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Nigella Lawson’s age leaves fans in shock amid MKR airing

Nigella Lawson is delighting Australian viewers with her My Kitchen Rules debut.

The British home cooking queen, who has replaced controversial chef Pete Evans on the 2022 season of Channel 7 reality series, has managed to reinvigorate the struggling franchise with her on-screen charisma and star power.

And even though she’s been on the culinary circuit for decades, people have been surprised to learn of the food writer’s real age.

Lawson, who published her first cookbook in 1998 before breaking onto TV with her own show Nigella Bites the following year, turned 62 in January. Yes, you read that right.

Lawson, who has two children with her first husband, late journalist John Diamond, recently credited her youthful looks to avoiding sun exposure and eating “lots of fats.”

She also previously told Oprah.com she was “trying to go with” aging.

“I think what ages a face most is disappointment and a lack of enjoyment. So I try to do what I love,” she said.

The 12th season of the Channel 7 cooking show follows a two-year hiatus for MKRwhich suffered declining ratings in 2019 and 2020.

Presumably in a bid to compete with its rival prime-time show, Channel 9’s Married At First Sight, the series was copping criticism for overdoing it on the dramatics and straying from its humble roots.

In an effort to bolster the franchise, the network parted ways with original judge Evans following a slew of controversies, and promised the series would be bouncing back to its core values ​​of “real food and real people” in 2022.

It’s understood Lawson will only feature in half of the season, with former MasterChef judge Matt Preston joining Feildel for the back half. Celebrity chefs Colin Fassnidge and Curtis Stone are also set to return as guest judges.

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Nigella Lawson’s age leaves fans in shock amid MKR airing

Nigella Lawson is delighting Australian viewers with her My Kitchen Rules debut.

The British home cooking queen, who has replaced controversial chef Pete Evans on the 2022 season of Channel 7 reality series, has managed to reinvigorate the struggling franchise with her on-screen charisma and star power.

And even though she’s been on the culinary circuit for decades, people have been surprised to learn of the food writer’s real age.

Lawson, who published her first cookbook in 1998 before breaking onto TV with her own show Nigella Bites the following year, turned 62 in January. Yes, you read that right.

Lawson, who has two children with her first husband, late journalist John Diamond, recently credited her youthful looks to avoiding sun exposure and eating “lots of fats.”

She also previously told Oprah.com she was “trying to go with” aging.

“I think what ages a face most is disappointment and a lack of enjoyment. So I try to do what I love,” she said.

The 12th season of the Channel 7 cooking show follows a two-year hiatus for MKRwhich suffered declining ratings in 2019 and 2020.

Presumably in a bid to compete with its rival prime-time show, Channel 9’s Married At First Sight, the series was copping criticism for overdoing it on the dramatics and straying from its humble roots.

In an effort to bolster the franchise, the network parted ways with original judge Evans following a slew of controversies, and promised the series would be bouncing back to its core values ​​of “real food and real people” in 2022.

It’s understood Lawson will only feature in half of the season, with former MasterChef judge Matt Preston joining Feildel for the back half. Celebrity chefs Colin Fassnidge and Curtis Stone are also set to return as guest judges.

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Maddie Ziegler hits red carpet in daring gown at Bullet Train premiere | Photos

Maddie Ziegler is not a little kid anymore.

The US dancer, perhaps best known as Australian singer Sia’s muse, hit the red carpet at the Bullet Train premiere in Westwood, California, yesterday, wearing a daring low-cut black gown.

The 19-year-old, who in recent years has transitioned to acting, walked the carpet alongside Brad Pitt for the upcoming David Leitch-directed thriller, which hits cinemas in Australia on Thursday.

Ziegler, who shot to fame aged eight on the US reality series Dance Momsgained wider recognition since 2014 after featuring in Sia’s music video for Chandelier.

She went on to forge a successful partnership with Sia, appearing alongside the singer on red carpets, during her tours and starring in several other music videos.

Ziegler was also hand-picked by Sia to star as an autistic girl in the widely-panned 2021 film, Musicopposite Kate Hudson.

RELATED: See all the best celebrity pictures from red carpets around the world

Her casting became a controversial topic, with the movie criticized for its “offensive depiction of autism.”

Ziegler addressed the criticism in an interview with independent at the time, saying she understood the outcry.

“I’ve actually stayed out of all of it just because, you know, I’m 18 years old and it’s a lot of pressure … (But) I understand why people would want someone who’s actually on the spectrum with autism to play this character.

“But in terms of the dance sequences, I think that’s why Sia chose me to bring the dream world to life. It was all [made] with good intentions and with a good heart.”

Elsewhere on the Bullet Train red carpet, fellow former child star Joey King, who stars in the film, also rocked a plunging gown.

The 23-year-old kissing booth stars plays British assassin Prince in the action film, which also stars Sandra Bullock.

Bullet Train follows trained killer Ladybug (Pitt) who wants to leave his life as an assassin behind, but is roped back in by his handler Maria Beetle (Bullock) to collect a briefcase on a bullet train heading from Tokyo to Kyoto.

On-board the train, Ladybug bumps into fellow competing assassins who discover their missions are connected.

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Jessika Power hits out after being axed from new Ten series at the ‘last second’

Married At First Sight star Jessika Power has hit out at a report she quit Ten’s new reality series, revealing that she was actually fired at the last minute and has “zero idea” why.

For weeks, Power – who appeared in Nine’s controversial dating show in 2019 – was rumored to be among the crop of local reality stars joining Ten’s premiere season of The Challenge Australiawhich begins filming this week.

However, the Daily Mail reported earlier this week that the 30-year-old TV contestant and OnlyFans creator had decided to quit – which prompted Power to fire back and set the record straight.

“I had my contract signed, bags packed, everything ready and received a message from my manager stating that the American executives had made a creative decision to not include me on the show despite believing I am ‘good talent’,” Power wrote in an Instagram Story, which was attached to a screenshot of the article.

“I was excited to be chosen to do the show and it was only a day before I was having Skype interviews with the casting director and speaking about opening outfits and filming location and leave dates,” she added.

“I’d completed my medical, background check and had my leave date for the show. “Everything had come back clear and everyone was happy but sometimes in TV these ‘creative decisions’ happen and that’s okay because it’s always an honor to even be considered (sic) let alone film a new television show.”

Power finished her lengthy statement by declaring: “Anyone who knows me knows I don’t hold back and I give the whole truth in things. Don’t ever write exclusive next to my name again without having actual facts from me. Idiots.”

She elaborated on the abrupt turn of events to the so dramatic podcast, explaining that she was one of the first contestants cast for The Challenge Australia back in January.

“I have zero idea why they pulled me from the show. It was literally a last-second creative decision,” Power said.

“People are asking if it’s because of OnlyFans but they knew about that and didn’t care… I have no idea the real reason, I don’t know what happened.”

The Challenge Australia is described as a cross between survivor and ninja warrior and will see a crop of former reality stars compete in grievous challenges for a shot at winning $1m in prize money.

According to so dramaticsome of the big names who are set to appear on the show include Ciaran Stott, Cyrell Paule, Grant Crapp, Tully Smyth, Brittany Hockley, Jessica Brody, Megan Marx, Jack Vidgen, Kiki Morris, Tim Dormer and Brooke Blurton.

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Jessika Power hits out after being axed from new Ten series at the ‘last second’

Married At First Sight star Jessika Power has hit out at a report she quit Ten’s new reality series, revealing that she was actually fired at the last minute and has “zero idea” why.

For weeks, Power – who appeared in Nine’s controversial dating show in 2019 – was rumored to be among the crop of local reality stars joining Ten’s premiere season of The Challenge Australiawhich begins filming this week.

However, the Daily Mail reported earlier this week that the 30-year-old TV contestant and OnlyFans creator had decided to quit – which prompted Power to fire back and set the record straight.

“I had my contract signed, bags packed, everything ready and received a message from my manager stating that the American executives had made a creative decision to not include me on the show despite believing I am ‘good talent’,” Power wrote in an Instagram Story, which was attached to a screenshot of the article.

“I was excited to be chosen to do the show and it was only a day before I was having Skype interviews with the casting director and speaking about opening outfits and filming location and leave dates,” she added.

“I’d completed my medical, background check and had my leave date for the show. “Everything had come back clear and everyone was happy but sometimes in TV these ‘creative decisions’ happen and that’s okay because it’s always an honor to even be considered (sic) let alone film a new television show.”

Power finished her lengthy statement by declaring: “Anyone who knows me knows I don’t hold back and I give the whole truth in things. Don’t ever write exclusive next to my name again without having actual facts from me. Idiots.”

She elaborated on the abrupt turn of events to the so dramatic podcast, explaining that she was one of the first contestants cast for The Challenge Australia back in January.

“I have zero idea why they pulled me from the show. It was literally a last-second creative decision,” Power said.

“People are asking if it’s because of OnlyFans but they knew about that and didn’t care… I have no idea the real reason, I don’t know what happened.”

The Challenge Australia is described as a cross between survivor and ninja warrior and will see a crop of former reality stars compete in grievous challenges for a shot at winning $1m in prize money.

According to so dramaticsome of the big names who are set to appear on the show include Ciaran Stott, Cyrell Paule, Grant Crapp, Tully Smyth, Brittany Hockley, Jessica Brody, Megan Marx, Jack Vidgen, Kiki Morris, Tim Dormer and Brooke Blurton.

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Beauty and the Geek Australia 2022: Four more Geek makeovers

Beauty and the Geek’s four remaining ‘Geeks’ underwent their makeovers during Monday’s episode of the reality series – and one got an instant tick of approval from his ‘Beauty’, who leapt into his arms for a lingering kiss.

Check out the impressive makeovers below…

Jason

Victorian muso Jason, 29, had perhaps the night’s biggest transformation, losing his shaggy hair and beard – and stepping out with a discernible new air of confidence and even a few male-model poses.

He said he’d changed a lot since the show started, explaining that on his first day, he could “barely muster standing within 20m of the Beauties.”

Jason came out to wild reactions from the rest of the contestants, one of whom summed up the mood by saying: “Who the hell IS that?”

The Beauty he’d been paired with, Emily, could not stop screaming.

“When I saw myself in the mirror, I didn’t recognize myself. I saw someone new…almost like a long-lost brother or something. It was really wild to see myself like that,” Jason said.

“I feel like a weight has been lifted off me. Something as simple as not having beard hair to fiddle with or hair on my face to block my view of things is tremendously powerful for my confidence.”

Aaron

NSW train driver Aaron said he had come “so, so far” on the show, listing a few of his “firsts”.

“I’ve conquered my fear of dogs, jumped off a train through a firewall, posed with my shirt off and grown so much. I’ve changed so much through this experience,” he said.

Emerging post-makeover with a new haircut and outfit, Aaron said he felt “so, so happy… I’m ready to start living now.”

His Beauty Karly was full of praise, dubbing him her “sexy Aaron-cini ball.”

anthony

A self-proclaimed Harry Potter superfan, 26-year-old Anthony suffered bullying at high school and had never quite built his self-confidence after that trauma.

So it’s understandable that his makeover was an emotional experience – he shed a tear or two when he first looked at himself in the mirror.

“It was very emotional,” he said. “It was like, ‘why can’t you love yourself? Why can’t you be proud of who you are?’”

Thankfully his Beauty Tegan was there to be his biggest cheerleader, dubbing the new-look Anthony “a bad boy rich sugar daddy.”

Michael

Fans who’ve been watching this season will know that 25-year-old children’s party entertainer Michael has already developed quite the connection with his Beauty, Tara.

Even so, it was a shock when the new-look Michael stepped out – and an overwhelmed Tara immediately ran into his arms to give him a long, lingering kiss on the lips.

For Michael, it was the dream outcome.

“That was so romantic. I have dreamt of a moment like that. I really felt, really happy… very wanted. I didn’t know she could move that fast in heels!” he said.

Tara couldn’t hide her excitement at the new-look Michael.

“Obviously I fell for you before (the makeover) but this is a cherry on top – I’m not complaining,” she said.

“A sexy bonus?” asked host Sophie Monk.

“I’m glad to be your sexy bonus,” said Michael.

After that loved-up moment, it was a bittersweet end to the episode, as Jason and Emily were eliminated from the competition.

The four makeovers came after fellow contestant Christopher underwent his big transformation last week.

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