Islanders return for a second chance at love in the first ever Love Island UK: All Stars series, fast-tracked and streaming exclusively on 9Now from January 17, at 6.00pm AEDT with daily episodes available.
Twelve favourites from previous UK series are ready for another summer in the South African sun that will bring the heat to a whole new level. The sexy singles will be in for a crazy ride, hopefully full of love and more heart-racing challenges, dates and drama.
English radio DJ and TV star, Maya Jama, returns to host this new series, alongside narrator and famed comedian Iain Stirling, who will overlook all the sugar and spice going on in the Villa.
Welcoming back to a Love Island series first, we have: Georgia H from series three (29), Kaz from series seven (29), Georgia S from series four (25), Hannah from series one (33), Demi from series six (25), Liberty from series seven (24), Mitchel from series ten (27), Luis from series one (29), Jake from series seven (26), Anton from series five (29), Chris from series five (33) and Toby from series seven (24).
In an attempt to find love once again, the Islanders must couple up and avoid being dumped from the Villa. Relationships will be put to the test as Bombshells enter and heads will be turned, leaving some lovestruck hopefuls heartbroken in their ultimate quest for love.
Only one pair can be crowned the winners of Love Island UK: All Stars 2024. Who will melt the hearts of the Love Island nation?
LOVE ISLAND UK: ALL STARS PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 6.00PM AEDT ON 9NOW
As a roll-call of the world’s best tennis players descend on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, a special magazine celebrating the 2024 Summer of Tennis will be published through The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald this Saturday, January 13, produced by Good Weekend. It will also appear online on these mastheads, as well as the BrisbaneTimes and WAtoday.
Tennis is a must-read for any fan of the furry yellow ball, packed with features that give a unique insight into the lives of some of the most well-known elite athletes in the world. With Australia having more male players in the Top 100 than at any time since 1998, Tennis profiles the leader of the pack, 24-year-old Alex de Minaur, who this week was the first Australian male to make the Top 10 since Lleyton Hewitt. Talking from Paris, the so-called “Demon” is frank about what it takes to get to the top – in short, endless hard work – his never-give-up attitude, and the role his tennis-player girlfriend has in keeping him there.
Elsewhere in the issue, as global conflicts dominate headlines, Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina reveals how she’s playing for much more than trophies these days, with the 25th ranked female player using the sport to shine a light on her war-torn country.
Tennisalso features stories on the new breed of Grand Slam mums, led by returning star Naomi Osaka; and the two big C’s of tennis – Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff. It also catches up with Ash Barty in Toowoomba, to see if she’s missing the professional circuit after retirement.
“We’re delighted to bring the journalistic rigour and writing chops that Good Weekend is renowned for to the sport that dominates our psyche in the second half of January,” said Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland. “There’s so many great stories in this issue – not to mention a Tennis Quiz for die-hard fans, and recipes for snacks to make for your tennis TV viewing.”
Tennisillustrates the wide scope of Nine’s assets spanning Total Publishing, Television, Audio and Digital. Nine is uniquely placed to provide brands optimal access to the action, with an enviable media ecosystem that allows marketers to call game, set and match on their campaigns.
“In an Olympic year, there is no better illustration of how Nine can create opportunities to share the stories of athletes than a quality magazine such as Tennis, brought to you by some of Australia’s most highly-regarded journalists on Good Weekend,” said Jo Clasby, Nine’s Director of Sales – Publishing.
“As the official broadcaster of the Australian Open through to 2029, we are thrilled with the extension of our partnership into a print insert in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, as well as for online readers of those mastheads together with BrisbaneTimes and WAtoday. After receiving such positive feedback about last year’s inaugural edition, we’re looking forward to many years of brand opportunities that the Tennis magazine will provide.”
Good Weekend’s regular Saturday magazine returns on January 27. For a high res image of the Tennis cover, click HERE
For further information, please contact: Adrian Motte Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing amotte@nine.com.au
Grand Slam tennis is ready to light up the sporting year when Nine’s Wide World of Sports showcases the 2024 Australian Open, live and free on the 9Network from Sunday, January 14.
Broadcast on Channel 9HD and 9GemHD, the best matches and biggest moments will be available live and free when Nine owns January with the most comprehensive Grand Slam tennis coverage ever on free-to-air television.
9Now will stream every point of every match, at any time on the device of your choosing, in full HD, with all the best moments available in same-day match highlights.
Reigning champion and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic is back to defend his men’s singles crown, while Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz (world No.2) is hellbent on winning his first Australian Open.
The chasing pack features two men looking to go one better in Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas after being runners-up, Italy’s Jannick Sinner and American’s Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev, who is fresh from leading Germany to United Cup victory.
The competition for the women’s singles crown will be led by world No.1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka (No.2), 2023 US Open champion American Coco Gauff (No.4) and Jess Pegula (No.5). Plus, two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka is ready to make her way back to the top of the rankings.
Australia’s men’s singles hopes will ride with new world No.10 Alex de Minaur, who is the first Aussie to break into the top 10 since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006 after victories over Djokovic and Zverev in the last fortnight. For the Aussie women, Ajla Tomljanovic is out to ride a wave of home support as she continues her strong return from injury.
Our strong men’s contingent includes Alexei Popyrin (No.43), Max Purcell (No.45), Jordan Thompson (No.47), Aleksandar Vukic (No.63), Thanasi Kokkinakis (No.68), defending AO men’s doubles champion Rinky Hijikata (No.70) and Christopher O’Connell (No.71).
The confirmed Aussie wildcards for the men’s draw are Jason Kubler, James Duckworth, Marc Polmans, James McCabe and Adam Walton.
Kimberly Birrell, Olivia Gadecki, Daria Saville and Taylah Preston will play as wildcards in the women’s singles draw.
And can an Aussie duo make it a hat-trick of wins in the men’s doubles? World No.1 women’s doubles player Storm Hunter and world No.4 men’s doubles player Matt Ebden will line up across the jam-packed draws for men’s, women’s and mixed.
To cover all the action, Nine’s Wide World of Sports has assembled an ace team of hosts and expert commentators who will take viewers through every game, set and match.
Commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, John McEnroe, Jelena Dokic, Todd Woodbridge, Dylan Alcott, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, John Millman, Alicia Molik, Brenton Speed and Peter Psaltis.
On Channel 9, the hosts are James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Tony Jones, while on 9Gem Emma Lawrence, Matthew Pavlich and Nick McArdle will host our broadcast.
Additional off-court reporting will come from Clint Stanaway, Danika Mason, Georgie Parker and Marlee Silva.
Every morning on 9Now, The Morning Serve will give fans a comprehensive look ahead at the day’s play, as well as dissecting the biggest talking points out of Melbourne Park.
The biggest names in world tennis will join The Hundred with Andy Lee for a special Australian Open edition throughout the tournament.
Nine’s Director of Sport, Brent Williams, said: “The Australian Open is without doubt the greatest sporting event on the summer calendar.
“The very best players in the world converge on Melbourne for the most compelling and breathtaking fortnight of sport, where champions continue to write history, underdog stories defy the odds and our next generation of heroes are born.
“Whether you are a casual fan or tennis fanatic, you will not miss a single moment of this magical event across Channel 9HD, 9GemHD or to stream anywhere, anytime for free on 9Now.”
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 FROM SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK STREAM EVERY MATCH FREE ON 9NOW
The summer of tennis is set to sizzle when the 2024 Adelaide international serves up the final run down for Australian Open, when it is live and free from January 8 on 9GemHD and 9Now.
The city of churches will play host to 16 of the top 20 ranked players in the world, with local boy Thanasi Kokkinakis out to ride the wave of home support to victory for Australia.
Standing in his way are three of the top-20 ranked men, Tommy Paul, Nicolas Jarry and Ugo Humbert, plus Aussie young gun Alexei Popyrin, and the always dangerous Sebastian Korda, who challenged Djovokic to the death in last year’s tournament.
A very strong women’s draw will feature world No.4 Elena Rybakina and world No.5 Jessica Pegula, with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic playing joker in the pack as a wildcard.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, Madison Keys, Angelique Kerber and Caroline Garcia will line up in the fight for the women’s singles crown.
Live and free coverage on the 9Network or to stream on 9Now will be hosted by Nick McArdle and Brett Phillips.
Featuring in tournament commentary will be Nine’s Jelena Dokic, Peter Psaltis, Sam Smith and Wally Masur.
Broadcast Schedule
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL: JANUARY 8 TO 13 LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9GEMHD STREAM EVERY MATCH FREE ON 9NOW
Save the date: Australia’s favourite social experiment, Married at First Sight, returns for its most polarising season of next-level drama and a whole lot of love on Monday, January 29 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Back bigger than ever to captivate the nation again and spark conversations across Australia, 20 brave singles ready for a chance at love will embark on their journey in the experiment with all of the romance, passion, emotion and drama that ensues.
Season 11 of Married at First Sight will bring a fresh take on the series with one of the most diverse cast of brides and grooms, a more age diverse mix including our oldest ever participant, and a same sex couple. Together, these loveable, relatable, everyday couples will bare their souls in the name of love.
In 2024, MAFS will push the limits on everything viewers think they know about the series. There will be even more heart-pounding romance and highly addictive drama with twists, turns and shocks – even beyond Final Vows – and rivalries, betrayals and heartbreak that will divide friendships and rock the experiment from beginning to end. This year’s experiment will test the participants in ways they have never imagined.
Love will blossom, secrets will be revealed, bombshells will be dropped. And which couples will choose to stay or leave?
Our trio of experts will return, certified sexologist Alessandra Rampolla alongside relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling, first pairing and matching our singles entering the experiment, before guiding the couples throughout their journey and putting them to the ultimate test of developing genuine and long-lasting relationships.
There will be more breathtaking weddings, deeply romantic and sizzling honeymoons both interstate and overseas, as well as the infamously dramatic and explosive dinner parties and confronting commitment ceremonies.
Also returning will be Confessions Week, Alessandra’s Intimacy Week and Home Stays, where couples will travel to meet each other’s loved ones. The popular Couples Retreat will also return, with all couples going away together to a brand new location this year.
The participants will bare all, showing their honest, relatable and vulnerable sides as they immerse themselves in this fast-tracked experiment: from facing their nerves in meeting each other for the first time at the altar, to living together and working through challenges. They will also be put under the microscope and compare the highs and lows of their relationships with their fellow couples, as well as seeking guidance from the experts, in the hope of making their own marriage a long-term success.
Since its premiere in 2015 and over the last 10 spectacular seasons, Married at First Sight has grown to become the talk of the nation, capturing millions of viewers and the hearts of Australians, sparking endless conversations and making it television’s undisputed reality TV juggernaut.
Prepare to fall in love as television’s biggest show turns up the love meter another notch in 2024 for its most spellbinding season yet.
Married at First Sight is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay company) for the 9Network.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT RETURNS MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Catch an exclusive sneak-peek episode of Australia’s newest game show, Tipping Point, this Christmas Eve at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now, followed by Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.
Tennis legend Todd Woodbridge takes on a new challenge as host of Australia’s rendition of the famous game that pushes contestants’ luck to the very edge.
The original UK format has taken the country by storm, and in 2024 Australia finally has its own version of the show that will test the wit and wisdom of contestants as they take on the mesmerising Tipping Point machine – only the second one ever made anywhere in the world.
Just like our UK counterpart, our Aussie game format comprises four rounds, but it has a few surprises along the way.
The first two rounds are all about banking as much money as possible, with the goal to win counters to play in the Tipping Point machine.
At the end of Round 2, the contestant with the least amount of money will be eliminated and the remaining two contestants will go head-to-head, again trying to bank the most amount of money to avoid elimination.
One lucky contestant will then make it to the final Jackpot round to play for $20,000. But we’ve added a twist. Todd’s secret Jackpot Temptation. Will Todd be able to tempt the contestants or will they play it safe?
Tune in on Christmas Eve at 7.00pm for an exclusive preview episode and see if the contestants can outplay the Tipping Point machine.
Rafael Nadal’s Aussie tennis summer will begin in the blockbuster Brisbane International, live and free on the 9Network from December 31 to January 7.
Nine Grand Slam champions will line up in one of the strongest fields the tournament has ever seen when Nadal features alongside Naomi Osaka, Andy Murray, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens.
Four men ranked in the top 20 will also appear, with world No.8 Holger Rune, world No.14 Grigor Dimitrov, world No.17 Ben Shelton, world No.20 Ugo Humbert, plus giant slayer Sebastian Korda.
In the women’s draw, Naomi Osaka makes her return after the birth of her daughter, with eight of the world top 20 set to compete, including former world No.1 and three-time Brisbane International champion Karolina Pliskova and world No.12 Madison Keys.
Flying the Aussie flag will be Alexei Popyrin, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in the men’s singles competition, along with Queensland’s Kimberly Birrell.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports tennis expert, Jelena Dokic, said: “With Rafa and Osaka both plotting their Australian Open returns, the eyes of both the sporting and tennis world will be eagerly awaiting the Brisbane International.
“After a long break it will be great to have them back on court again in Australia. They have both played the Brisbane International before and they’re former Australian Open champions, so they like our conditions.
“Expect some jaw-dropping matches and don’t be surprised to see our emerging Aussies lift on home soil for some underdog wins.”
Live and free coverage on the 9Network or to stream on 9Now will be hosted by Nick McArdle and Brett Phillips.
Featuring in tournament commentary will be Nine’s Jelena Dokic, Peter Psaltis, Tom Rehn and Wally Masur.
Broadcast Schedule
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK STREAM EVERY MATCH FREE IN HD ON 9NOW
Wide World of Sports will open the summer of tennis with a flavour of national pride when the United Cup begins on December 29, live and free on the 9Network.
Unifying men’s and women’s play, this mixed-teams event will consist of one men’s singles match, one women’s singles match, and a mixed doubles match in each tie.
In 18 competing nations, the best players in the world will descend on Sydney and Perth for the tournament to begin their Australian Open preparation, with $10 million in prizemoney on the line.
Perth will host the men’s and women’s world No.1 players, Novak Djokovic (Serbia) and Iga Swiatek (Poland), and big-name Americans Taylor Fritz and Jess Pegula. The Aussie charge will feature Alja Tomljanovic, Storm Hunter, Alex de Minaur and John Millman.
In Sydney, Greece duo Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari will headline alongside France’s Caroline Garcia, Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, plus Germany’s Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber. The finals for both sides of the draw will be played in the harbour city.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports tennis expert, Jelena Dokic, said: “There is no event that combines men’s and women’s tennis like the United Cup. Being the first major tournament of the summer, it’s alway exciting and the mixed format gives us lots of different scenarios that we don’t get in the season.
“The players love this format because you play for your country and your team. They sit on the side of the court with their teammates and it brings communication between them into the game.
“One other thing I like is that the top players don’t usually play doubles because of their busy schedules during tournaments, but here they have to for their nation to progress. This means we may see world number ones against each other, like Djokovic playing Świątek.
“The ties will come down to the mixed games, which will be incredible to watch. That’s what I‘m looking forward to the most and the fans and commentators will love it. You won’t see these games anywhere else in the world.”
The tournament commentary line up will feature Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith, Mark Philippoussis and Wally Masur for Sydney, while Nine’s Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic and Todd Woodbridge will dissect the action in Perth.
The 9Network’s Live and free coverage will be hosted by James Bracey, Roz Kelly and Emma Lawrence across Channel 9HD and 9GemHD, with every match streamed on 9Now.
Broadcast Schedule
STREAM THE UNITED CUP LIVE AND FREE ON 9NOW
UNITED CUP: DECEMBER 29 TO JANUARY 7 LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK STREAM EVERY MATCH FREE ON 9NOW
The release of GfK Survey 8 results today shows that 3AW is once again the undisputed dominant radio station in Melbourne.
With a market-leading share of 13.6, 3AW is streaks ahead of the competition and more than double the share of its nearest talk rival.
This is 3AW’s 75th consecutive survey win.
Every week, 812,000 Melburnians tune into 3AW’s award-winning mix of live and local talk radio.
3AW is also the outright No.1 in live audio streaming with a 29.2 share of the commercial streaming audience.
Ross and Russ continue their commanding lead in the Breakfast slot, posting an impressive 19.0 share. The duo also attracted a massive streaming audience with an incredible 49.0 share of the commercial streaming audience.
In his last ever survey in the Mornings slot, Neil Mitchell was well in front of all opposition, with a share of 16.0 (up 0.5 points on survey 7) and a commercial streaming share of 29.0.
Tony Moclair is the No.1 Afternoon talk program with a share of 10.3 (up 0.4 points on survey 7).
Tom Elliott remains Melbourne’s No.1 Drive talk program with a share of 11.1. Tom will move to the Mornings slot in 2024, while Jacqui Felgate will host Drive.
Denis Walter is once again Melbourne’s No. 1 Evening program with a share of 13.5.
Stephen Beers, 3AW Station Manager, said: “Survey 8 caps off another dominant year for 3AW, winning all 8 surveys in 2023. Led by Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft in Breakfast – almost double their nearest competitor. Neil Mitchell celebrated 34 years in Mornings, winning every survey of the year. He leaves the Mornings slot with 222 survey wins. We thank our loyal audience for again making 3AW Melbourne’s favourite radio station.”
