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After the news broke earlier this week that police had been called by a participant of Married At First Sight 2027 following a revenge porn ambush by producers, here's what is happening now and how it all went down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast you hear what happened last week as I attended the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into unsolved murders and long-term missing persons cases where Katie Walker was used an example into present day police failures. The entire day was heartbreaking, infuriating and eye opening into what Katie is sadly now part of. I also speak to Sally Leydon, the daughter of missing person Marion Barter, who you some of you may know from podcasts The Lady Vanishes or The Missing Matter, about proposed police reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his split from Stella earlier this year, Filip has re-launched his YouTube channel and is pushing an anti-relationship, anti-woman and dangerous rhetoric that plays into misogyny and the manosphere. In this episode I break down what he’s saying, how there’s a financial motive attached to his views and how the rest of the cast, including Stella, are reacting to what feels like a new person to the one we watched on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Katie Walker’s story continues to reach more people, a growing number have questioned if she could have intentionally disappeared and is choosing to stay hidden. In this episode, after much research into previous cases like this around the world, I discuss why myself, and Katie’s family, do not believe this theory. I also discuss the Parliamentary Inquiry that is happening in New South Wales tomorrow where Sally Leydon, the daughter of longterm missing person Marion Barter, will share Katie’s story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one couple are kicked off the show, another groom is dubbed the future 'most hated man in Australia' and four cast members have previously dated each other, in this episode I look at what's happening on-set of Married At First Sight 2027 and what we can expect from the upcoming 14th series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I await a response from NSW Premier Chris Minns on how he can help Katie Walker by raising her case with the Police Commissioner, this week I look at the eerily similar disappearance of 28-year-old Melody O’Gara (pictured) – who was last seen in the exact same spot as Katie in 2004. The Tamarama location isn’t the only thing Melody and Katie’s disappearances have in common, which is what left Katie’s brother “freaked out” as I shared this story with him after it was first sent to me by a lovely listener. I spent several days this week questioning if I share Melody’s story and if it’s relevant? Or if we’re simply now clutching at anything in the hope it’ll bring… something? Ultimately, I decided that even if this isn’t related to Katie, despite the similarities, at the very least this podcast today will help keep Melody O’Gara’s memory alive. If you have any information that may help, please DM me on Instagram @jshfx1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of silence, NSW Police Media Unit finally respond to me about Katie Walker's disappearance - and what they say, and the reason I believe they decided to finally reply, will infuriate you. Australian radio star Kyle Sandilands also backs my investigation and helps me speak to NSW Premier Chris Minns who has now publicly promised to raise this with Police Commissioner of New South Wales. In this episode, I also become emotional while explaining why Katie Walker's story resonates so much with me - and why I won't give up trying to find answers. If you have any information that may help†, please DM me on Instagram @jshfx1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start this episode with Katie Walker reading from her own book – an extract that is now chilling to hear knowing what happened before she got chance to finish writing. I then discuss the significance of Dubai in the story of her disappearance and how a human trafficking operation potentially first targeted Katie in Sedona and could be behind everything. Throughout this series, and especially these last two episodes, i've struggled to make sense of everything I've been told and put it all into a script that'd make sense for you guys to follow - and that's because, more than ever with this story, I've realised so much doesn't make sense and it often feels impossible to piece together... hence why Katie is sadly still missing. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before I get to why Katie Walker’s friends and family now believe she was potentially targeted by a human trafficking operation, in this episode I take you back 10 years to Costa Rica when Katie’s search for solace led to her being persuaded to take psychedelic drugs as part of a ritual that promised her a spiritual awakening. It was this trip that friends say changed the trajectory of Katie’s life and led to more darkness than enlightenment. Plus, in this episode I introduce you to Katie’s second husband Dean Taraborelli, who claims to make ‘miracles’ at the sanctuary he owns in Sedona, which Katie lived at for six years up until late 2023. The next episode will be out on Monday. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has now been 117 days since Katie Walker was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama - and this week, a lot has happened. A new person has come forward and their claims have led to a huge development which, in our opinion, finally and definitively, prove that Katie Walker did not end her life. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there…

After bride Rebecca Zukowski recently went viral as she broke down while revealing she'd been followed from her home by a strange man, in this episode I discuss the rise of suspected trafficking across Australia and why this topic has been something I was already investigating before I came across the stories I share here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Married At First Sight 2027 continues filming in Sydney, I've found out the unthinkable has finally happened as two cast members rebel against producers and call the shots on their controversial storyline. Plus, Rhi talks about her split from Jeff, I talk about my split from [redacted] and Lucinda Light is lighting up the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As production for Married At First Sight 2027 continues in Sydney, John Aiken has branded this the most "extreme" season so far. The relationship expert's interview comes as one groom is abruptly kicked off the show over an "off camera incident".... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm recording this podcast live outside of the second Married At First Sight 2027 dinner party as all of the cast arrive around me. Here's what's happening on the show so far, the new rules introduced by producers and why it isn't off to a great start... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apologies for the delay, here's an update on Katie Walker with the latest that I am able to publicly share. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new…

There’s been a lot happening in the Married At First Sight world over the last week or so and the biggest shock is: I’ve officially taken Gia’s side in the latest cast drama. Plus, Chris and Bec have been back on TikTok Live, experts John and Alessandra talk filming the new season without Mel Schilling and Alyssa’s odd update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Daily Mail and New Idea identified the full Married At First Sight 2027, here's my initial thoughts, feelings and judgements with some interesting background on each of them.... I've already picked my faves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Married At First Sight 2027 weddings wrap in Sydney, here's all the drama and updates from production so far. There's already a bit of chaos and confusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I discovered something that proves NSW Police negligence which I want to share and I speak to Lucas from Proof Investigations, the PI hired by Katie Walker's family, to share what we know so far and why the police need to start again. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information.…

Married At First Sight 2027 has officially started filming this week, and as last season's cast fight about who they should turn to for advice, here's an open letter to them from me. In this, I discuss the psychological journey they're about to go on, the various emotional stages of the process they won't realise until months later and the producer tactics to look out for. Everything I read in this letter is from spending years speaking to far too many former cast members than I could ever count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s now been 59 days since Katie Walker was last seen and in this episode I’ll be discussing the man she met prior to her disappearance, what happened between them and sharing the story of the friend she made at the start of May. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been…

Married At First Sight's Stella and Filip have broken up and it's already becoming quite messy. Here's what the media are saying vs what Stella is saying in her own lengthy statement. More to come once we know more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After waking up to the unexpected news Married At First Sight's Gia and partner Alan are expecting their first child together, here's their full announcement as I read Woman's Day with my own thoughts on this and, um, life in general? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the search for Katie Walker continues, in this episode I detail the incident with "the man from Dubai" who her loved ones see as the main suspect, I discuss what the police found in Katie's apartment once she was reported missing and why they're not following up new leads. Everything you hear in this episode is shared publicly with permission and encouragement from Katie's brother. The response to this content so far has led to valuable new information, which I also discuss in the episode. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story…

After Chattr broke a story yesterday claiming police have "confirmed an assault probe into Married At First Sight's Jeff following an incident with Rhi" - here's what we know so far. Please note also that Jeff, via his lawyer, has denied any wrongdoing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are struggling with any of the topics of this episode contact LIFELINE on 13 11 14. In this episode I retrace Katie Walker's last known steps, discuss NSW Police's current theory about what happened and why her loved ones are refusing to believe it. Plus, Katie's best friends Justine and Elizabeth help me tell the story of Katie's fascinating life up until her disappearance. If you know anything, please contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 and PROOF INVESTIGATIONS. ______ Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated…

British-born Katie Walker, 46, was last seen in Sydney's Tamarama at 1:12pm on May 23, 2026. In articles several weeks ago now, the press wrongly identified the mum-of-two as a "Married At First Sight Australia producer" and described the wrong woman. They confused Katie Walker with Kate Walker, who works in TV. Since then, some outlets have quietly deleted their stories and there has been zero further coverage. The real Katie's story has now been ignored by all mainstream media. I (Joshua Fox) have spent a week now speaking to Katie's frustrated friends and family, and promised them I'd use my platforms to get her face and story out there that'll hopefully lead to new information. Plus, I've been speaking the private investigator they've hired to also try and find answers I'll be documenting our progress on this new podcast, The disappearance of Katie Walker, as well as on my Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. NOTE: NSW Police have now issued two public appeals for information and their investigation is…

After Bec went silent on all socials after finally undergoing her surgery in Bali, here’s what is really happening over in Indonesia. Plus, Sammy’s new boyfriend, Rhi and Jeff’s post-split latest and some Gia drama. Follow my new podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is going to make several people uncomfortable. That includes myself, the influencers from the Bali trip, content creators in general, journalists at mainstream publications and, in some ways, you, listening to this, wherever you are. I’m now home from Bali, I’ve spent 48 hours reflecting on what I learned over there, what I’ve learned from the online commentary and I have a few things to say. In this episode, you’ll also hear from Below Deck’s Alli Dore, who is now recovering from the “rib contouring” procedure and Stella from this year’s Married At First Sight, who shares her own cosmetic surgery story – and the regrets she now has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn't the ending I thought this Bali series would have, but after I waved Married At First Sight bride Bec off at the hospital ahead of her "rib recontouring" surgery, a lot quickly changed. In this episode, she explains why she has backed out of it, for now, at least. PS: Not discussed in the episode but It is worth noting though that here, in Bali, several of the girls' scheduled surgery times and days did get switched once they arrived, allowing for people like Bec, who weren't first up, to have that little bit of extra time to stop and think, like you'll hear in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Married At First Sight bride Bec undergoing the “rib recontouring” procedure with all of the other influencers here in Bali, we sit down to really discuss why she is doing this and the conversation left me a little sad. I also share my thoughts on this whole thing so far and what I've realised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As I remain in Bali, in this second episode of my little investigation series into the rise of "rib recontouring" I address the backlash, welcome former Married At First Sight bride Awhina into my hotel studio ahead of her procedure and ask both Awhina and Bec: Why are you doing this? And do you think it's setting a dangerous example to young people? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm currently in Bali alongside Bec and a group of other Australian influencers who are here to undergo a very controversial new cosmetic procedure called rib recontouring - or the "snatched waist". I have come here to investigate why this is the fastest growing procedure in the world, why it is about to be forced into millions of Aussies newsfeeds and what the actual reality of it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Married At First Sight faves Rhi and Jeff's split now appears to be confirmed, here's what's being said and what we actually know... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sydney Morning Herald have obtained SafeWork NSW's findings into production of Married At First Sight Australia under the freedom of information law and... it's a lot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been rumours for a while that all may not be well between Married At First Sight's Rhi and Jeff. So I reached out to them directly regarding the split rumours and address all the wild theories doing the rounds in this mini podcast... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the claims from several brides from Married At First Sight UK continues to dominate the news cycle, here’s some new updates about the future of the show over there and in Australia. Plus, I also have an update on the Second Marriage At First Sight “all stars” spin-off series which is now in pre-production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses rape, sexual assault and sexual violence. A lot of you have been asking for my thoughts on the Married At First Sight UK situation, which is still very much unfolding. In this podcast, I discuss how this could change reality television internationally, if I think this will be the end of Married At First Sight and why there should be no victim blaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After it was reported last week that Channel 10 are cancelling I'm A Celebrity, the network have responded, I've done some digger and here is what is exactly going on - plus what this means for Australian reality television as a whole following a string of axed shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Bec vs Small Business drama continues across socials, I've decided to look at the bigger picture of all of this with how the influencer world is now being more regulated, how so many Married At First Sight participants are (presumably unaware that they're) breaking Australian Consumer Law with most of their posts and the huge fines they face if investigated by the ACCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last time I interviewed Bec, she’d just lost her job, everything was uncertain and she was still heartbroken. Now, as the dust has settled on this year’s Married At First Sight, I wanted to see how things have changed for her in the seven weeks since we last spoke. During this interview, Bec breaks down what her new talent management do, the $6,000 brand deal she turned down, how things stand with certain cast members and what is happening between her and her rumoured new man, who is a well-known male escort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this year's Married At First Sight cast now attempt to rewrite their narratives, in this podcast I look at how shameless their attempts are and explore how reality television may soon change forever all around the world due to the legal case that's being built in the UK right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dearest listeners, now this year's Married At First Sight is wrapped up... let's go back to the casts' audition tapes to see who was true to their word and who blatantly just lied about themselves. Please subscribe and follow my new podcast Occasionally Funny on Spotify and Apple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of updates from the Married At First Sight world to get through, but before that, please subscribe and follow my new podcast Occasionally Funny on Spotify and Apple. In this episode, I discuss: -Steven's regret -Gia's messages to me -Danny's mess up -Stella's exciting news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this year's cast now all battle it out for brand deals and followers, in this podcast I breakdown realistically what money is on the table right now - and why most of them won't make anything. Plus, I speak to Lisa Galway, the Founder and Creative Director of The Femi Agency, a social media and brand management agency, who has some great insights into how the influencer world has changed in recent years and what this means for Married At First Sight participants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After my podcast a couple of days ago discussing the downfall of Danny, here's a follow up talking about his PR masterplan to switch the narrative now his "unseen moments" have been watched by millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I invited Sam over to my house on Saturday to finally meet and record a podcast chat about life post Married At First Sight, gay hook up culture and, um, saving penguins while trying to prove to Australia… he’s not as serious as he may seem with his little notebook. Follow @sammystants on Instagram and check out @studio360sports for his gym and online classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the public response to Danny has dramatically changed over the last week or so, here's how his friends are trying to take Bec down to build him up again. Sadly for Danny though, it may be a lost cause if the final episode of After The Dinner Party is as bad as I'm told... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the unexpected success of Dear Scott the song, and then the Final Vow follow ups, I've done one step further and wrote and recorded (via the random AI app) this end of season song: We Kept Watching. I hope this puts a smile on your face as you go into the weekend. Lyrics below. Verse 1 This season started like a promise in disguise White dresses, big dreams, hope in their eyes But something twisted underneath the vows A finger banging scandal, brought it all down Verse 2 Gia came in like fire and gasoline Unhinged, calculated, borderline mean Every episode went further than before A leaked group chat about to burst through the door, Pre-Chorus Yeah, we said “this can’t get worse” Then it did, yeah it got absurd Chorus Oh oh, we kept watching Every dinner party, couldn’t look away Oh oh, we kept watching Bec's on the wine again, her and Danny up in flames We can judge them from our couches at night But we’re feeding every moment of the fight Oh oh, we kept watching Yeah, we’re part of the problem,…

If you can't wait to see what goes down at this year's Married At First Sight reunion, here's a little spoiler guide! Featuring a debrief with my mum at the very end. PS: I forgot to credit the Steph audio from Ella Ding's new podcast. PPS: Follow my Instagram and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.