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Daily Telegraph
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Ex-Today Show host Alex Cullen lists Summer Hill Federation home for rent
Starting over … Alex Cullen is moving on in Melbourne. Crestfallen former Today Show sports presenter Alex Cullen has listed his Summer Hill home for rental follow his relocation to Melbourne. Cullen will shortly turn up as the sports jock on Christian O'Connell's Gold 104.3 breakfast radio show which recently lost its top FM ranking. Cullen's charming 1912 Queen Anne Federation home, Kironga has only been on the market for a week, but has already seen its asking rent trimmed from $1800 a week to $1700. The four-bedroom, two bathroom home features original charm from its living and entertaining spaces to it's a rear yard with lemon and avocado trees. Cullen, and his Nine Entertainment journalist wife Bonnie, paid $1.9m in 2020 when the house on 556sq m was marketed as a 'highly rewarding refurbishment project.' MORE: 'Won't be back': Portelli's shock Block admission Billionaire Adrian Portelli found himself at the centre of more controversy when he gifted $50,000 to Alex Cullen. Picture: NewsWire/David Crosling Portelli's post announcing Cullen's prize. Picture: Instagram MORE: How Lambo Guy Adrian Portelli swept Block auctions 'This family friendly home is nestled in a highly sought after pocket,' the Harris Tripp leasing agent Kristian Lovicu advises in the marketing. The property management department has been struggling with a nearby luxury five bedroom, two bathroom Rosemount Ave bungalow still on the market after 75 days, according to Cotality, at $1750 a week. It sold last year at $5.4m. PropTrack data shows just 10 four bedroom lettings in the past year with a 33 days median time on market. Cullen was let go by Nine in January for briefly accepting a $50,000 gift from Block billionaire, and Melbourne raffle ticket seller, Adrian 'Lambo Guy' Portelli. MORE: Secret Block meeting proves finale was 'rigged' Gold 104.3's Christian O'Connell with new recruit Alex Cullen. MORE: Experts slam Portelli: Block is a dud investment The $50,000 was publicly offered by Portelli for the first television journalist to call him McLaren Guy not Lambo Guy. O'Connell announced Cullen's hiring on air joking that 'Channel 9 might go 'listen, we can't have that', but commercial breakfast radio, we are very much up for payola. Come on in. Don't worry Alex, you've found a home here, my friend.' ' I called him out of the blue a few weeks ago and we hit it off like old mates,' O'Connell said. Melbourne-bound reporter Alex Cullen is seeking $1700-a-week tenants for his former Summer Hill home. The 1912 Queen Anne Federation home has only been on the market for a week. 'He came over for a rigorous interview with me, that to onlookers may have looked like a long lunch with flowing red wine, but we bonded over being dads and a shared love of storytelling and how sport could be delivered on my show.' Cullen advised his recent appointment was 'such an exciting next chapter for me,'. 'I actually started my career in radio, so to be coming back to it and joining a show that's so loved and so full of heart is a real thrill. 'I can't wait to be on air with Christian, Pats and Rio, and to get to know Melbourne – my family and I are thrilled to be making it our new home.'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Ex-Today Show host Alex Cullen lists Summer Hill Federation home for rent
Crestfallen former Today Show sports presenter Alex Cullen has listed his Summer Hill home for rental follow his relocation to Melbourne. Cullen will shortly turn up as the sports jock on Christian O'Connell's Gold 104.3 breakfast radio show which recently lost its top FM ranking. Cullen's charming 1912 Queen Anne Federation home, Kironga has only been on the market for a week, but has already seen its asking rent trimmed from $1800 a week to $1700. The four-bedroom, two bathroom home features original charm from its living and entertaining spaces to it's a rear yard with lemon and avocado trees. Cullen, and his Nine Entertainment journalist wife Bonnie, paid $1.9m in 2020 when the house on 556sq m was marketed as a 'highly rewarding refurbishment project.' 'This family friendly home is nestled in a highly sought after pocket,' the Harris Tripp leasing agent Kristian Lovicu advises in the marketing. The property management department has been struggling with a nearby luxury five bedroom, two bathroom Rosemount Ave bungalow still on the market after 75 days, according to Cotality, at $1750 a week. It sold last year at $5.4m. PropTrack data shows just 10 four bedroom lettings in the past year with a 33 days median time on market. Cullen was let go by Nine in January for briefly accepting a $50,000 gift from Block billionaire, and Melbourne raffle ticket seller, Adrian 'Lambo Guy' Portelli. The $50,000 was publicly offered by Portelli for the first television journalist to call him McLaren Guy not Lambo Guy. O'Connell announced Cullen's hiring on air joking that 'Channel 9 might go 'listen, we can't have that', but commercial breakfast radio, we are very much up for payola. Come on in. Don't worry Alex, you've found a home here, my friend.' ' I called him out of the blue a few weeks ago and we hit it off like old mates,' O'Connell said. 'He came over for a rigorous interview with me, that to onlookers may have looked like a long lunch with flowing red wine, but we bonded over being dads and a shared love of storytelling and how sport could be delivered on my show.' Cullen advised his recent appointment was 'such an exciting next chapter for me,'. 'I actually started my career in radio, so to be coming back to it and joining a show that's so loved and so full of heart is a real thrill. 'I can't wait to be on air with Christian, Pats and Rio, and to get to know Melbourne – my family and I are thrilled to be making it our new home.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alex Cullen lists his Sydney home after being brutally sacked by Channel Nine
Axed Today show reporter Alex Cullen has put up his Sydney home for rent. Cullen, 44, who was sacked by Channel Nine after he accepted a $50,000 gift from The Block billionaire Adrian Portelli for calling him 'McLaren Man' live on air, has made the move after landing a new gig on The Christian O'Connell Show for Melbourne's Gold 104.3. Located in Summer Hill, 9km from the CBD, Cullen's four-bedroom, two-bathroom property is currently listed at $1,700 a week and comes with a $6,800 bond. According to the Daily Telegraph, Cullen had originally listed the home for $1800 last week. Built in 1912, the Queen Anne Federation dwelling has been carefully maintained and boasts classic features including stained glass windows, patterned ceiling finishes and archways. 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. Highlights include timber flooring, original archways, decorative fireplaces and a wraparound verandah. There's also a well-appointed modern kitchen and a large backyard with a paved patio for alfresco dining. It comes after Cullen was dismissed from the Today show for accepting a $50,000 gift from controversial Block bidder Adrian Portelli. In January, the presenter was given the sizeable sum after he was the first media personality to use Portelli's self-proclaimed nickname 'McLaren Man' live on air, which resulted in him leaving Channel Nine. He has now secured a new role as a sports presenter on Melbourne 's Gold 1043.3's top-rating breakfast program The Christian O'Connell Show. Host Christian O'Connell confirmed the news during his show late last month. Alex shared his excitement at joining the show in a statement. 'This is such an exciting next chapter for me,' he wrote. 'I actually started my career in radio, so to be coming back to it and joining a show that's so loved and so full of heart is a real thrill. 'I can't wait to be on air with Christian, Pats and Rio, and to get to know Melbourne – my family and I are thrilled to be making it our new home.' He will officially join the show in July, after Christian's co-star Jack Post announced his resignation in May. Cullen's exit from Nine was announced by Today host Karl Stefanovic live on air. The scandal kicked off when Portelli had grown tired of his long-used nickname 'Mr Lambo' and offered the cash reward to the first person to use his new moniker on air, with Alex obliging on the Today show. The Block entrepreneur then posted what appeared to be a bank transfer of $50,000 to the presenter on Instagram. Accepting cash, gifts or benefits to undermine journalistic independence, and improperly using a journalistic position for personal gain, are both breaches of the journalism code of ethics as defined by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance union. The ill-advised stunt led to Alex being suspended by Nine, and he did not appear on the show while the network investigated the payment. Nine's parting of ways with Alex went ahead despite Portelli's claim that the journalist intended the money to be paid to charity all along. Network insiders also told Daily Mail Australia that the stunt could have been beneficial for the network and Portelli, if Alex had advised the promoter that, as a journalist, he was unable to accept any payment for making the comment on air. Portelli first received the unwanted nickname 'Mr Lambo' after turning up to a 2022 auction of popular house makeover show The Block in a yellow Lamborghini.
Vogue Singapore
10-07-2025
- Vogue Singapore
The best restaurants in Singapore for a leisurely brunch
Courtesy of Summer Hill Eggs Benedict and avocado toast—brunch often gets a bad rap amongst foodies for trotting out unimaginative dishes at inflated prices. Still, not all brunch menus are made equal. For those with discerning palates, a rising tide of restaurants is reclaiming the mid-morning meal, elevating it into an occasion as experiential as a tasting menu. Indulge in the inventive medley of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours at Sushisamba—where brunch comes complete with a sushi buffet spread, delectable ceviches and roving performers in glittering outfits—or enter the rustic enclave of Summer Hill, where chef Anthony Yeoh whisks diners away to Provence via his signature brunch trolley, promising a taste of la cuisine du soleil (the cuisine of the sun) made even more tasteful with illustrative storytelling as part of the table service. Elsewhere, one Singapore's top gastro wine bars—the first in the country to have earned a Michelin star—transforms into Bonjour Ma Cuisine on weekdays, offering up contemporary renditions of French classics alongside decadent pastries and sweets. Meanwhile, at The Masses, brunch is a decidedly laid back affair, kicking off with a plethora of freshly-shucked Irish & French oysters from a live bar. Here, we shortlist the restaurants in Singapore offering unique experiences worth your while. Courtesy of Summerhill 1 / 5 Summer Hill Having incorporated nifty wheels during service by way of a brunch trolley buffet, Summer Hill's chef-owner Anthony Yeoh transformed the way buffets are done. Servings are made smaller and available upon request, which allows for zero-waste, portion control as well as freshly cooked creations that channel Yeoh's take on French cooking. You start off with bright and colourful sides, from olive and artichoke tapenade to a healthy smattering of various greens like roasted eggplant, chickpea salad, marinated fennel and grilled peppers. All of which are made to remain and join the mains that follow after. Of course, not before an intoxicating palate cleanse through a generous plate of fresh clams simply cooked in white wine, garlic and tomatoes. As far as the mains go: a halibut that is well steeped in the heady notes of olives and capers; a roast pork nicoise that will delight meat lovers with its crackling skin; and grilled lamb ribs, slathered in spices and best enjoyed with the aforementioned sides. In case the sweets on the table (an olive oil cake and a cherry frangipane tart) haven't quite filled the brief, leave it to Summer Hill's build-your-own snow cones to do just that. All you can eat, of course. The brunch trolley is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Summer Hill, 442 Orchard Rd, #02-17 Claymore Connect, Singapore 238879 Courtesy of Bonjour Ma Cuisine 2 / 5 Bonjour Ma Cuisine By night, Ma Cuisine is one of Singapore's top gastro wine bars—the first in the country to have earned a Michelin star, thanks to its elegant French plates and exceptional wine selection. By day, however, the celebrated restaurant becomes Bonjour Ma Cuisine, a weekday brunch concept serving up casual and affordable, but no less delicious, bistro fare. You'll find elevated, contemporary renditions of all the French classics here, from a decadent croque madame with truffle, to a parmesan linguine pasta cooked to al dante perfection. Don't leave without trying the restaurant's pastries and sweets, cheekily listed on the menu under 'The Bad Habits'. In particular, the Pain Perdu Kaya puts a local spin on traditional French toast by taking inspiration from the kaya butter toast that we know and love. Accompany your meal with a glass of wine from the restaurant's excellent offerings, and you'll have yourself a winning brunch. Brunch is available from 8am to 2.30pm on weekdays. Bonjour Ma Cuisine, 39 Craig Road, Singapore 089677 Courtesy of JW Marriott Singapore South Beach 3 / 5 Akira Back Brunch Club Akira Back's Saturday brunch club is a great way to experience the best of the restaurant's unique approach to modern Japanese cuisine with a Korean flair—starting with classic staples such as the iconic Tuna and Mushroom Pizza. With ultra-thin slices of fresh tuna and mushroom atop a light, crunchy baked tortilla, it's easy to understand why this scrumptious dish is known globally. Fresh harvest from Japan is showcased in the free-flow sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls—of which the Red Dragon with crab meat, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna is a highlight. As for hot dishes, look forward to five savoury creations. The Beef Toban, in particular, is a standout exclusive to the brunch menu, with thinly sliced angus beef tossed with an assortment of mushrooms. Don't forget to save room for dessert, as brunch concludes with a platter of three intricate sweets—the AB Cigar, Apple-y and Hojicha Ice Cream—each as memorably delicious as they are beautiful. Brunch is available on Saturdays from 12pm. Akira Back, 30 Beach Road, Level B1M, 189763 Courtesy of The Masses 4 / 5 The Masses In Singapore, the charms of alfresco dining often come second to its potential downsides: scorching heat and humidity. Owing to its location within the sunbathed—and yet, air-conditioned—Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, French-Asian bistro The Masses offers the best of both worlds. Helmed by chef Dylan Ong, the restaurant's fare is marked by fresh ingredients and refined flavours—preserving a French core with Asian flair. The restaurant's communal, farm-style Sunday brunch strikes a fine chord between rustic and luxurious dining, starting the meal with freshly-shucked Irish & French oysters alongside an assortment of appetisers made for easy grazing. A platter of cold cuts arrives laden with pork and chicken liver pâté, smoked salmon rillette, Parma ham and hot smoked mackerel; while the fresh Haricot Vert Bean Salad puts French green beans and pickled French strawberries front and center. Simplicity seems to be at the heart of the mains, from a creamy scrambled egg elevated with generous shavings of black truffle to a crisp yet succulent chicken leg prepared over 36 hours and served with velvety jus. If you're in the mood to indulge, opt for Prosecco and wine on tap—if only to pair with the picture perfect French strawberry tart which closes out the meal, laden with Chantilly and rhubarb jam for a memorable sweet ending. Brunch is available from 11am to 5pm every Sunday. The Masses, 15 Stamford Road, #01-84, Capitol Singapore, The Arcade, 178905 Courtesy of Sushisamba 5 / 5 Sushisamba Known for its unique medley of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours, Sushisamba has earned itself the reputation of being the place to be in each of the cities it has opened up in—from Las Vegas to Dubai. Things are no different in its Singapore outpost, which opened to grand reception last year. Now, the venue is upping the ante with a new offering: its world-renowned Copacabana brunch. An experiential affair that combines excellent food, top-notch bubbly and exuberant music, this is the brunch to book when you're celebrating something special—or just in the mood for an afternoon of unabashed fun. Tuck into a delectable buffet spread spanning from fresh sushi and sashimi to juicy grilled meat skewers. Don't miss out on the restaurant's ceviches either, which comes in smaller, but equally delicious, portions for brunch. Roving performers in glittering outfits (a Sushisamba signature) come around every so often, getting you up on your feet—we can't think of a more ebullient way to celebrate the weekend. The Sushisamba Copacabana brunch is available on Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm. Reservations can be made here.
