SAY CHEESE Air kisses, smirks and sly fly checks tell the story as the talent leave the Nine Upfronts 2025 at Carriageworks


BY: Kartya Vucetic
PICS: MATRIX
Ahh, you didn’t think we’d let them get away scot-free, did you? Last Thursday, television royalty stepped out onto the blue carpet for the annual Nine Upfront event. And while our favourite TV stars did indeed rock it, we’re here to prove that not everything is always as glamorous as it seems.
Yes, it appears that even the most heavily media trained of celebs will on occasion let their bad angle slip. From sly fly checks to awkward smirks, no one is immune. We’re looking at you, Osher Gunsberg, Samantha Armytage and John Atkins.
The annual Nine Upfront event rounds up some of our favourite TV personalities to announce everything we can expect on tele next year. And consider this your sign to clear our your weeknight schedule for all of 2025, because shit’s getting good.
On top of all our existing favourites, we’ll also be scoring new shows like The Floor. In addition, Getaway is officially back. But what are we most excited for? Hands down, without a doubt, Australia’s very own The Golden Bachelor.
We’ll have to wait for a while until the shows hit our screens, but in the meantime, scroll down to check all the behind the scenes action. And if you’re looking for fashion commentary from the day, head over here.

Tara Brown and Karl Stefanovic 
Osher Gunsberg 
Osher Gunsberg 
Sam Armytage ready for afters 
Samantha Armytage (centre) 
Samantha Armytage (centre) 
Scott Cam, Darren Palmer and Roger Corser 
Roger Corser 
Roger Corser, Tara McWilliams and Samantha Armytage 
Samantha Armyatge chats with Roger Corser 
Samantha Armyatge chats with Roger Corser 
Tara McWilliams moves in to steal a hug from Roger Corser 
Tara McWilliams moves in to steal a hug from Roger Corser 
Tara McWilliams moves in to steal a hug from Roger Corser 
Tara McWilliams moves in to steal a hug from Roger Corser 
Tara McWilliams moves in to steal a hug from Roger Corser 
Sylvia Jeffreys 
Sophie Monk 
Sophie Monk 
Shelley Craft spots the camera the moment she walks out the door 
Richard Wilkins opted for an all black ensemble 
David Campbell 
MAFS ‘experts’ Alassandra Rampolla and John Atkins 
MAFS ‘experts’ Alassandra Rampolla and John Atkins 
John Atkins haunting the paps 
John can be quite spooky 
MAFS ‘experts’ Alassandra Rampolla and John Atkins 
MAFS ‘expert’ John Atkin has master the discreet fly check 
Exhibit 2 
Exhibit 3 
MAFS love in 
MAFS Executive Producer Tara McWilliams has mastered the air kiss 
Alessandra strikes a pose 
Now listen John 
Alessandra Rampolla 
MAFS ‘experts’ Alassandra Rampolla and John Atkins 
MAFS ‘experts’ Alassandra Rampolla and John Atkins 
Scott Cam ready to carry on the motion
