'Voice Australia' winner Judah Kelly salutes coach Delta Goodrem

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In a showdown between two soulful voices on July 3, 2017, Team Delta's Judah Kelly earned more votes than Team Boy George's Hoseah Partsch and was crowned the season 6 champ of 'The Voice Australia.' I caught up with the winner the next day, and my interview can be read here. 

Judah Kelly sings his 'winner's' song, 'Count On Me,' on 'The Voice Australia' finale July 3. The track became the No. 1 song on Australian iTunes the next day.

Items in Who June 29, 2017: Darren McMullen, Rob Collins and Sam Frost

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I first spoke to Darren McMullen when I was at People and he was in the US hosting Love In the Wild for NBC. Now I am the one in Sydney and he is the one living in LA when I speak to him about Australian series Behave Yourself on Channel 7. Small world, right? More of our chat is online here. Following his chat is one with Cleverman actor Rob Collins, whose humour is deliciously dry. Then, in Hot Topics, Australia has been following the off-screen love life of radio personality Sam Frost, the country's first Bachelorette. We updated her story this week, which was linked to by our fellow Pacific Mags weekly New Idea.

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Ricky Whittle breaks through on 'American Gods,' Who.com, June 26, 2017

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On the eve of watching the last episode of American Gods's first season, I had a chance to talk to the actor who plays Shadow Moon, Ricky Whittle. He did not disappoint. To read the interview, click here. I've excerpted some of it in the captions below the photos below.

On becoming Shadow Moon, the central figure of Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods, Whittle says, "It's not just picking up any fictional character. it's almost like doing a biography now. You know, I'm Daniel Day-Lewising the heck out of it beca…

On becoming Shadow Moon, the central figure of Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel American Gods, Whittle says, "It's not just picking up any fictional character. it's almost like doing a biography now. You know, I'm Daniel Day-Lewising the heck out of it because he's a real person to so many fans." Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.

Whittle says he and Ian McShane (left, as Mr Wednesday) engage in a bit of a pranking contest on the set of the series. According to Whittle, "I think we're pretty even at the moment. I keep using his trailer when he's not in and then sending him vi…

Whittle says he and Ian McShane (left, as Mr Wednesday) engage in a bit of a pranking contest on the set of the series. According to Whittle, "I think we're pretty even at the moment. I keep using his trailer when he's not in and then sending him videos of me using his toilet or lying in his bed and watching his TV. Stealing his contents of his fridge is another one of my faves as well. He gets really fancy water. There's no need! There's no need — bring normal water like the rest of us. We're in Canada, the water's fine, you don't need the fancy bottled water, but he's Ian McShane, he's fancy." Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.

Back Chat with Alyson Hannigan, June 26, 2017

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As a Buffy geek, I enjoyed speaking with Alyson Hannigan as she prepared for Oz Comic-Con in Melbourne (July 1-2). She also joked how she was a little disappointed I was an American without an Australian accent interviewing her and how I should still try to end the call with a 'G'day,' which I did! We had a good laugh. More of our chat ran online, which you can read here.

A Quick Chat with Fiona Choi in Back Chat, June 26, 2017

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After speaking to Family Law star Fiona Choi for our AACTA Awards preview last year, I got to meet her on the red carpet and she was fantastic. It's a pleasure to follow up with her for this season 2 piece. Here she is along with some other items in Back Chat for the July 3 issue of WHO.

New contestants revealed for season 2 of 'Australian Survivor,' Who.com Jun 11, 2017

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People on Survivor always look so vibrant at the start of the series, right? Here is a sneak peek at season 2 of Australian Survivor. Click here to read more. 

Mark W (left) and Locky compete in Samoa for season 2 of Australian Survivor, airing on Ten this fall. Photo courtesy of Network Ten.

Mark W (left) and Locky compete in Samoa for season 2 of Australian Survivor, airing on Ten this fall. Photo courtesy of Network Ten.

Items in Who, June 5, 2017: Back Chat with Brenton Thwaites, and Ronny Chieng

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While I got to interview Brenton Thwaites for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, I also wrote the copy you see on the whole Back Chat spread. In the List, I got to speak to Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, which was a highlight.

Items in Who, May 29, 2017: Delta Goodrem, Isabel Lucas and Kellan Lutz, and Dan Levy

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Outside of the Casey Donovan and Eurovision Diary features in the May 29 issue, here are other items I reported. With Isabel and Kellan, I interviewed them in a video set-up — so strange for this print reporter!

Hot Topics for Who, May 15, 2017: MKR winners crowned

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In the battle of Brisbane teams, siblings Amy and Tyson Murr edged out mother-daughter combo Valerie and Courtney to win the 8th season of My Kitchen Rules. For a full recap of the finale, click here. 

I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, Australia edition season 3, March 2017

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I had been doing some online exit interviews for I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, so here is where I am compiling a few links. Click on the name to read about: host Dr Chris Brown, second evictee Jay Laga'aia,  fourth evictee Kris Smith, seventh evictee Carson Kressley, eighth evictee Ash Pollard, 11th evictee Nazeem Hussein, 2nd runner up Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and runner-up Dane Swan. While I spoke with winner Casey Donovan, we were waiting to do a bigger feature with her later pegged to her album release (please see the Who Magazine tab for that story!) I've added at the end the "Last Word" interview with Dr Chris.

The second American to enter the jungle (after Tom Arnold), Carson Kressley made a favourable impression on the Australians with his do-anything attitude and fierce accent. Photo courtesy of Ten Network.

The second American to enter the jungle (after Tom Arnold), Carson Kressley made a favourable impression on the Australians with his do-anything attitude and fierce accent. Photo courtesy of Ten Network.

Dr Chris is one of the hosts of I'm A Celebrity, So this is the piece that kicked off season 3.

Dr Chris is one of the hosts of I'm A Celebrity, So this is the piece that kicked off season 3.

Reality TV premieres, Who Mar 20, 2017

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I spoke with Australian Survivor contestant Nick Iadanza to preview Survivor: Game Changers for the Australian audience, and then talked with Biggest Loser: Transformed host Fiona Falkiner, herself a contestant on season one, about that show's upcoming season. To read more from Fiona, click here. 

My Kitchen Rules 2017: Drama with Josh and Amy, Feb. 27, 2017

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Since his first moment on screen, Josh Meeuwissen commanded attention on My Kitchen Rules, either by boasting of his and wife Amy's seafood-cooking skills or offering harsh critiques on other's food. But mid-way through the show, it seemed Josh had gotten carried away with being on camera and his taunts became more outlandish while his wife's reactions became more serious. After doing some initial interviews to promote the series, Josh and Amy declined to speak to the media after their second episode aired, except for two separate times they appeared on a radio program to say their piece. While I wish I had gotten a chance to interview the Perth couple, I hear they are actually fine in 'real life' and over the negative attention cast by their television personas. Safe to say any articles I worked on involving them were the ones I least enjoyed writing. I've compiled the clips below from their run on the show. Here, too, are some online links:  When Alyse and Matt may have crossed the line with Josh and Amy; Della and Tully on their feud with Josh; when Josh made his controversial comment to Amy Murr, and the Josh and Amy elimination online story.