Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 3, 2025 i Woman's Day

Well, it’s officially that time of year again! TV is heating up as some of the year’s biggest reality shows kick off. Did you catch the first episode of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!? This week, we are delighted to share with you our chat with the ever-inspiring Reggie Sorensen, who told us, days out from jetting off, how she plans to approach her jungle adventure (p20). And we’re counting down to the return of Married At First Sight by catching up with some of the biggest names from seasons past (p26). Remember Troy? And Foxy Jojo? Meanwhile, we also revisit another kind of reality TV – Jerry Springer (p30) – as the shocks and scandals of the ’90s mainstay are exposed in a new Netflix documentary.…

He was TV’s king of the kids in the ’80s whose famous sign-off reminded viewers that “the world really is wonderful” – and for the always upbeat Simon Townsend, no matter what misfortune life threw his way, the star always found a reason to smile. “I was with Simon a month ago. He’d been dealing with an aggressive cancer that had spread and was declared terminal,” shares close friend and longtime Simon Townsend’s Wonder World! producer Harvey Shore. “I flew from my Brisbane home to spend some time in Sydney with him. LAUGHING TILL THE END “He was in nursing care, his memory was failing, but when I showed him some old photos, his face brightened and out came his famous smile. He even managed to raise his iconic giggle.…

Former Neighbours star Madeleine West has surprised fans by announcing she’s expecting her seventh baby at the age of 45! “Whoops! Thought it was perimenopause, I thought wrong!” the actress said on Instagram alongside an image of her showing off a baby bump. “I couldn’t be happier. Not too sure about the title geriatric mum, but here we are,” she added. Madeleine shares six kids with ex Shannon Bennett and is believed to be now dating Maximo Bottaro, however they haven’t been seen together since December 2023.…

Just days after confirming their long-rumoured romance, it appears Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are no longer scared to show a little public display of affection, after they were spotted in a steamy makeout session recently. The loved-up pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they were spotted making a fast-food run to In-N-Out in San Fernando, first locking lips in the car as they waited in the drive-thru line, and once again as they exited the vehicle. It’s the first sighting of the Wolverine actor, 56 – who announced his split from wife of 27 years Deborra-lee Furness in September 2023 – and the Broadway superstar, 49, since their secret relationship was exposed when they were papped holding hands in Santa Monica.…

With her eyesight deteriorating due to her battle with the rare degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, Reggie Sorensen (formerly Bird) tells Woman’s Day she’s grabbing opportunities – like appearing in the new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – “with both hands”. “I’m going to store it in my memory bank for when I totally lose my eyesight,” says the 50-year-old single mum. “It’s an opportunity – just to go to another country and see different things. I’m doing it for myself and for the kids and for the challenge of it all.” The two-time Big Brother winner says one of the biggest hurdles will be being away from her daughter Mia, 17, and son Lucas, 15. “I will definitely miss the kids. But I’ve got…

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SPEAK TO ME OF HOME Jeanine Cummins From the author of the world-wide bestseller American Dirt, Speak To Me Of Home is already being touted as a modern classic, and we can certainly see why! The epic tale follows a family, who are all suffering from varying degrees of memory loss and return to their home town in San Juan to be with a relative. It’s here that they must confront their past and their shocking hidden secrets. Out May 13 (Hachette, $32.99) DREAM COUNT Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Heralded as a publishing event 10 years in the making, Dream Count, which has been inspired by a true story, follows four Nigerian and Nigerian-American women as they grapple with lost love, longings and desires in present day America. Out March 5…

There are two people who won’t be queueing up at the cinema to see Babygirl – Nicole and Keith’s daughters Faith and Sunday! Nicole told The Telegraph the teens, understandably, aren’t keen to see their mum’s steamy new movie in which she plays a CEO having a lustful affair with her intern. “Well, my daughters aren’t seeing it. But they’ve also declared they don’t want to see it. Neither of them has any interest in seeing Mum like that.” Now it just leaves the question, will Keith be having a look?!…

After winning his battle against cancer, music legend John Farnham has been given the gift of becoming a grandad for the first time, with his son James announcing he’s set to welcome a baby with his partner Tessa Effendi. The elated youngest son of John, 36, took to social media earlier this month to share that a new bundle of joy is “coming [in] 2025”. The post included a video of him lighting a cake that also revealed the sex of the baby – a boy! James’ mother Jillian – John’s wife of 51 years – was one of the first to congratulate the pair, with the soon-to-be nanna commenting, “Soo excited,” on the post, while his close older brother, and soon-tobe uncle Rob, 45, simply added the emoji of…

Samuel Johnson has laid bare perhaps the weirdest feud in showbiz, ever! The Secret Life Of Us star, 46, took to Instagram last week to explain the bizarre moment he “behaved badly” and “said the wrong things” to comedian Sam Pang, 51, when they were in a lift together at the TV WEEK Logie Awards in 2017. “I wasn’t funny. I wasn’t being light. I wasn’t nice. He just looked at me and his face said, ‘Why did you just say that?’” he added. And while he didn’t divulge what exactly was said, the actor added he had since made up with the Have You Been Paying Attention? panellist by writing a letter to apologise. “It took me five years to admit I was wrong and deal with it. I…

Taking after her mother and superstar father, Pat Rafter’s daughter India is headed for the spotlight as she begins her career as a model! The stunning 19-year-old has popped up on elite modelling agency Priscillas’ website recently, and we can’t help but notice her striking resemblance to her mother Lara Feltham, who also spent working as a model. India has already become a red carpet fixture, and her latest appearance at the Queensland Sport Awards, which she attended alongside her dad, mum and brother, 22-year-old Joshua, is proof she has a long career ahead of her.…

Wally Lewis has been at pains to deny there’s a family feud with his adult children Lincoln, Jamie-Lee and Mitchell, after his messy split from their mother Jacqui in 2021 amid claims that she confronted Wally, 65, over the timing of his new romantic relationship with current partner Lynda Adams. Now, four years on, family relations are still strained, says a close friend, so much so that the former rugby league star’s children might not be at the couple’s upcoming wedding! WEDDING WAR “Wally proposed to his partner Lynda late last year,” a close family friend reveals to Woman’s Day. “They are planning to tie the knot up in tropical North Queensland in April. Lynda is working with a top Queensland wedding designer to create a showstopper of a dress…

ERIN & BRYCE SEASON 2 The OGs of low-key love, these two are still going strong, keeping their romance out of the public eye. MARTHA & MICHAEL SEASON 6 From reality TV to happy parenthood! These two are living the dream with their baby boy, Lucius. JULES & CAM SEASON 6 The golden couple! Married with two kids, Jules and Cam are thriving. KERRY & JOHNNY SEASON 8 This fan-favourite duo are still all loved-up, regularly sharing couple snaps online. BRYCE & MELISSA SEASON 8 The proud parents of twins are soaking up family life and proving the experiment works! JACK & TORI SEASON 11 Still smitten, these two are quietly building a life together post-show.…

From switching off screens to banning caffeine after 3pm, most of us have tried a few tricks to help us sleep better. But have you considered whether your preferred sleeping position is working for you? “There are positives and negatives to every sleeping position, and while some may feel like they’re comfortable, they’re not always the best for our overall health,” explains sleep expert Dr Deborah Lee. “Being mindful of a sleeping position that supports your body’s natural curves, aligns the spine and reduces pressure points can help improve sleep quality and reduce aches and pains.” YEARNER On your side, one arm under your pillow, the other stretched out. Sleeping on your side – especially the left as it works with your body and gravity – can improve digestion, reduce…

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CRISPY COCONUT FISH TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 1 ⅓ cups self-raising flour • 1 cup Mexican-style beer • vegetable oil, for deep-frying • 500g firm white fish fillets, 1.5cm fingers • 1 cup panko crumbs • ¾ cup shredded coconut • ¾ cup Greek-style yoghurt • 1 tbsp lime juice • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 12 taco shells, warmed • 2 cups shredded lettuce PINEAPPLE SALSA • ½ small pineapple, peeled, finely chopped • 1 Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp lime juice 1 Sift 1 cup flour into a bowl. Whisk in beer. Season. Set aside. 2 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high until a little flour sizzles when…

Meghan’s long-awaited return to Instagram has gained her 1.5 million followers, but those she considered allies are not among them! As of last week, Oprah, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and even Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie are a few of the stars who have snubbed Meghan on social media. “Meghan is disappointed with some of the people who have not followed her back. Some of these people she thought were friends, but apparently not,” a source says. “It doesn’t take much to show support and it’s no secret she and Harry are under fire right now. “She didn’t really expect Gwyn to follow her because of Goop but she’s really upset over Eugenie and Oprah. She’s trying hard to not take it personally.”…

Madonna has sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing an enormous sparkler on that finger in an Instagram post. The Like A Virgin songstress, 66, was seen proudly showing off the ring in the image alongside her 28-year-old soccer player boyfriend and possible fiance Akeem Morris. Madge sent tongues wagging even further when she tagged jewellery designer Julie Y Kim, who reposted the image, captioned with, “Kiss the ring.” Madonna was first linked to Akeem in 2022, but their romance wasn’t confirmed until 2024 when she posted photos of them cuddling.…

Fans were concerned recently when Peter Overton was noticeably absent from his nightly news bulletin. And his wife Jessica Rowe has taken to social media to reveal the sad reason why. “As you know Pete doesn’t do Insta[gram]– and he wanted me to share some news with you,” Jess, 54, began the post. “He’s off work for a little longer at the moment after an ENT [ear, nose and throat] surgeon discovered a polyp on one of his vocal cords, which explains his very raspy voice over the holidays.” She added that while he has been operated on, a part of his recovery forbids him from talking, adding that it was a “huge challenge for him”. “Hopefully he’ll be back to Nine News soonish. Big thanks to the great doctors,…

Australian Idol’s Paulini Curuenavuli has confirmed she’s engaged! The Fijian-Australian singer sparked speculation she’s to be married after she was spotted attending an event in Sydney with a gorgeous sparkler on her wedding finger. Shortly after the images surfaced, we contacted her agent, who confirmed to Woman’s Day that she had, in fact, already sneakily announced her engagement on social media. While little is known about her fiance, Paulini uploaded a series of images of him to her Instagram over the holidays, with the pair looking loved-up as they celebrated Christmas with her mother, Miliana. In another image taken in early December, Paulini can be seen wearing the diamond sparkler as she and her fiance holidayed in Fiji. Picture of Pat Rafter: Rogue Gun Photography.…

Hollywood is buzzing that Timothee Chalamet will be the youngest person to ever win a Best Actor Oscar for his impressive performance as music legend Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. The 29-year-old It boy chats to Woman’s Day about playing the Like A Rolling Stone icon in the film, in cinemas Thursday. How did the process of playing someone as iconic as Bob Dylan start? For me, it started with the music before there was even a start date. This started really, for me, in Covid, sort of bored and this song, Ballad Of A Thin Man, the live version that is in the Martin Scorsese documentary. That was my way in. I dove into his music from there. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. To this day…

For nearly two decades, the world watched on in wonderment (and horror) as The Jerry Springer Show flung into our living rooms like a chair being tossed by one of its guests. With episode themes such as I Slept With 251 Men In 10 Hours, Pregnant Gals & A Mime, I’m Glad I Cut Off My Legs and Three Pigs & A Trailer, it’s crazy to think that at one point, the Chicago-based chat show was the biggest TV show in America. It even beat Oprah! And now, seven years after its final episode aired, and two years after its formidable host passed away, Jerry Springer is being given the documentary treatment by Netflix – and it’s even crazier than we remembered! Here, we unpack the most explosive moments we…

Everyone loves a bargain, and at this time of year there are often quite a few to be had. But in the rush of trying to snap up a great deal we can make some pretty swift decisions. Most of us know the sinking feeling that comes when we realise we’re already over an outfit before we’ve taken it out of the bag. Financial expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon says the current cost of living has enhanced our thirst for a better deal. “The hip pocket pain is acute around the country, and we’re seeing people adopt this bargain-seeking mentality, which makes perfect sense. They’re not necessarily spending less, but they’re looking for that advantage.” If you know where to look, there are genuine savings to be made – but beware the…

Double cleansing is already a sensational way to start any skincare routine. But making that first cleanse a balm? Dry skin types – welcome to heaven. Adding a hint of luxury, these solid-to-oil formulas melt into the complexion upon contact for a gloriously gentle, smooth and hydrating cleanse. Ready to find your new favourite type and brand? Here are the ones that we rate for a daily dose of decadence… FRUIT TINGLE Elevate your cleansing game with this brightening balm containing lusciously fruity ingredients. The papaya enzymes gently smooth the skin while the papaya seed oil keeps your complexion hydrated. 1 Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm $53 SILKY & SMOOTH This cult favourite wins awards for a reason. It’s lightweight yet dissolves the most heavy-duty makeup and sunscreen…

SUPER SIMPLE BROAD BEAN SALAD SERVES 2 DRESSING • juice and zest of 1 lemon • olive oil, to taste (approx 20ml) SALAD • 450g fresh broad beans, or 250g podded fresh or frozen broad beans (aiming for about 1 cup of beans after the second podding) • 1 zucchini, very finely sliced on a mandoline • 1 French shallot, very finely sliced on a mandoline • small handful (30g) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped • dried chilli flakes WHIPPED FETA • 400g Danish feta • ½ cup (125g) full-fat Greek-style yoghurt • ½ tsp lemon zest • ½ tsp minced garlic • ½ tsp salt • 1-2 tbsp olive oil CROUTONS • 100g stale sourdough, cut into cubes or ½ baguette, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil…

Almond & cherry cookies Treat yourself to these chewy delights MAKES 18 Preheat oven to 190˚C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 250g almond flour, 150g sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 egg whites, ¼ tsp fine sea salt and ¼ tsp almond extract. Mix well with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Fit a cloth pastry bag with a 2cm star tip, or use a cookie press with the star disc. Fill with some of the dough and squeeze it out onto the baking sheet, forming rings 4cm in diameter. Leave a thumb-width between each one. Press a pitted Luxardo or Amarena cherry in syrup (drained and patted dry) into the centre of each ring (18) and bake 10-12 mins, until golden…

He was named one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch in 2024 after a string of stellar roles in Alien: Romulus, Rye Lane and Murder Is Easy. Now, the 31-year-old actor is playing life-and-soul-of-the-party Marcus in new British rom-com, The Road Trip. The six-part series sees Marcus go along for the ride as best friend Dylan (Laurie Davidson) and his ex Addie (Emma Appleton) find themselves reluctantly making the 1600km journey to Spain together to a mutual friend’s wedding in a campervan after a bitter break-up. What could go wrong?! What type of person is Marcus? Marcus is a maverick. He’s not very conventional as a character for a romantic comedy – he’s not very romantic for a start. He has a very hard surface. But he’s funny and I…

Robbie’s a cool cat! ROBBIE WILLIAMS After being portrayed by a monkey in his biopic, Robbie continued the animal theme as he Rock DJ-ed a leopard print coat while exploring New York. Meow! ‘I WAKE UP WITH AI’ TODAY What do you do when you send a presenter to the Australian Open? If you’re Today you just use AI to seamlessly add Alex Cullen back onto the couch. It’s like magic! Now THEN She’s perfect! JAMIE LEE CURTIS Time to cancel your Zumba class and crack out your leotards and leg warmers – aerobics class is back! Jamie Lee proved she’s still got it by parodying her film Perfect 40 years later on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. PACKIN’ WEIGHTS! TERRI IRWIN Is Terri the strongest woman in Australia?…