A NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING: Sending My Condolences to the MAFS Grooms | Ep 674

It turns out The Traitors Australia began long before the cast entered the manor — and Channel Ten left out some of the show’s most interesting plotlines.In this episode, we’re opening the receipts folder on every secret alliance, hidden feud, famous ex, messy breakup and pre-existing relationship producers conveniently glossed over.From Alex Nation and Tully Smyth’s pre-game Bali pact to Alex and Keira Maguire’s decade of unresolved Bachelor drama, Ian “Dicko” Dickson’s Australian Idol history with Cosima De Vito, his connection to Rob Farnham, Luke and Josh Packham’s genetically guaranteed twin alliance and the complicated web connecting the Housewives, Survivor, Love Island, Drag Race and Australian Idol stars — we’re unpacking it all.We’re also diving into each contestant’s scandalous reality-TV history, analysing Kirby Bentley’s masterful Survivor manipulation skills, exposing why the strongest Faithfuls were eliminated first and explaining why half the manor appears to be playing checkers while the Survivor alumni are playing chess.Because these contestants weren’t simply voting based on evidence. They were voting on friendships, grudges, ex-boyfriends, influencer politics, breakfast vibes and whatever spiritual pact was made beside a Bali infinity pool.Consider this your complete guide to The Traitors Australia cast — and the 35 hours of Google searching Channel Ten’s editors saved themselves by leaving out all the best parts.PS. You may also enjoy:327: Josh Packham Spills on The Block Auctions and Drops SPICY BTS Tea!329: Josh Packham Reveals Why He QUIT Love Island Games and Spills Juicy Love Island Secrets!3 - Jarrod Woodgate's explosive Keira Maguire tell-all! A BABY IN THE MANOR? Was Tully Smyth Pregnant While Filming The Traitors? A Forensic Investigation | 678Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After she welcomed her first child just months after filming wrapped, the timeline raised one very important question: Was Tully Smyth secretly pregnant while filming The Traitors Australia?What began as a simple question quickly became a full-scale forensic operation involving a nine-month timeline, several metres of red string, some highly scientific influencer maths, a Port Douglas getaway and one potentially pivotal passionfruit mojito...PS. You may also enjoy:109 - Tully Smyth's Mystery Man FINALLY Revealed & They Have Exciting News, Jodi Gordon's New TV Gig, & Everything You Need To Know About The Bachelorette & Love Island Contestants!Big Brother's Tully Responds To Backlash Over Her Latest Photoshop Fail!174 - MAFS Brides Behaving Badly, Skye Wheatley DUMPED From Big Brother, and Tully Smyth's LIES Exposed!Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many chances does Skye Wheatley get?The Big Brother and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star has been convicted for drink-driving after allegedly recording a BAC of 0.119 — more than TWICE the general legal limit.We’re unpacking Skye’s response to the charge, the latest updates from her court hearing including the verdict and sentencing, the contradictions and deflections in her apology, and the concerning footage that has since resurfaced — because this may not be the isolated “mistake” she’s framing it as.But this episode is about MUCH more than Skye’s latest scandal…We’re opening the receipts folder on more than a DECADE of problematic behaviour — from her appalling comments about domestic violence and sex work to accusations of racism, questionable beauty practices, previous driving offences and some truly COOKED controversies you may have completely forgotten about. Because somehow, no matter what Skye does, the cycle remains the same: controversy, backlash, apology, excuses, deflection, promises to “learn and grow”… then everyone quickly forgives, forgets and moves on. But at what point do we need to say 'enough is enough'?PS. You may also enjoy:184 - Skye Wheatley Responds to Feud with MAFS' Cyrell, Fashion Week Run-Ins and a Big Brother Conspiracy EXPOSED!161 - Fans are Fuming at Skye Wheatley For F*cked OnlyFans Comments!DAILY: Skye Wheatley Responds to Backlash Over Her Recent Surgeries!Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review)CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, OG celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised following an incredibly disturbing mental health crisis that played out live on TikTok… Today, we unpack exactly what happened, the concerning events leading up to Perez’s hospitalisation, his messy history with TikTok and the serious questions the platform now has to answer about its moderation systems.We also revisit Perez’s controversial past and his now-rather-eerie 2022 So Dramatic! Interview, including his candid admissions about the harm he caused at the height of his fame and the haunting comments that hit VERY differently now…PLUS, Perez’s family’s plea for privacy has sparked a huge debate: does someone who built an empire exposing other people’s darkest moments deserve privacy when the tables are turned? And can we hold someone accountable for the harm they’ve caused while still showing them compassion during the darkest moment of their own life?PS. You may also enjoy:220 - Perez Hilton on Cancel Culture, Anon Tea-Spilling Accounts, Paparazzi Photos, Kim and Kanye, Harry and Meghan, 'Don't Worry Darling' Drama and #FreeBritney!456: MAFS Ryan’s VILE X-Rated Comments About Jacqui!266 - MAFS Superfan Harrison Boon TROLLS Past Participants In Vile Facebook Posts!Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review)CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide and mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a very sad day. A tragedy has struck...I had no choice but to interrupt my hiatus to issue a very important public service announcement and send my deepest condolences to those affected by some truly devastating news.Thoughts and prayers to everyone involved. Please keep them in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.PS. You may also enjoy:TEMU TATE! Toxic MAFS Groom Tyson’s Past Marriage, Alarming Allegations Surfacing, Steph’s Shock Salary & His Sister’s Surprising Career | Ep 653456: MAFS Ryan’s VILE X-Rated Comments About Jacqui!266 - MAFS Superfan Harrison Boon TROLLS Past Participants In Vile Facebook Posts!129 - A Deep Dive Into The Disturbing New and Old Details Surrounding Axed Married at First Sight 2022 Groom Simon Blackburn!Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Married at First Sight UK groom has been arrested on suspicion of rape in what is one of the most significant developments in the franchise's history.In this episode, I break down everything we know so far, including what police have confirmed, how the network and production company have responded, and why this latest development could have far-reaching implications—not just for MAFS UK, but for the franchise worldwide, including here in Australia.Plus, I revisit the years of allegations that have emerged from both the UK and Australian versions of the show, explain why this arrest could become a watershed moment for reality TV, and what it could mean for contestant welfare, accountability, and the future of the franchise.PS. You may also enjoy:MAFS UNDER FIRE! Married at First Sight UK Stars Come Forward With Serious Claims of Abuse & Sexual Assault During Filming | Ep 669THE DARK SIDE OF MAFS! UK Insider Beth Speaks Out About Recent Abuse Scandal & What It Means For Australia | Ep 670ON NOTICE! MAFS Investigation Reveals Claims of Shower Filming, Non-Consensual Touching, Producer Violence & Serious Safety Concerns | Ep 671Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, well, well... if it isn't my "fake news" being proven correct yet again!Married at First Sight "golden couple" Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic have officially called it quits after almost two years together, and whilst fans are reeling from the news, long-time listeners of So Dramatic! may remember that we've been questioning whether their relationship was really as perfect as it seemed for quite some time.In this episode, we're unpacking the breakup that has rocked the MAFS fandom, what went wrong, who pulled the pin, the cryptic and shady social media posts, Jeff and Rhi's official breakup statements, and why the split appears far from amicable...We also revisit So Dramatic!'s bombshell investigations into Jeff and Rhi's relationship (Ep 656 + 658) that were heavily criticised, publicly rubbished and attacked when they were first published to examine just how well it has aged. From allegations that their relationship wasn't the fairytale viewers were led to believe, to claims that their love story was very different behind the scenes, and even shocking cheating claims. Plus, I also clap back at the podcasters and keyboard warriors who confidently assured everyone I was wrong and have now landed on the wrong side of the receipts...Plus, why MAFS brides Jacqui Burfoot and Sierah Swepstone also deserve an apology...This episode is sponsored by Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil.PS. You may also enjoy:FAIRYTALE FRAUD! The Conspiracy Behind Jeff & Rhi’s ‘Accidental’ MAFS Love Story | Ep 656THE OTHER WOMAN! Explosive Cheating Claims Rock MAFS Golden Couple Rhi & Jeff | Ep 658618. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 8)464: MAFS' Jacqui’s Secret Meet-Up With Jeff & Her Explosive Feud With Rhi Explained!Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh allegations have emerged about Married At First Sight Australia following a SafeWork NSW investigation into the show's workplace practices.Documents reveal claims including non-consensual touching, a bride allegedly being filmed in the shower without her knowledge or consent, violence and aggression by both cast and producers, contestants allegedly being prevented from leaving set, and serious concerns about participant privacy and safety.In this episode, we unpack the allegations raised with SafeWork NSW, the investigation's findings, the three improvement notices issued to those responsible for the production, and Channel Nine and Endemol Shine's response.We also revisit the Paul Antoine wall-punching incident, the NSW Police investigation, ACMA's findings, and the growing concerns surrounding contestant welfare, psychological safety and duty of care behind the scenes of Australia's biggest reality TV franchise.Plus, why many former contestants, advocates and viewers believe these incidents are no longer isolated controversies, but part of a much bigger pattern. And what does all of this mean for the future of MAFS?TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses allegations of violence, aggression, sexual misconduct, coercive control and participant welfare concerns. Listener discretion is advised.This episode is sponsored by Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil.PS. You may also enjoy:609. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 3)619. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 9)BACKGROUND CHECK, WHO? MAFS Groom Chris Nield’s CRIMINAL History Exposed As Concerns Are Raised (Again) Over Channel Nine's Casting Process | Ep 651MAFS UNDER FIRE! Married at First Sight UK Stars Come Forward With Serious Claims of Abuse & Sexual Assault During Filming | Ep 669Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yesterday, we unpacked the shocking allegations of rape and sexual assault that have emerged from MAFS UK following the airing of the BBC Panorama documentary The Dark Side of Married At First Sight.In today's episode, I’m joined by UK reality TV TikToker and commentator Beth Anne (@LivingMy_BethLife) to discuss the scandal from a UK perspective and unpack what people on the ground over there are really saying about the controversy.Beth shares additional insight into the allegations, the wider reaction to the documentary in the UK, what this could mean for the future of the MAFS franchise, and whether the Australian version of the show could soon face similar scrutiny.We also dive into the huge moral, legal and industry implications already unfolding behind the scenes — plus lots more!Trigger Warning: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct and suicide. These matters may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available at 1800Respect and Lifeline at 13 11 14.This episode is sponsored by Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil.PS. You may also enjoy:609. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 3)619. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 9)BACKGROUND CHECK, WHO? MAFS Groom Chris Nield’s CRIMINAL History Exposed As Concerns Are Raised (Again) Over Channel Nine's Casting Process | Ep 651MAFS UNDER FIRE! Married at First Sight UK Stars Come Forward With Serious Claims of Abuse & Sexual Assault During Filming | Ep 669Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Married At First Sight UK has been rocked by shocking allegations of rape and sexual assault — allegations so serious that Channel 4 has now pulled every season of the show from streaming platforms entirely.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about the explosive scandal, including the disturbing claims made in the BBC's Panorama documentary The Dark Side of Married At First Sight, the allegations being levelled against the network and production company, the police response, the fallout already unfolding behind the scenes, and what this could mean for the future of the franchise.We also dive into the wider questions now being raised about reality TV duty of care, contestant welfare and whether the pursuit of ratings, virality and profit has started overshadowing participant safety.And given the similarities between the UK and Australian franchises, many viewers and former contestants are already questioning whether this could have major implications for MAFS Australia too...Trigger Warning: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct. These matters may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available at 1800Respect.This episode is sponsored by Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil.PS. You may also enjoy:609. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 3)619. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 9)BACKGROUND CHECK, WHO? MAFS Groom Chris Nield’s CRIMINAL History Exposed As Concerns Are Raised (Again) Over Channel Nine's Casting Process | Ep 651Hosted by Megan PustettoGot a tip? Email [email protected] or submit on our website (anonymously, of course)Got a question or want to work with us? Email [email protected] more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscription & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, join our Facebook Group, & sign up for our NewsletterWant to support us? Buy Megan a coffee. Follow on Apple & Spotify (bonus marks if you leave a review) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.