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TAR Australia / Re: TAR Australia 9 (Celebrity Edition 3) Promo Discussion Thread

« Last post by BourkieBoy on Yesterday at 07:20:04 PM »

We wanted to get to know our teams a little better, so we asked them what they'd rather... 😆

#AmazingRaceAU | Starts Monday September 8 on Channel 10 | Watch + Stream Free

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Big Brother 27 / Re: Weekly Stats of Big Brother 27 (contain spoilers)

« Last post by RealityFreakWill on Yesterday at 04:49:02 PM »

Weekly Stats of Big Brother 27

Week 1: Vince, HOH, Amy, Ashley & Zae nominated, Ashley wins veto, used on self, Kelley up, Kelley wins BBB, Zae evicted 9-5
Week 2: Jimmy, HOH, Adrian, Keanu & Kelley nominated, Keanu wins veto, used on self, Amy up, Kelley wins veto power, used on self, Will up, Adrian wins BBB, Amy evicted 13-0
Week 3: Lauren, HOH, Keanu, Kelley & Will nominated, Keanu wins veto, used on self, Adrian up, Kelley wins BBB, Adrian evicted 8-4
Week 4: Mickey, HOH, Keanu, Kelley & Rylie nominated, Keanu wins veto, used on self, Jimmy up, Rylie wins BBB, Jimmy evicted 9-2
Week 5: Ava, HOH, Keanu, Vince & Zach nominated, Katherine wins veto, not used, Keanu wins BBB, Zach evicted 8-2
Week 6: Rachel, HOH, Mickey, Morgan & Vince nominated, Lauren wins veto, used on Vince, Rylie up, Mickey wins BBB, Rylie evicted 5-4
Week 7: Vince, HOH, Ava, Kelley & Mickey nominated, Mickey wins veto, Kelley wins BBB, Katherine evicted 7-1
Week 8: Keanu, HOH, Mickey, Morgan & Vince nominated, Morgan wins veto, to be continued

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TAR Australia / Re: TAR Australia 9 (Celebrity Edition 3) Promo Discussion Thread

« Last post by BourkieBoy on Yesterday at 02:05:10 AM »

Brendan and Leni are ready to tackle The Amazing Race AU and bring the fun while doing it!

#AmazingRaceAU | Starts Monday September 8 on Channel 10 | Watch + Stream Free

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Steve & Bernie (Actor Brothers)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 09:15:08 PM »

Steve & Bernie Curry

Brothers

The youngest of five children, brothers and best mates Stephen (Steve) and Bernard (Bernie) Curry grew up enjoying a very traditional Australian childhood in a close-knit family unit. Their acting careers in film and television began in the early 1990’s and the two have continued working ever since.

Steve has established himself as one of Australia’s most loved character actors and has been entertaining audiences since his performance as Dale Kerrigan in the classic Aussie movie The Castle. He has had roles in many film and television productions, including most recently the critically acclaimed television series Population 11, Bay of Fires, Ten Pound Poms and feature films Thor: Love & Thunder, June Again and Lone Wolf.

His performance in The King won him the Australian Film Institute (AFI) award for Best Actor, an Australian Silver Logie award for Most Outstanding Actor and an ASTRA award for Best Actor in a Drama.

The next big role he is most looking forward to is as teammates with his brother Bernie on The Amazing Race Australia and while they have spent their entire life travelling together, Steve says it’s always a ramshackle, left-field adventure and usually results in at least one of them having to apologise to someone at reception.

Bernie’s lead role in Channel 9 series Snowy kick started a career which now spans over 30 years. He will next be seen in the Amazon feature film, Ice Road 2: Road To The Sky, out later this year.

In recent years he starred alongside Lucy Lawless in popular Network 10 series My Life Is Murder. He’s also featured in the Paramount+ comedy Spreadsheet, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries for Acorn TV, Network 10’s How To Stay Married and Iconic Australian series including Neighbours, Home and Away, Packed to the Rafters and Blue Heelers.

In 2015 Bernie returned to Melbourne from Los Angeles to play the role of Jake Stewart in the hit series Wentworth, which ran until it’s final season in 2021.

Bernie is always seeking adventure and thinks this will be the adventure of a lifetime. He is most looking forward to experiencing other cultures and immersing himself in the experience. He says Steve and him make each other laugh, and that they will give anything and everything a crack, always trying to find funny moments in everything.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Steph & Ben (Sibilings)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 09:10:16 PM »

Steph & Ben Tisdell

Siblings

Steph Tisdell is one of the brightest stars to arrive on the Australian comedy scene. A brilliant presence on stage, her warmth and wit has been a hit with audiences ever since she won the Deadly Funny National Grand Final in 2014.

Steph will be racing with her brother and best friend, Ben, an emergency physician, who she says is the bossiest person she knows, but he comes with the purest heart. And since the siblings have travelled together a lot as kids, they believe their strength is that they get each other and work together really well.

Steph’s award-winning shows sell out wherever she performs and she is fast becoming a regular presence on mainstream television. In 2021 she made her ‘serious acting’ debut in ABC’s Total Control, she has appeared on Network 10’s The Stand Up for Christchurch Benefit, Hughesy We Have A Problem, and on multiple occasions as both a guest and presenter on The Project.

More recently Steph played fan favourite Phoebe in Amazon Prime’s hit show Class of '07, and starred as Shauna in the Stan series Bump.

On stage, her debut solo show, Identity Steft, won the weekly award for best emerging talent at the 2018 Adelaide Fringe and was nominated for the illustrious Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her second show, The Pyramid, took out the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival John Pinder Award.

As a proud Ydinji woman, she loves to share her experiences and what her culture means to her, and she hopes that her visibility will empower other Aboriginal artists to come forward and showcase why they’re the funniest race in the world.

Ben is looking forward to spending more time with his younger sister. While they are so different in terms of attributes and interests, they are both quite competitive. Steph is super intelligent, good at puzzles, has a great memory and is a great dancer. Also, being a comedian, her humour and personability will help a lot in challenges that involve being social.

Ben is bringing his experience working under high levels of pressure which requires him to make quick but considered decisions when needed.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Rob & Georgie (Entertainer Couple)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 09:05:08 PM »

Rob Mills & Georgie Tunny

Engaged

Rob Mills is used to life in the spotlight having rose to fame off the back of Australian Idol in 2003, and over the past 20 years, he has hosted, acted, danced and sung his way across television and stage. The charismatic triple threat is looking forward to joining fiancée Georgie Tunny on the Race for their next adventure together.

Since skyrocketing into stardom, Rob has built an impressive career across stage and screen with celebrated roles in musicals like Wicked, Hairspray, GHOST, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Chess, Puffs! and his latest role as Shakespeare in & Juliet in 2023 and 2024.

His on-screen credits include Neighbours, Winners and Losers, The Peter Allen Telemovie, Dancing With The Stars, The Masked Singer, Have You Been Paying Attention? and has been a regular on Carols by Candlelight.

He recently released his first book Putting On A Show - Manhood, Mates and Mental Health, which explored what it is to be a modern Aussie man.

While Rob loves travelling and going on ventures with Georgie, he admits they are terrible at planning things. Together for seven years, the loved-up duo enjoy challenging themselves so when they were offered the opportunity to do this show, they couldn’t resist.

Georgie Tunny was a co-host and reporter for The Project on Network 10. With her infectious energy and sharp wit, she became a beloved fixture on the show, offering engaging commentary on current events and social issues.

Georgie started out with the ABC and was part of the ABC News Breakfast’s presenting team for four years. Her passion for sport saw her work as a reporter and producer for ABC Melbourne radio and television. She was the executive producer of sports show Offsiders: Summer Series on the ABC.

Never one to sit still, Georgie is currently juggling multiple roles — co-hosting the Two Good Sports podcast alongside Abbey Gelmi, working on her debut novel, and reporting as a journalist for 10News+.

Although the couple have travelled a bunch together, they learn something new about each other every time. Rob loves a plan. Georgie likes to figure things out along the way. Rob likes to stay entertained; Georgie like to wander aimlessly. Because of that, they sometimes butt heads.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Melissa & Leah (Foodie Besties)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 09:00:22 PM »

Melissa Leong & Leah Wilson

Besties

There isn't much Melissa Leong can’t do, and when it comes to food in Australia, she has done it all, almost. There is still one thing the TV Week Gold Logie-nominated television presenter and personality, freelance food and travel writer, food media consultant, radio broadcaster, MC and cookbook editor, has not added to her long list of achievements, and that is tackling The Amazing Race Australia with her best mate Leah Wilson.

Before donning a backpack and heading for the Pit Stop, Melissa was a television host and judge on the TV Week Logie and AACTA award-winning MasterChef Australia, as well as Junior MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef on Network 10.

In 2024 she spearheaded MasterChef’s sweet new spinoff, Dessert Masters alongside internationally celebrated pastry god Amaury Guichon as co-host and judge. Melissa has been a season regular, sharing her recipes on Everyday Gourmet and The Cook’s Pantry, also on Network 10, and her previous work on SBS Television's hit series The Chefs' Line is currently on Netflix US.

Melissa stared alongside Samuel Johnson and Costa Georgiadis in the gritty documentary The Hospital: In The Deep End in 2024 on SBS, she has guest-hosted UFC Fight Week on Foxtel Sports and appeared on 10’s Have You Been Paying Attention?, Would I Lie to You, and Top Gear Australia.

Melissa continues to share her love and knowledge of all thing's food and travel in publications such as Delicious, Stellar, and Escape. Her first children’s book, A Taste Adventure was released in September 2022, and articulates the six main flavour sensations of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy and umami to a whole new generation of food obsessed humans.

Melissa is eager to hang out with her grounded and intelligent bestie and treat the Race like a massive catch-up session. And while the two have yet to travel together, Leah says Melissa is the kind of person you want in your corner - equal parts wisdom and mischief, with an uncanny ability to stay grounded in chaos.

Leah’s work revolves around human behaviour and understanding why we react the way we do under pressure, how we make decisions, how we navigate uncertainty. This knowledge and experience will come in handy for duos on the Race.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Luke & Scott (TikTok Brothers)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:55:06 PM »

Luke & Scott O’Halloran

Brothers

Luke and ‘Sassy’ Scott O'Halloran are huge global social media sensations, brothers and partners in crime.

The two have been doing their own travel style series on their social media account for over the past few years where their audience selects where they go and what they do when they touch down, so they are more than ready to take on the Race.

Their TikTok journey began during the COVID-19 lockdowns when Luke, without a place to live, moved in with Scott and his husband, Marcus. Their first viral video came from Luke posting a moment from Scott and Marcus’s wedding.

The concept of their videos is simple - playing on classic sibling rivalry, pranks, and their unique bond. Within a year, they had amassed more than five million social media followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Their online success quickly propelled them to global fame. In 2023, TikTok flew them to New York for the city's Pride march, where they were recognised on the street. In Melbourne, not a day goes by without them being spotted. Both Luke and Scott believe their relatability stems from their authenticity.

Beyond their full-time social media presence, the brothers share their outrageous and extremely personal journey through fatherhood, fame and family love on their immensely popular self-titled podcast, which debuted at number one and continues to top Spotify Podcast charts.

Although now public figures, hanging out with the likes of Selena Gomez, Sharon Osbourne and Rita Ora, the boys stay true to their humble roots and ultimately, their brotherly bond.

Having watched The Amazing Race for years and huge fans of the show, the two thrive in high pressure situations and new environments together, after being put in some unbelievable situations with their social travel series and know they have got what it takes to win.

While they categorically get on one another's nerves multiple times a day, they also know at the end of the day that their upper hand is that they are brothers and know each other so well. And know that they can trust each other.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Lindy & Stella (Princess/Daughter)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:50:06 PM »

Lindy & Stella Klim

Mother & Daughter

Lindy Klim is a Balinese-Australian entrepreneur, fashion icon and former model who has built a multi-hyphenate career across beauty, wellness, and design. A proud member of the Balinese royal family, Lindy will be teaming up with eldest daughter Stella and hopes the Race will bring them closer together.

Lindy first rose to prominence as an international model, working with fashion houses like Gucci and Chanel, before transitioning into entrepreneurship. Lindy co-founded the successful skincare brand Milk & Co and more recently launched Fig Femme, a bold wellness brand redefining intimate care for women.

She has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, and is known for her authentic, modern take on wellness, motherhood, and style. Good under pressure and used to being in different countries and dealing with language barriers, will be a huge benefit for Lindy on the Race. There is just one small problem, she has never backpacked before.

Lindy has travelled many times with her teammate and daughter Stella and knows the two can make each other laugh, but on the flip side, they can also make each other cry.

Stella Klim is an emerging Australian-Indonesian model and social media personality, known for her striking presence and creative content. The daughter of Olympic swimming gold medallist Michael Klim and Lindy Klim, Stella has inherited a rich cultural heritage and a flair for the spotlight.

Raised between Bali and Melbourne, Stella began her modelling career at 16 and has recently gained significant attention on TikTok, where she has amassed millions of views, showcasing her ability to connect with younger audiences, leading to collaborations with leading fashion brands.

Stella believes growing up in Asia and finding ways to communicate will definitely be an advantage on the Race. She is also looking forward to pushing herself and trying something new with her mum.

The best part of traveling together will be having some good laughs and experiencing new cultures and countries together. The worst will be trying to stay calm, communicate and not fight.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Gretel & Epiphany (Mother/Daughter)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:45:11 PM »

Gretel Killeen & Epiphany Mason

Mother & Daughter

Across her diverse career, Gretel Killeen has been a best-selling author, award-winning comedy writer, host of award-winning TV, documentary maker, stand-up comedian, social and political commentator, voice artist and painter. Now she's adding another bow to her string, signing up to take part in The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition with daughter Epiphany, who she is looking forward to sharing the unique experience with.

Gretel’s broad travels, to all seven continents and close to 70 countries, reflects the diversity of her skills and adventurousness. Gretel’s extensive travel experience began with a family road trip at the age of 11 which became the inspiration for the best-selling novel, My Life Is a Toilet.

The former Big Brother host will be teaming up with daughter, Epiphany, who she believes will be the perfect partner. The fact that they trust and can rely on each other, be honest and call a spade a spade, in the way that perhaps only mums and daughters can, will be an asset to the team.

Since she was a little girl, Epiphany and Gretel have travelled to many destinations around the world, often under very challenging circumstances. They travel well together, largely due to their mutual respect, but they can, of course, also disagree.

Epiphany is a Stress and Emotional Regulation Coach who has spent her career coaching people one-on-one and running workshops to help them manage stress and regulate their emotions. Now, she gets to put her own tools into practice, hoping that everything she teaches will pay off in the Race.

Epiphany is looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and to experience it with her mum is even more special. She says Gretel is the brightest person she’s ever met, a fantastic problem solver, capable, resilient, and always willing to give anything a go. All great attributes in a teammate.

The first country she visited with Gretel was Vietnam when she was four. Since then, they have also been to Africa together, where they made a documentary about AIDS, and to Borneo and India, where they worked on a documentary for Vets Beyond Borders and even experienced an earthquake there. While they have travelled extensively, they haven’t travelled much in the last 10 years, so this will be a new experience, reconnecting as two adults exploring the world together.