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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Ed & Tiffiny (Married)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:40:10 PM »

Ed Kavalee & Tiffiny Hall[/size]

Married

Popular TV personality, Ed Kavalee will join forces with his wife and one of Australia’s most trusted health and fitness experts, Tiffiny Hall.

A core cast member of Network 10’s Logie Award-winning Have You Been Paying Attention?, Ed is also a producer and ensemble director on Thank God You’re Here, which made a hugely successful return to Network 10 in 2023.

Ed has had numerous acting and presenting roles on the big and small screen, and worked in radio for over two decades, including most recently co-hosting the Hughesy, Ed and Erin breakfast show 2DayFM 104.1 Sydney.

Ed also has co-writing and co-producing credits across several projects. He released children’s books Daddy’s Embarrassing Exploding Farty Shorts and Mummy’s Farty Mother’s Day Mystery, both which he co-wrote with his son Arnold. These are follow ups to the picture book A First Time for Everything which he wrote with his wife Tiffiny.

With over 20 years of experience training celebrities, professional athletes and everyday women, Tiff is renowned for her 6th Dan Taekwondo black belt, and her TV roles on Gladiator and as a trainer on The Biggest Loser.

She is the author of over 11 books including Snack Power, and a TEDx speaker. Tiff’s popular NOVA podcast, Bounce Forward recently won Radio Today’s Best Health and Wellness Podcast award.

She is also the Founder of the MYTXO app, an online fitness program dedicated to women, which has trained over 500,000 members. Tiff is the expert of choice by media professionals and is highly sought after as a motivational speaker.

Together for 20 years, and married for 11, the couple believe they are the ultimate team in the race as they know each other well, are great communicators and can almost read each other’s minds.

The super-fit and competitive team are bound to have a lot of fun. Tiff is good in a crisis and under pressure. Ed is funny, strong and super smart and great at getting the two out of sticky situations.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Dom & Marx (YouTube Parkour Mates)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:35:10 PM »

Dom Di Tommasso & Marx Marsters

Mates

A Red Bull pro and part of the elite free-running group Team Farang, Dom Di Tommaso (known as Dom Tomato) is one of the most popular parkour athletes in the world. His career sees him jumping, rolling, diving and scaling iconic sites across the globe and he will be using his unique skillset, alongside best friend Marx, on the Race.

Growing up in Canterbury, in Sydney’s south-west, Dom trained in ballet and competitive figure skating, winning the Australian senior national title in 2011 and in 2007, he discovered free running.

In 2016, Dom joined Team Farang and, when Red Bull came on board as a sponsor, he made Hollywood-quality clips, free running through scenic parts of Cairo, Bruges and the Swiss Alps.

In 2021, Dom expanded his growing profile and featured as the Dominator in Seven’s Ultimate Tag where he showcased his extraordinary agility and speed. He also starred in Twist, a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, featuring Michael Caine and Lena Headey.

To fund his early parkour days, Dom worked full-time as a garbage man in Sydney. Up at 4:30am each day, he loaded up to 1,000 bins into the truck and ran close to 20km daily. The job gave him structure and a super high level of fitness, and it also introduced him to his best mate, Marx.

By day, Marx is still a full-time garbo in North Sydney. By night, he is a passionate turntablist under his stage name, Masta Marx. He has recorded three hip-hop albums, been featured on Triple J Unearthed, and plays regular gigs.

When Dom first started free running, Marx was by his side. The two travelled the world together, competing in amateur parkour competitions and pushing each other to new limits.

What appeals Dom about the Race is the idea of adventure and exploring other cultures, seeing the unseen and being put in the deep end with situations and challenges.

And there is no one else he’d rather tackle the Race with other than Marx, an athletic weapon who is clever and looks at the world in an interesting way. He is looking forward to the new landscapes they can potentially do jumps on.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Bronte & Benfield (Olympican/Fiance)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:30:07 PM »

Bronte Campbell OAM & Benfield Lainchbury

Engaged

Four-time Olympian, swimmer Bronte Campbell is looking forward to utilising her physical and mental strength and ability to perform under pressure outside of the pool when she partners with fiancé Benfield Lainchbury in The Amazing Race Australia.

Taught to swim by her mother in the fresh waters of Lake Malawi, Bronte fell in love with swimming from an early age. Relocating to Australia when she was seven years old, Bronte and her sister Cate were inspired to join their local swimming club in Brisbane after watching the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Since 2011, she has consistently featured on the international stage, earning selection for the London 2012 Olympic Games as an 18-year-old. At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, she took home her first Olympic gold as part of the World Record-breaking 4x100m Freestyle relay team.

Bronte had an unforgettable experience at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, picking up three gold medals in the 100m Freestyle, 4x100m Free style and 4x100m Medley. She capped off her successful tournament with silver in the 50m Freestyle, joining the podium with her sister.

Having added two more World Championships gold medals to her impressive haul in 2019, Bronte went to her third Olympics in Tokyo in 2020 brimming with confidence. Bronte and her sister Cate wrote a book called Sister Secrets which was released in 2021 following the Tokyo Olympic Games.

With a passion for sustainability, Bronte has also founded two successful businesses, PB with Bronte and Earthletica. Teaming up with Benfield on the Race will be a great test for their relationship. While they have been together a long time and love travelling and enjoying adventures together, they are not normally also racing!

A landscaping and artificial lawn business owner, Benfield is also a passionate musician who released his debut single How Can I Forget in 2018.

Bronte is hoping Benfield’s very calm, collected and co-ordinated personality, teamed with her competitiveness and perfectionism, will be a great combination and the two plan to play on their strengths to win the Race.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Brendan & Leni (Father/Daughter)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:25:04 PM »

Brendan & Leni Fevola

Father & Daughter

One of the most recognisable figures in Australian sport and media, popular former AFL larrikin and showman, Brendan Fevola is teaming up with his daughter Leni on the Race. A dominant force on the field, Brendan played 204 AFL games for Carlton and the Brisbane Lions between 1999 and 2010, amassing an incredible 623 goals.

Renowned for his elite marking ability and precision in front of goal, Brendan was twice awarded the prestigious Coleman Medal (2006, 2009), selected in three All-Australian teams, and was Carlton’s leading goal kicker for seven consecutive seasons.

Following his playing career, Fevola seamlessly transitioned into the media spotlight, becoming a much-loved radio host on Melbourne’s 101.9 The Fox breakfast show. His sharp wit, honesty, relatability and cheeky commentary have earned him a loyal following, extending his influence well beyond the football field.

In 2016, he won I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, where his generosity shone through as he donated his prize money to charity and shared it with the runner-up’s cause. Brendan’s journey has also been one of personal growth and resilience. A powerful voice for mental health awareness, personal reinvention, and positive change, Brendan has been open about his battles with mental health, using his platform to advocate for men’s mental wellbeing and speak candidly about the challenges he faced during and after his AFL career.

While the father-daughter team have not prepared for the Race, Brendan is looking forward to the unknown challenges and thinks the other teams should expect a lot of fun from the duo. Leni is most excited about going somewhere she never would travel otherwise and is looking forward to the cool things they are going to get to go, but she isn’t looking forward to eating anything ‘gross’.

Leni thinks her dad will make a good teammate for the Race as he is very competitive and driven, but at the same time very fun and makes the most out of everything. The two are quite good at challenges, and let their competitive nature drive them, but this will be teamed with their combined stubbornness and regular banter.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Ant & Dan (Brothers)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:20:07 PM »

Ant & Dan Middleton

Brothers

With an elite military background spanning the Royal Marines, 9 Parachute Squadron, and Special Boat Service (SBS), Ant Middleton has built a reputation as one of the most formidable minds in mental and physical endurance.

And while it has been over four years since he has seen his older brother Daniel, he is looking forward to teaming up together and reconnecting, and hopes their love of a challenge, determination and combined competitiveness will put them in good stead to win the Race.

Ant became a household name as Chief Instructor on the hit UK TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins and later took his expertise to the global stage, helping establish SAS Australia. His thirst for adventure has led him to front numerous high-stakes television series, including Mutiny, a gripping re-enactment of Captain William Bligh’s infamous voyage, and Escape, which challenged skilled engineers to survive extreme conditions.

In 2019, Ant faced one of the world’s greatest challenges, scaling Mount Everest during the powerful Extreme Everest series. Then, in 2022, he successfully summited K2, one of the deadliest mountains on Earth.

His hit Sky One series Straight Talking saw him take on adventurous road trips with global celebrities, including Liam Payne and Rebel Wilson. In 2023 he fronted Million Dollar Island, and in 2024 Ant joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars Australia.

His literary success is undeniable, with over 2.5 million copies of his books sold worldwide. His non-fiction bestsellers— including First Man In, The Fear Bubble, Zero Negativity, and Mental Fitness—have all achieved Sunday Times Best Seller status, while his fiction thriller Cold Justice was hailed as the debut thriller of the year. Ant’s latest book, Military Mindset, explores the power of discipline, adaptability, and focus providing readers with the tools to thrive under pressure.

Dan, a Building Conservationist, is looking forward to the fun and adventure the Race will bring, and the opportunity to spend time with his brother.

With a love for playing games, Dan believes his highly physical and labour-intensive job will help him physically on the Race. Having not travelled together since they were young, the super competitive brothers are looking forward to lots of laughs and reconnecting on the Race.

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TAR Australia / TAR Australia 9: Aesha & Scott (Engaged)

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:15:33 PM »

Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson

Engaged

Bubbly reality star Aesha Scott will team up with her adventure-sport loving fiancé Scott Dobson to fulfil a dream of a lifetime, to compete in The Amazing Race.

Best known for her role as a beloved Chief Stew on the global reality juggernaut Below Deck franchise, Aesha is known for her entertaining antics, side-splitting sense of humour and unmistakable voice, Aesha has fast become one of the most popular stars in reality TV.

Aesha’s fun-loving and enthusiastic personality made her a popular standout for viewers when she starred in Network 10’s I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2023, making it to the finale and placing third.

While Aesha has not prepared for the Race, she believes her experience on Below Deck and her high-pressure job as Chief Stew teamed with working long hours on little sleep, will be a huge advantage on the Race.

Super competitive Aesha loves to explore the world, filling her life with new experiences, and her adrenalin-fuelled fiancé Scott will be the perfect teammate in the Race, the yin to Aesha’s yang. Usually right by her side for life’s adventures as both Aesha and Scott prefer active tourism to tropical islands getaways.

Even the couple’s first date together was a great rehearsal for the Race, a two-week road trip through Colorado, Utah and Arizona, where they spent their time outdoors canoeing, camping, climbing, cycling and hiking.

Bar manager, content creator, adventure sport enthusiast, and a fellow Kiwi, Scott spends his time chasing summers between Tauranga, New Zealand and Breckenridge, Colorado in the United States.

For years Scott worked in bars by night, seeking adventure by day. He recently made a documentary about his obsession with speed flying, which is a combination of paragliding and parachuting where you fly up to 140km/h through mountain ranges.

Having travelled extensively together to intrepid places and in confined spaces, the two are well practiced to the demands of life on the road and are ready for whatever the Race may bring.

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

« Last post by BourkieBoy on August 29, 2025, 08:05:23 PM »

Let's see how well our teams know their world flags 🧐🌎

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

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1972297480255663

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

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

Melissa and Leah are ready to sink their teeth into whatever the race throws their way!

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

https://www.facebook.com/reel/736481129226105

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

« Last post by RealityFreakWill on August 29, 2025, 05:35:27 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, to be continued

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TAR Canada / Re: TARCAN 11 Episode 7 "Cheer up Buttercup You're With a Donkey" August 26, 2025

« Last post by NumfarPTB on August 29, 2025, 12:47:32 PM »

So something weird happened. The preview did call next leg, the one before the Semifinals, so seems to confirm we are probably getting another F4 final leg like TARCan8, which was the odd COVID season.
Jesse & Jon finally struggling reminds me of those few legs that Jack and Carson fell to the back of the pack, and had to climb back to the top for a couple of legs, only the J&J haven`t been able to be as conspicous as J&C.
Happy for the shake-ups, otherwise it was kinda a boring leg.