Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

The one where Shonee joins the Black Widow Brigade

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While I am irate that my beloved Jonathan has been unceremoniously dumped by 10, I had to choose honouring his run as host with one final batch of culinary comfort, rather than protesting the channel and the show. Which is 100% what 10 deserves.

Plus, I joined JLP and this ICONIC cast in Samoa well before the news broke, and TBH, you don’t deserve to miss out on this final bit of BTS action. And what BTS action it is. I mean, even the characters I’m not a fan of – they know who they are – you can’t deny that every single person on this cast is an absolute legend. Survivor 50 wishes.

New Zealand’s Lisa played a killer game in Thailand despite being underestimated until it was way too late. SA’s Rob played a game as dominant as Boston Rob’s, though on his first try, against decent competitors. George is like a moderately more successful and less problematic Russell, David – who I will never refer to as the GG or host – put on a masterclass on All Stars and holds the record for most money won in (broadcast) TV history. There he met one of the top three Survivor players of all time, Parvati, who is back to finally join the two-time winner club. But only because I can root for Cirie to win Survivor 50, otherwise, my money would be on the other top three player in the cast.

Side note: the number one player is Sandra, obvi. Tony is fourth, given he is the second two-time winner.

Janine, the icon, straight up paused running a business empire to dominate Champions V Contenders II alongside an award winning actress (that sentence alone should make you love Australian Survivor). And while Luke became the Fourth Place Robbed Goddess that season, the public felt so bad they Rupert’ed him the prize like it was US All Stars.

He is joined by Sarah, who proved herself deadly in their original season despite being the runner-up of The Face (maybe working with Naomi Campbell taught her well). Kirby comes back actually knowing what game she is playing, which should be enough to take her to the end, given she dominated without watching an episode.

Leaving us with the reason for the season, the alpha the omega, the woman the myth the legend – Shonee Bowtell (well, technically we’re left with her, I don’t know anything about Kass and Tommi, but I will assume they are awesome too)!

There is a reason Shonee comes back every couple of seasons and no, it has nothing to do with inflation – she is the icon of Australian Survivor. Funny, smart and a challenge beast of the pilates set. With her around, it is guaranteed that the Shontent will be on point.

Need I say more?

Plus, she is out for George’s blood. And he is so smug, he desperately needs a humbling if he wants to ever come back and win (kinda like Game Changers to Winners at War Tony).

Hang on, where was I? This season promises to be legendary, so strap in and join me as I wash away the post-boot pain with some culinary comfort one final time. I promise, this time – I can’t do it without JLP’s biceps by my side!

📷: Channel 10.


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Nerds vs himbos and it’s completely different but also still brat

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So, remember all those times I’ve said I was going to hang up my culinary-comfort-come-recap hat? Well, you should probably also remember all the times I have been wooed back into said game via the glistening, sexy majesty of Jonathan’s biceps.

Like John Farnham, just consider me on a permanent farewell tour, okay? Until someone iconic enough *coughs* Shonee *coughs* takes out victory (in a good season, sorry Alyssa Edwards) and lets us finish on a high.

Anyway, I’m rambling. But that, my friends, is the brand. That and thirsty, which is why JLP keeps me coming back. Again and again.

And again.

Which coincidentally is the approach he took with this year’s pitch.

“Ben, I know you’re tired and want to give up providing emotional support to reality cast-offs. But what if I told you we cast an extremely attractive gay man with a penchant for speedos. Remember what happened to Locky and his speedos that time?”

And just like that, I was back in the game. Thanks Paulie!

Will this Brains V Brawn rematch lead to another smartypants taking the crown in the form of PTA vice-queen Zara? Or will zaddy Paulie do it for more than just my loins and secure the bag for the strong-uns like the soon-to-return two-time winner Tony Vlachos?

You’ll just have to watch to find out. And then join us each Sunday as we turn back time and eat our feelings, just like Cher’s Uber Eats ads.

Oh and Paulie and Zara are brat, confirmed.

📷: Channel 10.


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Back, back, back rolls again

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Well well well, look who decided to wake up from their little Mexicoma and make a (what is sure to be triumphant) return to the world of food blogging, influencing and providing culinary comfort for reality TV cast-offs. Most of whom I have been a longtime friend of, and in the instance of the Global All Stars girlies, the inspiring reason they all started drag.

Ru included. But as you have no doubt come to know, I have digressed.

As you’ve probably surmised amongst the rambling, Ru pulled me out of my semi-retirement to celebrate the inaugural season of what is bound to be an iconic, battle for the ages – Global All Stars!

“Ben, hun, I need you there. I just need you. Get to Colombia,” Ru begged.

“I need you like Coco needs orange. Like Cheryl needs another week of doing mediocre. Like Tia needs an adequate dress. Like Alaska needs to borrow a sequined tank top. Like Spankie needs a chippie. You see what I’m doing, right? Just come, please. Now!”

Despite the fact I saw the cast list and questioned the cheek, the nerve, the gall, the audacity, and the gumption of Ru and Co. not including Tayce (and Bimini), apparently, she was all gamed out and as such, I hopped the next plane and prepared to look after my girls.

Will Soa continue to be le-gen-daire? Will Alyssa’s icon status finally earn her the win? Or, most importantly, will Kween bring the first global crown down under and once again prove that Season 2 was iconic? Well, you’ll just have to wait around to find out. 

And check back next week for all the deets from our double opening.

Now teleport us to Mars! Party.

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Club Tickety Boo International

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Like Ru, I only recently became aware of the magical phrase tickety boo, and while I am still not exactly sure what it means, I am glad it is part of my lexicon (I want to say it is about tickets, but if it is a slur, please let me know as that is not what I want).

Once again the Beeb is bringing a little joy back to the globe, as they invite queens from across Europe, the US and one of their colonies to the UK. No doubt looking to bring a little dignity back to the monarchy.

On that note, I hope Chuck recovers quickly and that he Guerdyfys cancer, but come on, Andrew is not only an albatross around his neck but also an embarrassment. But I’ve digressed.

While the first UK vs the World kinda ended on a whimper, we forget how iconic the first five episodes were. Cheryl was mediocre, Jimbo crystallized into an icon, Pangina was the ultimate robbed goddess and Janey was just a delight from start to finish, you almost don’t care that Jujubee couldn’t be bothered clocking in.

So if Tia comes back serving an adequate dress…made of material that is on her body, I will walk away from the series well-fed. Plus, maybe Hannah will devour and prove the Down Under 2 is truly a magnificent season, despite how tiny our Werk Room is.

Who has what it takes to win the UK’s first ever cash prize? And who will be the Gothy Kendoll of the season. Ideally not Gothy Kendoll herself, though if Drag Race gave us a Francesca Hogi, I wouldn’t be mad. Anyway, check back next week for all the deets.

📷: BBC Three.


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Will we *survive* Shonee’s maternity leave?

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Surprise! I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me, but not just yet. While I was on the way to transitioning out of the culinary-comfort-come-recap game, Jonathan’s rippling biceps picked up the phone and begged me to do one final farewell tour.

And who can say no to Jonathan’s biceps, amirite?

“Ben, I beg. You know our queen is busy raising a future icon of the game at the mo, so the crew just needs a little bit of stability. Which only you, ironically, can provide,” he implored through the phone, his voice as rich and glorious as mahogany.

My love JLP was in crisis, so I got on the plane for one last cook-up for the cast-offs of Titans V Rebels. And a glorious 47 day island holiday with Zaddy Jonathan by my side. 

Will this rebadged version of Champions V Contenders lead to the privileged players once again dominating? Or will the rebels finally show that an underdog (that doesn’t try to legalise incest) can win? Well, you’ll just have to watch to find out.

And then join us each Sunday as we recap the week that was, and eat our feelings in preparation for the one ahead. 

📷: Channel 10.


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Ladies and gentleman, this is the Countess judging

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I know, I know, Canada’s Drag Race is returning for another season and it is iconic. I mean, one of their alum are so beloved by Ru, they got to dominate a US All Stars season. 

(Love you Jimbo!).

But the fact that Countess Luann de Lesseps is not only making her Drag Race judging debut, but presumably judging a rusical or girl groups – don’t fuck it up, Brooke – it has me feeling jovani. And TBH, is all I can think about.

But enough about Lu – for now – as Canada does hold a special place in my heart with their kind spirits, cute reads and passion for puns. So no doubt, Brooke’s latest dolls will distract me soon enough.

Or not, money can’t buy you class. And that’s just the girl code, ok?

Who will be the latest doll to join the Juice Boxx Club? Check in next week as I join them to provide culinary comfort. Or talk about Luann and only Luann. Again.

📷: Crave.


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Rule Britannia, innit?

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You alright babes? Well, you should be now, as RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is back and TBH, I would argue it is the best version of the franchise.

Sure, some of the judging is weird, but isn’t that always the case? And what it oft lacks in fairness – #Justice4Bimini and #Justice4Ella – it makes up for in camp, stupid fun. Dunnit?

Once again Ru and Michelle asked me to swing by the mother country – or is it father, now that Chucks is in charge? – to provide culinary comfort for their newest girls. You know, tea, sympathy and all that.

Who will follow in the footsteps of Danny Beard and join the UK winner’s circle? Who will Ru love for their accent alone? And most importantly, who will be joining me as the latest member of the Gothy Kendoll Club? You’ll have to check back next week!

Or, you know, watch the episode.

📷: BBC Three / World of Wonder.


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Eh eh, oy, lyoll lee lyoll lee, lyah ah

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Breaking(ish) news: my love, Jeffrey Probst, has announced the official return of the theme song for Survivor 45 and well, I am excited.

Nature is healing, my soul is warmed and finally, finally, all is right in the world. Well, aside from the return to a 39 day season, but I digress.

While the 17 newbies and Bruce are still only spending 26 days living on the shores of the Mamanuca Islands, Jeffrey still requested the pleasure of my company to provide them with culinary comfort. And since I would do, pretty much whatever Jeff wants, I was on the next plane.

Well, that, and the fact Yam Yam, Carolyn and Carson reinvigorated the franchise and finally got it back into Emmys contention.

Will the newbies live up to the greatness of Team Tika? I hope. And even if they don’t, check back next week as we wrap up the first episode and catch-up with the 44th member of the Sonja Christopher First Boot club.

Who do you think it will be?

📷: CBS.


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Give me another chippie, damn it girls!

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Stone the flamin’ crows! Once again Ru is about to begrudgingly say g’day, g’day, g’day – alongside Michelle and Rhys, of course – to ten new queens from Australia and across the ditch, before awarding a delightfully beloved Kiwi the crown. So congratulations Flor, Ivanna Drink or Rita Menu, I guess?

Given Ru is here against her will – presumably just to block Courtney Act taking the host role – she immediately got on the blower and begged me to come join her.

“As my third favourite Aussie after Georges and lil’ baby Jorgeous,” who Ru believes is a time travelling younger version of her husband, thus the obsession, FYI, “I need you to come across to Auckland and make my girls feel welcome. Because squirrel friend, the budget sure doesn’t!”

But what we lack in budget, we make up for in camp, silly fun and let me tell you, the dolls of Season 3 are here to put on a SHOW. I assume because once you’re welcomed to Mama Ru’s room – not to not be confused with Mr. G’s – you’re welcomed to the magical world of drama. And CUM!

Who will come out victorious like Nikki Webster at the 2000 Olympics? And who, tragically, is going to find themselves the first told to fuck off and stick those flowers up your fat ass Margaret? You know the drill, either watch the show or check back here in a week.

Or ideally, both. Despite the fact Stan, TVNZ nor WoW still aren’t paying for this quality coverage.

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Are you ready to see their cocorico, again?!

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After Nicky Doll and the dolls – who are the dolls – knocked the first season out of the absolute park, I was thrilled when Mama Ru reminded me of our agreement for me to provide culinary comfort for her international daughters if I know their language.

Though I did negotiate it back to countries where they originated the language – DeLa style – on account of the fact every country has a Drag Race now.

But I digress.

I jumped on the next plane to France, ready to offend everyone like a more annoying version of Emily in Paris. And while Nicky was not keen for me to pull at her wig and control the season Ratatouille style, in the words of Edith, non, je ne regrette rien. Or something like that, I only learnt French for two years. 

So buckle up and strap in for another season le-gen-daire as we wait to find out who will join Paloma in the winner’s circle, or – sacre bleu! – become the newest La Kahena!

Aka qui sera le premier à partir? Rejoignez-nous la semaine prochaine pour le découvrir (si vous n’avez pas déjà regardé l’épisode, c’est-à-dire)!

📷:  France.tv Slash.


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