Farmer Wants A Wife will return to Channel 7 and 7plus in 2026 with a fresh line-up of six farmers looking for lasting love: Jarrad (SA), Dylan (SA), Alex (QLD), Jason (QLD), John (WA) and Zac (SA). Applications are now open for single women who want to join the series, which is produced by Eureka Productions for Seven.
Australian Idol crowned Dylan Wright as the 2024 winner, sealing the title after a grand finale that saw Denvah Baker-Moller finish third and Amy Reeves make the final two. Wright took home $100,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
Mediaweek’s guide to Australian Idol 2024 outlines what’s new this season as the series returns to Channel 7 and 7plus on Monday 29 January 2024. Judges Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark and Marcia Hines are back, with a tighter format that narrows the field to a Top 30. The winner takes home $100,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
Mediaweek previews Australian Idol 2024 as the show’s “toughest season yet,” with a tighter format that cuts the audition golden tickets to a Top 30 (down from Top 50) — making it harder to progress. The judging panel also shifts to three judges: Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark, and original Idol judge Marcia Hines, as the series gears up for an early-2024 return on Seven.
Mediaweek’s guide to Nine’s Parental Guidance tees up the show’s return with Ally Langdon and parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson, as 12 different parenting styles are put to the test through real-life challenges. Season 2 dives into modern parenting issues—from the digital world (including influencer culture and online gaming) to everyday realities like tantrums, sibling rivalry and bullying—before families ultimately vote on Australia’s best approach.
