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Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke: Who’s who in the House of the Dragon cast?

Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke: Who's who in the House of the Dragon cast?

Audiences are about to plunge into the world of House of the Dragon, and just like its predecessor Game of Thrones, its ensemble cast is made up of well-known stars and “where have I seen them before?” faces.

Here are the main thesps and the roles that brought them to this moment in their professional lives.

matt smith

Character: Prince Daemon Targaryen

English actor Matt Smith is probably most famous face of House of the Dragons‘ ensemble cast, having played British cultural icons Doctor Who and Prince Philip.

Before nabbing the role of the Eleventh Doctor, Smith’s most prominent role had been in 2007 miniseries Party Animals, portraying a political staffer. As David Tennant’s time traveler replacement, Smith was catapulted into the stratosphere when he became the youngest actor to take on the Doctor. He was in the role for three series and five specials.

He followed that up by stepping into Prince Philip’s very expensive, custom-made shoes for two seasons of The Crown, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. Smith was praised for capturing the Duke of Edinburgh’s hautiness as well as the royal’s vulnerability to her as the Queen’s mostly powerless consort.

But his time on The Crown was embroiled in controversy when it was revealed Smith had been paid more than his co-star Claire Foy, despite Foy having the larger, more demanding and title role. Foy’s salary was later upped to match his.

Smith parlayed his TV celebrity into movie roles in Terminator Genisys, Charlie Says (where he played Charles Manson), His House and as villainous creeps in Edgar Wright’s stylish thriller Last Night in Soho and comic book vampire flick Morbius. Most recently, he took on the role of a wealthy party host in The Forgivenwhich also starred Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes.

Olivia Cooke

Character: Lady Alicent Hightower

Treading the boards since she was eight years old, Olivia Cooke got her start through a local theater workshop in her hometown of Oldham.

Her first big break came when she landed the role of Emma Decody in Bates Matela prequel series to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Her character de ella had started the show as Norman Bates’ love interest and managed to survive the whole five seasons.

Cooke followed that up as William Thackeray’s scheming social climber Becky Sharp in the 2018 TV adaptation of Vanity Fair – great experience for her role as the manipulative Alicent in House of the Dragon.

On the silver screen, Cooke has been in a raft of studio and indie movies including Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Thoroughbreads, Sound of Metal, pixie and as one of the leads in Steven Spielberg’s big budget sci-fi epic Ready Player One.

HOTD isn’t Cooke’s only prominent TV role this year – she was also one of the leads in Apple TV+’s spy show Slow Horsesopposite Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. Slow Horses has already been renewed for four seasons.

Paddy Considine

Character: King Viserys I Targaryen

A constant presence in film and on TV, English star Paddy Considine has had memorable roles over the years, including as the doomed journalist weaving his way through Waterloo Station in the Bourne Ultimate – it was one of the most suspenseful sequences to feature in a spy thriller, so that’s saying a lot.

His most high-profile film projects have included Justin Kurzel’s Macbeth, The Death of Stalin, Miss You Already, Cinderella Man and two of Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End.

On the smaller screen, Considine had starred in a series of TV movies called The Suspicions of Mr Whicher and had been making a splash in recent years as a recurring character on Peaky BlindersStephen King adaptation The Outsider and Jude Law series The Third Day.

He’s also a filmmaker, having written and directed Tyrannosaurusa feature he adapted from his own short film, and which starred Olivia Colman, Eddie Marsan and Peter Mullan.

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Emma D’Arcy

Character: Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Emma D’Arcy is a relative newcomer on the scene, compared to some of their more experienced scene partners, but that doesn’t mean they can’t hold their presence on screen.

They have been in several theater productions at smaller venues, including The Crucible, romeo and juliet and Pillowman While their TV roles have included the divisive Netflix miniseries Wanderlust, the promptly canceled Rob Lowe drama Wild Bill and Hanna. They were one of the leads in Nick Frost and Simon Pegg’s supernatural comedy Truth Seekers.

On film, D’Arcy has been in misbehaviora Keira Knightley dramedy about the feminist protest at the 1970 Miss World Competition, and mothering sundaya romantic drama which starred Odessa Young, Olivia Colman and Colin Firth.

House of the Dragon will be their most prominent role yet.

Milly Alcock

Character: Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

House of the Dragon will be the young Australian actor’s first international role, and what a platform on which to step up for your global debut.

Alcock, all of 22 years old, has been in many local productions, starting with guest and recurring roles in TV shows such as Wonderland, Janet King and A Place to Call Home. She was also in Foxtel show fighting season, Les Norton, Reckoning, The Gloaming and ABC series pine gapthe latter of which was a Netflix co-financed production.

But her most prominent role so far has been the scene-stealing co-lead in right, the drama developed, co-written by and starring Tim Minchin. Alcock has also wrapped filming on a second season of the series.

Steve Toussaint

Character: Lord Corlys Velaryon

Steve Toussaint has been a prolific actor in his near three-decade career on screen.

From one of his earliest roles as a nondescript squadron leader in the critically reviled Sylvester Stallone Judge Dredd to playing John Boyega’s dad in Alexander McQueen’s Small AxToussaint leaves his mark.

He’s been in a raft of British TV shows such as Holby City, Bill, doctors, My Dad’s the Prime Minister, The Knock, It’s a Sin, death in paradise and Silent Witness – and like most British actors who have been around on TV long enough, he’s played a cop a bunch of times.

Eve Best

Character: Princess Rhaenys Velaryon

The RADA-trained actor is most recognized for her role on Nurse Jackie as Edie Falco’s onscreen best friend, a role she played for five seasons.

Also on TV, Best has been in Prime Suspect: The Final Act, Vital Signs, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The American Experience and in all eight episodes of the Maggie Gyllenhaal-led political thriller The Honorable Woman.

If you were lucky enough to have seen Best in theatre, you may have witnessed her on stage in a bunch of Royal National Theater and Shakespeare’s Globe productions including Macbeth, The Cherry Orchard, The Coast of Utopia and Much Ado About Nothing.

Her best known film role was as American divorcee Wallis Simpson in Oscar winner The King’s Speech.

Sonoya Mizuno

Character: Mysaria

Former ballet dancer and model Sonoya Mizuno got her first big break in Alex Garland’s Former Machineas an AI android who was abused by her creator, played by Oscar Isaac.

Mizuno’s partnership with Garland continued in the filmmaker’s next work, Annihilation, but you may not have seen her face – she was the mirror dancing alien in that bonkers scene at the end with Natalie Portman. In Garland’s next project, the cerebral and philosophical miniseries devshe cast Mizuno as the lead, a computer engineer who is pulled into a plot after the disappearance of his partner.

She is also known for her appearance in Crazy Rich Asiansas the bride Araminta Lee, and shared a screen with Emma Stone in two projects, La La Land and Netflix series manic.

Rhys Ifans

Character: Ser Otto Hightower

What hasn’t Rhys Ifans done? The Welsh actor and musician gives Matt Smith a run for his money from him as the most recognizable star in House of the Dragon.

Ifans stole every scene he was in as Hugh Grant’s kooky and exhibitionist housemate in Notting Hill, among his many film credits which includes LittleNicky, The Replacements, The Shipping News, Vanity Fair, Enduring Love, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Boat That Rocked, The Five-Year Engagement and Official Secrets.

Younger fans might know him as the conspiracy loving Xenophilius Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies while he’s also played the slithering and clobbering villain Dr Curt Connors/Lizard in The Amazing Spider-Manthe latter was a role he recently reprised via voice performance in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

On TV, Ifans had a recurring role as Mycroft Holmes in Elementary and he was one of the leads in berlin station.

He also had a memorable starring role in the film clip to Oasis song, “The Importance of Being Idle”.

Fabien Frankel

Character: Ser Criston Cole

Fabien Frankel has only been in the business for a few years but he made an impression in Netflix true crime series The Serpentin which he played Dominique Renelleau, a real-life French backpacker who managed to escape death at the hands of serial killer Charles Sobhraj.

He has also had parts in the NYPD Blue TV movie reboot, an episode of An Uncandid Portraitthe Emilia Clarke rom-com Last Christmas and is one of the leads in the upcoming farce comedy Venice at Dawn.

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Kyle Sandilands welcomes his first child baby boy Otto with fiancée Tegan Kynaston

Kyle Sandilands, 51, (left) has welcomed his first child - a baby boy called Otto - with fiancée Tegan Kynaston, 36 (right)

Kyle Sandilands is officially a father.

The radio host, 51, and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston, 36, welcomed their baby boy Otto on Thursday morning.

Kyle’s co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson announced the happy news on air and Kyle’s manager Bruno Bouchet told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Little Otto was born this morning. Mum and bub both doing well.’

Kyle Sandilands, 51, (left) has welcomed his first child - a baby boy called Otto - with fiancée Tegan Kynaston, 36 (right)

Kyle Sandilands, 51, (left) has welcomed his first child – a baby boy called Otto – with fiancée Tegan Kynaston, 36 (right)

‘Kyle’s beyond excited. Kyle will be back on tomorrow’s radio show to chat all things Otto,’ he added.

Jackie, who is Otto’s godmother, shed tears of joy as she declared: ‘Otto has been born!’

While Jackie and the KIIS team weren’t able to attend the hospital, they did contribute a personal touch by creating a baby-themed playlist for Tegan to play while she gave birth.

Kyle's co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson (pictured) announced the happy news on air and Kyle's manager Bruno Bouchet told Daily Mail Australia: 'Little Otto was born this morning. Mum and bub both doing well'

Kyle’s co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson (pictured) announced the happy news on air and Kyle’s manager Bruno Bouchet told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Little Otto was born this morning. Mum and bub both doing well’

Among the songs on the list was Guy Sebastian’s 2003 hit single Angels Brought Me Here.

Producer ‘Intern’ Pete Deppeler later called into the show to reveal he’d managed to meet up with Kyle in the hospital carpark around 40 minutes after the birth.

Playing audio from the encounter, Kyle could be heard telling Pete:

Jackie, who is Otto's godmother, shed tears of joy as she declared: 'Otto has been born!'

Jackie, who is Otto’s godmother, shed tears of joy as she declared: ‘Otto has been born!’

Intern Pete later called into the show to reveal he'd managed to meet up with Kyle in the hospital carpark around 40 minutes after the birth

Intern Pete later called into the show to reveal he’d managed to meet up with Kyle in the hospital carpark around 40 minutes after the birth

'Otto's born, Otto's fabulous. I cut the cord, I didn't realize it was like tough calamari with blood spurting out... Tegan's breast feeding upstairs,' he said

‘Otto’s born, Otto’s fabulous. I cut the cord, I didn’t realize it was like tough calamari with blood spurting out… Tegan’s breast feeding upstairs,’ he said

‘Otto’s born, Otto’s fabulous. I cut the cord, I didn’t realize it was like tough calamari with blood spurting out… Tegan’s breast feeding upstairs,’ he said.

Kyle was also recorded eating from a cooler bag full of snacks in the hospital, telling Pete: ‘The baby’s feeding. Then I thought, well if you’re eating, I will too.’

Guy Sebastian also called into the show to send his well-wishes, revealing that he’d been made aware of the birth after an unknown man stopped him on the street to share the news.

While Jackie and the KIIS team weren't able to attend the hospital, they did contribute a personal touch by creating a baby-themed playlist for Tegan to play while she gave birth. The playlist was made public via the Kyle And Jackie O Show's Spotify account

While Jackie and the KIIS team weren’t able to attend the hospital, they did contribute a personal touch by creating a baby-themed playlist for Tegan to play while she gave birth. The playlist was made public via the Kyle And Jackie O Show’s Spotify account

Baby Otto’s uncle Chris Sandilands also called into the show to share his joy.

Chris said he was thrilled by the arrival, revealing that he was unable to attend the birth due to hospital Covid restrictions but was looking forward to meeting his nephew once they return home.

‘This kid is born into luxury. What a lucky little bugger!’ I joked.

Baby Otto's uncle Chris Sandilands (pictured) also called into the show to share his joy

Baby Otto’s uncle Chris Sandilands (pictured) also called into the show to share his joy

Just an hour earlier Kyle abruptly left his radio show on as his Tegan went into labor

Just an hour earlier Kyle abruptly left his radio show on as his Tegan went into labor

Just an hour earlier Kyle abruptly left his radio show on as his Tegan went into labour.

Just seconds into the show, father-to-be Kyle, 51, told his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson he had to leave and rush Tegan, 36, to the hospital.

‘Guys, I am broadcasting from home for a reason, and that reason seems to have raised its head now,’ he said, before turning to his pregnant partner and asking her, ‘It’s all happening?’

Turning back to the microphone, Kyle continued: ‘Guys, I think it might have to leave the show and go to the hospital.’

'Guys, I am broadcasting from home for a reason, and that reason seems to have raised its head now,' he said, before turning to his pregnant parter and asking her, 'It's all happening?'

‘Guys, I am broadcasting from home for a reason, and that reason seems to have raised its head now,’ he said, before turning to his pregnant parter and asking her, ‘It’s all happening?’

‘It’s time? Oh, it’s time!’ Jackie exclaimed, prompting a rousing applause form the entire radio studio

‘It’s time? Oh, it’s time!’ an excited Jackie exclaimed, prompting a rousing applause for the entire radio studio.

Shedding his usual calm demeanour, Kyle seemed rather flustered as he told his colleagues: ‘Guys I’m so sorry. I feel very unprepared, I don’t…’

Jackie assured him everything was fine, before inviting producer Pedro Vitola to host the show in Kyle’s absence.

KIIS FM shared this post on social media documenting the exact moment Kyle realized his baby was on the way

KIIS FM shared this post on social media documenting the exact moment Kyle realized his baby was on the way

The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February

The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February

Kyle could then be heard removing his headphones and rushing out the door.

The high-profile couple announced they were expecting their first child in February. Their baby boy will be named Otto.

‘We’re having a baby! We are having a friggin’ baby. I couldn’t be happier,’ Kyle said on his KIIS FM breakfast show at the time.

'We're having a baby! We are having a friggin' baby. I couldn't be happier,' Kyle said on his KIIS FM breakfast show at the time

‘We’re having a baby! We are having a friggin’ baby. I couldn’t be happier,’ Kyle said on his KIIS FM breakfast show at the time

Tegan and Kyle found out the sex of their baby at an elaborate gender reveal party held on Sydney Harbor later in February

Tegan and Kyle found out the sex of their baby at an elaborate gender reveal party held on Sydney Harbor later in February

Tegan said on air that Kyle had been ‘very emotional’ since finding out he was going to be a first-time father.

Tegan and Kyle found out the sex of their baby at an elaborate gender reveal party held on Sydney Harbor later in February.

They hired a superyacht for the occasion and arranged for planes flying overhead to release blue smoke, revealing they’re having a baby boy.

Kyle and Tegan also became engaged in Port Douglas, Queensland, over the Christmas holidays.

Before dating Tegan, Kyle was with ex-girlfriend Imogen Anthony for eight years until they called it quits in 2019.

Kyle and Tegan also became engaged in Port Douglas, Queensland, over the Christmas holidays

Kyle and Tegan also became engaged in Port Douglas, Queensland, over the Christmas holidays

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

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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Kyle and Jackie O slam Elle Ferguson after she calls herself a global influencer

Elle Ferguson was slammed by radio host Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson on Mondau after giving herself the title of 'global influencer' on The Block

She irked her fellow Block contestants on Sunday night’s premiere of the show when she raved about her lavish lifestyle.

And now Bondi fashionista Elle Ferguson has been slammed by radio host Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson after giving herself the title of ‘global influencer’.

During Monday morning’s Kyle & Jackie O Show, Kyle said he had never heard of the glamorous blonde.

Elle Ferguson was slammed by radio host Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson on Mondau after giving herself the title of 'global influencer' on The Block

Elle Ferguson was slammed by radio host Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson on Mondau after giving herself the title of ‘global influencer’ on The Block

‘Who the hell is she?!’ Kyle, 51, asked.

The pair also ribbed Elle for raving about becoming a representative for Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS.

‘So you’re allowed to be a representative of a brand – company – wow,’ Kyle said sarcastically. ‘That’s really “making it.”‘

Jackie O noted that Elle, 38, gets sent ‘so many’ amazing gifts and PR packages from brands due to her 680,000 follower count on Instagram.

‘Every single day she’s opening a brand new Louis Vuitton bag, a brand new Gucci bag, or a brand new pair of shoes,’ she said, adding that it can become ‘a bit much’.

‘But people will get jealous of that,’ Kyle butted in. ‘They’ll end up turning on her. No one likes that.’

The pair also ribbed Elle for raving about becoming a representative for Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand SKIMS

The pair also ribbed Elle for raving about becoming a representative for Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand SKIMS

Jackie O noted that Elle, 38, gets sent 'so many' amazing gifts and PR packages from brands due to her 680,000 follower count on Instagram

Jackie O noted that Elle, 38, gets sent ‘so many’ amazing gifts and PR packages from brands due to her 680,000 follower count on Instagram

The first episode of The Block’s 18th season premiered on Sunday night, and despite Joel and Elle’s dramatic exit, which is set to air on Tuesday night, Jackie O said she didn’t think the pair brought any drama.

‘They seem to be pretty chill. They were alright,’ she continued.

‘There was nothing “diva” about their behaviour.’

Elle (right) and Joel (left) appeared to have immediately rubbed their co-stars the wrong way on Sunday night during The Block premiere

Elle (right) and Joel (left) appeared to have immediately rubbed their co-stars the wrong way on Sunday night during The Block premiere

‘Maybe they got there and thought, “S**t, this isn’t for us. We’re out of here.”‘ Kyle added.

But Elle and Joel immediately rubbed their co-stars the wrong way on Sunday night during The Block premiere after their intro packages.

The pair immediately irked other contestants with their glamorous lifestyle, including social worker Sarah Jane and her partner Tom.

Influencer Elle Ferguson, 38, (pictured) sparked envy among The Block viewers on Sunday night as she opened the doors of her overflowing designer wardrobe

Influencer Elle Ferguson, 38, (pictured) sparked envy among The Block viewers on Sunday night as she opened the doors of her overflowing designer wardrobe

The podcast host has also plugged brands like Chanel, Tory Burch, Versace, Dior and Miu Miu

The podcast host has also plugged brands like Chanel, Tory Burch, Versace, Dior and Miu Miu

Sarah Jane questioned the couple’s motives for joining a reality show, given that the ritzy pair don’t appear to need the prize money nor the extra fame.

‘She’s already famous with 600,000 followers on Instagram,’ Sarah-Jane seethed.

‘They’ve got a sh*tload of money. Why are you here?’ she added.

Sarah Jane continued: ‘Some I respect, obviously. Some make a huge career from it. Look at your Kim Kardashian and Rozalia Russian. People like that. Beck Judd. Good on them.

Sarah Jane questioned the couple's motives for joining a reality show, given that the ritzy pair don't appear to need the prize money nor the extra fame

Sarah Jane questioned the couple’s motives for joining a reality show, given that the ritzy pair don’t appear to need the prize money nor the extra fame

‘But people who just go on shows to be social media [stars]. I don’t have time for that sh*t. Like go and get a real job mate.’

She also sparked envy among The Block viewers on Sunday night as she opened the doors of her overflowing designer wardrobe.

She gleefully gave producers a tour of her clothing archives during the couple’s introductory scene as she boasted about working ‘really hard’ for her possessions.

Elle, who previously boasted to her fans about having three closets, chose to show off her ‘fun’ wardrobe, which was stuffed with accessories by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Fendi and Miu Miu.

Elle, who previously boasted to her fans about having three closets, chose to show off her 'fun' wardrobe, which was stuffed with accessories by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Fendi and Miu Miu. Pictured with fiancé Joel Patfull

Elle, who previously boasted to her fans about having three closets, chose to show off her ‘fun’ wardrobe, which was stuffed with accessories by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Fendi and Miu Miu. Pictured with fiancé Joel Patfull

‘You know, I’ve worked really, really hard for every pair of shoes. And I could buy a house, but I bought shoes and bags, so… yeah!’ she boasted.

‘I think people will definitely put us into a box from our first image,’ Joel said.

‘But I don’t think it will take long for us to break that down and make genuine connections.’

The couple’s time on the show was over before it really began, after they threw in the towel for ‘family reasons’ after just 48 hours on the building site in country Victoria.

It is the first time a team has ever quit the Nine renovation show.

As reported by TV Week, host Cam told the other contestants Elle and Joel left because the show wasn’t ‘on brand’ for them as Sydney influencers. He also said they had complained ‘the toilet paper was too scratchy’.

The fashion influencer and her 37-year-old retired AFL player boyfriend, have disputed this, insisting they quit because of a legitimate family emergency.

The Block airs Sunday at 7.00pm and Monday to Wednesday at 7.30pm on Nine

While the pair insist they quit the production because of a family emergency

While the pair insist they quit the production because of a family emergency

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Demi Lovato pronouns: Jackie O calls singer ‘flippant’ for going back to she/her

Radio presenter Jackie 'O' Henderson (pictured) has labeled singer Demi Lovato 'flippant' for reverting to she/her pronouns a year after she insisted on being referred to by them/them

Radio presenter Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has labeled singer Demi Lovato ‘flippant’ for reverting to she/her pronouns a year after she insisted on being referred to by them/them.

The Cool for the Summer star, 29, came out as non-binary in May 2021 and stated her preference for the gender-neutral pronouns because she felt neither male nor female.

But she said in a podcast interview this week she has now decided to go by she/her as well because she has been ‘feeling more feminine’ recently.

Henderson, 47, criticized Lovato’s backflip on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday during a discussion with fill-in host Pedro Vitola and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

The trio seemed annoyed by her decision as they had made an effort not to misgender Lovato during her last appearance on the program in September 2021, which the musician said she was grateful for.

Radio presenter Jackie 'O' Henderson (pictured) has labeled singer Demi Lovato 'flippant' for reverting to she/her pronouns a year after she insisted on being referred to by them/them

Radio presenter Jackie ‘O’ Henderson (pictured) has labeled singer Demi Lovato ‘flippant’ for reverting to she/her pronouns a year after she insisted on being referred to by them/them

The show aired an audio clip of Lovato saying, ‘Everyone messes up pronouns at some point,’ which prompted Henderson to remark: ‘Especially when they get changed on you.’

‘Demi really annoys me with that,’ replied Ross, noting that co-host Kyle Sandilands – who was not on air on Wednesday – often struggles to remember pronouns even though he ‘does care about everyone’.

He continued: ‘We’re not here to insult anyone on purpose. But Demi Lovato swapping and changing… I’m sorry, but you can’t just expect people to follow your life and know what to call you when it changes back and forth.’

Vitola also weighed in, saying these kind of backflips make it difficult for people who are genuinely trying to understand and be correct with pronouns.

Lovato, 29, (pictured) came out as non-binary in May 2021 and stated her preference for the gender-neutral pronouns because she felt neither male nor female. But she said this week she has now decided to go by she / her de ella as well because she's been 'feeling more feminine' recently

Lovato, 29, (pictured) came out as non-binary in May 2021 and stated her preference for the gender-neutral pronouns because she felt neither male nor female. But she said this week she has now decided to go by she / her de ella as well because she’s been ‘feeling more feminine’ recently

Less than a year ago, Lovato thanked Sandilands and Henderson on air for being ‘so great with my pronouns’ when she went exclusively by them/them.

Sandilands slipped up at the start of the interview by using ‘she’ but corrected himself and did not make the same mistake again.

‘I do want to say thank you so much, because you’re doing so great with my pronouns,’ she said at the time.

‘Your intention was there and I noticed it, so I just want to say thank you.’

Henderson criticized Lovato's backflip on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday. She and co-host Kyle Sandilands (right) had made an effort not to misgender Lovato during her last appearance de ella on their program in September 2021, which the musician said she was grateful for

Henderson criticized Lovato’s backflip on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Wednesday. She and co-host Kyle Sandilands (right) had made an effort not to misgender Lovato during her last appearance de ella on their program in September 2021, which the musician said she was grateful for

Recalling this exchange on Wednesday, Henderson said: ‘When we interviewed her, we were told [by her publicist]”Look, she’s taking the pronouns very seriously.

‘”Try and get your head around them/them when referring to her. However, if you make a mistake, she’s fine with that.”‘

She added: ‘I think people will look at what Demi’s done and [think]”Maybe she should have thought about it for a bit longer before making that claim,” because now she doesn’t feel that way anymore.’

Ross, who is gay, noted there are trans and non-binary people who take pronouns ‘more seriously’ than the former Disney star seems to.

‘[People] won’t like what she’s done and how flippant it’s been,’ added Henderson. ‘But hey, each to their own.’

'[People] won't like what she's done and how flippant it's been,' said Henderson (pictured)

‘[People] won’t like what she’s done and how flippant it’s been,’ said Henderson (pictured)

Lovato opened up about re-adopting she/her pronouns during an appearance on the Spout Podcast, which premiered on August 1, revealing she recently began 'feeling more feminine'

Lovato opened up about re-adopting she/her pronouns during an appearance on the Spout Podcast, which premiered on August 1, revealing she recently began ‘feeling more feminine’

Lovato opened up about re-adopting she/her pronouns during an appearance on the Spout Podcast, which premiered on August 1, revealing she recently began ‘feeling more feminine’.

‘I’ve actually adopted the pronouns of she/her again with me. So for me, I’m such a fluid person that I don’t really and I don’t find that I am… I felt like, especially last year, my energy was balanced and my masculine and feminine energy so that when I was faced with the choice of walking into a bathroom and it said “women” and “men”, I didn’t feel like there was a bathroom for me, because I didn’t necessarily feel like a woman,’ she explained.

‘I didn’t feel like a man. I just felt like a human. And that’s what they/them is about. For me, it’s just about like feeling human at your core.’

‘Recently I’ve been feeling more feminine, and so I’ve adopted she/her again. But I think what’s important is, like, nobody’s perfect. Everyone messes up pronouns at some point, and especially when people are learning, it’s just all about respect,’ she added.

Lovato states her pronouns as ‘they/them/she/her’ in her Instagram bio.

Lovato states her pronouns as 'they/them/she/her' in her Instagram bio

Lovato states her pronouns as ‘they/them/she/her’ in her Instagram bio

Lovato came out as non-binary and revealed her preferred pronouns on Twitter last year

Lovato came out as non-binary and revealed her preferred pronouns on Twitter last year

Lovato came out as non-binary and revealed her they/them pronouns last year.

In a video posted to Twitter, Lovato said: ‘I want to take this moment to share something very personal with you.

‘Over the past year and a half, I’ve been doing some healing and self-reflective work, and through this work I’ve had the revelation that I identify as non-binary.

‘With that said, I’ll be officially changing my pronouns to they/them. I feel that this best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression and allows me to feel most authentic and true to the person I both know I am and still am discovering.’

Lovato spoke about coming out as non-binary and changing her pronouns last year

Lovato spoke about coming out as non-binary and changing her pronouns last year

‘I want to make it clear I’m still learning and coming into myself. I don’t claim to be an expert or a spokesperson.’

Lovato went onto urge fans to ‘keep living in your truths’ and sent ‘so much love’ to those who are still struggling to come to terms with their identity.

In a Twitter thread to accompany the video, she added: ‘Every day we wake up, we are given another opportunity and chance to be who we want and wish to be.

‘I’ve spent the majority of my life growing in front of all of you… you’ve seen the good, the bad and everything in between.

The American singer is pictured in Los Angeles on March 27

The American singer is pictured in Los Angeles on March 27

‘Not only has my life been a journey for myself, I was also living for those on the other side of the cameras.

‘Today is a day I’m so happy to share more of my life with you all – I am proud to let you know that I identify as non-binary and will officially be changing my pronouns to them/them moving forward.

‘This has come after a lot of healing and self-reflective work. I’m still learning and coming into myself and I don’t claim to be an expert or a spokesperson. Sharing this with you now opens another level of vulnerability for me.

‘I’m doing this for those out there that haven’t been able to share who they truly are with their loved ones. Please keep living in your truths and know I am sending so much love your way.’

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