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Monk and Laundy ‘played everyone’

Em Rusciano thinks Sophie Monk “played everyone” and had no real intention of finding love on The Bachelorette. The 2DAY FM star is the latest media identity to voice her opinion that Monk and Stu Laundy’s relationship is a sham, despite the two claiming they are very much in love. Rusciano said she watched the couple’s appearance on The Project on Friday and doesn’t think “there is a skerrick of romance” between them.

Sandler blasted for awkward knee touch

Adam Sandler has been slammed for repeatedly touching actress Claire Foy’s knee during an interview on The Graham Norton Show, leaving her looking very uncomfortable. Fans took to Twitter to question why the Hollywood actor kept resting his hand on The Crown star’s leg. But a spokeswoman for the actress has played down the controversy, saying he caused “no offence”.

Police target Gold Coast welfare cheats

Beach bums and single-mother welfare cheats will be targeted by the Federal Police during a weeklong blitz on the Gold Coast that is expected to claw back millions of dollars. AFP officers will be dispatched, ahead of thousands of text messages and letters being sent to welfare recipients reminding them to do the right thing.

Hughesy’s Block buy a ratings smash

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker won The Block on the back of a record bid from comedian Dave Hughes, handing Channel Nine record ratings for the season finale. The funnyman bought the young couple’s renovated fivebedroom house in Melbourne for $3.067 million. The price was $447,000 over the pair’s reserve of $2.62 million, giving them the win along with an extra $100,000 in prizemoney.