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“It’s been terrible”: Bride & Prejudice star speaks publicly about false death claims

<p>Former Bride &amp; Prejudice star Dannii Erskine who was reported to have <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/she-s-alive-claims-over-tv-star-s-death-thrown-into-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“died”</a> in a “horrible tragedy” before being found alive has given her first TV interview.</p> <p><em>So Dramatic</em> first reported that the reality star had passed away on April 29 after a horrific car crash in North Melbourne.</p> <p>Erskine, who rose to fame in the “forbidden wedding” series in 2019 alongside her then-finance Denton, spoke to <em>Sunrise</em> hosts Natalie Barr and Kochie about how the claims of her death were made after her Instagram account “was hacked”.</p> <p>A statement posted to Erskine’s Instagram page at the time appeared to confirm her death.</p> <p>“Rest in peace Dannii Erskine, 1995-2023,” it read.</p> <p>“We appreciate and respect wishes we have received as a family,” the caption continued, after describing her death as being the result of an “awful accident”.</p> <p>“Thank you for your support and respect."</p> <p>But just days after the post appeared on Erskine’s profile, the reality star <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/i-m-alive-former-tv-star-emerges-to-refute-claims" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued a statement </a>confirming she was alive, and that she had been in hospital getting an “ankle reconstruction” for injuries sustained in a car accident on September 17 2022.</p> <p>Erskine told <em>Sunrise</em> she was “shocked” and “disgusted” by what had happened.</p> <p>“I’ve been under a lot of stress. I was told to essentially switch off from it all and focus on recovery and it’s been extremely hard to do that when this is all been happening,” she told the hosts.</p> <p>“I’m quite shocked with what’s happened. I’m quite disgusted.</p> <p>“It just makes me feel sick because, as we all know, people lose their lives every day. It’s just one of those things that really makes you sick to the stomach.”</p> <p>In a new turn of events, Erskine claimed a “well-known stalker of hers” was behind the bizarre claims, however, she added she couldn’t “confirm any sort of names”.</p> <p>“Unfortunately, I thought things had passed but clearly they haven’t passed.</p> <p>“So it is being investigated and hopefully justice will come soon and someone will be charged for this,” she said.</p> <p>The TV star revealed she had “the same password for over 15 years, so it could be anybody that knows me”.</p> <p>“Let’s just say that my password wasn’t very difficult to use,” she said.</p> <p>“I have actually spoken to an IT tech company and they said it’s actually extremely easy to hack into Instagram and social media platforms these days.</p> <p>“My poor family, they were inundated with absolutely so many phone calls… “ Erskine added.</p> <p>“At that time they confirmed that it was completely untrue but in saying that still, they shouldn’t have had to go through this.</p> <p>“This whole experience has been awful, it’s been terrible.”</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram/Sunrise</em></p>

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“I'm alive!”: Former TV star emerges to refute claims

<p>A former Bride and Prejudice star has spoken out against claims that she died, revealing her social media accounts were hacked spreading misinformation.</p> <p>It was reported on social media that Dannii Erskine had passed away in a horrific car crash in Melbourne on April 29.</p> <p>“Yes I have been in hospital but (I’m) very much alive”, she reportedly said.</p> <p>Erskine added that her family had “disowned her” following the death drama.</p> <p>The 28-year-old appeared on the Channel 7 show Bride and Prejudice in 2019 with her then-finance, Denton Ansley.</p> <p>A person claiming to be her sister told the So Dramatic! Podcast, hosted by entertainment journalist Megan Pustetto, that Erskine’s car was T-boned while returning home from the shops in North Melbourne.</p> <p>“Dee" said Errskine had sustained fatal injuries when her skull was crushed upon impact with her airbag and later died in hospital.</p> <p>There also appeared to be a post written by her family on her Instagram page, saying “REST IN PEACE Dannii Erskine. 1995-2023”.</p> <p>The page was taken down shortly after.</p> <p>However, there were rumours that Erskine might <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/she-s-alive-claims-over-tv-star-s-death-thrown-into-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener">still be alive</a>.</p> <p>In the wake of the claims, Erskine has released a statement to So Dramatic!</p> <p>“On the 29th of April, 2023, my Instagram account was hacked,” she said.</p> <p>“I spoke to the police over the phone and they’re going to look into it … I also reported it to Google.”</p> <p>Erskine claimed a notification on her phone said it has been logged into from a location in Geelong the day prior to her apparent death. She lives in the Mornington Peninsula.</p> <p>She insisted her sister Dee “never emailed” the podcast, rather it was “sent from someone who hacked my account”.</p> <p>“I have no idea who emailed So Dramatic! and to be honest I don’t really care.”</p> <p>Erskine revealed she had been in a car accident but that was in September 2022.</p> <p>She said she had been in hospital “all week” for an ankle reconstruction and doctors said she should focus on her recovery.</p> <p>“I haven’t had time to deal with this”.</p> <p>The former reality TV star claimed she was “advised not to comment” on the rumours, however, didn’t reveal who had advised her not to immediately state she was still alive.</p> <p>Pustetto said she has seen several messages from family members regarding the supposed death.</p> <p>Erskine said in her statement that her family was unimpressed by the ordeal.</p> <p>“I spoke to my family who (have) now completely disowned me. They advised to try (and) focus on my upcoming surgery.</p> <p>“It has put a lot of stress on my family and has caused severe issues for my sister.”</p> <p>Following the announcement, tributes flowed in for Erskine with her family writing emotional comments on her Instagram page.</p> <p>“28/04 took Dannii’s life to a speeding driver – An awful accident [sic],” one family member wrote.</p> <p>“We appreciate and respect wishes we have received as a family.”</p> <p>“Rest well Dans,” another post read.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram</em></p>

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"She's alive!": Claims over TV star's death thrown into question

<p>In a new turn of events, <em>Bride and Prejudice</em> Australian actress Dannii Erskine, who was reported dead, may still be alive.</p> <p>A person claiming to be Erskine’s sister Dee announced her death following a tragic car crash in North Melbourne that was reported to have occurred on April 28.</p> <p>Erskine was allegedly T-boned by another driver on her way home from a shopping trip.</p> <p>Speaking to the So Dramatic podcast, Dee revealed at the time that Dannii’s skull had been crushed upon impact with her vehicle airbag, ultimately resulting in her death.</p> <p>However, recent claims suggest the star could still be alive, and a statement by Victoria Police raises further questions about the alleged car accident.</p> <p>An anonymous source told 7NEWS.com.au that Dannii is still alive.</p> <p>Victoria Police said they could not comment on individuals due to privacy laws, but confirmed there were no fatal or life-threatening collisions recorded in the North Melbourne area within the past month.</p> <p>In addition to the bombshell twist, the Coroner’s Court of Victoria revealed they had no record of Dannii Erskine’s death.</p> <p>Dannii’s ex-partner Denton Ansley appeared in an interview with So Dramatic and recalled a similar incident from 2022, where people received a mass message from Erskine’s account claiming she had passed away.</p> <p>However, she later revealed her account was hacked and that she was alive.</p> <p>Ansley also alleged that friends had received a message with details of a funeral service to be held on May 16 in the Mornington Peninsula, VIC.</p> <p>They contacted the funeral company and were told there was no funeral scheduled for that date under Dannii’s name.</p> <p>Erskine’s Instagram, which was taken down shortly after her alleged death, has since been reactivated.</p> <p>All posts related to her death have been removed, however, the “rest in peace” memorial piece remains as the account’s profile picture.</p> <p>Dannii participated in Seven’s <em>Bride and Prejudice</em> in 2019 with her then-finance, Denton.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram</em></p>

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"Super secret": Dannii Minogue’s stunning love glow

<p>Dannii Minogue has taken fans by surprise as she attended a WNBA game on Saturday. </p> <p>Dannii watched the game alongside her partner, music producer Adrian Newman, sporting a patterned pink ensemble, highlights in her hair, and a glowing complexion. Meanwhile, he donned a denim jacket and voluminous locks. </p> <p>The couple, who typically keep such a low profile that Adrian is often referred to as Dannii’s “secret” boyfriend, drew eyes from all around with their courtside chit chat. </p> <p>Last year, when asked about her partner on KIIS FM's <em>Kyle &amp; Jackie O Show</em>, Dannii opened up about her near decade-long romance with Adrian. </p> <p>“'It's not a secret!” She corrected Kyle, who’d enquired about her supposedly secret new partner, “you ask me this every time, we've been going out for nine years!”</p> <p>“Every time anyone prints a picture of him, they go ‘secret man’, ‘never seen’. He’s just not interested in anything to do with the public eye.”</p> <p>“But that doesn’t stop the public wanting to know everything about him,” Kyle pointed out, while his co-host, Jackie, praised Dannii’s decision to keep things private. </p> <p>After Dannii shared that it takes a lot of stealth to maintain their low-key status, Jackie exclaimed, “nine years! That’s a good effort.”</p> <p>The singer, who parted with her previous partner Kris Smith (with whom she shares son Ethan, born in 2010) in 2012, is widely believed to have been with Adrian since 2014. The pair made their first public appearance together at the men’s final match of the Australian Open that year.</p> <p>Despite the privacy of their relationship, Dannii has offered a few insights in the past, telling <em>The Sun</em> in 2018, “I have a beautiful boyfriend. I never say anything about him, we are super private. I’m just in the perfect moment.</p> <p>"Everything is good, in love, family, and health. Everything is ticking the box. It's the most beautiful bubble. I don't want it to end."</p> <p>In that same year, Dannii confessed to <em>Who Magazine</em> that “​​we don't talk about our relationship. We just keep that super private. But yeah, I'm extremely happy.”</p> <p>The couple’s latest appearance has drawn attention from supporters who were quick to note that Dannii has a youthful glow - some even claiming she looks “decades younger”. No matter what, it seems happiness is a good look for the star. </p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Dannii Minogue reveals the challenges she faced while filming Young Talent Time

<p>Dannii Minogue has shared the challenges she faced while appearing on <em>Young Talent Time</em> as a child. </p> <p>Speaking with Kyle and Jackie O, the 50-year-old entertainer said she felt immense pressure to balance her school work and time spent at rehearsals.</p> <p>"I was the biggest nerd when I was on <em>Young Talent Time</em>. I was in the library at lunch doing my homework so I could go straight to rehearsals after school," she said during an interview on Tuesday. </p> <p>"I was obsessed with getting good grades and if I didn't finish [my homework] at lunch time I'd have to do it when I got home and I wouldn't sleep till 11pm."</p> <p>Dannii starred in <em>Young Talent Time</em> from 1982 to 1988, as well as <em>Young Talent Time: The Next Generation</em> which was launched in America.</p> <p>Following her six year run on the show, she went on to play the role of Emma Jackson in <em>Home & Away</em> in 1989. </p> <p>She stayed with the Aussie soap for a year before launching her music career, like her famed sister Kylie Minogue, in 1990.</p> <p><em>Young Talent Time</em> featured a core group of young performers who would sing both classic songs and hits of the day while hopefuls competed in a weekly talent quest.</p> <p>The series was hosted by Johnny Young and aired from 1971 to 1988, and proved to be hugely popular after spawning no less than 15 albums and a slew of merchandise. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Seven</em></p>

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Dannii Minogue walks off The Masked Singer stage

<p><em><strong>Warning: The Masked Singer spoilers ahead</strong></em></p> <p>Another celebrity has been revealed on <em>The Masked Singer</em>, with Dannii Minogue having a very dramatic reaction. </p> <p>On Monday night, the Kebab was revealed to be <span>former </span><em>Australia’s Got Talent</em><span> winner Jack Vidgen, who was unable to be </span>identified by Dannii. </p> <p>Once Jack was revealed, Dannii looked at the camera in a solemn way before walking off the stage in a fit of embarrassment. </p> <p>Dannii was one of the judges on <span>season five of </span><em>Australia’s Got Talent</em><span> when Vidgen was crowned in 2011, leaving all the other judges in </span>shock. </p> <p>Minogue briefly abandoned the judging panel when Voice and I’m A Celeb contestant Vidgen was revealed, before returning sheepishly. “This is bad... this is wrong,” she said.</p> <p>Jack admitted that he has tried to disguise his voice during the season in an attempt to throw Dannii off.</p> <p><span>It marks the second time this season a judge had failed to identify a contestant they know well, after Jackie O didn’t pick her radio co-host of more than 20 years Kyle Sandilands.</span></p> <p>The following episode on Tuesday night will see the final three contestants unmasked after what has been a star-filled season. </p> <p><span>The three contestants competing in the finale are Dolly - widely suspected to be Australian comedian and presenter Em Rusciano; Vampire, who many believe is international pop singer Anastacia, and Mullet, who many on social media have picked as former </span>Australian Idol<span> contestant Axle Whitehead.</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Channel 7 - The Masked Singer</em></p>

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When Dannii met Diana

<p>Dannii Minogue has opened up about the time she met Princess Diana and revealed why she felt sorry for the beloved royal.</p> <p>The Aussie music icon revealed the details in an interview published on Monday, recalling the brief meeting in the early 1990s.</p> <p>During Dannii's visit to London in the early 1990s, she was invited to perform as part of a Royal Command Performance.</p> <p>She sang 'Success' and the Children's Royal Variety Performance in 1991, which was attended by the late Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden.</p> <p>Around that time, Dannii met Princess Diana at The London Palladium, a moment she said nothing could have prepared her for.</p> <p>Though the singer doesn't recall what she said to her, she remembers the impression the young princess left on her.</p> <p>She was very young. She was very nervous," Dannii told News.com.au.</p> <p>She told the outlet that it was one of Diana's first solo royal engagements and the princess was very dressed up for the occasion.</p> <p>"I remember looking at her thinking, 'You look like you dressed up as a woman who's 80 years old.' It was really like she'd been styled by the queen's mother," the 49-year-old said</p> <p>Diana was said to have been a very different person in 1990, before she broke out of her shell and became slightly more daring.</p> <p>Danni said she felt sorry for the princess.</p> <p>The Aussie said: "She was just the little Princess Diana with the chin down, looking up at you. And I felt sorry for her, because you could feel the nerves."</p> <p>Diana was actually an established royal by the 1990s, when Dannii seems to have met her, and had been undertaking solo engagements for some years.</p> <p>She is also not recorded as having attended the 1991 royal performance Dannii sang at.</p>

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Inside Dannii Minogue's newest home

<p><span>Dannii Minogue has just bought a brand new home in Hawthorn East.</span><br /><br /><span>The pop star is settling into the same suburb she sold her house in two years ago.</span><br /><br /><span>It appears she hasn’t wasted any time moving in, after paparazzi photographed Minogue and her boyfriend Adrian Newman carrying household goods and appliances into the new home this week.</span><br /><br /><span>The property online said it had an asking price of $3.2m but the official sale price continues to remain undisclosed.</span><br /><br /><span>The “low-maintenance” home offers luxury living with high-end features including a life and a state of the art kitchen.</span><br /><br /><span>Along with new and innovative features, the stunning property also has a north-facing alfresco terrace with a barbecue kitchen, a basement cellar and gym.</span><br /><br /><span>Not only is luxury a main factor of the beautiful place, three of the four bedrooms also have ensuites.</span><br /><br /><span>Minogue sold her previous Hawthorn East home, on Tooronga Rd, for $2.56m in June 2019.</span><br /><br /><span>The property was kept in her possession for almost a decade alongside her then-partner Kris Smith.</span><br /><br /><span>The agent who sold that property, Jellis Craig Hawthorn’s Peter Batrouney, said that Minogue had been a “community-minded person involved in the area”.</span><br /><br /><span>“She’s brought up her son here, walked her son to school, enjoyed friendships with neighbours and she’s not a recluse in any way,” Mr Batrouney said.</span><br /><br /><span>Minogue and music producer Newman have dated since 2014.</span></p>

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Is Kylie Minogue really engaged?

<p>Dannii Minogue has shot down rumours her sister Kylie Minogue is engaged to her Welsh boyfriend Paul Solomons.</p> <p>The rumours were sparked in February when Solomons' stepmother, Gloria Solomons, who has been married to his father Mark for three decades, spoke to a UK tabloid.</p> <p>Speaking to the Daily Mail, Gloria said: “She’s very nice, I’m thrilled they’re engaged. It’s very exciting."</p> <p>Kylie later sent out a tweet, making it very clear that they are in fact not engaged, saying the rumours were "getting out of hand".</p> <p>When asked on Sunrise whether her sister was preparing to tie the knot, Dannii said: “There’s no news, but we absolutely adore him and they’re a divine couple."</p> <p>The 50-year-old revealed she has spent a lot of time with her sister recently as the singer moved back to Australia from London to escape coronavirus.</p> <p>“We were crossing paths the last two years, as I would arrive she would leave, and we’ve just got to spend so much good time together,” she said.</p> <p>Dannii described her sibling’s other half as a “gorgeous, beautiful dude” and said that if he does pop the question, she’d love to be part of the wedding.</p> <p>“I’ve walked down the aisle before, so if there is a wedding, I know what to do, I know where to go!”</p> <p>Kylie has been dating Paul Solomons, the 46-year-old British<span> </span><em>GQ</em><span> </span>magazine creative director, since 2018.</p>

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Dannii Minogue opens up about being “pitted” against Kylie

<p><span>In a candid interview, Dannii Minogue has revealed just what it was like to be the little sister of one of the biggest pop stars in the world, admitting it was anything but easy.</span><br /><br /><span>When the sisters first started out and Kylie blew up into stardom, Dannii told You magazine she felt a lot of judgement when she moved home to Australia from the UK in the 90s.</span><br /><br /><span>The Masked Singer judge said that during that era, supermodels such as Kate Moss were the norm on magazine covers and that “wasn’t her”.</span><br /><br /><span>“I was definitely pitted against my sister: ‘She’s thin and perfect and you’re not, you’re fat and…’ – I’ve had every word said to me. It was difficult,” Dannii said.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtlZISFcOJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtlZISFcOJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by danniiminogue (@danniiminogue)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /><span>The Aussie singer said she and her big sisters were forced to discuss their issues as she didn’t want it to consume all of their time together.</span><br /><br /><span>Dannii also touched on being a mentor on shows such as X Factor in the UK, revealing it taught her a lot about herself and being a mother.</span><br /><br /><span>“My sister had always said she definitely wanted to have kids, whereas I never thought I would. At all. So then it’s weird that I have a son and she doesn’t have kids – you just never know how it’s going to turn out,” she said.</span><br /><br /><span>Dannii has a 10-year-old son Ethan, who she shares with British model Kris Smith.</span><br /><br /><span>Dannii now lives in Melbourne.</span><br /><br /><span>Her return home caused uproar after it was revealed she and her son quarantined at a Gold Coast residence instead of at a government-mandated hotel.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840108/danni-minogue-kylie-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f7ad7c04fdd44dd197afa1ab08edbe1e" /></p> <p><em>Image Source: Instagram</em><br /><br /><span>Queensland’s Health Minister Steven Miles confirmed on ABC radio that Dannii was in isolation at a private home with Ethan.</span><br /><br /><span>The pair returned from the United States, but were not forced to stay in a hotel for 14 days.</span><br /><br /><span>It is believed she was granted permission by the Queensland government to head straight to the Gold Coast property.</span><br /><br /><span>She admitted to TV Week that homeschooling her son was “the hardest” part of lockdown.</span><br /><br /><span>"Seriously, I would do live TV any day of the week rather than try to be a teacher for my son,” she said.</span><br /><br /><span>"I'm Googling non-stop.</span><br /><br /><span>“I even called his teacher to ask how she does that each day and then go home to two kids, but she reassured me it's always harder to teach her own kids."</span></p>

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The Masked Singer rocked by scandal

<p><em>The Masked Singer</em> has remained one of Australia’s most talked-about shows.</p> <p>From its star-studded performances, over-the-top costumes, and cryptic hints, it is no wonder it has been able to remain such a topic of discussion.</p> <p>However, the show took a turn when it was shut down thanks to a wave of COVID infections on set.</p> <p>As a result, the pandemic restrictions in Victoria forced the show’s studio audience to be moved completely online.</p> <p>Before filming began, fans were asked to sign up to watch the tapings and place their vote.</p> <p>However doubt and disappointment was cast on the validity of their votes after fans took to a Facebook group to say the show was appearing to recycle the webcam audience appearances over a number of episodes.</p> <p>"They like mixing up the Zoom meetings," said a fan, who noticed two of their separate audience appearances had appeared on the same episode.</p> <p>An audience member who sat in on the performances back in 2019 says she believes the voting is completely made up.</p> <p>"You're handed an iPhone so it appears you're voting, but it all seems fake," says the source.</p> <p>Its been reported that producers have already dictated who gets eliminated – based on contracts and availability.</p> <p>"The eliminations are decided based on contracts," the source told reporters, who added that it's often extremely difficult to book in big names for long filming days.</p> <p>"The judges decide who goes home during the taping, but there's a lot of pre-planning that makes sure the right celebrities are competing against one another."</p> <p>Over the weekend, the show was marred by scandal yet again when it was revealed that production had to be shut down just hours before the season finale.</p> <p>Seven dancers tested positive to COVID-19.</p> <p>"The entire production team, including the masked singers, the host and panellists are now in self-isolation. They are all being monitored closely and are in constant contact with medical authorities," a statement from Channel 10 said.</p>

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Dannii Minogue allowed to skip hotel quarantine

<p><span>Danny Minogue has returned to Australia after travelling from the United States, however she will not be placed under the government’s strict mandatory 14-day hotel stay.</span><br /><br /><span>The pop star and her son have been granted an exemption by the Queensland government on medical grounds.</span><br /><br /><span>Instead of being forced to remain in the confines of a hotel, the two will spend 14 days at their Gold Coast private residence.</span><br /><br /><span>Minogue returned from the COVID-19 hotspot the United States over the weekend and headed straight to her Gold Coast property.</span><br /><br /><span>Minogue is still under the same strict hotel quarantine measures in her home, as no one is allowed to come and go from the property.</span><br /><br /><span>Unlike many other Australians who are returning from overseas, Minogue will not foot the mandatory $2800 bill for hotel accommodation each returning adult has to pay under current Queensland quarantine laws.</span><br /><br /><span>Millions of dollars has gone towards paying for thousands of travellers who have returned to Australia to quarantine in hotels since March.</span><br /><br /><span>On Monday night; the Queensland government said they could not comment on Minogue’s case.</span><br /><br /><span>“While we cannot comment on individuals, Queensland Health has strong arrangements in place whether people are quarantining inside or outside hotels,’’ a spokesperson told 7NEWS.</span></p>

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Inside Dannii Minogue's stylish $2.6 million Melbourne home

<p>Dannii Minogue, 47, has put her "very private" home in Melbourne on the market for $2.6 million. The 780 square metre home is set to go to auction on June 22.</p> <p>The house features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, a large pool and spa, as well as a large outdoor entertaining area.</p> <p>Since buying the property in 2010 when she was with then partner, Kris Smith – who she shares 8-year-old son Ethan with – Minogue has done a luxurious renovation on the spacious home, giving the lounge room and dining area a makeover since she first bought it.</p> <p>Director and auctioneer Campbell Ward told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7080727/Dannii-Minogue-lists-stylish-Melbourne-pad-auction-cool-2-6-million.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail Australia</em></a> that the home has a guide of $2.6 million.</p> <p>“It's a very good home. It has been really well looked after and is quite a large home,” Ward said.</p> <p>“It is very private and it is surprisingly spacious,” he added.</p> <p>“It has a really good entertainment area out the back and is in a really good location with lots of schools around.”</p> <p>East Hawthorn is an affluent suburb which is just nine kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD and is a short distance from the singer and TV host’s parents’ home in Surrey Hills.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to take a tour inside the luxurious home.</p> <p><em>Photo credits: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.domain.com.au/466-tooronga-road-hawthorn-east-vic-3123-2015308045" target="_blank">Domain</a> </em></p>

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"She did not like me”: Dannii Minogue's tense relationship with mother-in-law

<p>Dannii Minogue was once married to actor Julian McMahon, which seems like a lifetime ago for the star. They met when they were both starring on <em>Home and Away,</em><span> </span>but Minogue has shed some light on what their marriage was like behind the scenes, especially her relationship with her mother-in-law, Lady Sonia McMahon.</p> <p>Minogue appeared on <em>Anh’s Brush with Fame</em> and was surprisingly candid about her past.</p> <p>"His family did not like me. There's a certain social pecking order and I was definitely not in that scene. She [Sonia] only spoke to me a couple of times," Minogue explained to Anh.</p> <p>Things eventually escalated to where Minogue was banned from the house.</p> <p>"She would not let me go to the family house. Sometimes [Julian] had to go and collect something and I was waiting in the car out the front. It was as if I'd done something wrong to the family, but I hadn't done anything wrong," she admitted.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7827297/dannii-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/28e60f1d181641b481c3a0861abfa222" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Lady Sonia McMahon and son Julian McMahon</em></p> <p>Minogue also revealed that Sonia caused trouble at the wedding.</p> <p>"On the actual day of the wedding there was drama. [Sonia] said she wasn't going to show up, so that's quite stressful. Julian and I were going ahead with the marriage regardless.</p> <p>"So she did end up coming and was causing a scene … it wasn't the greatest … it was hard. I just tried to stay away from it, I just wanted to enjoy the day."</p> <p>The marriage lasted for 18 months, with the pair divorcing in 1996.</p> <p>The pair have both since moved on, as Julian is onto his third marriage after tying the knot with Kelly Paniagua in 2014, and Minogue shares 8-year-old son Ethan with her ex Kris Smith, and is in a relationship with music producer, Adrian Newman. </p>

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