This week in New Idea

MasterChef secrets and scandals
New Idea goes behind the scenes of the hit TV show to find out what’s really going on. Dom tells us why he went to rehab, Courtney spills on her controversial departure – was she robbed? – plus the inside story on cheating claims, divorce dramas and romance in the MasterChef house…

Katie’s Scientology diary exposed
As she shopped in LA with daughter Suri recently, Katie Holmes looked a shadow of her former self, with bags under her eyes and blemishes around her nose. New Idea can reveal the reason behind Katie’s exhausted appearance is the strict Scientology daily regimen, encouraged by her husband Tom Cruise, which is taking its toll on the Hollywood actress. And we have all the details.

Love on the high seas: The boy who won Jess’ heart
Jessica Watson has thousands of admirers around the world but just one holds a special place in her heart. Eighteen-year-old British sailor Mike Perham has spoken exclusively to New Idea about the blossoming relationship he shares with Jessica. ‘When I first met Jess, there was something between us I can’t describe,’ he says, as the solo-sailing teen arrives home to fanfare in Sydney.

Tamsyn Lewis: My race to the altar
When Tamsyn Lewis said yes to a picnic at the beach with long-time boyfriend, Aussie cricketer Graham Manou, little did she know that the moment marked the end of months of secret planning – or that she was about to be stopped in her tracks for the first time in her life! Tamsyn exclusively shares her engagement news with New Idea…

Triplets’ milestone: Our miracle first birthday
There was three times the mess when the Haddy triplets tucked into cake to celebrate their first birthday – but parents Oriana and Brett didn’t mind a bit. Their sons Amiel and Asher and daughter Aleeah, who were born dangerously premature at 24 weeks at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have defied medical odds to reach the milestone. The proud parents tell New Idea about their emotional journey...

Aussie man: I have the world’s biggest tongue
It’s enough to leave you tongue-tied. Jay Sloot is the new record holder for the world’s widest tongue! With a tongue measuring a staggering 8cm across, the Perth man can balance everything from coffee mugs to wine bottles on his taste buds. ‘Everyone’s got something freaky about them. Some people can lift one eyebrow, but I can span my tongue,’ Jay jokes exclusively to New Idea.