Meet The Cast Of Australian Survivor: Rivals.

A World-First Theme, New Location, And The Biggest Showdown Yet. Coming To 10 In 2027. 

Australian Survivor is going where it has never gone before - pitting some of the country's most celebrated sporting heroes, TV stars and everyday Aussies against each other in a showdown that will test the toughest among them. 

Two perfectly matched tribes will hit the beaches of Malaysia, with each player set to face off with someone on the other side who possesses the same strengths, physicality, smarts, drive, and charisma. 

To win the half-million-dollar prize, our castaways will not only have to Outwit, Outplay and Outlast all the other players; they will have to beat their Survivor rival to take the title of Sole Survivor. 

This year, Australian Survivor: Rivals heads to the spectacular new location of Malaysia, where host David Genat puts some of Australia’s fiercest real-world rivalries to the ultimate test. 

It’s League versus Union as Robbie Farah and Adam Ashley-Cooper go head-to-head, while AFL legends Heath Shaw and Adam Cooney reignite their fierce Collingwood v Essendon rivalry. 

Twin interior designers Alisa and Lysandra Fraser from The Block put their sibling bond to the ultimate test, while Olympic champions Kerri Pottharst and Danielle Scott pit the Summer and Winter Games against each other. 

Actors Bernard Curry and Lincoln Lewis bring some serious drama to the rivalry, while red carpet regulars Mitch Churi and Christian Wilkins battle to see who shines brightest. 

Athletes Sharni Layton and Sarah Yatim bring their competitive spirit from the game to the island, while two top lawyers swap the courtroom for the ultimate game of strategy. Joining them are a pair of vloggers, divas and rebels, alongside two formidable power mums.  

With unique strengths, personalities and rivalries, they will navigate the challenges, alliances and betrayals of the game - all in pursuit of the coveted title of Sole Survivor. 

They are playing the world’s greatest game against their greatest rivals. Who will come out on top? 

Meet the full cast of Australian Survivor: Rivals.

Adam Ashley-Cooper, 42, NSW
Adam Cooney, 40, VIC 
Alisa Fraser, 42, SA 
Bernard Curry, 52, QLD 
Christian Wilkins, 31, NSW 
Danielle Scott, 36, NSW 
Ellie Gonsalves, 35, QLD 
Emily Jones, 34, NSW 
Eva Bantin, 51, NSW 
Heath Shaw, 40, VIC 
Jorden Tually, 32, NSW 
Josh Robinson, 26, VIC 
Kaitlyn Souksamlane-Tan, 36, NSW 
Kate Allan, 36, NSW  
Kerri Pottharst, 61, NSW 
Lincoln Lewis, 38, QLD 
Louie Liu, 37, NSW 
Lysandra Fraser, 42, SA 
Mitch Churi, 30, NSW 
Portia Ferdinand, 27, NSW 
Robbie Farah, 42, NSW 
Sarah Yatim, 31, NSW 
Sharni Layton, 38, WA 
Yusuf Omar, 36, QLD 

Former Collingwood AFL player, Heath Shaw, said: “I’m coming on Australian Survivor to put myself in an uncomfortable position again and test the boundaries, which I haven’t done for a while.” 

Former Essendon AFL player, Adam Cooney, said: “It’s time to see if I’ve got any competitive juices left in me. Let’s bring back the Anzac Day rivalry between me and Heath. I never won a Grand Final and I didn’t beat Heath on Anzac Day either. But this is where I get my revenge, on Australian Survivor!” 

Twelve perfectly matched rivals across two perfectly matched tribes. But only one can overcome the odds and be the next Sole Survivor.  

Australian Survivor is an Endemol Shine Australia (ESA) production, part of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment.  

Australian Survivor: Rivals. 
Coming To 10 In 2027. 

Big Brother Begins Bris-Vegas Build.

New Housemates, New Hijinks, And A Whole New Home.

The papers are signed, the boxes are packed, and the fishbowl is bubble-wrapped. It’s official, Big Brother is moving to Brisbane.

Big Brother is on the hunt for a fresh batch of housemates, but he needs a new house to fit all that main character energy under one roof. Speaking of roofs… Big Brother might even add an awning or two.

Big Brother host, Mel Tracina, said: “Does anyone have some spare boxes and a van we can borrow? ‘Cause Big Brother is relocating from the sunny Gold Coast to hot Bris-Vegas. It’s a new location, with a new house, filled with new housemates but don’t worry – it's still the same old scheming Big Brother in charge. Oh, and I’ve been told I can leave the poncho at home. Bring on Big Brother 2026!” 

Construction is officially underway at Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant. The studios have been home to Aussie classics like Boy Swallows Universe, but they’ve never seen drama this unfiltered, this unscripted, and this unmissable. Expect a return to live evictions, live nominations, and live streaming, plus an even longer run to get totally hooked.

When it comes to the vision board, Big Brother’s tastes are a little… unconventional. His house must have gossip nooks, a diary room, “mad tuna storage”, and most importantly – unfiltered access, 24 hours a day. Queensland tradies, are you up for the task?

“The housemates will soon learn that what happens in Bris-Vegas most certainly does not stay in Bris-Vegas,” said Big Brother.

Casting applications close on August 31, so if you don’t do boring, have zero filter, and covet chaos, head to https://10.com.au/casting to apply.

If you thought you knew Big Brother, prepare to have trust issues – because this is just the start of him pulling the rug.

BNE, are you ready for our BBE**?

 **Big Brother Energy

Coming Soon To 10. 

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Vinnie Gibaldi Crowned MasterChef Australia 2026 Winner.

An Unforgettable Grand Finale Ends An Extraordinary Season.

After months of extraordinary cooking, remarkable moments and fierce competition, Vinnie Gibaldi has been crowned the winner of MasterChefAustralia 2026, taking home the coveted trophy and $250,000 in prize money. 

Vinnie triumphed over close friend Petro Papathomas in an emotional Grand Finale that showcased the creativity, resilience and technical brilliance that have defined an unforgettable season. 

Facing one final mystery box challenge before the competition's ultimate pressure test, both finalists delivered ambitious dishes that reflected just how far they had come on their MasterChefAustralia journeys. 

When disaster struck and his duck was overcooked in round one, Vinnie refused to let his dream slip away. Drawing on skills he had practised after Josh Niland's visit to the MasterChef Australia kitchen, he completely reinvented his dish, producing a beautifully cooked hibachi flathead that earned widespread praise from the judges and gave him a crucial five-point lead heading into the final challenge. 

Standing between the finalists and the title was one of the world's most formidable pastry chefs, Cherish Finden, whose spectacular Chinese Afternoon Tea pressure test demanded precision, composure and perfection across more than 150 intricate steps. 

Across five intense hours, both finalists battled technical setbacks, mounting pressure and raw emotion as they recreated Cherish's extraordinary petit gâteaux. 

Petro mounted a determined fightback with an outstanding black sesame cheesecake teapot, but Vinnie's consistency and composure across the challenge proved decisive. His exceptional mandarin petit gâteau was described as every bit as good as Cherish's own, helping him secure an outstanding final score of 80 points to Petro's 67. 

Overcome with emotion after being announced the winner, Vinnie said: “I don't really have any words to be honest, I feel like that's just insane! I couldn't have imagined it from the first day, but I am so, so grateful for absolutely everything that I have experienced here, all the friends that I have made, all the people I've met and just how far I've come. I couldn't have done it without all the support from everyone.” 

Paying tribute to his fellow finalist, Vinnie added: "I'm so proud of you, man, and honestly, it was just a blast cooking alongside you this whole time, every time, every cook.” 

Petro graciously congratulated his friend on the victory: “I'm really happy for Vinnie, he's worked really hard and he deserves it. I'm very proud of what I've done throughout the competition, I just missed the mark today.” 

Vinnie's victory marks the culmination of a remarkable journey that saw him continually grow in confidence, embrace every challenge and evolve into one of the competition's most exciting and accomplished cooks. Now, he joins the prestigious list of MasterChefAustralia champions as he embarks on the next chapter of his culinary career, with $250,000 to help realise his future.  

Petro finishes as runner-up, taking home $40,000, while Aaron receives $10,000 for finishing third, bringing an extraordinary season of MasterChef Australia to a memorable close. 

MasterChef Australia is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (ESA), part of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, and is distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

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Endemol Shine Australia Appoints Jessie Hughes as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Launches ESA Innovation Lab

Endemol Shine Australia (ESA), part of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, today announced the appointment of Jessie Hughes as Senior Vice President of Innovation, alongside the launch of the ESA Innovation Lab, a new division focused on accelerating the company’s capabilities across emerging technologies, and next-generation content formats.

Jessie joins ESA from Canva and its generative image and video platform Leonardo.Ai, where she played a key role in mobilising adoption and innovation on a global scale, working at the intersection of technology, creativity and user experience. She brings deep expertise in new media, digital ecosystems and scalable creative tools, positioning her to lead ESA’s strategic push into future‑facing content development and production technologies. As a regular keynote speaker, she has shared stages with senior leaders from major global technology companies, helping to shape industry conversations about the future of creativity and new tools.

In this new role, Jessie will establish and lead the ESA Innovation Lab, a dedicated unit designed to explore, prototype, and operationalise new approaches to content creation, production workflows, audience engagement, and monetisation, while also identifying new IP opportunities and commercial models.

Peter Newman, Chief Executive Officer ESA said: “Jessie brings a rare combination of creative thinking, technical expertise, and commercial acumen. Her experience collaborating with some of the world’s most innovative technology companies, makes her uniquely positioned to help us tackle how content is developed, produced, and distributed. The launch of the ESA Innovation Lab marks a significant step forward in our ambition to be a leader in innovation for the screen industry.”

Jessie said: “I’m incredibly excited to join ESA at such a pivotal moment for the industry. The convergence of technology and storytelling is creating entirely new possibilities for creators, producers, and audiences. The ESA Innovation Lab will be a space to experiment, build, and scale ideas that push the boundaries of how content is made and experienced.”

The ESA Innovation Lab will work across all areas of the business, including television production, digital content, social formats, and post-production, while also partnering with external technology companies, startups, and creative talent. Jessie’s appointment reinforces ESA’s commitment to investing in innovation as a core driver of growth in an increasingly dynamic media landscape.

Jessie will report to Jane Macaulay, ESA’s Managing Director – Production and Innovation.      

MasterChef Australia Reveals Its Top Three.

Grand Finale Sunday, 9 August At 7pm On 10.

The race for the MasterChef Australia 2026 title is down to three, with Petro, Aaron and Vinnie securing their places in the Top 3.

After months of extraordinary cooking, high-pressure challenges and unforgettable moments in the MasterChef kitchen, the three talented amateur cooks have emerged from the Top 24, with the biggest challenges of their MasterChef journey still to come.

The countdown is now on to the MasterChef Australia Grand Finale, Sunday, 9 August at 7pm on 10, when one cook will ultimately be crowned MasterChef Australia champion for 2026.

And standing between the final two and the coveted title will be one of the world’s most formidable names in patisserie, Cherish Finden, who arrives in the MasterChef kitchen with an extraordinary Grand Finale challenge.

Tonight’s emotional elimination saw Petro already safe after securing immunity, leaving Aaron, Vinnie and Casper fighting for their place in the Top 3 by cooking dishes inspired by ingredients specially selected by loved ones from home.

Aaron was the first to secure his place alongside Petro with an outstanding dish celebrating garlic, before Vinnie joined them in the Top 3, bringing Casper’s remarkable MasterChef journey to an end.

Now, Petro, Aaron and Vinnie face a huge road to the Grand Finale as the battle to become MasterChef Australia 2026 intensifies.

On Sunday, 2 August at 7pm, the pressure briefly gives way to one of MasterChef’s favourite traditions, The Fun One, as the Top 3 turn the tables on judges Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

With the judges donning their aprons and stepping behind the benches, the contestants get the rare opportunity to judge their mentors before the Top 3 take them on in an epic feast challenge.

Then, on Monday, 3 August at 7.30pm, it’s back to business for the MasterChef Australia Semi Final.

Petro, Aaron and Vinnie must each deliver a two-course fine dining experience for the judges and 20 diners, as new dad Andy Allen makes an emotional return to the MasterChef kitchen to mentor the Top 3 and help run the pass.

At the end of an extraordinary service challenge, just two cooks will remain.

And on Sunday, 9 August at 7pm, the final two will go head-to-head in the MasterChef Australia Grand Finale, with one ultimately crowned MasterChef Australia champion for 2026.

The Grand Finale begins with a Mystery Box challenge, where the finalists will have 75 minutes to create a dish using ingredients paying tribute to some of the special guest judges who have stepped into the MasterChef kitchen throughout the season.

Then, for their final challenge, the competition reaches another level with the arrival of internationally acclaimed pastry chef Cherish Finden.

Best known as a formidable judge on Bake Off: The Professionals, Cherish is renowned for her extraordinary attention to detail, artistry and uncompromising standards in patisserie. With more than 25 years of international experience, she has collected numerous accolades and previously served as Executive Pastry Chef at London’s prestigious Langham Hotel.

For the final challenge of the season, Cherish unveils her spectacular Chinese Afternoon Tea, setting the finalists the monumental task of creating perfect replicas of each of her three intricate desserts, nine petit gateaux in total, in just five hours.

After one final marathon cook, one contestant will emerge victorious, claiming the coveted title of MasterChef Australia 2026.

Twenty-four amateur cooks entered the MasterChef kitchen with a dream. Now, only three remain.

Who will make it through the Semi Final? And who will ultimately lift the trophy and become MasterChef Australia champion for 2026?

MasterChef Australia.
The Fun One – Sunday, 2 August At 7pm.
Semi-Final – Monday, 3 August At 7.30pm.
Grand-Finale – Sunday, 9 August At 7pm.

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