46-year-old makeup artist, who regularly travels the world working for top fashion houses like Versace and Dior, was visibly shaken as she shared the news with her followers.

“Some Stoj news. Thank you to all my doctors, partner, family and friends for all the support,” she posted, before detailing exactly what she’s been through these past few months.

FAMILY TRAGEDY

“In January I found out that I had breast cancer, so that was a bit horrible,” she shared.

“I’ve just been dealing with that and having the lump removed. Everything’s okay… [the] cancer has been removed.

“But there’s just a lot of information that I had to take in, and I’m going to be doing chemotherapy and radiation, and I thought that I’d do this before all my hair falls out, which is already starting to happen.”

As tributes continue to flow in for the popular fashion industry icon, it’s been her own tragic backstory that has touched hearts across the world.

“My mother passed away from breast cancer 22 years ago, so I was petrified of the same outcome,” she explained.

“But breast cancer treatment has advanced so much in this time – I didn’t realise how much I didn’t know.”

Diagnosed with a form of breast cancer known as invasive lobular carcinoma, she has reportedly undergone a lumpectomy – telling her many supporters who may face the same procedure that “it’s very scary, but you will be fine”.

Determined to raise more awareness around breast cancer, especially among women as young as 25, Stoj is now calling for screening to be available to everyone, regardless of age.

Despite putting on a brave face, she couldn’t hide just how devastated she was when her hair began to fall out due to the chemo, even sharing her first haircut.

“You think that it’s a vain issue but it’s not,” she said. “The last three days I’ve been balling my eyes out uncontrollably because I look in the mirror and can’t recognise myself – I was prepared for
a mastectomy, a lumpectomy, the scars – no problem… why is it my hair is making me so emotional? I can’t stop crying.”

And while Stoj continues to fight her battle, Grant will be by her side through the next few crucial months while she recovers.

“He adores her, and he will do whatever it takes to get her through this. They’ll turn this into something positive, especially if it helps other survivors – that’s just how they roll,” a close friend tells Woman’s Day.

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In what almost seemed like a joke, the comedy duo shared a picture of them both in tennis outfits, revealing that it’s game over for their “long match” after 20 years together – 13 of which they were married.

The couple, who share three kids together – Olive, 16, Elula, 13, and Montgomery, nine – penned a revealing Instagram post. “In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage. We have always prioritised our privacy, and have been working through this change,” they wrote. “We forever share in our devotion and love for our children. We sincerely appreciate you respecting our family’s wish for privacy.”

While the pair might have seemed like Hollywood’s golden couple for years, the signs of trouble were hiding in plain sight for those looking closely enough.

TIGHT-LIPPED

One of the most tell-tale signs that the couple had called it quits on their relationship was the fact that Isla, 48, kept her ring finger well-hidden during recent red carpet events.

On several occasions, the ex-Home And Away star was pictured putting her hand in her pockets or on her hip and turning it away from cameras to obscure any vision of a wedding ring – or lack thereof.

And, while it’s still unknown exactly when in 2023 the couple separated, they’ve been absent from each other’s social media accounts in recent months.

The last image Isla shared of the couple was in November last year, while the last picture of Isla that Sacha, 52, shared was in February 2023.

What’s more, in typical single girl fashion, Isla has also been spending a lot of time with her famous friends recently.

Just last week she enjoyed a girls’ night at the theatre alongside actress Michelle Dockery, Naomi Watts and film producer Bruna Papandrea.

Interestingly, Isla didn’t give anything away about the pair’s secret split during an interview on Kelly Clarkson’s chat show earlier this year, where she was asked about her Valentine’s Day traditions.

“Every year Sacha does give me a card that says ‘Happy Valentine’s from…’and then there’s this massive question mark, as if anyone else would… as if I’d have any other Valentines,” she said seemingly gushing over her husband.

However, tensions in their marriage reportedly started last year after the couple clashed over where to live, with Sacha keen to return to the UK instead of Isla’s hometown of Perth.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Now, the couple are set to battle it out over custody of their three children and their $76 million estate, which includes several properties around the globe.

Sources claim that Isla, keen to prepare for the worst, reached out to celebrity divorce lawyer Baroness Fiona Shackleton before her split. “Isla has known for some time that the marriage was over, and after some difficult conversations with Sacha, made the decision to consult a divorce lawyer,” an insider told The Sun. “This was back in early summer 2022.”

It has been reported that Sacha has also consulted with top lawyer Laura Wasser, who represented Johnny Depp in his split from Amber Heard.

The couple are understood to still be living together with their children, and have been advised to remain amicable during the proceedings.

“However, with Fiona on board, no stone will be left unturned if things did start to turn nasty – which neither of them want.”

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They wanted to get married as soon as possible and asked if I would make the arrangements. The problem was that as soon as they posted banns to get married in Great Britain it became public information.

I was concerned that the ceremony at the Marylebone Register Office was going to turn into a mob scene, with wailing young girls and a horde of paparazzi, but Paul and Linda were unperturbed about fans finding out.

On March 12, 1969, the day of the wedding, the streets in front of the register were indeed mobbed with fans and had to be shut down by the police. We had to enter through a side door where the garbage bins were kept. Paul’s brother Michael, who was the best man, was half an hour late because the police had closed off all the surrounding streets.

One week and one day after Paul married Linda, I received a phone call from John Lennon. He and Yoko Ono were at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris and wanted to get married, immediately. People believe that John’s desire to get married so soon after Paul’s marriage was a knee-jerk reaction. Perhaps it was psychologically about breaking up with Paul.

When things were at their worst between them, John once said to Paul, “I want a divorce from you like I got from Cynthia.”

At the time, many felt Yoko was a surprising and difficult addition to the Beatles retinue. She was seven years older than John, a small, seemingly fragile yet persistent person, and more than a little kooky. “You know, we didn’t like Yoko at first,” Paul said in his interview. “People did call her ugly and stuff, and that must be hard for someone who loves someone and is so passionately in love with them.”

In the inner circle of Liverpudlians, we thought of Cynthia as family and Yoko’s ascension as First Lady of the Lennons was jarring. John’s pal Magic Alex asks in his transcripts, “Why her?” The reason, many people believed, was that more than a trophy wife, a model or an actress, John needed a chum. His love affair with Paul was ending.

SECRET MISSION

When John called and asked me to arrange his wedding to Yoko, they were insistent that I tell not a soul, no one, not even the other Beatles. I arranged their wedding with the stealth of an M15 agent. It was quite a task to pull off for one of the most famous couples in the world.

They insisted they wanted to be married in Great Britain, but once they posted banns, it would be in the press. The solution was to find a place in Great Britain where John and Yoko could walk in
the door and get married with no residency requirements.

Charles Levinson, the London lawyer who handled John’s divorce from Cynthia, advised me that John and Yoko could tie the knot posthaste in Gibraltar, off the coast of Spain, yet part of the British Isles.

I flew to Gibraltar the following morning, just before John and Yoko arrived in a private jet. Both were dressed in white, like two virgins. They were signalling a fresh start. The couple were married in a brief ceremony by Justice Cecil Joseph Wheeler, to whom I paid four pounds, 14 shillings.

Yoko wore dark sunglasses with a big hat, and John smoked cigarettes during the brief ceremony. They were casual and seemingly unemotional, as if it were an obligation more than a celebration.

Edited extract from All You Need Is Love: The End Of The Beatles by Peter Brown & Steven Gaines. Buy the book for $28.50 from Booktopia here.

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The singer is using his voice in a different way, unpacking everything from his illustrious career to his recent health battle.

The You’re The Voice singer has revealed he’s been asked “many times” to put his life story on paper, but that now finally feels like the “right time”.

“It is a very strange feeling looking back on my life, on the good and the bad, and now that I have started, it is all rushing back,” he said.

“I hope the book engages and entertains because that’s what so much of my life has been about.”

“The Voice Inside charts John Farnham’s very personal and public journey, told in his own words and with his inimitable humour, insight, and humility,” publisher Hachette Australia wrote in a statement.

The memoir addresses some of the biggest challenges the 74-year-old has faced, as well as revisits some of the most important and memorable moments not only in his career but in his entire life, dating back to his childhood.

“It is the story of the resilience John found as his stellar career stalled, record companies turned their backs, and he faced financial ruin,” the description reads.

“It is the story of triumph over adversity after a devastating diagnosis of mouth cancer in 2022, only months after the death of his long-time friend and manager, Glenn Wheatley.

“Throughout a lifetime filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, John has remained steadfast, never losing his unique musical talent, creative strength nor his powerful ability to make human connections through his music.”

The long-awaited book will be released in November, and was written in partnership with Poppy Stockwell.

Poppy is an award-winning writer and also directed the critically acclaimed biopic about John Farnham, Finding the Voice, in 2023.

“Working with John on his memoir has been like sitting down with an old friend, who also happens to be an absolute legend, to share stories that are both deeply personal and wildly entertaining,” she said.

“His resilience and sense of humour shine through every recollection, making this project a genuine reflection of the man behind the music.

“It’s been a joy to help bring his tales to life, and I can’t wait for readers to get an unfettered glimpse of the man whose music is the soundtrack to so many of our lives.”

John became a huge success in the Australian music industry in the 1960s and to this day holds the record for the highest-selling Australian album ever with the Whispering Jack record from 1986.

His last public performance was in February 2020, as part of Sydney’s Fire Fight fundraising concert.

Pre-order The Voice Inside by John Farnham from Booktopia for $31.50 (usually $49.99). The book will be published in November 2024.

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The Beach Boys’ documentary will feature unseen footage and new interviews with the band members and show audiences behind the scenes of the group’s early days and now.

Aptly named The Beach Boys, the new documentary will hit our screens in May 2024, and is a “celebration of the legendary band that revolutionised pop music”.

Band member Brian Wilson has reflected on the documentary, sharing: “I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job. It really brought me back to those days with the boys, the fun and the music. And of course, those incredible harmonies.”

Formed in 1961, the Beach Boys have continued to captivate fans for generations, and now their story and legacy will be immortalised in film.

The upcoming documentary will follow the band’s humble family beginnings as well as include interviews with the Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Not only that, but statements from other music legends such as Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monae and Ryan Tedder will also be included.

Where can I watch The Beach Boys documentary?

The upcoming The Beach Boys documentary will be released in Australia on Disney Plus next month on 24 May 2024.

Stream The Beach Boys on Disney Plus from $13.99/mth.

Is there a movie about Beach Boys?

There are currently multiple existing movies and documentaries about the Beach Boys group.

The band’s original documentary from 1985, The Beach Boys: An American Band is a biography with interviews, concert footage, and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in – all from the groups’ first 20 years together.

Stream The Beach Boys: An American Band on Apple TV+ from $12.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial. 

Additionally, a movie about the Beach Boys was released in 2014, which is a biographical drama film titled Love & Mercy.

What’s the movie Love & Mercy about?

Love & Mercy is based on the lives and experiences of the Beach Boys’ co-founder and leader Brian Wilson.

The movie chronicles the band member’s struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s, and stars Paul Dano (The Batman, The Fablemans) as a young Brian, and John Cusack (Serendipity, Say Anything) as Brian’s middle-aged self.

Stream Love & Mercy on Apple TV+ from $12.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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It’s been confirmed that the King and Queen earned over three million Australian dollars for fulfilling their royal duties last year – and they’re set for an even bigger pay rise.

Of the three million that they earned, Mary took home a casual $498,359 which was set aside as a direct ‘grant’.

Most of the couple’s joint income, which is paid for by the state, also covers other ‘dependent’ members of the royal family (including their four children) as well as housing and staff costs.

This meant that in 2023, the King and Queen of Denmark were left with just under $640,000 (AUD) to spend themselves on travel, clothing, and personal expenses.

It’s reported that Frederik and Mary’s income will only continue to increase since they ascended to the throne on 14 January 2024.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark took home a huge grant of 13 million Australian dollars last year, plus an additional private allowance of $2.9 million AUD.

So, Mary and Frederik will likely see their income take quite a significant jump since Frederik has become the ruling monarch.

However, the Danish government has made known their plans to change their appanage system – appanage refers to the grant of an estate, title, office, money or anything of value to young children of a monarch.

The Danish government is likely to introduce new legislation that will determine the amount of money given to the royal family as well as how it will be divided in terms of paying for royal related versus personal expenses.

According to the Danish press, the exact amount Frederik and Mary will be granted is still unknown as the government hasn’t yet sat on the issue.

In saying that, the Danish royals are exempt from paying tax and also have the ability to earn separate private income.

The King and Queen of Denmark have pursued private income streams for many years, and one example of this is renting out their luxury ski lodge in Switzerland on Airbnb, where they charge up to $20,000 per week!

As royals, the couple live a lavish lifestyle, but Mary is also known for her thrifty outfits. The Australian-born Queen often rewears dresses, suits, blouses and more, prompting her to be referred to as a sustainable and economical royal.

But that doesn’t mean that Mary doesn’t also spend extravagantly on occasion – especially on designer clothing pieces.

The Tasmanian-born royal often wears items from luxury labels, including Australian brand Zimmerman, however she does counteract this with some high street pieces from brands such as H&M.

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The 23-year-old and partner Joseph Salerno are pregnant with their first child together.

Yesterday afternoon Sophie uploaded a post on Instagram announcing the exciting news alongside some adorable photos of her and Joseph cradling her growing baby bump.

“The greatest gift of all coming in September! ,” she wrote in her caption.

Friends, family and supporters were quick to shower the mum-to-be with love and congratulations in the comment section.

“This is truly the most beautiful news ever! So happy for you both! Your little one will be surrounded by so much love ,” one person wrote.

“I don’t know you personally but the joy I felt reading this – I wanted to say the biggest and most heartfelt congratulations ,” another shared.

“Oh Sophie, you have been a part of our consciousness since you were little. I have followed your recovery from each tragedy along your journey. My wife and I were shocked by your life experiences but the resilience and strength shown by you and your family. You darling, are a superhero and now an inspirational mum. Congratulations we are all thrilled for you both.”

Sophie and her partner Joseph have known each other since they were six years old, but didn’t start dating until after graduating school.

The pair took their relationship to the next level and became engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2023. 

“She has always been the strongest person I’ve ever known. I could tell from our first handshake, a very strong grip,” Joseph told The Australian Women’s Weekly. “Strong, confident and generous, those three words best describe Sophie. That’s what I see when I’m with her.”

Sophie echoed Joseph’s sentiments about her fiance saying, “Honestly, Joseph is the most open and accepting person I’ve ever met.”

“He just understands and jumps in when I need help. I never have to ask or explain. It’s an absolute honour to be marrying him.”

Sophie Delezio has had a difficult life, having undergone more than 100 operations since a car crashed into her Sydney daycare centre when she was a toddler.

But her strength and her smile have never wavered.

“She has had to be determined and strong all her life. After everything that she has endured in the past 15 years, her just being alive is a testament to how determined she really is,” Sophie’s father Ron told The Weekly.

Sophie and Joseph bought their first home together shortly before their engagement last year, and now the love-birds are taking the next step in their relationship and welcoming their own bundle of joy.

Congratulations to the parents-to-be!

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Couple swap alert for Married At First Sight Australia 2024, as Ellie Dix and Jonathan McCullough were spotted kissing beach-side mid-February.

In the reality television program, Jonathan has been paired with ‘hot mess’ Lauren Dunn in the hopes their opposite natures could balance out the other. Meanwhile, Ellie was paired with tour guide Ben Walters.

Images obtained by Woman’s Day show the MAFS participants getting close and personal at a beach on the Gold Coast.

In the exclusive images, the pair appear to be working out together before cooling off in the water – Ellie still donned in her exercise clothes – featuring a few cuddles and kisses.

At the time, the details surrounding the two were murky, leaving many questions unanswered. But in the final commitment ceremony, Tori revealed a little secret – Jonathan was texting Ellie and had been since her departure.

On the couch Jonathan denied having feelings for Ellie, saying: “There’s nothing to gain, it’s just a friend.”

There were plenty of cracks in the beginning of Lauren and Jonathan’s relationship, however, the pair seemed to be progressing as Jono admitted he missed his wife during her surgery. But mere days later it was revealed Jono was texting Ellie – consistently. As expected, Lauren and Jono savagely called it quits during final vows.

In an interview with sister site New Idea, Ellie revealed she had “never felt so relaxed with someone.”

“Jono loves hearing my opinions and never shuts me down,” she said. “We’re both on the same page and I feel like I’ve known him for such a long time; it’s weird.”

Jono added: “We’re so comfortable with one another and we haven’t spent a night apart since we got together.”

During the MAFS reunion, Jono revealed he messaged Ellie a week after his final vows when they then talked on the phone for more than an hour, met up for a six hour coffee-date, followed by dinner, drinks and their first kiss.

It wasn’t a huge surprise Lauren and Jono didn’t survive the experiment, as the former bride explained on the Kyle and Jackie O radio program: “On paper, the experts got it right, he’s everything I want, however, there’s something on paper that you can’t put into words.”

“When we woke up the next day, I think the reality of what I had done had really set in. We were in this random house in the middle of the Hinterlands so far away from everything, with a camera man and a sound guy and my producer and I thought ‘s–t, what have I done?'”

Former couple turned friends, Lucinda and Timothy revealed they while they “love” the pair, there was no “alignment” there.

“I think Ellie and Jono, even though they weren’t matched together, I think they’re going to be the most genuine couple to come from this season,” Lucinda said.

Married At First Sight Australia is on Channel Nine and 9Now at 7:30pm.

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A TV insider reveals the stars’ contracts this season have never been stricter – and they certainly have to sing for their supper!

TELL IT ALL!

The fact that the celebs start opening up once they’re in the jungle isn’t by accident.

“Every celebrity in the cast has a previous backstory that makes them a household name. What viewers tune in for are their untold stories. Who have they worked with? Who didn’t they get along with? Their thoughts on public figures,” says the source.

Candice Warner, 39, signed on the dotted line to talk about her husband, cricket great David, 37 – from their day-to-day marriage to embarrassing stories! “Close friends were rolling on the ground laughing when she mentioned he likes to do his business with the door open,” shares the spy.

According to the source, Aussie icon Denise Drysdale agreed to speak about her impressive list of co-stars including the late Ernie Sigley and Daryl Somers.

“Denise has been on television since she was a child,” says the insider. “What Ding Dong has seen in her career could have filled two autobiographies by now, and this is the closest we will ever get to her talking unfiltered.”

And, of course, Khanh Ong, 31, will need to share about his time on MasterChef Australia with the late Jock Zonfrillo.

“Khanh did two seasons with Jock and he has a lot of opinions on the judges and co-stars,” says the insider. “Expect him to be quite ruthless on both Australian Survivor and Masterchef Australia co-stars.”

After all, being opinionated is what helped them all score the gig in the first place!

HELICOPTERS CHOPPED

The budget for the bigger stars’ pay cheques was slim-lined this year – and it wasn’t the only cost cutting. “The challenges and stunts are also being downsized,” says the source. “Only a few years ago, the show opened with celebrities bungee jumping out of helicopters. Gone are planes and helicopters, which have been a staple in the launch episodes.”

In fact, shares the insider, “I’d say the safety officers are paid more than most of the challenges cost to build. That is where the money is really going.”

SMOKERS CORNER CUT

In the second season of I’m A Celeb in 2016, Shane Warne famously negotiated the opportunity to smoke while he was in the jungle. The former cricketer wasn’t willing to kick the habit, and he managed to get Ten to build a specialised smoking area not far from camp.

“That started a chain reaction,” according to the source, “and other celebs were wanting the same deal, congregating in the smoker’s yard and not being available on camera”.

The spot was scrapped and celebs are expected to quit smoking and vaping.

“You miss the best conversations with an out-of-bounds area,” says the spy. “And producers were noticing juicy stories being shared, which would have made magic TV.”

HEALTHY OVERHAUL

Booze is also out!

In the weeks leading up to the experience, Denise cut alcohol out of her diet with the help of a medical practitioner.

And in the jungle, the 75-year-old will be tossing back a specialised shake instead! “It’s packed with important vitamins but is quite filling,” shares the insider.

“The former Studio Ten host will still appear to lose some weight throughout her stay but it will be more controlled.”

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“I felt I had let my kids down when I got divorced – my parents are still married and I’d never contemplated being a single parent,” she tells Woman’s Day.

“I felt defeated, and I wasn’t just able to deal with it privately – it was being played out for all the world to see. That was a very difficult time.”

On top of all the societal pressures and growing public interest in her split, Simone was also at a crossroad in her professional life after dedicating the previous 10 years to her now ex-husband and three kids.

“I married at 25 and then had three kids in five years, which was a real blessing but simultaneously I lost myself,” she confesses.

“Between being a wife and a mum, I didn’t feel like my life was aligning with my true self. I had to find that again.”

FIGHTING FOR FAMILY

Following the divorce, Simone says she turned to yoga in a bid to restore her mind and body, and while she had practised the meditative form of exercise for years prior, she began to really hone her skills and found it not only helped her “heal mentally and emotionally” but find her life purpose.

“My practice made me stronger and more at peace internally, and it gave me the tools to take care of myself,” says Simone.

“It was important to invest time in self-care as I had three young kids that needed me, and I knew that I had to be strong for both me and the kids, so I made time to practice.”

Simone adds that she has since become a qualified yoga teacher, which she says has completely “transformed” her belief in herself.

“I still have so much to learn and so much I want to share.

It’s a life-long practice and I’ll continue to keep learning and growing,” she says.

GROWING WITH GRIEF

Now Simone, 54, is sharing her journey of self-discovery with the world in her new book, Growing With Grace.

Told through a combination of anecdotal passages, candid diary entries and interspliced with advice and exercises that readers can apply to their own lives, Simone hopes the book “helps and inspires people to live their best life”.

In one particularly poignant section, Simone opens up about how yoga helped her navigate the arduous waters that is grief.

“In yoga we practice non-attachment and appreciate that nothing is permanent – we have to live in the moment and be present in both the here and now,” she says.

“Grief is fluid – you carry it with you every day but having my little rituals keeps me aligned with my purpose and feeling well.”

In March 2022, Shane died very suddenly from a heart attack while holidaying in Thailand. He was just 52.

“Every day I have gratitude for my life, and for my three kids. Grief has taught me to not take anything for granted and to try my best every day and do the work to stay strong.”

NEW CHAPTER

Simone says that her kids Brooke, 26, Jackson, 24, and Summer, 22, have always been her “number one”, and admits that when she was first approached to create the book, she felt some trepidation around what it would mean for them.

“I wasn’t sure how I felt about sharing my journey,” she notes.

“[But] I spoke to my kids and my family and they all said that I should, so I put pen to paper.”

Growing With Grace is available at Booktopia for $26.50. Buy it here.

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Gerard Ryan, a 71-year-old Perth man, was arrested in an eastern suburbs park in Sydney late last month after he sent the Nova radio personality, 45, a disturbing message saying he was in her neighbourhood and hoped to find her.

Kate is said to have called the police and laid bare an eerie campaign of harassment that dates back years, after Ryan began to comment on Kate’s social media. “I just want to kiss you my heart is pounding for you I love you madly,” Ryan commented on one of her posts.

When Kate didn’t respond to his obsessive messages they only intensified, both in volume and subject matter.

BIZARRE BEHAVIOUR

Between February 6, 2022 and April 25, 2023, “the accused has sent hundreds of messages to the complainant [Kate]”, the police tendered in court.

In the messages, Ryan is said to have sent “several sexually explicit messages” and “numerous naked photographs.”

After Kate blocked him in April last year, Ryan sent a letter to her work address, which included a Valentine’s Day card with his name and residential address on the back.

Just last month, Ryan sent a gift card worth $200 to her office with a note saying it was to replace her lawnmower, after she spoke on air about her old one breaking down.

Also in the package were four photos, one of which included a picture of a church on Rottnest Island with the words, “The church we could get married one day.”

Ryan pleaded guilty to the chilling charge and has been sentenced to a 12-month conditional release order with an apprehended violence order also in place.

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Here, Woman’s Day meets two of the farmers, Bert, 30, and Joe, 33, who are putting their rakes down in order to find their one true love.

What made you want to sign up for this series?

JOE: I had a really good friend, Andrew Guthrie, who was on the show three seasons ago. Before that, I would never have entertained that idea but seeing him go through it and she’s now his wife, it was pretty amazing to see that all unfold.

BERT: I had been single for a long time and my friends were like, “Why don’t you do something a bit different and put yourself on the line and see what happens?” I guess I got a little bit of positive reinforcement from my friends and then had a little bit of time on my hands, so I thought why not?

Farmer Wants A Wife has a pretty good success rate as well!

BERT: Yeah, there’s no chance that I would do anything else except Farmer.

What are you looking for in a woman?

JOE: I was raised in a really feminist household, so I think I draw a lot from that. My mum and grandma are real go-getters and are strong, independent women so that’s what I was looking for.

BERT: I think the biggest one for me is just to have love and respect for each other. There are times when I’m going to be working late. However, it’s a special location here and it’s not far from the city. So I don’t expect anyone to have to give up their job or anything to come to the farm – I’m only less than an hour from Brisbane city!

Would you call yourselves romantics?

BERT: I don’t think anybody has used the words Bert and romance before. I’m more of a casual guy. For me, my ideal date is just going to the beach or going out on the boat and having a beer, something nice and casual.

How important is family for the women you date?

JOE: Family is huge to me. I think mum would just be happy for me to find someone and give her some more grandchildren! My older sister is very protective. She has always got my best thoughts in mind, but she can be quite brutal and honest with me and has been in the past. She’s definitely the one they would have to win over.

BERT: Nana’s approval is very important. She is the biggest sweetheart, so she will never make them feel under pressure or anything. If you both meet the right woman, will you be ready to pop the question?

BERT: When it comes to that I don’t jump into anything right away. You have to see each other at your best and worst so it takes time, but you know when the time is right. I would pop the question but
I want to get to know someone and spend time doing that.

JOE: I definitely will be when I meet the right lady. I’ll be ready to get the knee dirty, for sure.

And are kids something you both want too?

JOE: Yeah married and kids, that’s where I want to be. It hasn’t happened yet but I’m always optimistic.

BERT: I would like to do a bit of travel as two people, not three, and enjoy just being a couple before bringing a little one into the world, but kids are on the cards.

We’ve been told this season is very drama-filled. How do you cope with drama?

BERT: I don’t enjoy drama. I’m busy and when I’m not at work, drama is not something I enjoy being a part of so if I can avoid it I will.

JOE: Yeah, I think especially us farmers, we’re really not into drama. That just doesn’t really sit well with us at all.

Farmer Wants A Wife, Sunday, 7pm, Seven & 7plus.

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Beatrice, 35, and Eugenie, 34, – children to Sara Ferguson and Prince Andrew – both work regular jobs but experts say we could potentially, but unlikely, see the King’s nieces help out.

The Daily Beast has recently reported that Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are “disappointed” that His Majesty has not yet asked for their help while the British monarchy has a limited number of staff compared to usual.

A palace insider and friend of the sisters told the Daily Beast that the Beatrice and Eugenie are upset they “aren’t being used at all” and want to “be of service”.

“They are very upset to have been ignored by the king as they feel they have a lot to offer, but ultimately not surprised,” the source claimed.

However, another royal expert has revealed that Charles’ decision to not call upon the sisters is deliberate as he is a strong advocate for a slimmed down monarchy.

Michael Cole, a royal commentator, told The Royal Observer that the King has been selective about who he allows to step in during this difficult time for the Crown.

“It is difficult to see major roles for Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. That is not because they are not willing, they are nice people and good ambassadors for this country,” Michael explained.

“He [King Charles] wants to concentrate on the direct line of succession, from him to Prince William and then Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. That is how he wants it. But the King deliberately wants to concentrate on the main line of succession.”

Additionally, another insider has claimed that the King is following in his late mother’s footsteps with the debate over “part-time working royals”, sparked by Prince Harry’s decision to leave the UK while simultaneously maintaining some official roles.

While Charles is “very fond” of his nieces Beatrice and Eugenie, “Everyone, including [the sisters], accepts there is no place for them to be full-time working royals. And as the late Queen Elizabeth made clear, being a part-time working royal isn’t an option,” the source said.

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To mark the special occasion, Cody wrote “2 precious years with this one” alongside a loving photo of the pair kissing.

While the pair remain relatively private, Cody hasn’t missed an anniversary tribute yet – with the former singer confessing his love for their one year anniversary.

“I look at her and light goes all through me,” wrote Simpson, adding, “1 year with you. Since I met you I’ve felt as though I’ve been living in perpetual sunlight. I like the sun because you can’t buy it, grasp it or possess it. You can only appreciate it when it’s there, feel it all over and let it make its way within. Love is quite the same. I love you.”

The couple confirmed their relationship in the lead up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with Simpson making his professional swimming debut alongside McKeon as part of the Australian swim team.

To mark the couple’s milestone, scroll down to look back at some of their most adorable moments.

Cody shared a loving tribute to Emma in honour of their two-year anniversary in early April 2024.

Emma was named Young Australian of the Year in 2024, and Cody was her biggest supporter watching from home.

“Congratulations my love, So proud of you,” Cody wrote on Instagram while watching Emma accept her award on TV. He also cheekily said, “oh, she looks good” behind the camera.

We love how supportive these lovebirds are of each other.

“Happy birthday @codysimpson Always making me smile, always making me laugh,” Emma wrote in a touching birthday tribute.

Cody Simpson recently spoke out about how swimming and girlfriend Emma McKeon kept him grounded instead of ‘falling in’ with his Hollywood fame.

“Emma is a huge part of my life, and has been such a positive influence on me in terms of keeping me grounded since we met.”

“She is a really calming presence, she has really helped me, and she just impresses me so much, she is such a wonderful person.”

Cody and Emma looked as in love as ever as they posed for the camera together at an event in November 2023.

Cody and Emma were looking straight out of a Hollywood movie, dressed in all black at a wedding they attended together.

The couple both competed as part of the Australian swimming squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Cody shared this sweet sunset snap to Instagram.

“This woman never ceases to inspire me just simply being the human being she is. Humble, kind and full of dreams.”

“Luckiest man on earth. Above all, I’m glad my path has brought me home and to this woman. Baby you are the wind in the sails,” wrote Simpson.

All smiles from the happy couple!

“2022 was our year Excited to see what the next year brings,” wrote Emma on a New Years Eve post to Instagram.

The couple travelled to the New South Wales South Coast for Simpson’s birthday.

“What an amazing weekend full of love,” captioned McKeon.

Emma shared this adorable picture of the couple at her brother’s wedding.

“A brief rendezvous in Barcelona with my love,” wrote Simpson.

The couple shared a sweet moment together in Barcelona.

Cody and Emma visiting Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris.

If they’re not in the pool, you can find the duo jet-setting across the world.

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Since it’s return, Shannen has opened up about her battle with the ferocious disease and the realities of living with cancer.

Shannon told People magazine that she remained positive after bravely admitting: “I don’t want to die.”

“I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not done.”

But in a recent heartbreaking update, Shannen has told fans she is letting go of some of her possessions to make things “easier” for her family when she passes.

“My priority at the moment is my mum. I know it’s going to be hard on her if I pass away before her. Because it’s going to be so hard on her, I want other things to be a lot easier,” she said.

“I don’t want her to have a bunch of stuff to deal with. I don’t want her to have four storage units filled with furniture.”

In early 2024 it was revealed her new cancer infusion wasn’t working. Despite doctors suggesting she switch treatments, Shannen wanted to persist with the treamtent.

WATCH: Shannen Doherty opens up about her battle with breast cancer. Article continues after video.

“After the sixth or seventh treatment, we really saw it breaking down the blood-brain barrier. Do I call that a miracle? Yeah. For me, that happens to be a miracle right now. That I sort of rolled the dice and said, ‘let’s keep going’,” she shared on her podcast Let’s Be Clear.

Desperate for advancements in treatment options, Shannen hopes “to squeeze out another three to five years” to experience new options to help fight her cancer.

“There’s going to be a lot more options that will give another five years,” she said on her podcast.

Shannen began radiation therapy in January 2023 and posted a video of the process to her Instagram page.

“January 12, the first round of radiation took place,” she wrote on Instagram. “My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life. I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr Amin Mirahdi and the amazing techs at Cedar Sinai [Medical Centre].”

“But that fear… The turmoil… the timing of it all… This is what cancer can look like.”

In a follow-up post, shared four days later, she opened up about the terrifying surgery.

“I had a tumor in my head they wanted to remove and also biopsy,” she penned. “I am clearly trying to be brave but I am petrified. The fear was overwhelming to me. Scared of all possible bad outcomes, worried about leaving my mom and how that would impact her. Worried that I would come out of surgery not me anymore. This is what cancer can look like.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar responded to the video, telling Shannen: “You are a warrior.”

Selma Blair – who’s fighting her own battle with multiple sclerosis – commented: “This is a lot. This is a lot to take on, still again. And I am wishing for all the wise peace you have learned to find you in the terror moments. To know we are holding you. Love. All love.”

In October 2021, more than a year after her cancer returned, Shannen encouraged people to get regular check ups and “cut through the fear.” 

“For breast cancer awareness month, I’d like to share more of my own personal journey from my first diagnosis to my second,” she wrote on Instagram. “Is it all pretty? NO but it’s truthful and my hope in sharing is that we all become more educated, more familiar with what cancer looks like.

“I hope I encourage people to get mammograms, to get regular checkups, to cut thru the fear and face whatever might be in front of you. In 2015 I got diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and did chemo and radiation. I had many nose bleeds from the chemo. Not sure if any of you experienced this.

“I also was beyond tired. I cheered myself up by putting on funny pajamas that my friend Kristy gave me. Did they actually cheer me up? Yes!! Lol. I looked ridiculous and in that ridiculousness, I was able to laugh at myself. Finding humor helped get me thru what seemed impossible. I hope we all find humor in the impossible.”

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The King was joined by his wife Queen Camilla as well as other members of the royal family.

His attendance marks the 75-year-old’s first significant public outing since his cancer diagnosis was announced earlier this year.

Charles is still currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, so the event was smaller than usual as the King follows his doctors’ advice to limit the number of people he comes in contact with.

It was announced by Buckingham Palace that King Charles would be attending the service early last week.

Last year marked His Majesty’s first Easter service as monarch, and as per tradition, he was joined by multiple other senior royals who took part in a short procession to the intimate service.

King Charles led the procession accompanied by his wife and his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew who made a shock rare public appearance.

This year the Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend the church service as Catherine continues to receive preventative chemotherapy for her recently announced cancer. 

In 2023, the Wales’ attended the event accompanied by their three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and first-time attendee Prince Louis, 5.

In previous years, fellow senior royals Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, and Zara Tindall have also joined the procession alongside their families.

Following the news of both King Charles’ and Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnoses, the royal family’s Easter Sunday plans were uncertain.

In the midst of his treatment, His Majesty has postponed public-facing duties, however, the Easter church service is technically considered a private family event.

At this stage, Charles is expected to return to work around summer in the United Kingdom, however it is highly dependent on how well he is coping.

A royal source told PEOPLE that the King is “progressing well”, however the Palace is not “committing to anything” and everything will be “subject to doctors’ advice at the time.”

King Charles has continued to work behind the scenes, and the royal source added that “one thing that has been wholly undiminished is his appetite for work.”

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Mila Sneddon was just four years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2019, and endured more than 900 procedures before going into remission two years ago.

When her mum Lynda, 40, posted a heartbreaking image on Facebook of Mila kissing her dad Scott, 54, through a window during the pandemic lockdown in the UK, it went viral and was included in an exhibition launched by Kate.

The little girl was separated from her dad for months during her treatment after Scott and Lynda took the difficult decision to live in separate households a week before lockdown because he was working and potentially exposed to the virus.

MATCHING TIARAS

The image was also posted on Kate’s Instagram account, with the royal mum-of-three so touched by the family’s ordeal, that she organised a Zoom call to cheer Mila up, promising that they would one day meet and wear their pink dresses together.

When they did finally meet at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland two years later, the youngster was beaming with delight to find that Kate had indeed worn a matching pink dress, even if she was missing the glittering tiara Mila also wore!

“I love your dress! Can you give it a twirl?” asked Kate, who also later invited Mila, who now calls Kate her “bestie”, to read a prayer at her Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey later that same year.

WELL WISHES

“You will be brave because I was and you will fight like I did,” Mila, who is now eight, urged the princess last week, with her mum revealing that her daughter also planned to make and send Kate a card.

Lynda says after meeting Kate it was clear that “the incredibly and engaging” princess was a “wife and mother first”, and posted a tribute to Kate on social media after the princess revealed her own cancer battle.

“We are deeply saddened hearing the news about Catherine. A kind, caring soul who has always championed Mila both during and after her treatment. Mila is equally sad to hear this news and
will reach out privately in her own way,” she says.

“Kate showed Mila such compassion, care and support both during and post treatment, so it’s been very emotional to see she is now facing her own health struggles. We have nothing but admiration for her.”

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Speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day, top TV insiders insist Nine “will stop at nothing” to replace Brooke, 36, with someone who can help beat rivals Sunrise – and it might even include a good old-fashioned poach!

Sources divulge that bosses at Nine have their eyes on Sunrise golden girl Katie Brown, who at 32 has already proven she is destined to become a TV superstar.

“Nine don’t like to take no for an answer and have had Katie on their radar for months,” the source divulges. “They’ve been waiting to pounce when the time was right, so when Brooke pulled the pin last week, the word was that everyone agrees – it’s time to strike on Katie”.

TODAY IN TURMOIL

While Brooke proved to be popular with her team, sources maintain that “it’s safe to say she divided the Today audience”.

In 2019, it was announced she would replace veteran entertainment guru Richard Wilkins after decades of being on the show, a move many believe didn’t help Today in their battle against Seven’s slick-looking Sunrise.

“There was also the shock decision to have Brooke take on an additional role as the coveted news presenter, leaving Alex Cullen after years in the chair suddenly relegated over to the sports desk,” confides the insider. “It’s no secret Alex wasn’t happy at the time, but he copped it on the chin.”

But with many tipping Katie as the short odds-on favourite to take on the dual role, interestingly, it’s been the growing shortlist of who doesn’t want the job that has everyone talking behind the scenes – most notably Today host Karl Stefanovic’s sister-in-law Sylvia Jeffreys!

“As much as co-host Sarah [Abo] would love her back, Sylvia has made it clear she doesn’t want the grief of 3am starts now that she and husband Peter have a young family – and she loves hosting alongside David Campbell on Today Extra.

“This used to be the holy grail of TV roles, but it’s all changed, which could have something to do with why Brooke was looking elsewhere for new opportunities to expand her horizons.

“There’s a bit of a feeling now that Nine can only beat Sunrise by trying to poach their biggest talents,” says the insider, who admits that while Sunrise favourite Edwina Bartholomew would be a firm favourite to defect, “everyone knows she’s embedded at Seven”.

“Katie will be good at keeping Karl under control, especially with her knockabout humour. She doesn’t mind having a good old laugh at herself – and right now that’s something that is very much needed at Today!”

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More than three million fans tuned in to see the 22-year-old Guy take the top prize, leaving Cosima fans crushed. Even then-judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson declared she should have been crowned.

That Cosima, now 47, was forced to leave because throat nodules threatened to rob her of her voice was almost forgotten as outraged fans fuelled conspiracy theories and sparked rumours of bad blood between Shannon and Cosima.

Viewers were left wondering if Shannon got more votes than Cosima after Guy was announced as one of the two grand finalists. But Cosima’s shock exit meant Shannon went straight through whether or not he had the votes.

CONTROVERSIAL END

“I felt really bad for Shannon. I felt really guilty,” Cosima tells Woman’s Day, insisting there was never any bad blood between the two and that she always only felt love and support from Guy and Shannon.

“We never talked about it, and we were always friends, and it was understood that we wanted the best for each other. There were never any hard feelings in any way, shape or form.”

Shannon, now 48, also always felt bad that Cosima’s Idol dream ended so abruptly and was shrouded in so much controversy, so the big-hearted singer recently reached out to help her.

“Cosima had a rough exit from the show and I’ve always felt bad for her,” he says, explaining that when she appeared on his podcast and they talked about it, he wanted to do something special for his old Idol mate.

“I thought what better way to mend the bridges for her than to get her on a single and back on radio. She was tickled pink to be a part of it and she blew her vocals out of the water.”

The pair secretly recorded a new version of the Kelly Clarkson and country music star Jason Aldean hit duet Don’t You Wanna Stay in January.

“It’s like 21 years melted away,” says Cosima. “Singing on your own is fun but singing with someone else is special.”

It’s on Shannon’s recently released album, marking the 20-year anniversary of his first, That’s What I’m Talking About. It also coincides with his first national tour in a decade.

This time around, it’s a very different Shannon, who long ago swapped his rock’n’roll routine for a quiet family life with wife Rochelle and four children on a small farm near Casino in northern NSW. He also follows a stringent gym regimen.

“I think those days [of drinking and partying] have well and truly gone,” laughs Shannon, who’s swapped vodka for vegie juice and is happier in the gym or on the farm than he ever was in a nightclub. “I’m quite fond of the green juice these days!” he jokes.

For Cosima, teaming up with her old Idol pal has been a wonderful trip down memory lane.

“Coming together is definitely up there as one of my special moments in my career,” she says.

You can get a ticket to catch Shannon’s 15-date tour around Australia here.

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1. JACK’S SCRIPT EXPOSED!

As the cast prepared to sit down with the experts to look back on their time in the experiment, Jack Dunkley, 34, knew it wouldn’t be pretty, so he took Tori Adams, 27, to discuss the best ways possible to help defend his controversies.

“However, he didn’t realise their mics were turned on at the time, meaning everybody on set heard him coaching her with what to say,” shares our spy. “Everyone was gobsmacked and cringing hard. They got so annoyed that they stormed off and refused to continue filming.

“So they didn’t just end the season as the most unpopular couple, but everyone believed more than ever they’d been acting throughout the whole show.”

2. JONO & ELLIE TWIST

It’s not a Married At First Sight reunion without a huge bomb being dropped, and this year’s one came in the shape of Jono McCullough, 39, and Ellie Dix, 32, walking in holding hands! As the cast reacted in shock, the pair explained they connected at the start of the experiment, kept in touch as friends and then met up once they were both single – which is when one thing led to another.

However, not everybody believes their relationship started as innocently as they made it sound…

3. TWO COUPLES SPLIT

Just 24 hours before filming this year’s reunion, intruders Jade Pywell, 26, and Ridge Barredo, 27, decided to end their relationship after weeks of living apart and arguing since the experiment ended.

The news wasn’t well received by producers, who did everything in their power to convince them to smile and fake it for the sake of the show. “In the three months since then they’ve been constantly on and off, with Jade believed to have received anonymous messages on Instagram from a woman claiming Ridge has been messaging her, which he’s denied,” says the insider.

“Meanwhile, Jayden [Eynaud, 26] and Eden [Harper, 28] arrived at the reunion happy, but after watching footage of their time in the experiment, Eden saw a different side to him and pretty much dumped him then and there.”

4. MADELEINE GOES MIA

Following her abrupt exit, Madeleine Maxwell, 30, was the only cast member not to receive an invitation to the reunion.

While Nine tells Woman’s Day she was “unavailable” on the night, our sources insist “she was too unpredictable that it wasn’t worth the risk of bringing her back and having her derail the whole reunion. Her casting left a sour taste in production’s mouth. They thought she’d be TV gold but ended up causing the biggest headache.”

Sources have since claimed Madeleine has become “a ghost” since leaving the show and hasn’t spoken to any of her former co-stars or even logged into her social media accounts.

5. CAST AT WAR

By the time the reunion was filmed, things had become so toxic that producers endured a “logistical nightmare” trying to separate the different cliques into different hotels across Sydney to stop them fighting.

“Sara had to be kept away from Cass [Allen, 29]. Lauren [Dunn, 32] and Tori couldn’t be anywhere near each other. Timothy [Smith, 51] and Tristan [Black, 30] refused to go near Jack. Ben [Walters, 39] didn’t want to be near Lauren. Natalie begged to be nowhere near Collins. It was so messy,” says the source.

Meanwhile, it’d been over three months since Collins Christian, 28, and Natalie Parham, 32, left the experiment – and he was so apprehensive about seeing her “producers had to physically walk him onto the set to stop him from doing a runner”.

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