Was everyone else too busy? Why Australian Idol’s new judges are a big let-down

Was everyone else too busy? Why Australian Idol’s new judges are a big let-down

The new line-up isn’t a great crop of judges and doesn’t reflect the competition’s diverse history. But maybe that will allow contestants to shine instead.

  • byAngus Livingston

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‘Evil genius’:The Bridge is addictive and deviously twisted TV

‘Evil genius’:The Bridge is addictive and deviously twisted TV

There’s a final sting in the tail of this cleverly constructed,well shot and snappily paced series in which contestants compete for $250,000.

  • byDebi Enker
‘Class clowns’ finally get their honeymoon ... on the Amazing Race

‘Class clowns’ finally get their honeymoon ... on the Amazing Race

Sydney “hubbies” Pako and Mori were concerned about travelling to the first destination,Ouarzazate in Morocco,where homosexuality is punishable by law.

  • byBridget McManus
Travel has never looked so good as the Amazing Race tries a world first

Travel has never looked so good as the Amazing Race tries a world first

For a world that’s spent the best part of two-and-a-half years in lockdown,the chance to actually use one’s passport seems tantalisingly real.

  • byMichael Lallo
The Block-goes-bush wins first round in battle of the reality juggernauts

The Block-goes-bush wins first round in battle of the reality juggernauts

MKR,The Block and The Masked Singer went head-to-head on Sunday,with Spicks and Specks chirping in too,in one of the biggest ratings clashes of the year.

  • byKarl Quinn
Feeling stressed? Baking shows are the TV meditation you need

Feeling stressed? Baking shows are the TV meditation you need

Soak in the serenity of your Bake Offs,Nigella specials,the odd Jamie Oliver episode. It’s nice people making lovely treats on a sunny afternoon.

  • byGenevieve Novak
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This might be the cruellest show on TV. Or is it the best?

This might be the cruellest show on TV. Or is it the best?

New reality show The Rehearsal has divided critics and audiences,but it’s the most exciting thing on television right now.

  • byKarl Quinn
‘I’m a double non-threat’:Don’t expect to hear Dave Hughes singing on TV

‘I’m a double non-threat’:Don’t expect to hear Dave Hughes singing on TV

The comedian and Masked Singer judge says there’s no chance of seeing him compete on the surreal celebrity singing competition.

  • byBen Pobjie
Winners of hit new reality show Hunted plan to use prize money to start families

Winners of hit new reality show Hunted plan to use prize money to start families

The first season of the reality show had two winners,each from a separate team,but with the same ambition:to fund the conception of a child.

  • byKarl Quinn
Yes,Hunted is enjoyably stupid TV ... and I’ve watched every minute

Yes,Hunted is enjoyably stupid TV ... and I’ve watched every minute

It’s an elaborate game of tag,but Ten’s new reality show is enjoyable for all its logistical flaws,bonkers gameplay,paranoia and thriller posturings.

  • byCraig Mathieson
Society life a double-edged sword but Kambala pair thrust to the top

Society life a double-edged sword but Kambala pair thrust to the top

The teen daughters of Real Housewife Nicol Gazal O’Neil are off to the Commonwealth Fencing Championships,and working towards a run at the 2032 Olympics.

  • byLucy Manly