The first round of MasterChef Australia 2026’s grand finale was quite the nail-biter, especially when one of the top two cooks was forced to pivot from one protein to another following a kitchen mishap. However, fans were concerned about the food waste, which was a result of the high-stakes pivot. So, here’s what happened to Vinnie Gibaldi‘s duck after…
“It wasn’t something he appreciated.” The Block has already descended into chaos at the first room reveals, and New Idea hears there’s a major clash brewing. On Sunday night, Chantel and Wyatt were left furious when host Scotty Cam accused them of spending $20,700 – more than $10,000 over the proposed budget! However, New Idea hears that they were wrongly accused due to…
Did you agree with the judges? The Block‘s first week has officially wrapped up, and we’ve got some jaw-dropping renovations to show for it! The 2026 teams were put through their paces for the first time, tasked with renovating the Guest Bedroom to a “quiet luxury” brief to match the likes of Kim Kardashian. The…
“If they could eliminate us from the competition, it makes it easier for them.” The Block 2026‘s Chantel and Wyatt broke the show’s ‘number one’ rule during Sunday’s episode by enlisting the help of their tradie, Lachy, to paint their guest bedroom in order to get it finished on time for judging. The Gold Coast couple said that…
The MasterChef 2026 winner tells WHO what it was like during the Grand Finale. Vinnie Gibaldi is the winner of MasterChef Australia 2026. Credit: Channel 10. The MasterChef Australia 2026 Grand Finale is finally here, with contestants Petro and Vinnie in the Top 2, battling it out for the top prize. While the hit reality cooking show is known for its wholesome nature,…
‘I didn’t even tell my girlfriend.’ Vinnie Gibaldi just got $250,000 richer! Vinnie Gibaldi spent an entire day pretending he had no idea he’d just won MasterChef Australia. After producers offered the 25-year-old registered nurse the chance to learn the result ahead of the grand finale, Vinnie couldn’t resist taking the call. What followed was one of the biggest…
MasterChef Australia has officially reached a boiling point with two home cooks battling it out for the highly sought-after title, bragging rights and major moolah! Here’s who won MasterChef Australia 2026. After weeks upon weeks of mystery boxes, pressure tests and elimination challenges, two up-and-coming culinary kings, Petro Papathomas and Vinnie Gibaldi, will be fighting for the top dog spot…
Exclusive: Your favourite Block couple are back for their beloved Dan vs Dani series – they can be tough critics, and this year the bar is higher than ever. Dan Reilly and Dan Wales stepped on site to judge the first rooms of the season and they had some strong opinions on the Blockheads’ finished Guest Bedrooms. Dan and Dani…
Are wedding bells ringing? NEED TO KNOW Robert Irwin and Ashleigh Scully were first linked in March 2026. However, they have actually been friends since 2019. They have not publicly addressed their relationship status. Wedding whispers are growing louder around Robert Irwin and his new love, Ashleigh Scully. In fact, a source close to the wildlife warrior, 22, tells New Idea that Robert “has found The…
Congratulations! My Kitchen Rules star Lilli Mckay has welcomed her first child. Lil, who competed on the 2025 series with her best friend Lauren “Lol” Argyle, revealed she had welcomed a baby boy in a sweet Instagram post on August 7. Taking to her Stories, she shared an array of photographs from hospital of herself and her partner,…
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