Episode 8979
UK and US release date: Thursday 25 January 2024 at 07:00 on Amazon Freevee
Australia airdate: Thursday 25 January 2024 at 16:00 on Channel 10 and 18:30 on 10 Peach
With loved-up couples staring her in the face, Melanie is determined to change her relationship status. She decides to go on a date with the Drinks Divas fruit supplier.
Although the date doesn't go well, some of the neighbours have seen the two together and are clearly relieved she is moving on. Melanie doesn't have the heart to tell them that the date was a bust, and she begins to dig herself into a hole.
Meanwhile, Haz and Mackenzie are keen to get their new relationship right. When they fail at their plan to keep communal areas a PDA-free zone, Byron quickly gets up to speed on their new status and suggests they let Holly know, before she hears it from someone else. It's a delicate time as the friends all juggle their new dynamic.
Elsewhere, Aaron organises some alone time in the share house pool for him and David. The two reflect on the significance of their old home. When David broaches that he wants to expand their family, Aaron joyfully confesses his excitement. The future looks bright for these two.
