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If you watched MAFS Season 10, there was name that you would have heard over and over again - Alyssa. Since the show she has remained quiet, but she is now ready to share her side of the story. From when she told Duncan she had a CHILD, to her thoughts on his relationship with another bride, and just what went down at the retreat - this interview has it all. And stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon,...

Two sexy singles have entered the villa AKA studio - Maddy and Stella from Love Island. These girls may not have found love on the show, but they made a life long friendship and are now even housemates. They chat to Selina and Taku all about what life has been like since they went on reality TV, how they wing woman each other and what famous people have slid in their DMs! Nova Entertainment acknow...

We have some big news to share... Al has decided not to continue hosting Back To Reality. He is going to take some time off to focus on his relationship and his faith, and the team at BTR wish him all the best. Although we will miss our Shoey King dearly, we are super excited to announce that MAFS icon Selina Chhaur is joining Taku to host the show!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional...

Thomas Malucelli was 1/3 of the Bachelor's to grace our screen's looking for love on Season 10 of The Bachelor. Although he proposed on the show, that relationship has since ended. Thomas speaks to Taku about the difference between dating in his home country of Italy and Australia, how he manifested being cast on the show, and why healthy living and fitness is so important to him!  Nova Entertainm...

This week on the show we have Jimmy and Holly from The Bachelor drop by. They share all about their upcoming wedding, what it was really like behind the scenes on the show, and one major edit in their finale episode that had everyone fooled!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our r...

Melinda from MAFS recently came on the show, but this time she is back with BF Layton joining her! They stepped in the studio with Al and Taku to dish everything about their relationship including if they would ever go into business together, if they still wear their MAFS wedding rings and if they are actually each others type!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lan...

The infamous Harrison Boon from Married At First Sight joins Al and Taku for his last ever interview about MAFS...  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  CREDITS Hosts: Taku Chimwaza & Al Perkins  Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managi...

Although Taku and Al like to think of themselves as the most iconic Love Island and MAFS duo, these two might just beat them! It's Cyrell and Eden! They join the boys talking all things about life after reality TV, like the worse trolls they've had, what it's like being parents and what it was like meeting each others family!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land...

It's the genetically blessed MAFS couple we can't get enough of, Duncan and Evelyn! Duncan joined the boys in the studio this week, sharing everything about his relationship with Evelyn, from the celeb that popped up on their first date to the cute nickname he calls her.  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of...

The reality TV goodness continues, with Selina Chhaur joining the boys in the studio. You may know her from MAFS, but did you know that Selina had actually been on TV before? She shares all about life after MAFS, what her family thought of her methods of finding love and who from this season has blocked her! Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorde...

Melinda and Layton went through the MAFS machine and managed to come out of the other side as a couple on the outside world. This week Melinda joins Al and Taku to talk about her life as a CEO, what it was really like filming the show and of course gave them all the juicy details on her relationship with Layton... including a little exclusive about their living arrangement!  Nova Entertainment ack...

Jessie Wynter and Farmer Will are currently down under and dropped by the studio to give us the lowdown on life outside of the villa. We spoke about life on the farm, the drama inside the villa, and of course - THOSE baby rumours.  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to E...

Abbie Chatfield is joining us in the studio to chat all things FBoy Island, dating when in the public eye, and dealing with unhinged trolls. In the famous words of Abbie.. It's A Lot.  Check out FBoy Island this Monday (the 29th of May) on Binge.  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay...

This week we are joined by Bryce & Melissa from Season 8 of Married At First Sight. We talk all things 'life after MAFS', hear about the lessons they've learnt along the way, and find out whether they lost friends in the process. It's been a journey!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation....

This week we are joined by Janelle from this years season of MAFS. Janelle fills us in on some of the fights the cameras didn't catch and tells us the honest truth about her and Jesse's relationship (here's a hint... they are more than friends...) Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay...

Al has been to Melbourne and back for his big boxing match, so who does he want to fight next? Plus, the boys discuss some dating conundrum - like is it ever okay to go through your partner's phone?  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  CREDITS...

This week we are joined by the MAFS lovebirds Tahnee and Ollie! They drop all the juicy fun about the cast and filming, how they thought they would be portrayed, their thoughts on the experts and what life is like now!   Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past...

Some thoughts on the backlash from our last episode...  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  CREDITS Hosts: Taku Chimwaza & Al Perkins  Senior Producer/Editor: Hannah Bowman Managing Producer:  Elle Beattie LINKS Nova Podcast's Instagram @n...

If there is one person that is qualified to speak about life after reality TV it's Olivia Frazer. After appearing on Season 9 of MAFS, Olivia experienced backlash from the Australian public that would change her life forever. In this episode she joins Taku and Al in the studio to talk about losing her job, starting OnlyFans, working through the trauma and what life looks like for her moving forwar...

This week on the show, we have our most special guest yet. Has she been on reality TV? No. But she has tamed our party boy Al! Al's girlfriend Hope Kelesis joins the boys sharing how her and Al met each other, what goes on in her DM's and who said I love you first!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the E...

It's the final week of MAFS, so who better to get on the show than Jesse! He tells us about life after the show, the creative ways women have been contacting him, his thoughts on the experts AND confirms his relationship status with Janelle. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our re...

Earlier in the week when we spoke to Ali Daher - a Senior Entertainment Reporter for the Daily Mail, and he told us some amazing stories from the heart of Hollywood! From being pushed by Jay Z, to sneaking into a party with the Kardashians, he certainly has some impressive celeb encounters!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, t...

Nothing better than freaking out some reality TV personalities with the news that some dodgy messages from a MAFS group chat have been leaked... Check out the full episode with Ali HERE - http://bit.ly/3zlYShm   Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and prese...

This week the boys are joined by Ali Daher - a Senior Entertainment Reporter for the Daily Mail, who some might say is Australia's most well connected showbiz guy. Ali shares how he works with reality TV contestants and gains their trust, how much the Daily Mail really pays for pictures and who he thinks from this years MAFS cast are strictly in it for the fame!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges th...

This week we are joined by Love Island love birds Phoebe and Mitch! They share everything about their lives after reality tv, why they actually went on the show, some crazy fan encounters and why the whole internet seems to think they broke up!  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay ou...