Exclusive: Principal photography has begun on Take My Hand, a romantic drama feature starring Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland), Adam Demos (UnReal), Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Meg Fraser (Bloody Hell) and former Big Brother contestant Xavier Molyneux making his film debut.
Former Neighbours star and singer Natalie Bassingthwaite (Elvis) is also among cast.
Director Raftopolous co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Paterson (2067) based on the true love story between himself and his current wife.
Take My Hand follows vibrant young Australian woman Laura, who forges a successful banking career in London and seemingly has the perfect marriage. Her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her husband starts to show his true colors. When a tragic accident leaves her a widowed mother with three sons, she returns home to Australia, and is reunited with Michael, a high school friend and a divorcee with one daughter, who...
Former Neighbours star and singer Natalie Bassingthwaite (Elvis) is also among cast.
Director Raftopolous co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Paterson (2067) based on the true love story between himself and his current wife.
Take My Hand follows vibrant young Australian woman Laura, who forges a successful banking career in London and seemingly has the perfect marriage. Her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her husband starts to show his true colors. When a tragic accident leaves her a widowed mother with three sons, she returns home to Australia, and is reunited with Michael, a high school friend and a divorcee with one daughter, who...
- 3/23/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Neighbours certainly knows how to go big on drama. Last year, the long-running Aussie soap was cancelled and bowed out in style with an emotional finale episode, but in a shocking twist less than four months later it was announced the show was returning, with new episodes set to air on Amazon Freevee later this year. Strewth!
Meanwhile, Freevee is offering a taste of Neighbours’ greatness, having released 50 classic episodes for fans to enjoy, plus the entire 2012 series, with more episodes on the way each month. You can currently relive iconic moments like Scott and Charlene’s poptastic wedding, poor Harold Bishop being lost at sea and then turning up with amnesia five years later, and Dee and Toadie accidentally driving off a cliff on their wedding day.
You can also revisit Neighbours power-couple Karl and Susan Kennedy’s eventful trip to London back in 2007, a bizarre sequence of episodes...
Meanwhile, Freevee is offering a taste of Neighbours’ greatness, having released 50 classic episodes for fans to enjoy, plus the entire 2012 series, with more episodes on the way each month. You can currently relive iconic moments like Scott and Charlene’s poptastic wedding, poor Harold Bishop being lost at sea and then turning up with amnesia five years later, and Dee and Toadie accidentally driving off a cliff on their wedding day.
You can also revisit Neighbours power-couple Karl and Susan Kennedy’s eventful trip to London back in 2007, a bizarre sequence of episodes...
- 2/28/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Eight of Australia’s most celebrated personalities from the world of music, politics, stage, television and film join the new season of Who Do You Think You Are? when it returns to Sbs on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm.
Celia Pacquola, Malcolm Turnbull, Denise Drysdale, Jeff Fatt (The Wiggles) and Uncle Jack Charles join the cast of the genealogy series, which takes personalities on a revealing journey into their past, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover stories at the heart of their family history. The 12th season also features Grant Denyer, Chris Bath and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
Who Do You Think You Are? is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for Sbs.
The post ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (Season 12 Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.
Celia Pacquola, Malcolm Turnbull, Denise Drysdale, Jeff Fatt (The Wiggles) and Uncle Jack Charles join the cast of the genealogy series, which takes personalities on a revealing journey into their past, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover stories at the heart of their family history. The 12th season also features Grant Denyer, Chris Bath and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
Who Do You Think You Are? is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for Sbs.
The post ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (Season 12 Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.
- 5/14/2021
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
George Miller.
Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne and George Miller will be among those presenting at the 6th Aacta Awards in Sydney next Wednesday evening..
Mel Gibson, whose.Hacksaw Ridge.is up for 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Direction, will also be attending the ceremony. He'll be joined by fellow nominees Danielle Cormack, Pamela Rabe, Matt Nable, Samuel Johnson, Kerry Armstrong, Donna Hay and Shaynna Blaze.
Other presenters include Joel Jackson, 800 Words. Melina Vidler and Erik Thomson, and Home and Away.s Bonnie Sveen and Georgie Parker..
Play School presenter Justine Clarke, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Bindi Irwin will also attend.
The ceremony will be broadcast on Seven at 8.30pm, December 7.
Tickets are available here..
Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne and George Miller will be among those presenting at the 6th Aacta Awards in Sydney next Wednesday evening..
Mel Gibson, whose.Hacksaw Ridge.is up for 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Direction, will also be attending the ceremony. He'll be joined by fellow nominees Danielle Cormack, Pamela Rabe, Matt Nable, Samuel Johnson, Kerry Armstrong, Donna Hay and Shaynna Blaze.
Other presenters include Joel Jackson, 800 Words. Melina Vidler and Erik Thomson, and Home and Away.s Bonnie Sveen and Georgie Parker..
Play School presenter Justine Clarke, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Bindi Irwin will also attend.
The ceremony will be broadcast on Seven at 8.30pm, December 7.
Tickets are available here..
- 11/30/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
George Miller.
Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne and George Miller will be among those presenting at the 6th Aacta Awards in Sydney next Wednesday evening..
Mel Gibson, whose.Hacksaw Ridge.is up for 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Direction, will also be attending the ceremony. He'll be joined by fellow nominees Danielle Cormack, Pamela Rabe, Matt Nable, Samuel Johnson, Kerry Armstrong, Donna Hay and Shaynna Blaze.
Other presenters include Joel Jackson, 800 Words. Melina Vidler and Erik Thomson, and Home and Away.s Bonnie Sveen and Georgie Parker..
Play School presenter Justine Clarke, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Bindi Irwin will also attend.
The ceremony will be broadcast on Seven at 8.30pm, December 7.
Tickets are available here..
Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne and George Miller will be among those presenting at the 6th Aacta Awards in Sydney next Wednesday evening..
Mel Gibson, whose.Hacksaw Ridge.is up for 13 awards, including Best Film and Best Direction, will also be attending the ceremony. He'll be joined by fellow nominees Danielle Cormack, Pamela Rabe, Matt Nable, Samuel Johnson, Kerry Armstrong, Donna Hay and Shaynna Blaze.
Other presenters include Joel Jackson, 800 Words. Melina Vidler and Erik Thomson, and Home and Away.s Bonnie Sveen and Georgie Parker..
Play School presenter Justine Clarke, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Bindi Irwin will also attend.
The ceremony will be broadcast on Seven at 8.30pm, December 7.
Tickets are available here..
- 11/30/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Simone Ball.
On Sunday night, almost 100,000 Sydneysiders flocked to Centennial Park to enjoy Tropfest, the largest short-film festival in the world, renowned for showcasing and celebrating Australia.s emerging film talent. Emerging male talent, anyway..
This year.s films included stories of an Australian ex-boxer battling the bottle, unlikely Taylor Swift fans, identical twins, and a best friend with a dangerous secret. There were comedies, documentaries and animations. The films were diverse in story, but sadly not in gender..
For me - as an actor, a female, an advocate for equality and for the Australian film and television industry - it was this imbalance that stole the show..
Of the sixteen finalists, only one was female. As for female talent featured in the films, if you blinked you might have missed her..
As Simon Baker said as he presented the award for best female actor to Natalie Bassingthwaighte for her...
On Sunday night, almost 100,000 Sydneysiders flocked to Centennial Park to enjoy Tropfest, the largest short-film festival in the world, renowned for showcasing and celebrating Australia.s emerging film talent. Emerging male talent, anyway..
This year.s films included stories of an Australian ex-boxer battling the bottle, unlikely Taylor Swift fans, identical twins, and a best friend with a dangerous secret. There were comedies, documentaries and animations. The films were diverse in story, but sadly not in gender..
For me - as an actor, a female, an advocate for equality and for the Australian film and television industry - it was this imbalance that stole the show..
Of the sixteen finalists, only one was female. As for female talent featured in the films, if you blinked you might have missed her..
As Simon Baker said as he presented the award for best female actor to Natalie Bassingthwaighte for her...
- 2/18/2016
- by Simone Ball Santamaria
- IF.com.au
Shiny.
Daniel Campos and Spencer Susser (Hesher) were the winners at Tropfest last night with stop-motion animation Shiny.
Judges Mel Gibson, Simon Baker, Rebecca Gibney, Don McAlpine, Jocelyn Moorhouse and Maya Newell awarded first prize to Shiny despite it running for less than four minutes (Tropfest allows seven). It also won two Tropfest Craft Awards for Sound Design and VFX.
Nick Baker and Tristan Klein won second prize for the animated Postcards to Ulay, while third prize went to Rick Donald for The Atm.
A $3,000 prize donated by Nicole Kidman for best male actor went to Rick Donald for his role as Frankie in The Atm, and to Natalie Bassingthwaighte as best actress for her performance as Sarah in Why Would I Lie?
Andrew Kennedy and Tim Chatfield's.Jeff Harding,.a documentary about Australia.s first World Light Heavyweight Champion, won the Nikon Dslr Film category..
John Polson said: ..I...
Daniel Campos and Spencer Susser (Hesher) were the winners at Tropfest last night with stop-motion animation Shiny.
Judges Mel Gibson, Simon Baker, Rebecca Gibney, Don McAlpine, Jocelyn Moorhouse and Maya Newell awarded first prize to Shiny despite it running for less than four minutes (Tropfest allows seven). It also won two Tropfest Craft Awards for Sound Design and VFX.
Nick Baker and Tristan Klein won second prize for the animated Postcards to Ulay, while third prize went to Rick Donald for The Atm.
A $3,000 prize donated by Nicole Kidman for best male actor went to Rick Donald for his role as Frankie in The Atm, and to Natalie Bassingthwaighte as best actress for her performance as Sarah in Why Would I Lie?
Andrew Kennedy and Tim Chatfield's.Jeff Harding,.a documentary about Australia.s first World Light Heavyweight Champion, won the Nikon Dslr Film category..
John Polson said: ..I...
- 2/14/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Tropfest has given us a sneak peek at the 2016 lineup follwing the festival's relaunch with a new sponsor.
The festival, which was due to take place on December 6 prior to it's cancellation, will now be held on February 14 at Centennial parklands after insurance company Cgu stepped in the save the event. .
The 2016 festival will include stories about an Australian ex World Champion boxer battling the bottle, unlikely Taylor Swift fans, and a best friend with a dangerous secret, amongst the 16 finalist films.
Tropfest Founder and Director John Polson said it was a line up quite unlike any other screened at Tropfest, with documentaries, mockumentaries and animations making up more than half of the finalist films..
.The finalists this year have really brought film back to its core element, the art of storytelling," he said. .
"We have 16 very unique films to present to thousands of Tropfest fans around Australia that...
The festival, which was due to take place on December 6 prior to it's cancellation, will now be held on February 14 at Centennial parklands after insurance company Cgu stepped in the save the event. .
The 2016 festival will include stories about an Australian ex World Champion boxer battling the bottle, unlikely Taylor Swift fans, and a best friend with a dangerous secret, amongst the 16 finalist films.
Tropfest Founder and Director John Polson said it was a line up quite unlike any other screened at Tropfest, with documentaries, mockumentaries and animations making up more than half of the finalist films..
.The finalists this year have really brought film back to its core element, the art of storytelling," he said. .
"We have 16 very unique films to present to thousands of Tropfest fans around Australia that...
- 12/7/2015
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
A Playmaker Media drama starring Jessica Marais and a reality series which reunites people with long-lost family members are among six new Australian shows for Network Ten in 2016.
The line-up includes Australian Survivor, All Star Family Feud, the spin-off I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here! Now, and the previously announced telemovie Brock.
Ten said more new local series will be announced next year as it strives to build the momentum which saw the broadcaster record its highest commercial prime time shares since 2011 as audiences increased by 15 per cent this year.
In Playmaker Media's The Wrong Girl, Love Child star Marais will play Lily, a modern woman caught between two guys — one too good to be true and the other so wrong he might be Mr. Right.. Lily and her flatmate Simone are supposed to be taking a sabbatical from men but Lily falls in love with Jack,...
The line-up includes Australian Survivor, All Star Family Feud, the spin-off I.m A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here! Now, and the previously announced telemovie Brock.
Ten said more new local series will be announced next year as it strives to build the momentum which saw the broadcaster record its highest commercial prime time shares since 2011 as audiences increased by 15 per cent this year.
In Playmaker Media's The Wrong Girl, Love Child star Marais will play Lily, a modern woman caught between two guys — one too good to be true and the other so wrong he might be Mr. Right.. Lily and her flatmate Simone are supposed to be taking a sabbatical from men but Lily falls in love with Jack,...
- 11/19/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Offspring actor Matthew Le Nevez is set to star in the new Endemol Shine production for Network Ten - Brock.
Le Nevez will bring to life the story of one of Australia.s greatest and most complex sporting heroes, Peter Brock.
The cast will also include Ella Scott Lynch as Bev Brock, Steve Bisley as Harry Firth and Natalie Bassingthwaite as Julie Bamford.
Le Nevez, best known for his role as Dr Patrick Reid in the multi-award winning drama Offspring, is no stranger to portraying real-life individuals.
He has already played Matthew Wales in the critically acclaimed The Society Murders, Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee in Howzat! Kerry Packer.s War and Damien Parer in Parer.s War.
Le Nevez said it was a privilege to be involved in the Brock project..
"Growing up as a kid, I watched Peter conquer the mountain many times and now to be playing him,...
Le Nevez will bring to life the story of one of Australia.s greatest and most complex sporting heroes, Peter Brock.
The cast will also include Ella Scott Lynch as Bev Brock, Steve Bisley as Harry Firth and Natalie Bassingthwaite as Julie Bamford.
Le Nevez, best known for his role as Dr Patrick Reid in the multi-award winning drama Offspring, is no stranger to portraying real-life individuals.
He has already played Matthew Wales in the critically acclaimed The Society Murders, Australian cricket legend Dennis Lillee in Howzat! Kerry Packer.s War and Damien Parer in Parer.s War.
Le Nevez said it was a privilege to be involved in the Brock project..
"Growing up as a kid, I watched Peter conquer the mountain many times and now to be playing him,...
- 8/24/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
X Factor New Zealand has named two new judges, and is hoping they won't be quite as razor-tongued as the old ones.
Stepping up to the judges' table are Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Shelton Woolright, Billboard reports.
They will replace the husband-and-wife team of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, who were unceremoniously fired for absolutely eviscerating a contestant during a live broadcast – for the crime of supposedly looking a bit too much like Moon himself.
Bassingthwaighte, an Australian singer, was once a judge on that country's version of The X Factor. Woolright, a native New Zealander, is a drummer in the band I Am Giant.
Stepping up to the judges' table are Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Shelton Woolright, Billboard reports.
They will replace the husband-and-wife team of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, who were unceremoniously fired for absolutely eviscerating a contestant during a live broadcast – for the crime of supposedly looking a bit too much like Moon himself.
Bassingthwaighte, an Australian singer, was once a judge on that country's version of The X Factor. Woolright, a native New Zealander, is a drummer in the band I Am Giant.
- 3/20/2015
- by Tim Nudd, @nudd
- People.com - TV Watch
X Factor New Zealand has named two new judges, and hopefully they won't be quite as razor-tongued as the old ones. Stepping up to the judges table are Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Shelton Woolright, Billboard reports. They will replace the husband and wife team of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon, who were unceremoniously fired for absolutely eviscerating a contestant during a live broadcast - for the crime of supposedly looking a bit too much like Moon himself. Bassingthwaighte, an Australian singer, was once a judge on that country's version of The X Factor. Woolright, a native New Zealander, is a drummer...
- 3/20/2015
- by Tim Nudd, @nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Natalia Kills has once again addressed her and husband Willy Moon's highly-publicised firing from New Zealand's X Factor.
The couple were roundly condemned and then dropped by the series when their harsh criticism of contestant Joe Irvine went viral last weekend.
From Simon Cowell to Natalia Kills, are these TV's cruelest talent show judges?
12 fast facts about Natalia Kills: Sitcom actress, Mc and friend of Madonna
"As an artist who respects creative integrity and intellectual property, I am disgusted at how much you have copied my husband," she told Irvine on last weekend's show.
Kills initially responded to her exit from the show along with Moon earlier this week, claiming that "there are many sides to this story" and wishing Irvine well.
The singer has since had a written exchange with Billboard in which she made allegations that reality television producers frequently stage events to boost ratings.
"Obviously...
The couple were roundly condemned and then dropped by the series when their harsh criticism of contestant Joe Irvine went viral last weekend.
From Simon Cowell to Natalia Kills, are these TV's cruelest talent show judges?
12 fast facts about Natalia Kills: Sitcom actress, Mc and friend of Madonna
"As an artist who respects creative integrity and intellectual property, I am disgusted at how much you have copied my husband," she told Irvine on last weekend's show.
Kills initially responded to her exit from the show along with Moon earlier this week, claiming that "there are many sides to this story" and wishing Irvine well.
The singer has since had a written exchange with Billboard in which she made allegations that reality television producers frequently stage events to boost ratings.
"Obviously...
- 3/19/2015
- Digital Spy
After a whirlwind week, The X Factor New Zealand announced the two stars who were replacing Natalia Kills and Willy Moon. Natalie Bassingthwaighte and I Am Giant's Shelton Woolright were named as the newest stars to join the hit singing competition show. "Our two new judges have been announced! Can't wait to have Shelton and Natalie on the #XFactorNZ judging panel," the show shared on their official Twitter. The two took to social media immediately following The X Factor went public with the news to share their excitement. "Stoked just joined the @xfactornz family can't wait to meet @1stanwalker @melblatt @nataliebassing," Woolright wrote. Meanwhile,...
- 3/19/2015
- E! Online
Channel 5 has revealed plans to celebrate Neighbours' 30th anniversary with a special companion show and repeats of two classic episodes.
Neighbours reaches its milestone on March 18 with a number of big storylines planned to mark the occasion, including the returns of 12 past characters.
As well as the celebrations in the main show, Channel 5 will be airing a one-off special titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which will celebrate the soap's ongoing success and take a look back at some of the most colourful cast members.
Hosted by current Ramsay Street regulars Stefan Dennis and Tim Phillipps (Paul and Daniel Robinson), the programme will bring together a number of the most popular faces past and present - including Ian Smith (Harold Bishop), Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop), Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi), Mark Little (Joe Mangel), Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Izzy Hoyland) and Craig McLachlan (Henry Ramsay).
Channel 5 will also be airing the first...
Neighbours reaches its milestone on March 18 with a number of big storylines planned to mark the occasion, including the returns of 12 past characters.
As well as the celebrations in the main show, Channel 5 will be airing a one-off special titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which will celebrate the soap's ongoing success and take a look back at some of the most colourful cast members.
Hosted by current Ramsay Street regulars Stefan Dennis and Tim Phillipps (Paul and Daniel Robinson), the programme will bring together a number of the most popular faces past and present - including Ian Smith (Harold Bishop), Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop), Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi), Mark Little (Joe Mangel), Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Izzy Hoyland) and Craig McLachlan (Henry Ramsay).
Channel 5 will also be airing the first...
- 2/27/2015
- Digital Spy
"Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours."
In early 2015, Neighbours will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Aussie soap has provided us with nearly 7,000 episodes of drama, laughs and Harold Bishop falling off a clifftop and returning five years later as a bloke called Ted.
With preparations already underway for the 30th celebrations and the possible return of Kylie Minogue - the show's most famous breakout star - being teased, we want to find out who else you would like to see back in Ramsay Street to celebrate the show's birthday.
Here are our suggestions on who they could bring back:
Annalise Hartman (Kimberley Davies) - Alex Fletcher, Deputy Editor
Pretty much every teenage boy in the '90s had a major crush on Ramsay Street's Annalise Hartman. Played by Kimberley Davies, she was a man magnet in Erinsborough, working her way through relationships with Lou(!), Sam Kratz, Mark Gottlieb and Stonefish. She...
In early 2015, Neighbours will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Aussie soap has provided us with nearly 7,000 episodes of drama, laughs and Harold Bishop falling off a clifftop and returning five years later as a bloke called Ted.
With preparations already underway for the 30th celebrations and the possible return of Kylie Minogue - the show's most famous breakout star - being teased, we want to find out who else you would like to see back in Ramsay Street to celebrate the show's birthday.
Here are our suggestions on who they could bring back:
Annalise Hartman (Kimberley Davies) - Alex Fletcher, Deputy Editor
Pretty much every teenage boy in the '90s had a major crush on Ramsay Street's Annalise Hartman. Played by Kimberley Davies, she was a man magnet in Erinsborough, working her way through relationships with Lou(!), Sam Kratz, Mark Gottlieb and Stonefish. She...
- 8/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Mel B was confirmed as the fourth X Factor judge this morning - but it's not going to be her first go at starring on a Simon Cowell show. Not only did she pop up as a guest on The X Factor UK back in 2012, but she was a fixture of the Australian version show, too - and she's on America's Got Talent.
With that in mind, we figured that we could probably work out what kind of judge she's going to be by poring over old footage (or, er, spending all morning on YouTube.) Read on for 10 things we can expect when Mel B joins The X Factor...
1. Performances of classic Spice Girls songs.
Right, so we're sold already. Admittedly, this was when Mel was just a guest mentor on the Australian X Factor, but it's bloody amazing. She joins the top five for a virtuoso performance of 'Stop' - which,...
With that in mind, we figured that we could probably work out what kind of judge she's going to be by poring over old footage (or, er, spending all morning on YouTube.) Read on for 10 things we can expect when Mel B joins The X Factor...
1. Performances of classic Spice Girls songs.
Right, so we're sold already. Admittedly, this was when Mel was just a guest mentor on the Australian X Factor, but it's bloody amazing. She joins the top five for a virtuoso performance of 'Stop' - which,...
- 6/11/2014
- Digital Spy
America's Got Talent has replaced one English judge with another! Spice Girl Melanie Brown will be replacing Sharon Osbourne on the NBC live competition show. Entertainment Weekly reports that 37-year-old Mel B (aka Scary Spice) will join Howard Stern and Howie Mandel on the judging panel for Season 8. Brown has had previous experience working on reality competition shows. She starred with Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian and Natalie Bassingthwaighte on the Australian version of The X Factor in 2011, and acted as co-host of the Australian version [...]...
- 2/21/2013
- by Nicole Eggenberger
- Us Weekly
Mel B has danced to 'Gangnam Style' with Psy on The X Factor Australia. The public had the chance to vote for which judge they wanted to perform with the South Korean popstar. Viewers chose the former Spice Girl, who was recently a guest judge on The X Factor UK, over Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. "My daughter will kill (more)...
- 10/16/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Ronan Keating is said to be planning a permanent stay in Australia following his marriage break-up. The Boyzone singer recently announced that he and wife Yvonne had ended their 14-year marriage following an alleged affair in 2010 with backing dancer Francine Cornell. Keating is now looking to get over the split by staying in Australia, where he works as an X Factor judge alongside Mel B, former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian and ex-Neighbours star Natalie Bassingthwaighte. "Really things never recovered after Ronan's affair," a source told The Mirror. "They've been determined to do their best for the sake of their children, but things have finally reached a head. "Ronan has been working in Australia a lot on the X Factor and he loves it. He's already been spending half of the year there and (more)...
- 4/2/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Guy Sebastian has revealed that he has not yet signed up for the next season of The X Factor Australia. The Aussie singer, who judged the show last year alongside Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Ronan Keating and Mel B, said that he feels like he might benefit more from trying to build a fanbase in the UK. Sebastian told The Daily Telegraph: "I really want to do X Factor, I had so much fun last year and I had really good talent. It means I'm at home, you have a reliable income. "But... my focus this year is the UK. I've locked in a little team of lawyers and agents and had a meeting with a label who's keen. I'm at that crossroads: do I take a massive hit in income and release in the Us and UK, or do I do the show and try to do both? It's going to be a tough decision.
- 3/15/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Sarah Murdoch is believed to have been offered a new TV role as the host of So You Think You Can Dance in Australia. The Australian model and presenter, who is married to Channel Ten chairman Lachlan Murdoch, quit her role as the host of Australia's Next Top Model late last year and is now thought to be making a return to commercial television. Murdoch told The Daily Telegraph that she is in talks for a new role during "the second half of the year", sparking rumours that she will host the new-look version of the dance show. So You Think You Can Dance was originally fronted by singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte. The show was put on hold in 2009. Murdoch was reportedly offered a (more)...
- 3/1/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Harry Kewell have been dubbed Melbourne's 'royalty'. The Australian singer and footballer Kewell will reportedly be officially named as the 'King and Queen of Moomba' today (February 15), after being voted the city's favourite stars. Bassingthwaighte told the Herald Sun: "I can't believe it. I've been in Melbourne for eight years now and I definitely feel like Melbourne is where my home is. It's where my heart is. My daughter was born here, I got married here and I feel a real connection. So being given the title of queen is an incredible feeling, it's lovely." She also revealed that she was looking forward to the upcoming four-day Labor Day festival in Melbourne, saying: "A million people came last year. It definitely shows the spirit of Melburnians for sure, and even back (more)...
- 2/15/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Ronan Keating would love to be a judge on a reality show in Europe. The Boyzone singer - who currently works alongside Melanie B, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy Sebastian on the Australian version of 'X Factor' - admits he would love to be closer to his home and family in Ireland. He told Bang Showbiz: "I'd love a gig in Europe, to be close to the family. I'd love to be at home. If I was in London doing any of the shows it would be great, but hey, I've gotta be grateful." However, he is unsure if he would be able to...
- 1/13/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Jodi Gordon has confirmed that she intends to get married next year. The one-time Home and Away actress confirmed her engagement to rugby league star Braith Anasta - captain of the Sydney Roosters - in August. The Herald Sun quotes Gordon as saying that the wedding will be "off-season... [in] October". It is rumoured that Melbourne-based designers J'Aton - who worked on dresses for Rebecca Judd and Natalie Bassingthwaighte's (more)...
- 12/22/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has married Cameron McGlinchey in a private Melbourne ceremony. The Australian singer and X Factor judge, who welcomed daughter Harper with long-term partner McGlinchey last year, was photographed arriving at St Kilda restaurant the Stokehouse wearing a dress designed by J'Aton. Bassingthwaighte told the Herald Sun: "I am feeling kind of nervous, but in a really joyous way... am very emotional." J'Aton designer Anthony Pittorino said that the gown took two weeks to create, adding: "It has been a labour of love. There is a lot of embroidery. It is a very romantic gown, but still modern and quite sexy at the same time." There were 100 guests at the wedding, including Bassingthwaighte's former Neighbours co-stars Alan Fletcher and (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has given his seal of approval to X Factor Australia. The television mogul, who created the international reality TV show format, said that he was impressed with judges Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Guy Sebastian and Mel B and added that he also liked the latest X Factor Australia winner Reece Mastin. According to the Herald Sun, Cowell sent a note to the Aussie TV crew congratulating them on the series and calling it a "massive step up" from last year's season. Since being crowned the winner of the contest, 17-year-old Mastin has been recording his debut album in (more)...
- 11/30/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Reece Mastin has won The X Factor Australia 2011. The 16-year-old wannabe singer, who made it to the final with Johnny Ruffo and Andrew Wishart last week, was named as the winner of the reality TV show after performing Aerosmith's 'Cryin' for a live audience. Perth-based Ruffo was placed in third, while Natalie Bassingthwaighte's protégée Wishart was announced as the runner-up. After discovering he had won The X Factor, Mastin thanked his family, friends and mentor Guy Sebastian for supporting him throughout the competition and also his fans for their votes. "My journey has only been going for this long because (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Ronan Keating has revealed that he wants Johnny Ruffo to win the third series of The X Factor Australia. The Irish singer, who is a judge on the reality TV show alongside Guy Sebastian, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mel B, said that he thinks Ruffo has more potential than his fellow finalists Andrew Wishart and Reece Mastin. Keating wrote on his Twitter page: "After everything that we have seen as judges on #xfactorau I think now I would like Johnny to win. He has work to do on vocals but potential. (sic)" He reminded his followers: "Remember it's called the #xfactorau it's not just about great singing if that was the case Audio Vixen would still be here. It's about X. I do agree Reece is great but not sure he has all (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has been revealed as the most likely replacement for Sonia Kruger on Dancing with the Stars Australia. Kruger is believed to have been lured from the Seven Network to the rival Nine Network after being offered presenting roles on both the revamped version of Big Brother and on a new breakfast show rumoured to be replacing Kerri-Anne Kennerley's morning show. Current Dancing with the Stars presenter Daniel MacPherson revealed that he would love Bassingthwaighte to join him for the twelfth series of the show, telling The Daily Telegraph: "Within the network I think Nat would be great. I think she would be a great choice." However, (more)...
- 11/18/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Mel B has revealed that she bought Natalie Bassingthwaighte a "big black present" for her hen party at the weekend. Mel B's fellow X Factor judge Bassingthwaighte, who will soon marry long-term partner Cameron McGlinchey, said that she "appreciated" the gift but would not reveal what it was on her Twitter page. Mel B wrote to Bassingthwaighte: "So did you enjoy my big black present I got you?? (sic)" to which her friend and colleague replied: "Had a blast & your present was Very much appreciated!!! xx." The former Spice Girl then told her followers: "You guys should ask (more)...
- 11/14/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
So You Think You Can Dance is rumoured to be making a comeback. Jason Coleman, who was a judge on the Australian version of the dance contest that ended last year, said that talks to revive the series are underway. He told the Herald Sun: "I would love to see it back - I've spoken to [fellow judge] Bonnie [Lythgoe] a few times and she's also keen." If So You Think You Can Dance does return, Nine Network bosses are reportedly hoping to ask the host of the Us version Cat Deeley to take over from former presenter Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who is now a judge on (more)...
- 11/14/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Declan Sykes has left The X Factor Australia. The 15-year-old wannabe singer, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, went head-to-head with group Three Wishez and was eliminated from the reality television series. Sykes performed Panic at the Disco's 'The Ballad of Mona Lisa', but was voted out by judges Ronan Keating and Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Guy Sebastian, as Sykes's mentor, obviously chose to save him. Mel B opted to support Three Wishez, admitting that although she thought of Sykes as "endearing" and "quirky", she doubted that he could be "an international superstar". During the (more)...
- 11/8/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Australian X Factor contestant Reece Mastin has been slammed by the judges. The teenage singer, who has previously been tipped as the favourite to win the reality television show, was criticised for his rendition of Celine Dion's 'All By Myself' on last night's 'Legends'-themed show. After his performance, judge Ronan Keating told Mastin: "You were unsure about the song and I could see it in your eyes." Keating, Mel B and Natalie Bassingthwaighte all blamed Mastin's mentor (more)...
- 11/8/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Christina Parie has left The X Factor Australia. The 15-year-old wannabe singer, who was mentored by judge Mel B during her time on the reality television show, went head-to-head with favourite Reece Mastin after they found themselves with the least viewer votes. Parie was praised by all judges and even "welcomed back" into the competition after her rendition of David Guetta and Kelly Rowland's 'When Love Takes Over'. Judges Guy Sebastian and Natalie Bassingthwaighte could not fault Mastin's performance, but Ronan Keating did tell the 16-year-old contestant that he wants to "see something different" from him next week. Parie's survival song (more)...
- 11/2/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Mitchell Callaway has left The X Factor Australia. The wannabe singer, who was mentored by Natalie Bassingthwaighte during his time in the reality television series, was eliminated by the public after a deadlocked vote between the judges during Tuesday night's live show. After Callaway and Johnny Ruffo were told that they were the bottom two contestants, Callaway performed country hit 'I Won't Let You Fall', while Ruffo sang Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'. Judge Guy Sebastian chose to send home Callaway as he is Ruffo's mentor, but he admitted that he "nailed" his performance. Mel B said that her decision to send Callaway home was based on who had "grown from day one" and she labelled Callaway a "great singer" but Ruffo a "great performer". Savage Garden's Darren (more)...
- 10/25/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Audio Vixen have left The X Factor Australia. The group - which consists of siblings Ria, Christine and Ross Pirrelli and is mentored by judge Ronan Keating - were eliminated after singing Queen's 'Somebody to Love' in a head-to-head sing-off with Johnny Ruffo. Judges Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Mel B and Guy Sebastian's votes made it a tie, so a public vote determined that Audio Vixen would leave the show. Award-winning Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi gave a special performance of her latest single 'Amazing' at the live show, while Chris (more)...
- 10/12/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Ronan Keating has caused controversy by telling a teenage X Factor contestant to quit school. The Irish former boyband member, who is a judge on the Australian version of the reality television show alongside Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Mel B and Guy Sebastian, told Reece Mastin that he was a big enough star already to justify abandoning his education. After the 16-year-old performed Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic' on last night's live show, Keating asked him: "Are you planning on going back to school if things don't work out on X Factor?" Mastin (more)...
- 10/11/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she suffers from separation anxiety when she is away from her daughter. The X Factor Australia judge, who welcomed baby Harper into the world with partner Cameron McGlinchey 13 months ago, is currently travelling around Australia to launch her comeback single 'All We Have' and has had to leave her little girl at home with McGlinchey. Bassingthwaighte told the Herald Sun: "She's awesome and [motherhood is] just the best thing ever. I came down last night and I've been missing her all morning, but my fiancé is sending me photos and videos, so that helps." She also revealed that she is happy to be back at work again, saying: "I always tend to multi-task and have a million things on at once, so it's something I'm still learning to work on. But it's nice to come back (more)...
- 10/11/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Jacqui Newland has left The X Factor Australia. The wannabe singer, who made it into the top ten contestants on the reality TV series, found herself in the bottom two alongside boyband Young Men's Society after performing No Doubt's 'Just a Girl' at the live show. Newland has faced elimination at every live show and was praised by all the judges for her strength and determination. Her mentor Mel B, the only judge who voted to save Newland, told her: "I feel sorry for you. Three weeks in the bottom two - it can't be easy. You sang with your heart and soul." She also said to Young Men's Society: "Boys, I'm totally shocked you're in the bottom two. You're one of the best [acts] in this contest." Natalie Bassingthwaighte added: "This is crazy. Jacqui, your strength inspires me. What doesn't (more)...
- 10/5/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Mel B has revealed that she didn't feel any pressure to lose weight after giving birth recently. The former Spice Girl and Australian X Factor judge, who welcomed third daughter Madison with husband Stephen Belafonte last month, said that breastfeeding helped her stomach "shrink" back to its normal size. When asked if she felt the need to shed weight, Mel B told Ok! magazine: "Not really, but my stomach went flat almost straightaway. Breastfeeding is amazing; you can actually feel your stomach shrink with every feed." She said of her first pregnancy: "I gave birth to... Phoenix 12 years ago and when you're that age, your body bounces back with little effort. I had Angel and put on quite a lot of weight - I only stepped into a gym after she was born." > 'X Factor's Natalie Bassingthwaighte: 'Mel B is a trooper'
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- 10/4/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she feels better than ever. The 36-year-old Australian singer and TV presenter, who is currently a judge on reality series The X Factor, said that she wanted to feel "strong and sexy" again after giving birth to daughter Harper 13 months ago. Bassingthwaighte told Ok! magazine: "I feel really good now. It's taken... 13 months. I wanted to look the best I've ever looked and, about two months ago I started training. I feel like I actually put in effort this time and I'm really happy with the results. "In my head I was like, 'I want to do it one more time. I want to stand up there in my little hotpants and shake that booty - that little bit bigger booty.' I think all women who have children want to feel strong and sexy like we might have before and yeah, I do - I feel better than ever.
- 10/4/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Aussie X Factor judge Guy Sebastian has slammed contestant Mitchell Callaway for his bad attitude. The wannabe country singer, who was praised for his performance of 'Run to Paradise' in last night's live show, was left humiliated when former Australian Idol star Sebastian berated him for his behaviour backstage. Sebastian said: "You've got to have the right attitude to this competition, you've got to be focused and to be honest, not be rude to people and have the work ethic. "For you to not learn your lyrics and for you to at times be rude to crew, you really have to pull that in and rein that in because you won't last long in this competition or this industry if you do that.'' Fellow judge Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who is Callaway's mentor on the reality TV show, later labelled Sebastian's (more)...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she thinks Mel B is a "trooper". The Australian singer and television presenter, who is a judge on The X Factor alongside Mel B, said that she is impressed with the former Spice Girl for returning to work so soon after giving birth to third daughter Madison. Bassingthwaighte told Ok! magazine: "I felt for her, because I remember being so pregnant on [So You Think You Can] Dance and it's exhausting. She was a trooper and now to be back two weeks after giving birth! Not in a million years would I have wanted to do that." The former Neighbours actress recently revealed that she considered (more)...
- 10/3/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she would never 'sell out' on her wedding day. The Rogue Traders singer and Australian X Factor judge, who is due to marry former bandmate Cameron McGlinchey later this year, said that although she was tempted by lucrative magazine deals for exclusive pictures of the big day, she turned them all down. Bassingthwaighte told National Features: "It's very enticing financially, but I don't want to arrive at my wedding shrouded in umbrellas. We weren't even going to book a video person or a photographer. "That's how we spend our lives, doing photos or videos, but our friends said we'd regret it. So we are having them there, but not very long. We want to make it as private and personal as possible." Bassingthwaighte described planning her wedding as a "big job", (more)...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she would never 'sell out' on her wedding day. The Rogue Traders singer and Australian X Factor judge, who is due to marry former bandmate Cameron McGlinchey later this year, said that although she was tempted by lucrative magazine deals for exclusive pictures of the big day, she turned them all down. Bassingthwaighte told National Features: "It's very enticing financially, but I don't want to arrive at my wedding shrouded in umbrellas. We weren't even going to book a video person or a photographer. "That's how we spend our lives, doing photos or videos, but our friends said we'd regret it. So we are having them there, but not very long. We want to make it as private and personal as possible." Bassingthwaighte described planning her wedding as a "big job", (more)...
- 9/30/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she almost quit her music career after she became a mother. The X Factor judge and singer, who welcomed daughter Harper 13 months ago with partner Cameron McGlinchey, said that she was so "content" with motherhood that she didn't want to "pursue" singing again. Bassingthwaighte told National Features: "I wasn't inspired by music for a long time, I didn't really know where I wanted to go with it or even if I would go back and pursue it. I'd had Harper, I just felt so content with life." She revealed that an experimental music session with Black Eyed Peas's DJ Poet last Christmas helped her find her inspiration, explaining: "Something clicked and it all felt right. I wanted to get stuck into it again. It's that old thing with music, you can't really (more)...
- 9/29/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Natalie Bassingthwaighte has revealed that she is "feistier than ever". The Australian X Factor judge, who used to be lead singer of Rogue Traders but is now about to release her first solo single in two years, said that she has become stronger since giving birth to daughter Harper 13 months ago. Bassingthwaighte told The Daily Telegraph: "I am feistier than ever. I want to own who I am and go for it and not be fearful of what anyone will think - because after you have a child, that stuff doesn't matter anymore." > Natalie Bassingthwaighte 'scared of glaring 'X Factor' contestant'
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- 9/28/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
An Australian X Factor reject has slammed Mel B for her live performance on the show earlier this week. The former Spice Girl performed 'Who Do You Think You Are' alongside fellow judges Ronan Keating, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Guy Sebastian on Monday night's episode, but Luke O'Dell has now criticised Mel B's singing abilities. The 18-year-old told 92.9Fm's breakfast show: "She judged me and she judged a lot of people and told them they were terrible and made people cry. I just think that if she can do that and [then] she performs on The X Factor and doesn't do much better, I don't understand. "It might have been a bad performance from her, I admit that. But I also did a bad performance. If people are going to judge me on one performance, we should (more)...
- 9/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Cleo Howman has been eliminated from The X Factor Australia. The 25-year-old Gold Coast resident, who made it through to the top twelve contestants last week, performed Adele's 'Chasing Pavements' on Monday night's first live show but was asked to leave last night. After, Howman entered a sing-off against Jacqui Newland, who sang Gossip single 'Heavy Cross', judge Natalie Bassingthwaighte revealed that she would not be voting against her protegée and instead said that she wanted to send Newland home. Mel B's vote went to her contestant Newland, while Guy Sebastian admitted: "Cleo, I've always said to Nat that you're probably my favourite of her three." He said that he was (more)...
- 9/21/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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