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Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TV Guides stars Jonathon and Danielle Fren reveal their very unconventional 'part-time marriage'
Jonathon Fren and his wife Danielle have an unconventional marriage. But the stars of Nine's Travel Guides insist that their arrangement works perfectly for them. The pair, who have been married for five years, are apart for six months of the year, with Jono away with filming commitments for the rest of the time. 'I'm very grateful that Danielle does let me do Travel Guides every year, because I know it's a big commitment and I am away for a long time,' Jono tells Woman's Day. Danielle added: 'Maybe that's why our marriage works so well: because we only have to put up with each other for half the year!' 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. Their unusual arrangement won't be ending any time soon if Jono gets his way. 'I just want to keep doing it as long as Channel Nine want me,' he said. 'It's a great show to be a part of and the crew and the other cast members are great. It's definitely a dream gig. I'm very, very lucky'. It comes after a gorgeous apartment owned by the Fren family hit the market. Situated in Newcastle, NSW, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom high-rise pad is listed with a price guide of $2,900,000 – $3,150,000. Located on the fifth storey of a prestigious block a stone's throw from the harbour, the beautiful flat boasts stunning city views. Domain reported on that the Frens - Mark, Cathy, Jonathan and Victoria - have used the city central apartment as a 'home base' ever since they debuted on the lifestyle show in 2017. Still, the family won't be heading far - Mark shared on social media that the family have plans to stay in Newcastle. Impressive in its dimensions and featuring a thoughtful layout, the Frens flat features a spacious covered private balcony that can double as an alfresco dining area. Other features include a combined kitchen and dining area that opens out to an entertainment deck. There's also a private lounge and a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. Amenities in the well-appointed block include a BBQ terrace, pool and gym. Originally from Newcastle, the Frens family won fame for their outspoken opinions on Nine's Travel Guides which debuted in 2017. Centred on 'ordinary Aussies' who take on the role of 'travel critics', the show reviews famous and far-flung tourist destinations. The Frens - primary school teachers Mark and Cathy and hospitality workers Jono and Vic - are known for their distaste of harsh conditions.
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Block star Eliza Paschke reveals how she 'fought for her life' during horror sexual assault
Eliza Paschke has shared details of a horrific sexual assault she suffered six years ago. The Block star, who starred on the renovation series with her sister Liberty Paschke in 2023, came to in the back of a stranger's car six years ago to find herself being 'held down' by a strange man. The 38-year-old said she 'fought for her life' during the assault, which happened in St Kilda, Melbourne, on Australia Day in 2019. The reality star had called an Uber to take her home before midnight, but had left the vehicle while blacked out, only to awake 4.5 hours later in the back of the strange man's car. She believes she was the victim of a drink spiking - and that her tight underwear 'saved her' from being raped. 'They've abducted me and there's certain things which I luckily don't remember but I was one to wear Spanx and big nanna undies and they were intact,' she told The Herald Sun on Sunday. 'Police said there's no way someone could have got them on and off so they essentially saved me' she continued. 'My dress and bra were around my waist and the guy had been sucking on my chest, so we got some saliva, which police were able to capture a DNA profile from.' The star says she is now speaking out to raise awareness for the issue of sexual assault - revealing dozens of women reached out to her after she first told the story on her podcast, Try Before You Die, which she shares with her sister. Eliza and her sister Liberty placed second in the 2023 season of The Block, taking home a whopping $1.05m after smashing their $3,250,000 reserve. They also returned to The Block last year part of the 'all stars' team that helped 2024's Blockheads. Last year, Eliza, who was Hamish Blake and Andy Lee's assistant for 10 years before her breakout appearance on the 19th season of The Block, revealed her career change. At the time, she revealed she was 'putting my journalism degree (and s**t show of a dating life) to good use' in a regular column for the 9Honey website. Her former boss was one of the first to congratulate her in the comments. The star says she is now speaking out to raise awareness for the issue of sexual assault - revealing dozens of women reached out to her after she first told the story on her podcast, Try Before You Die, which she shares with her sister 'Finally your wisdom is recorded for future generations Lize!' wrote Hamish Blake. Liberty and Eliza were also rumoured to be looking to be cast on Channel Nine's popular Travel Guides program. A source that spoke to New Idea claimed that Eliza and Liberty are considered Nine's 'golden girls' at the network and that they'd be the right fit for the travel show. 'They do have the right sort of "vibe" for Travel Guides. They'd be a lot of fun to watch and wouldn't be afraid to get amongst it,' said the source. 'Clearly the big bosses at Nine believe they've struck talent gold with the likeable Aussie sisters,' the insider added. Eliza and Liberty have continued as favourite talent at Nine, appearing as regulars on the network's Do You Want To Live Forever?
