EPIC SPECIAL EVENT SERIES LEGO® MASTERS AUSTRALIA - BRICKTACULAR

PREMIERING SUNDAY, JULY 5, AT 7.00PM
ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

Get ready for a mind-blowing adventure filled with wonder, imagination and unparalleled creativity across four special event episodes of LEGO® Masters Australia - Bricktacular, premiering on Sunday, July 5, at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

The 2025 TV Week Logie Award winner for Best Competition and Reality Program returns for its highly anticipated eighth season.

In a jaw dropping spectacle, become immersed in four of the most popular and powerful worlds of all time. For the very first time, fan favourite brick builders from Australia and across the world will battle it out in four teams of three for $100,000 and a freshly minted trophy.

Drawing inspiration from: the magical realms of The Lord of the Rings, where builds worthy of Middle Earth come to life; the legendary universe of DC Heroes, with epic creations fit for the superheroes that exist in Gotham and beyond; the heartwarming adventures of Aussie favourite Bluey, reimagined in brick form; and the action-packed, prehistoric thrills of Jurassic World, where ancient beasts are resurrected brick by brick.

Hamish Blake will return as the much-loved host and double Gold Logie winner, with his undeniable wit and charm, along with LEGO® expert and judge, Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, who brings knowledge and experience to guide the contestants and Sophie Monk, with her endearing presence and sense of humour.

And to inspire the teams throughout this season, all our hosts will be appropriately dressed for each episode!

Which team will be crowned the world’s greatest LEGO® Masters in season eight, taking home the ultimate grand prize of $100,000. It’s going to be quite the ride, so strap in, dress up and get ready to build.

LEGO® Masters Australia is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for the 9Network.

Today it was announced that LEGO® Masters Australia: Grand Masters of the Galaxy is nominated for a 2026 TV Week Logie Award for Best Competition Reality Program. Host, Hamish Blake is also nominated for the Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter. Voting is open now.

LEGO® MASTERS AUSTRALIA - BRICKTACULAR: TEAMS

Team 1 - Jordy (Australia), Michelle (USA) & Max (Australia)

Team 2 - Oskari (Finland), Aura (Finland) & Gabby (Australia)

Team 3 - Trent (Australia), Alex G (Australia) & Felix (Germany)

Team 4 - Jackson (Australia), Alex T (Australia) & Fleur (Australia)

LEGO® MASTERS AUSTRALIA - BRICKTACULAR SUNDAY, JULY 5, AT 7.00PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

From The MasterChef Kitchen To The Coles Freezer Aisle.

Hannah’s Cheeseburger Pie And Pat’s Salted Caramel & Bickie Crumble Ice Cream Available In Selected Coles Stores.

MasterChef Australia and Coles have once again raised the bar, this time offering fans the chance to take home two winning dishes made in the MasterChef kitchen.

During Aussie Classics week, celebrity chef and MasterChef Australia fan favourite Curtis Stone presented contestants with a Mystery Box challenge to create their own epic version of either a pie or ice cream.

Hannah Johnson’s Cheeseburger Pie served with potato chips and Pat McGarry’s Salted Caramel & Bickie Crumble Ice Cream plated up with apple pie, didn't just win them immunity from elimination, they won them a place in selected Coles stores across Australia.[1]

Hannah Johnson said: “It feels pretty amazing to have won this challenge and to have a product that I created on the shelves of Coles. I’m excited to actually see it in there, I think that’s when it’ll really hit me. I hope my kids like it just as much as the judges did!” 

Pat McGarry said: “It feels completely surreal for my ice cream to be on the shelves at Coles. To think that my family, friends and even strangers will be seeing my face on the tubs of ice cream, boggles my mind! I cannot wait to take my little Frankie in store for her to see.”

Tamar Hovagimian, Director of National Advertising Partnerships, Paramount Australia, said: “The partnership between Coles and MasterChef Australia continues to set the benchmark for sponsorships in the market.

“After 18 seasons, we wanted to up the ante and offer consumers a complete meal experience direct from the MasterChef kitchen – Hannah’s Pie and Pat’s Ice Cream. We’re so excited for Australia to be able to share these flavours with their family and friends at home thanks to Coles.”

Carmel Horvath, Head of Sponsorships and Events, Coles, said: “Last season’s limited-edition MasterChef ice-cream sold out in just three days, so we’re excited to bring not one, but two winning creations from the MasterChef kitchen to our freezer aisle.

“Hannah’s Cheeseburger Pie and Pat’s Salted Caramel & Bickie Crumble Ice Cream are packed with flavour and fun, and we can’t wait for customers to try them for themselves.

“It’s a great way for Australians to recreate a little bit of the MasterChef experience at home.”

Marty Benson, Director of Content, Endemol Shine Australia said: “We’re very proud to have partnered with Coles again on this now iconic challenge, bringing a taste of MasterChef to life on tables around the country. Now in its fourth year, seeing two contestants have the honour and thrill of having their products on shelves at Coles doubles the joy, and we just love that Aussie families can have dinner and dessert sorted in an instant thanks to the Hannah and Pat, direct from the MasterChef kitchen.”

MasterChef Australia.

Sundays At 7pm, Monday To Wednesday At 7.30pm.

Watch + Stream On 10.

[1] Not available at Coles online. Available from Monday, 8 June 2026, for a limited time while stocks last.

My Reno Rules nails it

Hit new series reaches 5.3 million on Seven and 7plus

The Seven Network’s My Reno Rules, the new series that saw one Aussie family walk away with $1 million in prize money, was a hit with viewers across Seven and 7plus and has taken the crown as the #1 new entertainment series on commercial free-to-air TV so far this year.

Last night’s Grand Finale, which saw Mitch and Shaz from Queensland claim the $1 million prize, reached 1.5 million Australians, with a national total TV audience of 719,000. The Grand Finale won its timeslot and was up 27% on last week’s episode and up 13% on the series’ first episode.

The Grand Finale also saw Nathan B from NSW and Graham C from Victoria collect a cool $2 million each in prize money. 

Across its full season, My Reno Rules averaged 755,000 total TV viewers, including 199,000 watching on 7plus. The series boosted Seven’s 25 to 54 audience in the timeslot by 11% compared to last year.

Self-made billionaire Adrian Portelli purchased two side-by-side dwellings ripe for revival in the Melbourne suburb of Bulleen, monitoring progress throughout the season as four teams raced to transform the tired, rundown 1970s properties into stylish, modern masterpieces.

Hosted by Dr Chris Brown, the debut season of My Reno Rules featured three expert judges: influential design guru Neale Whitaker (The Block, Love It or List It), top buyer’s agent Simon Cohen (Dream Home, Luxe Listings Sydney), and Julia Green, founder of Greenhouse Interiors.

Seven’s Chief Content Officer, Brook Hall, said: “My Reno Rules proved that Australian audiences love nothing more than a great renovation, a genuine competition and a life-changing moment. Reaching 5.3 million Australians in its debut season is a great result and a testament to the show’s unique and engaging format.

“Thank you to Adrian Portelli, Dr Chris Brown, our judges, our incredible contestants and everyone at Seven and Endemol Shine Australia for creating such an outstanding debut season.”

Seven’s National Television Sales Director, Katie Finney, said: “The first season of My Reno Rules demonstrated the power of premium, emotionally charged content to connect brands with Australian audiences at scale.

“With more than five million Australians tuning in across the season, our partners were part of a genuinely historic moment in Australian television. Thank you to LG Electronics Australia, Luxaflex, Highgrove Bathrooms, Carpet Court and Stihl for their support and engagement.”

My Reno Rules was produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment Company) and distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

NCIS: SYDNEY & RFDS RECOGNISED WITH BRONZE TOWERS AT THE NEW YORK FESTIVALS TV & FILM AWARDS

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA – FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026 – The third seasons of both NCIS: Sydney and RFDS have both been recognised with Bronze Towers at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards in the Entertainment Program – Drama category.

Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Scripted Content, Sara Richardson said: “To see the third seasons of both of these dramas recognised at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards is an enormous honour and a celebration of everyone who makes them.

“They are fine examples of Australian storytelling at its best,” she continued.

 NCIS: Sydney is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia. With the fourth season currently in production, NCIS: Sydney continues to showcase Australian talent and locations on a global stage, as part of the internationally renowned NCIS franchise.  The first three seasons can currently be seen on Paramount+, with international rights managed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The third season of RFDS is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) in association with the Seven Network, with major production investment from Screen Australia, Seven Network, South Australian Film Corporation and post digital and visual effects supported by Screen NSW. Banijay Rights manages international distribution for RFDS outside of Australia. 

About Endemol Shine Australia 

Endemol Shine Australia (ESA), a Banijay Entertainment company, is a leader in world-class television creation and distribution, producing some of Australia’s most popular programs. With a unique creative approach in supercharging and supersizing formats into global hits, credits include: MasterChef Australia, Married at First Sight, Australian Survivor, Big Brother, LEGO Masters, Gogglebox Australia, Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, Portrait Artist of the Year and Race Around the World. Game shows: Tipping Point and Deal or No Deal, as well as acclaimed dramas including the 2024 TV Week Logie Award winning RFDS, NCIS: Sydney, Bali 2002, Offspring, Sisters, Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door and INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. A multi-award-winning production powerhouse, ESA has secured awards from the International Emmys, TV Week Logie Awards, AACTA Awards, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, Content Innovation Awards, Realscreen Awards, Venice TV Awards, Asian Television Awards, and SPA Awards. 

THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENTARY OF AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST SPORTING RIVALRY: ‘ORIGIN STORY’

PREMIERES TONIGHT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW

In the build-up to the 2026 AMPOL State of Origin Series exclusive on Nine, the definitive tale of the biggest rivalry in Australian sport will be told in the gripping four-part documentary series ORIGIN STORY, from tonight - Wednesday, May 20 at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

The explosive genesis, tribal warfare, and the deep cultural impact of Australian sport’s greatest rivalry between New South Wales and Queensland is laid bare.

Before it was a ratings behemoth and the flagship event of the rugby league season, State of Origin was a desperate experiment. In Chapter 1 – Origin of Pride viewers return to where it all started in 1980, tracking how a dying, one-sided contest was miraculously transformed into rugby league’s ultimate battleground of identity, pride, and state loyalty.

On the rugby league battlefield, New South Wales and Queensland had been at war since 1908. But for 72 years, it wasn’t a fair fight. Under the old ‘state of residence’ rule, Queensland’s finest players - chasing opportunity in wealthy Sydney clubs - were legally forced to represent New South Wales. 

A single rule change ignited State of Origin, transforming a dying contest into rugby league’s fiercest rivalry driven by pride, identity, and state loyalty.

On July 8, 1980, at a packed Lang Park in Brisbane, a bold experiment was born: Game 3 would select players based on where they first fell in love with the game.

Featuring powerful storytelling, rare archival footage and firsthand reflections from the legends who lived it, the series charts the rise of State of Origin from a last-ditch experiment to a defining symbol of identity, pride and sporting excellence.

Produced by the award-winning team at Endemol Shine Australia, a Banijay Entertainment company – the creators of Married at First Sight, MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, as well as sports documentaries, Shaking Down the Thunder and No Holds Barred – Origin Story delivers a powerful and emotional look at the moments, players and rivalries that transformed State of Origin into the greatest spectacle in rugby league.

Endemol Shine Australia Director of Content, Marty Benson, said: “This series is something we’re incredibly proud of. The team has poured an enormous amount of passion, care and research into telling the story of State of Origin in a way that feels both cinematic and deeply authentic.

“Beyond the unforgettable moments on the field, this captures the emotion, identity and fierce pride that have made this rivalry such an enduring part of Australian sport and culture.”

Origin Story premieres tonight - Wednesday, May 20, on Channel 9 and 9Now. Check local guides for broadcast times.