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The Masked Singer and The Block are labeled ‘condescending’ for airing Acknowledgment of Country

The Masked Singer and The Block are labeled ‘condescending’ for airing Acknowledgment of Country

Indigenous leaders have slammed reality shows for using the Acknowledgment of Country, labeling the gesture ‘condescending’ to Aboriginal people.

Wurundjeri elder Ian Hunter told The Daily Telegraph on Monday that the use of the acknowledgment on The Masked Singer and The Block was ‘totally unnecessary’.

‘It should only be used where appropriate such as a citizenship ceremony,’ Mr Hunter told the publication.

Indigenous leaders have slammed reality shows for using the Acknowledgment of Country, labeling the gesture 'condescending' to Aboriginal people.  Pictured: The Masked Singer host Osher Günsberg

Indigenous leaders have slammed reality shows for using the Acknowledgment of Country, labeling the gesture ‘condescending’ to Aboriginal people. Pictured: The Masked Singer host Osher Günsberg

‘When too many people use it very lightly it devalues ​​our ceremonial programs – it’s condescending,’ he added.

Mr Hunter’s comments come after Osher Günsberg introduced Sunday night’s premiere of The Masked Singer with an acknowledgment.

‘We welcome you tonight from Gadigal land, a place of beauty and abundance, where the sandstone meets the sea,’ Günsberg said.

Wurundjeri elder Ian Hunter (pictured) told The Daily Telegraph that the use of the acknowledgment on The Masked Singer and The Block was 'totally unnecessary'

Wurundjeri elder Ian Hunter (pictured) told The Daily Telegraph that the use of the acknowledgment on The Masked Singer and The Block was ‘totally unnecessary’

‘We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this country, and elders past, present and emerging, and extend our respects to any First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people joining us tonight.’

Osher’s address was nothing new for Channel 10, who have made the decision to do an Acknowledgment of Country at the start of every series filmed in Australia for the past three years.

Channel Nine’s The Block also aired an Acknowledgment of Country prior to Sunday’s premiere.

Similarly Channel Nine's The Block showed an Acknowledgment of Country before the new season premiere on Sunday night.

Similarly Channel Nine’s The Block showed an Acknowledgment of Country before the new season premiere on Sunday night.

‘The Block and the City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi, Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which this production has taken place, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be, Kulin Nation land,’ it read.

The Block’s cast and crew are understood to have also undergone Indigenous cultural training in a bid to respect the land where the show’s latest renovations take place.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Channel Nine and Channel 10 for comment.

The Block¿s cast and crew are understood to have undergone Indigenous cultural training in a bid to respect the land where the show's latest renovations take place.  Pictured: Scott Cam

The Block’s cast and crew are understood to have undergone Indigenous cultural training in a bid to respect the land where the show’s latest renovations take place. Pictured: Scott Cam

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Emma Thompson enjoys a coastal walk in Sydney with Daryl McCormack

Dame Emma Thompson is in Australia promoting her new film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande.

And on Friday, the British actress, 63, made the most of the sunny Sydney weather when she was spotted doing the popular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk with her co-star Daryl McCormack.

Emma cut a low-key casual figure in a white T-shirt which she teamed up with brown denim overalls.

Give me Down Under!  Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack made the most of the sunny winter weather in Sydney, doing the popular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk on Friday

Give me Down Under! Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack made the most of the sunny winter weather in Sydney, doing the popular Bondi to Coogee coastal walk on Friday

The Nanny McPhee star teamed her look with a pair of tinted white-framed sunglasses and a black backpack.

Emma showed off her ageless complexion for the outing, appearing to go makeup free as she enjoyed the spectacular views.

Meanwhile, her co-star Daryl, 29, was dressed in a button-up shirt which he teamed with navy colored shorts and black sneakers.

Stylish: Emma cut a low-key casual figure in a white T-shirt which she teamed up with brown denim overalls

Stylish: Emma cut a low-key casual figure in a white T-shirt which she teamed up with brown denim overalls

Incognito: The Nanny McPhee star teamed her look with a pair of tinted white-framed sunglasses and a black backpack

Incognito: The Nanny McPhee star teamed her look with a pair of tinted white-framed sunglasses and a black backpack

After competing the costal hike, Emma took off her sneakers and made her way to Bronte Beach pool and watched Daryl take a dip.

The handsome hunk slipped into a pair of red boardshorts as he enjoyed some fun in the sun, with his tattooed body on full display.

Daryl recently revealed that he and Emma opted not to use an intimate coach for the film.

The new movie follows Nancy (Emma), a widowed school teacher who hires a male escort (Daryl) for a date, hoping to experience an orgasm for the first time – with the two characters sharing very intimate moments throughout.

Natural beauty: Emma showed off her ageless complexion for the outing, appearing to go makeup free as she enjoyed the spectacular views

Natural beauty: Emma showed off her ageless complexion for the outing, appearing to go makeup free as she enjoyed the spectacular views

Hike: After competing the costal hike, Emma took off her sneakers and made her way to Bronte Beach pool and watched Daryl take a dip

Hike: After competing the costal hike, Emma took off her sneakers and made her way to Bronte Beach pool and watched Daryl take a dip

Downtime: The handsome hunk slipped into a pair of red boardshorts as he enjoyed some fun in the sun, with his tattooed body on full display

Downtime: The handsome hunk slipped into a pair of red boardshorts as he enjoyed some fun in the sun, with his tattooed body on full display

But Daryl told how he, Emma and director Sophie Hyde chose to navigate the scenes themselves as they felt it would be more ‘special’ to do their own ‘unique’ thing, with the actor adding that things were never ‘awkward’ between them.

While many TV shows including Normal People and Bridgerton brought in an intimacy coach for the sex scenes, the trio instead chose to choregraph their own sex scenes after first becoming comfortable with each other.

In an interview with Bustle, the Irish actor, 29, said of the intimacy scenes with Emma, ​​63: ‘We felt like it was something we could do together, so we did. ‘It feels that little bit more special because it’s our own unique thing.

Home time: After enjoying a refreshing swim, Daryl was seen drying off before returning to his hotel

Home time: After enjoying a refreshing swim, Daryl was seen drying off before returning to his hotel

‘It started with simple things. Just talking about our body: the things we like and don’t like. There’s something about detaching judgment from yourself and just seeing the potential in your body and what it can offer you. That gives you access to step into the intimate nature of the film.’

Thanks to their rehearsals and concerted efforts to know and be comfortable with each other (Emma and Daryl enjoyed walks around the park together), when it came to the more intimate scenes, the duo were able to fully embrace the moment.

Daryl explained: ‘It didn’t feel awkward, giddy, or anything like that. We enjoyed what we were doing and felt safe doing it. We were such a team.’

Stars: The new movie follows Nancy (Emma), a widowed school teacher who hires a male escort (Daryl) for a date, hoping to experience an orgasm for the first time - with the two characters sharing very intimate moments throughout

Stars: The new movie follows Nancy (Emma), a widowed school teacher who hires a male escort (Daryl) for a date, hoping to experience an orgasm for the first time – with the two characters sharing very intimate moments throughout

With the promotion of their film, Daryl and Emma have had open and candid conversations about sex and intimacy, with the Peaky Blinders star noting that he’s learned from his character Leo that intimacy is ‘deeply intertwined’ in ‘almost every facet’ of who we are as people.

He went on to add that people need to learn to ‘get away from’ the idea that intimacy is a ‘shameful’ thing and urged that it needed to be brought to the ‘surface’ and be spoken about.

Close: With the promotion of their film, Daryl and Emma have had open and candid conversations about sex and intimacy, with the Peaky Blinders star noting that he's learned from his character Leo that intimacy is 'deeply intertwined' in 'almost every facet' of who we are as people

Close: With the promotion of their film, Daryl and Emma have had open and candid conversations about sex and intimacy, with the Peaky Blinders star noting that he’s learned from his character Leo that intimacy is ‘deeply intertwined’ in ‘almost every facet’ of who we are as people

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Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on Nigella Lawson’s ‘diva moment’ claiming she ‘stormed out’ over Woolies cake

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has taken a dig at Nigella Lawson just days after the British cook failed to appear on her radio show.

Nigella, 62, reportedly refused to appear on the Kyle And Jackie O show on Friday, leaving her fellow My Kitchen Rules judge Manu Fieldel to face the radio duo alone.

Discussing Nigella’s no-show during Monday’s broadcast, Jackie told her co-host Kyle Sandilands: ‘I think she can be quite precious is what I’ve heard.’

Shock-jock Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, 47, (left) took a dig at Nigella Lawson, 62, (right) during Monday’s broadcast, days after the British cook failed to appear on her radio show

Jackie, 47, went on to speculate that Nigella may dislike their radio show due to an incident that occurred while they were working for Southern Cross Austereo back in the early 2010s.

‘I remember when we had an interview with her at 2Day FM… we were really excited about her coming in,’ she said.

Jackie claimed producers asked Nigella to participate in a ‘cake challenge’ where she would have to guess which cake was bought from Woolworths and which was bought from a patisserie.

Jackie speculated Nigella may dislike their radio show due to an incident that occurred while they were working for Southern Cross Austereo back in the early 2010s

Jackie speculated Nigella may dislike their radio show due to an incident that occurred while they were working for Southern Cross Austereo back in the early 2010s

Jackie claimed that producers asked Nigella to participate in a 'cake challenge' where she would have to guess which cake was bought from Woolworths and which was bought from a patisserie

Jackie claimed that producers asked Nigella to participate in a ‘cake challenge’ where she would have to guess which cake was bought from Woolworths and which was bought from a patisserie

‘That doesn’t seem like a hard challenge. That’s easy!’ Kyle interjected.

Jackie continued: ‘I know! Anyway, she walked out. And when I say ella ‘ella walked out’ I mean ella stormed out and said she would never, ever speak to the show again.’

Suddenly losing his temper, Kyle shouted: ‘She can shove it in her a** then!’

'[Nigella] walked out.  And when I say 'walked out' I mean she stormed out and said she would never, ever speak to the show again, 'Jackie said

‘[Nigella] walked out. And when I say ‘walked out’ I mean she stormed out and said she would never, ever speak to the show again, ‘Jackie said

Jackie said she believes the cake saga is why Nigella hasn’t visited them for an interview about My Kitchen Rules.

‘I think that’s where it comes from, but I also think that’s being very precious. I mean, why would you get upset about that? It’s not like we’re trying to catch her out, it’s not like it’s [Nigella’s] own cake! It’s just two store bought cakes for a bit of fun,’ she insisted.

Kyle’s rage only grew, as he declared: ‘Who cares what she thinks? [She is] barely relevant anyway!’

Suddenly losing his temper, Kyle shouted: 'She can shove it in her a** then!'

Suddenly losing his temper, Kyle shouted: ‘She can shove it in her a** then!’

‘Who cares what you think, cooking your pasta. Nothing a bit of KanTong can’t replicate. It’s the same thing,’ he added, referring to the budget Asian-style sauce brand.

It comes after Kyle slammed Manu on his radio show after the pair had a tense chat live on-air.

During the show, French chef Manu, 48, awkwardly said goodbye to Kyle after being grilled about his new co-host Nigella Lawson and why she didn’t want to do the interview with him.

After Jackie mentioned how uncomfortable the interview was, Kyle blasted the culinary star, saying: ‘Who gives as**t what he’s sick and tired of talking about!’

Kyle then ranted about Manu promising that ‘no topic was off limits’ on their KIIS FM show.

‘I’m not here to facilitate other people’s s**t. I like Manu, he can come on and I like the show [MKR]but I’m very shocked about the Nigella [Lawson] thing.’

It comes after Kyle slammed My Kitchen Rules judge Manu on Friday after the pair had a tense chat live on-air

It comes after Kyle slammed My Kitchen Rules judge Manu on Friday after the pair had a tense chat live on-air

‘The end was very awkward, I wasn’t sure what was going on there guys? But whatever,’ Jackie O said.

‘What do you mean? I think he felt embarrassed by his co-host (Nigella) let him down, ‘Kyle shot back.

‘Or he’s sick of talking about it,’ Jackie said.

After Jackie mentioned how uncomfortable the interview was, Kyle blasted the culinary star, saying: 'Who gives as**t what he's sick and tired of talking about!'

After Jackie mentioned how uncomfortable the interview was, Kyle blasted the culinary star, saying: ‘Who gives as**t what he’s sick and tired of talking about!’

During the chat, Kyle wouldn’t stop probing Manu about why Nigella was a no-show.

‘What’s her problem, apparently I hear, correct me if I’m wrong producers, the network is upset because Nigella’s team said “no way, you’re not going on that filthy show.” Our show, how does that happen?’ Kyle asked.

‘I have no idea, that’s news to me buddy! I will make sure she talks to you next time,’ Manu said with a laugh.

During the chat, Kyle wouldn't stop probing Manu about why Nigella was a no-show

During the chat, Kyle wouldn’t stop probing Manu about why Nigella was a no-show

‘I think you’re just being upset for no reason, Kyle,’ Manu added, keen to get off the subject.

Kyle said he thought Nigella was a ‘sweetie’ but isn’t a fan of her management team.

‘Can you sort her team out…’ Kyle asked Manu towards the end of the chat, which was greeted with awkward silence.

Nigella is joining Manu on the My Kitchen Rules reboot this year, replaced disgraced chef Pete Evans.

My Kitchen Rules returns to Seven on Sunday at 7pm.

'What's her problem, apparently I hear, correct me if I'm wrong producers, the network is upset because Nigella's team said "no way, you're not going on that filthy show." Our show, how does that happen?'  Kyle asked

‘What’s her problem, apparently I hear, correct me if I’m wrong producers, the network is upset because Nigella’s team said “no way, you’re not going on that filthy show.” Our show, how does that happen?’ Kyle asked

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Married At First Sight’s Daniel Holmes announces shock split with Carolina Santos

It’s over! Married At First Sight’s Daniel Holmes announces shock split with Carolina Santos: ‘It’s been obvious for a while we’ve gone our separate ways’

Married At First Sight’s Daniel Holmes has confirmed his split with girlfriend Carolina Santos after weeks of speculation.

The 31-year-old announced the news on Monday night, sharing a statement to his Instagram account.

‘I’m getting bombarded so much at the moment, considering all the articles outright know about the status of Carolina and I,’ he began.

Married At First Sight's Daniel Holmes confirmed his split with girlfriend Carolina Santos on Monday night after weeks of speculation.  Both pictured

Married At First Sight’s Daniel Holmes confirmed his split with girlfriend Carolina Santos on Monday night after weeks of speculation. Both pictured

He continued: ‘I think it’s been obvious for a while we have gone our separate ways. ‘There’s no right way to deal with these situations.

Daniel went on to talk about the pressures of being famous – and how the couple held off going public for ‘as long as possible’ because of the ‘haters’.

He then offered kind words for his ex.

‘I wish Carolina all the best and I know she feels the same for me,’ he wrote.

‘We had a very unique experience together full of every emotion possible but life just has a different plan for us.’

Daniel, 31, confirmed the news on Monday night, sharing a statement to his Instagram account

Daniel, 31, confirmed the news on Monday night, sharing a statement to his Instagram account

It comes just days after Carolina alluded to heartbreak in an Instagram post alongside the worrying caption: 'Smile and no one will see how broken you are inside'

It comes just days after Carolina alluded to heartbreak in an Instagram post alongside the worrying caption: ‘Smile and no one will see how broken you are inside’

It comes just days after Carolina alluded to heartbreak in an Instagram post alongside the worrying caption: ‘Smile and no one will see how broken you are inside.’

One fan commented below the post: ‘Oh, dear Lord… was there a break-up? Well, this is a shock. Thought it would last at least six more minutes…’

Carolina and Daniel were involved in one of the biggest scandals in Married At First Sight history earlier this year.

One fan commented below the post: 'Oh, dear Lord... was there a break-up?  Well, this is a shock.  Thought it would last at least six more minutes...'

One fan commented below the post: ‘Oh, dear Lord… was there a break-up? Well, this is a shock. Thought it would last at least six more minutes…’

Carolina and Daniel (pictured) were involved in one of the biggest scandals in Married At First Sight history this year when she cheated on her 'husband' Dion Giannarelli to be with him

Carolina and Daniel (pictured) were involved in one of the biggest scandals in Married At First Sight history this year when she cheated on her ‘husband’ Dion Giannarelli to be with him

They began hooking up while she was still technically ‘married’ to her on-screen husband Dion Giannarelli.

The pair had several rendezvous while hapless Dion tried everything to make things work with his uninterested ‘wife’.

Daily Mail Australia have reached out to Daniel and Carolina for comment.

It's over: Daniel and Carolina have called it quits

It’s over: Daniel and Carolina have called it quits

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Jesinta Campbell speaks about her battle with postnatal depletion after having two kids in 12 months

Jesinta Franklin has recalled her battle with postnatal depletion following the birth of her two children in the space of one year.

The 30-year-old model welcomed her daughter Tullulah in 2020 and son Rocky, one, in 2021 with her husband Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin.

Jesinta told Women’s Health: ‘It felt like there were so many things that compounded in those two years that weren’t just me having two children.’

Jesinta Franklin has spoken about her battle with postnatal depletion following the birth of her two children in the space of one year

Jesinta Franklin has spoken about her battle with postnatal depletion following the birth of her two children in the space of one year

‘It was lockdowns and not being able to see my family, not being able to have the support, living in AFL hubs, having a husband that was on the road constantly and having to live under all these strict guidelines in order for him to continue to play football.’

The mother-of-two went on to say she felt ‘mentally and emotionally depleted more than anything else’.

‘It’s probably taken me till about now to come right,’ she added.

The 30-year-old model welcomed her daughter Tullulah in 2020 and son Rocky in 2021 with her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin

The 30-year-old model welcomed her daughter Tullulah in 2020 and son Rocky in 2021 with her husband Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin

The mother-of-two went on to say she felt 'mentally and emotionally depleted more than anything else'.  She is pictured here with her daughter de ella Tullulah

The mother-of-two went on to say she felt ‘mentally and emotionally depleted more than anything else’. She is pictured here with her daughter de ella Tullulah

In December, Jesinta revealed that welcoming two children in the last two years has ‘tested’ her marriage to Buddy.

She confessed to Stellar that both she and Buddy have struggled to spend quality time together due to their duties as parents.

What is Postnatal Depletion?

According to Bellybelly.com, postnatal depletion is a condition that involves both physical and emotional fatigue.

It often involves:

– Intense fatigue and exhaustion – and falling asleep without meaning to

– Lethargy

-Hyper vigilance

– Difficulty concentrating

-Anxiety

-Poor memory

– Loss of libido

– Worsening of pre-existing medical conditions

– Poor immune function

‘A lot of people don’t talk about how hard it is on your marriage having children,’ she said.

‘We really haven’t had much time just us two without the kids, but we’re a very tight-knit family.’

She continued: ‘It’s definitely not perfect, but we try to focus on being a team and facing the challenges together,’ she said of herself and Buddy.’

Jesinta also praised her husband for being a proactive and doting father to their children.

‘Bud is so hands-on and supportive, and I really missed that when he was gone. I’m really lucky to have a partner who is such an amazing father,’ she said, referring when he was away for the footy season.

Meanwhile, the couple are reportedly planning to sell their luxury home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and relocating to the Gold Coast.

The rumors come amid reports Buddy is looking to either leave the Sydney Swans for a new club or retire from footy altogether, after he was asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut in 2023.

Jesinta, who hails from the Gold Coast, has also recently expressed her desire for the couple to live closer to family.

Rumors of the pair’s move to the sunshine state were published in The Daily Telegraph last week.

The publication contacted real estate Paul Biller from Biller Property agency, who listed the couple’s previous home in the affluent suburb of Rose Bay in 2020.

He sold their semi-detached property in an off-market deal for $3.8million and denied reports that the couple’s home was publicly listed.

Jesinta said she felt 'mentally and emotionally depleted more than anything else.  It's probably taken me till about now to come right,' she added

Jesinta said she felt ‘mentally and emotionally depleted more than anything else. It’s probably taken me till about now to come right,’ she added

The Franklins currently live in a luxury ground-floor apartment located nearby, which they also bought off-market.

Jesinta sparked rumors of the move after she spoke to Body+Soul in May about her husband’s football career and the family’s future plans.

‘I think there’s still a lot of good football left in him, but it’s our dream, whether that’s in five years or 10 years or whenever, to be able to live closer to one of the grandparents and have quality time.

In December, Jesinta revealed that welcoming two children in the last two years has 'tested' her marriage to Buddy.  She confessed to Stellar that both she and Buddy have struggled to spend quality time together due to their duties as parents

In December, Jesinta revealed that welcoming two children in the last two years has ‘tested’ her marriage to Buddy. She confessed to Stellar that both she and Buddy have struggled to spend quality time together due to their duties as parents

Jesinta's interview with Women's Health is out now

Jesinta’s interview with Women’s Health is out now

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Johnny Ruffo gives cancer update five years after diagnosis

Singer Johnny Ruffo has provided fans with an update to his cancer battle.

The X Factor finalist, 34, took to Instagram to reveal he’s still undergoing treatment, sharing a series of photos of himself in hospital.

Several of the photos showed his scalp stapled back together following his surgery, while others also showed his girlfriend, Tahnee Sims, by his side.

Johnny Ruffo has provided fans with an update on his lengthy cancer battle

Johnny Ruffo has provided fans with an update on his lengthy cancer battle

‘Exactly 5 years to the day since my diagnosis. Still fighting this son of ab***h, ‘he captioned his post from him before adding the hashtag ‘#f*ckcancer’.

‘Thanks for all the support!’ I have continued.

Johnny’s post was flooded with supportive comments from family, friends and dedicated fans.

‘Sending big love,’ Rhonda Burchmore wrote.

Comedian Dave Hughes commented: ‘Your smile inspires the world legend.’

Tahnee commented in support of her partner, writing, ‘Superstar xx.’

Several of the photos showed the singer's scalp stapled back together following his surgery

Several of the photos showed the singer’s scalp stapled back together following his surgery

In November 2020, the former Home and Away star revealed that his brain cancer had returned following a ‘week of seizures.’

He was first diagnosed in 2017, and underwent life-saving surgery to successfully remove a seven centimeter tumor at the time.

‘It is with a heavy heart that i have to let you know I now have another huge battle ahead of me as my brain cancer has returned, though I will dig deep and beat this shit disease again #f*ckcancer,’ Ruffo wrote at the time.

The On Top singer is set to release a tell-all memoir, titled No Finish Line: The Johnny Ruffo Story, which will detail how ‘cancer actually saved his life’.

In November 2020, the former Home and Away star revealed his brain cancer had returned following a 'week of seizures'

In November 2020, the former Home and Away star revealed his brain cancer had returned following a ‘week of seizures’

He was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, and underwent life-saving surgery to successfully remove a seven centimeter tumor at the time

He was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, and underwent life-saving surgery to successfully remove a seven centimeter tumor at the time

‘The sudden rise to fame took its toll,’ Echo Publishing, the publishers behind the new book, revealed in April.

‘Johnny found it hard to resist the weekend-long parties, drugs, alcohol, and fair-weather friends that came with the territory.’

They added that after receiving his devastating diagnosis, Johnny shifted his focus from partying to fighting cancer.

‘In a strange way Johnny thinks the cancer actually saved his life…’ they added.

He is set to release a tell-all memoir, titled No Finish Line: The Johnny Ruffo Story, which will detail how 'cancer actually saved his life'

He is set to release a tell-all memoir, titled No Finish Line: The Johnny Ruffo Story, which will detail how ‘cancer actually saved his life’

After receiving his devastating diagnosis, Johnny shifted his focus from partying to fighting cancer

After receiving his devastating diagnosis, Johnny shifted his focus from partying to fighting cancer

Johnny’s 2017 operation took around 11 hours, and there was a 20 per cent chance he would die.

That was followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, during which Johnny admitted reality set in and ‘everything came crashing down’.

In 2019, Johnny was told that he was in remission, describing the news as the ‘greatest day of his life’.

But his world was turned upside down again a year later, when he started forgetting the lyrics to songs and suffered 11 seizures in just four days, later learning the cancer had returned.

In April this year, he made a surprise return to Dancing with the Stars, receiving a standing ovation after a performance during the grand finale.

The singer won Dancing with the Stars in season 12, back in 2012, alongside his professional dance partner Luda Kroitor.

‘I forgot how hard it was but I also remember how much fun it was,’ Johnny said after his dance.

‘It was hard to get through it but we ended up getting through there. Thanks for having me back,’ he added.

Johnny's 2017 operation took around 11 hours, and there was a 20 per cent chance he would die.  That was followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, during which Johnny admitted reality set in and 'everything came crashing down'

Johnny’s 2017 operation took around 11 hours, and there was a 20 per cent chance he would die. That was followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, during which Johnny admitted reality set in and ‘everything came crashing down’

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Paloma Faith wows in red latex trousers and a matching jacket at Brighton Pride in Sussex

Paloma Faith wows in red latex trousers and a matching jacket as she performs at Brighton Pride in Sussex

Paloma Faith showcased her incredible figure in a latex number as she took to the stage at Brighton Pride on Sunday.

The singer, 41, looked nothing short of sensational in a pair of figure hugging red trousers which she teamed with a matching floor length jacket.

The star cinched in her waist with a matched latex belt and opted for a bold chunky buckle choker.

Amazing: Paloma Faith showcased her incredible figure in a latex number as she took to the stage at Brighton Pride on Sunday

Amazing: Paloma Faith showcased her incredible figure in a latex number as she took to the stage at Brighton Pride on Sunday

She elevated her frame in a pair of coordinated red boots as she danced around the stage at the event.

Paloma styled her gorgeous blonde tresses in a luxurious waves as they cascaded to her shoulders.

She completed her look with a radiant palette of makeup including blush pink lipstick and accessorized with gold jewelry.

Coordinated: The singer, 41, looked nothing short of sensational in a pair of figure hugging red trousers which she teamed with a matching floor length jacket

Coordinated: The singer, 41, looked nothing short of sensational in a pair of figure hugging red trousers which she teamed with a matching floor length jacket

Wow: The star cinched in her waist with a matched latex belt and opted for a bold chunky buckle choker

Wow: The star cinched in her waist with a matched latex belt and opted for a bold chunky buckle choker

Paloma performed her hit tracks and told the crowd that it was the best gig she had ever played.

The singer also stated that there was nothing comfortable about wearing latex as she performed to the sold out crowd.

The beauty seemed in high spirits as she performed to the crowd at Preston Park in Brighton.

Amazing: She elevated her frame in a pair of coordinated red boots as she danced around the stage at the event

Amazing: She elevated her frame in a pair of coordinated red boots as she danced around the stage at the event

Taking to the stage: Paloma styled her gorgeous blonde tresses in a luxurious waves as they cascaded to her shoulders

Taking to the stage: Paloma styled her gorgeous blonde tresses in a luxurious waves as they cascaded to her shoulders

Dancing!  She completed her ella look with a radiant palette of makeup including blush pink lipstick and accessorized with gold jewelry

Dancing! She completed her ella look with a radiant palette of makeup including blush pink lipstick and accessorized with gold jewelry

The festival returned for the first time after a two year break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The first Brighton Pride was held in 1973 but it did not return to the city again until 1991.

The event usually attracts crowds of about 250,000 people.

Showtime: Paloma performed her hit tracks and told the crowd that it was the best gig she had ever played

Showtime: Paloma performed her hit tracks and told the crowd that it was the best gig she had ever played

Incredible: The singer also stated that there was nothing comfortable about wearing latex as she performed to the sold out crowd

Incredible: The singer also stated that there was nothing comfortable about wearing latex as she performed to the sold out crowd

Sensational: The beauty seemed in high spirits as she performed to the crowd at Preston Park in Brighton

Sensational: The beauty seemed in high spirits as she performed to the crowd at Preston Park in Brighton

Previous headliners at the event, which includes a community parade and village party, have included Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue.

The event was meant to see Mariah Carey perform as well but due to Covid her appearances were canceled twice.

This year also saw Sophie Ellie Bextor take to the stage as she dressed to impress in an eye catching blue number.

Wow: The festival returned for the first time after a two year break due to the coronavirus pandemic

Wow: The festival returned for the first time after a two year break due to the coronavirus pandemic

Exciting: Previous headliners at the event, which includes a community parade and village party, have included Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue

Exciting: Previous headliners at the event, which includes a community parade and village party, have included Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue

stylish: Paloma wowed as she danced around on stage in the eye catching ensemble

stylish: Paloma wowed as she danced around on stage in the eye catching ensemble

Chic: The Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer rolled up her latex coat sleeves as she performed to the sell out crowd

Chic: The Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer rolled up her latex coat sleeves as she performed to the sell out crowd

The singer, 43, stood out in the bright blue sequined playsuit as she performed on stage.

She teamed the glamorous number with a flamboyant ruffled jacket which draped down to the floor.

The The Murder On The Dancefloor star styled her long brunette tresses pulled back out of her face in a chic wavy ponytail.

She kept coordinated as she strutted her stuff on stage in a pair of metallic strappy blue heels.

Looking good: Also at the event was Sophie Ellis Bextor who dressed to impress in an eye catching blue number as she performed

Looking good: Also at the event was Sophie Ellis Bextor who dressed to impress in an eye catching blue number as she performed

Dazzling: She teamed the glamorous sequin number with a flamboyant ruffled jacket which draped down to the floor

Dazzling: She teamed the glamorous sequin number with a flamboyant ruffled jacket which draped down to the floor

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MAFS’ Jack Millar and new girlfriend Courtney Stubbs look loved-up on the way to the vet

They call it puppy love! Married At First Sight’s Jack Millar and new girlfriend Love Island star Courtney Stubbs look loved-up on the way to the vet after groom’s split with Domenica Calarco

Married At First Sight groom Jack Millar’s relationship with new girlfriend Courtney Stubbs is going from strength-to-strength.

The couple looked loved-up while walking through the backstreets of Surry Hills, Sydney, on their way to the vet on Friday.

Arm-in-arm, the pair were all smiles as Jack’s little dog scurried alongside them.

They call it puppy love!  Married At First Sight's Jack Millar and new girlfriend Love Island star Courtney Stubbs looked loved-up on the way to the vet in Sydney on Friday

They call it puppy love! Married At First Sight’s Jack Millar and new girlfriend Love Island star Courtney Stubbs looked loved-up on the way to the vet in Sydney on Friday

Love Island star Courtney showed off her flat tummy in a white floral corset top teamed with baggy jeans and sneakers.

She went makeup free and tied her brunette locks in a high ponytail, and accessorized with a white handbag and designer sunglasses.

Meanwhile, Jack was dressed in a cozy brown sweatshirt and matching shorts.

The brunette beauty showed off her flat tummy in a white floral corset top teamed with baggy jeans and sneakers

The brunette beauty showed off her flat tummy in a white floral corset top teamed with baggy jeans and sneakers

The duo debuted their romance last month sharing identical posts to Instagram to unveil their romance.

In one photo, Jack was seen protectively putting his arm around Courtney at the beach day.

In another photo, the couple posed on the streets of the Gold Coast.

Meanwhile, Jack was dressed in a cozy brown sweatshirt and matching shorts

Meanwhile, Jack was dressed in a cozy brown sweatshirt and matching shorts

‘Pics I felt my mum this week,’ the post was captioned.

A number of the couple’s reality star friends excitedly posted under the photos.

‘Cute!!!’ Samantha Moitzi wrote, before Taku Chimwaza added, ‘My gah’.

‘Cuties,’ Brent Vitiello chimed in.

The duo debuted their romance last month sharing identical posts to Instagram to unveil their romance

The duo debuted their romance last month sharing identical posts to Instagram to unveil their romance

Jack was seen kissing the bombshell brunette on the beach

Jack was seen kissing the bombshell brunette on the beach

The pair made it clear they were an item holding hands

The pair made it clear they were an item holding hands

Jack sparked rumors he was off the market when he went skiing with Courtney at Perisher the same month.

The pair couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they posed together in their ski gear.

Courtney found fame on Love Island Australia last year, dating emergency respond Noah Hurah during her time in the villa.

Jack was also seen indulging in a red while out and about

Jack was also seen indulging in a red while out and about

Jack’s ex-‘wife’ Domenica Calarco suggested the pair were indeed dating.

During an Instagram Q&A, Domenica responded to a fan who asked: ‘How do you feel about Jack and Courtney? Be honest.’

Domenica replied: ‘I’m so happy he is happy.’

Jack confirmed he and Domenica had called it quits when they arrived at the Married At First Sight reunion separately in April.

Jack confirmed he and Domenica had called it quits when they arrived at the Married At First Sight reunion separately in April

Jack confirmed he and Domenica had called it quits when they arrived at the Married At First Sight reunion separately in April

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Renee Zellweger speaks out against ‘anti-aging’ beauty products

Renée Zellweger defended natural aging in a new interview with The Sunday Times this week.

The 53-year-old two-time Academy Award–winner shared that she had had a revelation after turning 50 a few years ago.

In her interview, she criticized ‘anti-aging’ cosmetic products for messages to consumers ‘telling us we don’t need to look our real age.’

Like a fine wine: Renée Zellweger, 53, noted that she was happier in her 50s than her 20s as she spoke out against anti-aging products to The Sunday Times;  seen in March in Hollywood

Like a fine wine: Renée Zellweger, 53, noted that she was happier in her 50s than her 20s as she spoke out against anti-aging products to The Sunday Times; seen in March in Hollywood

Zellweger may have shocked some readers when she admitted that she couldn’t wait to turn 50, which she saw as an improvement over her 20s.

‘Turning 50 felt like a whole new beginning without the nonsense, the point where you can stop listening to all those voices in your head and all those expectations and projections people have of you and become more authentically yourself,’ she admitted.

‘Like, good luck all you suckers out there because you’ve got to survive a lot to get to my age, and I’ve earned my power and voice.’

But the conversation turned to the actress’ appearance, particularly circa the mid-2010s, when she was rumored to have had cosmetic surgery that changed the appearance of her famously squinty eyes.

Bad message: 'You're saying I'm not valuable any more because I'm 53?  Is that what you're saying?'  she complained of anti-aging cosmetics;  Still from Chicago (2003)

Bad message: ‘You’re saying I’m not valuable any more because I’m 53? Is that what you’re saying?’ she complained of anti-aging cosmetics; Still from Chicago (2003)

In a Huffington Post op-ed from 2016, she appeared to deny having had surgery to change the appearance of her eyes, though the wording was vague enough to leave some wiggle room.

But now Zellweger is fed up with cosmetic products that are advertised in a manner to convince people that they need to look younger than their true age.

‘All those ads telling us we don’t need to look our real age if we just buy all their creams and their fixes and all that garbage they want to sell us?’ she mused to The Sunday Times. ‘I’m like, what, you’re saying I’m not valuable any more because I’m 53? Is that what you’re saying? There is a big difference between being your absolute best, most vibrant self and wanting to be what you’re not.

‘To be vibrant and beautiful you must embrace your age, otherwise you are living apologetically and to me that’s not beautiful at all,’ she added.

Going with the flow: 'To be vibrant and beautiful you must embrace your age, otherwise you are living apologetically and to me that¿s not beautiful at all,' she added;  seen in March

Going with the flow: ‘To be vibrant and beautiful you must embrace your age, otherwise you are living apologetically and to me that’s not beautiful at all,’ she added; seen in March

changes?  In the mid-2010s, Zellweger was rumored to have gotten surgery to change the appearance of her eyes, which she denied in a Huffington Post op-ed from 2016;  seen in 2014

changes? In the mid-2010s, Zellweger was rumored to have gotten surgery to change the appearance of her eyes, which she denied in a Huffington Post op-ed from 2016; seen in 2014

Whether or not The Jerry Maguire star made changes to her appearance years ago, she has returned to her more recognizable look since then and had renewed critical and commercial success after winning her second Academy Award for her Judy Garland biopic Judy.

Elsewhere in her interview, Zellweger opened up about a six-year stint starting in 2010 when she stepped away from Hollywood.

‘I guess I reached a point where I had to play a different game,’ she explained. ‘I don’t know if it was because it was a heightened experience for me being a woman of that age or because back then cinema was so culturally important, the center, in a way, of everyone’s consciousness. But it felt pretty chaotic.’

The actress, who has lately been dating British TV presenter Ant Anstead, mentioned that she tries to steer clear of the public’s interest in their relationship.

Something new: Elsewhere in her interview, Zellweger opened up about a six-year stint starting in 2010 when she stepped away from Hollywood.  'I guess I reached a point where I had to play a different game,' she explained;  seen in March

Something new: Elsewhere in her interview, Zellweger opened up about a six-year stint starting in 2010 when she stepped away from Hollywood. ‘I guess I reached a point where I had to play a different game,’ she explained; seen in March

‘I don’t pay much attention to any of that,’ she said of her boyfriend’s occasional gushing Instagram photos featuring her.

She added that she stays off social media herself.

‘I don’t think it would be a good thing for me, you know?’ she continued. ‘I have a list of things I like to get done every day. One of them is to text or call my mom. Another is to study language online. If I had this compulsion to check my phone every day, well, that feels scary. I’d rather be out hiking with my dogs, Chester and Ellie.’

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Kyly Clarke looks downcast as she goes shopping solo after ex Michael Clarke debuts new girlfriend

Kyly Clarke looks downcast as she goes shopping alone in Sydney a day before her birthday after her ex-husband Michael Clarke debuts new socialite girlfriend Jade Yarbrough

He ex-husband Michael Clarke recently went public with his new girlfriend, socialite Jade Yarbrough.

And Kyly Clarke looked downcast while running errands at Westfield Eastgardens on Monday.

Just a day before her birthday, the former House Rules judge was spotted carrying groceries and wrapping paper as she left her local Woolworths supermarket.

Is everything OK?  Kyly Clarke looked downcast as she went shopping alone in Sydney on Monday after her ex-husband Michael Clarke debuted his new socialite girlfriend Jade Yarbrough

Is everything OK? Kyly Clarke looked downcast as she went shopping alone in Sydney on Monday after her ex-husband Michael Clarke debuted his new socialite girlfriend Jade Yarbrough

The former model will turn 41 on Tuesday and appeared to be planning a party.

Stylish Kyly kept it casual in an off-white hoodie along with a pair of black tights and runners.

She wore a designer bag crossbody for the shopping trip.

Kyly rans errands at a local Westfield and was spotted carrying bags full of shopping

Kyly rans errands at a local Westfield and was spotted carrying bags full of shopping

Kyly’s ex Michael and his new squeeze Jade went Instagram official last week during their European vacation.

Jade, 30, shared a photo of Michael wrapping his arms around her shoulder as they explored the streets of Italy.

Rumors that the pair were dating broke in July.

Stylish Kyly kept it casual in an off-white hoodie along with a pair of black tights and runners

Stylish Kyly kept it casual in an off-white hoodie along with a pair of black tights and runners

Jade and Michael are said to have met through Today Show star Karl Stefanovic, who also happens to be Jade’s brother-in-law.

The single father of one is also close friends with Jade’s business partner’s husband.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Michael has become ‘quite fond’ of Jade in recent weeks.

Kyly's ex Michael and his new squeeze Jade Yarbrough went Instagram official last week during their European vacation

Kyly’s ex Michael and his new squeeze Jade Yarbrough went Instagram official last week during their European vacation

Michael was in a high-profile relationship with PE Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, which ended for the first time in February last year after several months of dating.

Pip and Michael’s relationship began in June 2020 after his split from wife Kyly Clarke, which they had announced four months earlier.

After parting ways with Pip in February, the couple rekindled their romance in October, but split again in December.

Michael was previously in a high-profile relationship with PE Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, but split in December.  The couple had an on-again/off-again relationship

Michael was previously in a high-profile relationship with PE Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, but split in December. The couple had an on-again/off-again relationship

Michael and Kyly separated in September 2019, but only revealed their split in a surprise announcement on February 12, 2020.

It is understood there was no third party involved in their break-up.

In an official statement at the time, the Clarkes said the “friendly” decision to separate was “the best course” for their daughter.

Michael and Kyly separated in September 2019, but only revealed their split in a surprise announcement on February 12, 2020

Michael and Kyly separated in September 2019, but only revealed their split in a surprise announcement on February 12, 2020

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