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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Olympic icon Ian Thorpe addresses romance rumours after being spotted out with Sydney socialite Paras Cladakis in Milan
Ian Thorpe is currently enjoying some downtime in Italy while also getting to know a Sydney socialite. The Aussie swimmer, 42, who was in the headlines in June after $150,000 of goods were taken from his home in an alleged theft, was photographed with Paras Cladakis while taking in the sights in Milan. In the pictures posted by Paras, he and the five-time Olympic gold medallist could be seen posing at the Piazza Del Duomo. Ian wore a big grin alongside an equally smiley Paras, who is good pals with beauty entrepreneur and Eastern Suburbs elite Linda Rogan. Now, representatives for Ian have said that the pair are just friends, while Paras' people allege that he is fond of the star as well as the spotlight that might come with their hanging out, according to From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. During his travels through Italy, Ian also hung out with Italian high-jumper Gianmarco Tamberi. Taking to Instagram last week, Ian posted an image of him and the sports star in Venice along with a caption written in Italian. 'It was a pleasure to see and meet @gianmarcotamberi during the @fairplaymenarini in #venice and #italy,' the translated caption read. 'My favourite Italian high jumper! He has the best reactions to winning and sharing gold with @ at the Olympics, look him up online! 'That's how every Olympic gold medallist feels when they win. What I love most is the mutual respect, friendship, and recognition of what each competitor went through to have the chance to experience this moment at the Olympics. One of my favourite moments from the @tokyo2020 Olympics.' In 2022, Thorpe's former long-term boyfriend Ryan Channing has suddenly died at the age of 32 in Bali. While he was a successful model, lawyer, and skincare brand creator, Channing made headlines due to his relationship with the Olympic swimmer after the pair dated from 2015 to 2019. While the couple were never engaged, at one stage in their romance they actively considered starting a family through a surrogate in the United States. When discussing their plans to have a baby in early 2019, Channing told Daily Mail Australia: 'Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen. 'Unfortunately the laws in Australia are difficult for same sex males in regards to surrogacy - California state law has really progressed in this space which makes it the best option legally. 'Something I would love to see progress further in Australia so same sex couples don't have to travel abroad to achieve their family goals.' Just months after the pair shared their baby plans, they officially ended their romance in June 2019. Channing confirmed the news to The Daily Telegraph at the time, but said that the breakup was a friendly one. The model told the publication: 'Yes, the rumours are true, we have parted ways. It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends.' There were later rumours that Ryan and Ian had reconciled, but Ryan told Daily Mail Australia that he was no longer in a relationship. 'Ian and I have been separated for over a year now but remain close friends and [in] the same circle of friends. We still share our puppy Kaia. Everything is going great!' he said. Ryan was Ian's first boyfriend since he publicly came out as gay in an interview with Michael Parkinson back in 2014. In 2020, Thorpe was rumoured to be in a romance with Nick Hudson, a handsome associate director for a large accounting firm. At the time, Nick attended the Olympian's 38th birthday where he confirmed he and Ian were spending time together. 'We've been hanging out a bit' Nick told the publication back in 2020. In recent years, Thorpe has been believed to be single.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shock as fans find 'photo' circulating of Guy Sebastian with a black eye after being 'arrested'
A fake photo of Guy Sebastian with a black eye went viral on social media on Monday. The Australian singer, 43, was seen with a swollen and bruised eye in an image that was either Photoshopped or generated using AI technology. While the picture was clearly fake, many Reddit users questioned why they were seeing the image online. 'Anyone else getting spammed with weird fake Guy Sebastian news story ads?' one person asked. 'I wonder how they choose what celeb to target. Someone enough people know to maybe be interested, but not know well enough to know it's bullsh*t,' another wrote. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'He's in a legal battle with his former manager. So I think a PR campaign against him would check out,' another person joked. It comes after Guy recently recalled the time he was held at gunpoint by multiple police officers in Los Angeles for suspicion of grand theft auto. The Australian singer said a knee was placed on his body while a gun pressed his face into 'wet concrete'. During an interview on Nova's Smallzy's Surgery with Kent 'Smallzy' Small in April, Guy recounted his terrifying ordeal. The incident, which occurred in 2011 when Guy was living and working in the United States at age 29, was confirmed by his management to Sydney Morning Herald at the time. 'I was living at Ian Thorpe's house in LA. I was just renting it for a while,' the singer began. 'I parked my car there, literally in the driveway, and I came back and it was gone.' Guy told radio host Smallzy his car - 'bought on eBay' - was illegally towed by a dodgy company and taken to an undisclosed location without telling him. The company was attempting to exploit a loophole in the law, which allowed them to sell impounded cars if they were not claimed by the owner within three months. 'Police told me the car had been taken by a tow company. So I'm going from tow company to tow company, over three or four weeks,' Guy said. 'Eventually I went to the police for the third time, after I'd been to 20 or 30 tow companies. I said it's a needle in a haystack. So they marked it as stolen which alerted the tow company. 'I go to pick it up and they charge me $4,000USD. It's a scam that they do.' Guy had been renting the Australian Olympic swimmer's two-bedroom hideaway in the Hollywood Hills, located behind West Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard. Upon picking up his car from the impound lot, Guy called police to notify them that the car was no longer missing or stolen. After 45 minutes of being left on hold, Guy decided to drive to a local car wash while he waited to speak to police. 'I pick up this car. It's all damaged from the tow thing. I'm livid. I hop in this car and head down to the car wash because the sheriff is up the road,' he continued. 'I thought, "Bugger it, I'll go there after I wash this car". Didn't think anything of it. One police car pulls up in the next wash bay. 'I'm still on the phone to the sheriff and I see another one pulls up. Next minute there's eight or nine cops with their guns drawn, screaming: "SHUT UP AND GET ON THE GROUND!"' The car was still showing in the police system as stolen, as Guy had yet to get through to change that status. 'I'm on Bluetooth in my car and one cop pulls the phone out and throws the phone, smashing it. It was like a movie,' Guy said, able to laugh about the incident now. Guy attempted to notify officers that it was a misunderstanding and that he had the correct paperwork on the front seat and was on hold to police, but they refused to let him talk. 'He actually had the gun pressed into my forehead. It was full on. I could feel the metal of the gun,' Guy said, as another officer apparently told him to 'relax'. 'I was telling them it's my car. They wouldn't hear it. They put me in cuffs, pushing my face into this wet concrete.' Guy said he was eventually let go after his paperwork was checked and cleared, and said he understood why the police needed to act the way they did.
News.com.au
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Channel 10's major unravel exposed
Once a ratings juggernaut and star-maker, DWTS had its heyday in the 2000s with memorable performances by stars like Bec Hewitt and Ada Nicodemou. Photo: Channel 7 When it returned in 2021, Seven leaned heavily into nostalgia, reviving hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers. But audiences had moved on, and despite some high-profile casting, including Courtney Act and Grant Denyer, viewership declined year-on-year. Production costs were high, and by 2025, it was quietly confirmed this season would be its last. Photo: Channel 7 This once-revered tribute show This Is Your Life made a comeback in 2022 with Melissa Doyle as host. It featured emotional episodes spotlighting the likes of Ian Thorpe and Shane Warne (posthumously). However, the format felt dated, struggling to connect with younger audiences. Ratings were inconsistent, and after a subdued 2023 run, it was shelved again. Photo: Channel 7 Balloon artistry competition Blow Up tried to emulate the feel-good magic of Lego Masters. Despite bright visuals and charming contestants, the show failed to land. Host Stephen Curry and judge Balloon artist Chris Adamo couldn't elevate it past its niche appeal. It vanished after its debut season. Photo: Channel 7 Marketed as a blockbuster survival epic, big-budget gamble The Million Dollar Island featured 100 contestants competing in a remote location for a million-dollar prize was riddled with logistic issues. Critics called the format chaotic, and the lack of clear storytelling hurt audience investment. The show failed to rate and was canned despite heavy promotion. Photo: Channel 7 Holey Moley was an ambitious minigolf meets Wipeout hybrid that hoped to be a family favourite. While Rob Riggle and Matt Shirvington brought energy to hosting duties, the concept wore thin quickly. Despite a flashy launch and US branding, ratings tanked after a few weeks. Photo: Channel 7 Ultimate Tag was a high-energy sport-meets-game-show format where contestants tried to outrun elite 'taggers'. The production was impressive, but the gameplay lacked tension. Even the presence of Olympian Liz Clay couldn't save it from cancellation. Photo: Channel 7 Wife Swap Australia 's 2021 reboot aimed for controversy but ultimately fell short, being more awkward than insightful. Families clashed over parenting and values, but the drama felt manufactured. Critics said the format hadn't evolved, and audiences didn't bite. Photo: Channel 7 Channel 7's House Rules was a strong contender to The Block, especially with memorable seasons like the 2017 showdown between Aaron and Daniella and Andrew and Jono. But fatigue set in by the later years, and ratings steadily declined. Seven pulled the plug in 2020 and struggled to replace it with a successful renovation show. Photo: Channel 7 Touted as 'the Olympics of food', this multicultural cooking contest Plate of Origin, brought together teams from various backgrounds. Despite heavy-hitter hosts Manu Feildel, Gary Mehigan, and Matt Preston, the show lacked cohesion. The pandemic-affected production didn't help, and viewership never took off. Photo: Channel 7 Pooch Perfect was a dog grooming competition hosted by Rebel Wilson charmed some viewers but confused others. Critics couldn't decide if it was a kids' show or adult reality TV. It gained some attention in the US but was never renewed in Australia. Photo: Channel 7 Launched with a bang, Ninja Warrior became a prime-time powerhouse thanks to its jaw-dropping stunts and everyday Aussie heroes like Ashlin Herbert and Ben Polson. The first few seasons drew millions, but interest began to wane as the format became predictable. Photo: Nine Network By 2022, key contestants had either moved on or lost their novelty, and new competitors struggled to match early fan favourites. Nine chose not to renew the show amid declining ratings and rising production costs. Photo: Nine Network Hosted by Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow, Snackmasters was a unique culinary competition had chefs reverse-engineering iconic supermarket snacks. It was playful and different but didn't have the hook to retain long-term viewers. Although the early novelty worked, the second season suffered from repetition and audience fatigue. Nine quietly shelved it after two seasons. Photo: Nine Network Fronted by respected journalist Liz Hayes, investigative current affairs series Under Investigation aimed to dig deep into cold cases and social mysteries. While it was praised for its depth, it lacked the urgency of other news programs. Viewer numbers remained modest, and when Hayes departed Nine in 2023 to join Seven, the show was formally retired. Photo: Nine Network A daytime fixture for over a decade, Millionaire Hotseat was a rapid-fire quiz show hosted by Eddie McGuire kept Nine's afternoons humming along for years. But by the 2020s, its format felt tired and viewership dropped. The show quietly wrapped in 2023 as Nine refreshed its schedule with newer content aimed at younger demographics. Photo: Nine Network Marketed as a heartfelt alternative to fast-paced dating shows, My Mum Your Dad 's format saw adult children nominate their single parents to find love. It earned praise for its authenticity and warmth, but ratings never matched critical goodwill. Despite likeable cast members and emotional moments, Nine didn't renew it after two seasons. Photo: Nine Network Rush was a travel-adventure competition that tried to mimic The Amazing Race energy with a high-stakes format. Hosted by David Genat, the show placed contestants in remote destinations with limited resources. While visually engaging, the show lacked compelling contestants and storytelling, and Nine opted not to bring it back. Photo: Nine Network A cult hit in its first run, Beauty and the Geek paired shy, nerdy men with confident women for a reality makeover experience. In the 2021 reboot, Nine gave it a more emotional and wholesome tone, bringing in Sophie Monk as host. Photo: Nine Network However, long-time fans missed the chaos of earlier seasons, and the new format struggled to attract new viewers. It ended after two revival seasons. Photo: Nine Network Australia's version of Celebrity Apprentice Revived had four seasons with Mark Bouris at the helm before ending in 2016. However it was revived with Lord Alan Sugar as the headline act in 2021. The reboot pulled in influencers and entrepreneurs like Martha Kalifatidis and Scherri-Lee Biggs. While it delivered drama, critics called it hollow and repetitive. Despite some explosive boardroom clashes, it failed to capture the magic of the original and was axed after two seasons. Photo: Nine Network Hosted by Karl Stefanovic, This Time Next Year profiled Australians working towards life-changing personal goals. The time-jump format was novel, showing before and after moments within one episode. While emotional and well-meaning, it struggled to maintain ratings past the second season and was not renewed. Photo: Nine Network
Sydney Morning Herald
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Titmus, Thorpe break down McKeown's DQ
Ariarne Titmus and Ian Thorpe analyse the minor movement which resulted in Kaylee McKeown being disqualified at the 2025 Australian swimming trials. She was reinstated after a successful appeal.
The Age
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Titmus, Thorpe break down McKeown's DQ
Ariarne Titmus and Ian Thorpe analyse the minor movement which resulted in Kaylee McKeown being disqualified at the 2025 Australian swimming trials. She was reinstated after a successful appeal.
