Nova has announced the launch of its new original podcast, Back To Reality, hosted by reality TV alumni Al Perkins (from Love Island Australia and Married at First Sight) and Taku Chimwaza (Love Island Australia 2021).
Back To Reality launches on Wednesday, 18 January, and the hosts discuss what happens when the cameras stop rolling, and they returned to reality.
Perkins and Chimwaza’s lives were turned upside down when they appeared on two of the biggest reality TV series in the world. Fans watched them look for love, nail the art of the shoey, get friend-zoned and navigate some of the wildest reality TV moments.
Audiences have watched their lives play out on the small screen, and now it’s time to hear what comes next. From their weekend party antics, to trying to date while firmly in the public eye, Perkins and Chimwaza are taking listeners Back To Reality in the new Nova Podcast.
Perkins said: “It’s been great joining forces with Taku and discussing where us boys blunder and understanding other people perspectives. I’m always being asked about some of the things I say and what I mean, well Back To Reality digs a little bit deeper than just a shoey!”
Perkins is from Sydney’s Bondi Beach and shot to fame with his shoey on Nine’s Married At First Sight in 2022, before appearing on Love Island later that same year.
Prior to joining the show, he was working as a carpenter. The 26-year-old won Australia over with his loveable personality and kind heart, and now works alongside some of Australia’s biggest brands as an influencer.
Chimwaza said: “I’ve always loved radio and working with Nova has given me the chance to ask and chat about social sticky situations. I’m really proud of Back To Reality and working with Al, this gives you a chance to be a fly on the wall on the ultimate boys night out!”
Chimwaza was a fan favourite on Love Island Australia 2021 with audiences gravitating towards his positivity, humour and of course, his dancing. Born in Zimbabwe before moving to Australia over 10 years ago, Taku has a magnetic personality and likes to live large.
NOVA Entertainment hosts the best Australian and international podcasts in investigative journalism, love, dating, comedy, entertainment, business and technology, health and lifestyle including the award-winning podcast The Space with Casey Donovan, Not So PG with Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills, Two Girls One Pod with Angie Kent and Yvie Jones, Cameron and Alison Daddo’s Separate Bathrooms, The Update, Dear Clementine and many more.
Back to Reality is an original Nova Podcast launching on Wednesday 18 January with new episodes dropping every Wednesday.
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Top image: Al Perkins and Taku Chimwaza