Love wife swap Australia thank god they finally made it here!! :)

I f#%king love Christine Dede!!!! My Greek sista!!!!

how do u regester

Oh my gosh. Cindy! Well done!!! You did a great job. Don't listen to all the hate! What horrible things they have said. Whatever happend to Aussies being kind hearted and accepting?? I work in a Catholic School and I see what teenage girls wear - high waisted shorts, who cares! We have all worn something that someone somewhere hasn't liked at some stage. No biggie. Also - regular viewers would know wife swap is about showing diversity between families. Surely both families are aware of this before entering. I'm sure people must know that their is alot of editing in these shows too! Things are made out to be more dramatic than they actually are.

The little clocks on the Series & Episodes page seem to be the rating stars for each show...

just read this and lisa is congratulating the other wives!!!!

THIS IS TO ALL WIFESWAP WIVES Congratulations ALL of you for putting in a great season, we have all copped the wrath of ignorant ... who think they can do it better.... well go ahead wannabes, we were ALL picked because we are different and unique, and because the rest of Australia doesnt have the guts to show how we do it. LOVE U ALL!

wow christine should be spending her money on a psycologist and fixing her obsessive compulsive cleaning disorder.that is not a normal environment to bring kids into.theres more to life than wasting water doing 7 loads of clean clothes to wash.it is clearly taking over her life as a mother and wife.I was like that for sometime and had to look at myself and change things.

OMG that girl can waste some money! I used to be a promo model as well, im a saty at home mum and i would never spend that much money on nothingness. All you have in 10 years time is no investments but a garbage bag of false eye lashes with spending like that. And you can see that its a waste look at that house! Nice clothes small house. Think girl think!

Hello Cindy, you are so funny - you have the best sense of humour! I agree I've done a little preaching - but anyway, I really do mean it when I say I pray that your life be blessed! Take it or leave it. I'm not wrapped up in my own self-importance - just wanted you to know that just because you become a Christian doesn't make you a bore, you would still have that incredible sense of humour and love of life - & do amazing things - just coz one family plays board games and is not so inspiring doesn't mean that this is the way all Christians live ie boring as bat doo. Good grief we don't all go live on remote properties so we can control our families and nail our husband's boots to the floor in case he gets the urge for a beer. We weren't put on this earth to live like robots, we are here to enjoy everything around us - lucky you living in an area that is as you said like 'paradise' - one good thing God did hey? Anyway, don't blow us all up Cindy, there's some good ones out there, would we like you to know Jesus - well yes, of course because it is a wonderful way to live. But God gave everyone the 'choice'. If you have never slapped your kids Cindy what an incredible mum you are - to love your children by respecting them that much - that shows great self control and love. I wasn't anything you mentioned I'm just a 5th Gen Average Aussie girl with an ordinary family. Not running from anything, not born in to Christianity, it's just that Christ must have wanted us and found his way in to our lives. If you are looking for God & answers, and the meaning of it all in a tangible way, then you'll find it. Did you ever think that just maybe your being on the show, especially with Christians and having some interaction as we are - is Jesus gently knocking on your door? That just maybe he loves you and that this is his way of letting you know you are so worthy and loved! Maybe enter might enter your mind that you need to look in to it more. I hope and pray you do - don't freak out, it's only a prayer. :) God Bless ya.

It will not worry Christians if you like us or not - we are here to please God. Please take a look at the reads in this column? - does it look like feedback that is caring, kind, encouraging - it looks like a hate fest to me. We are a Christian nation still at this point. Rev Johnson was given the 1,500 souls aboard the First Fleet to minister to - he rowed from boat to boat at ports to comfort & encourage the men & women destined for this colony. I think you do need to check your history books - pretty much everything we are stemmed from Christianity - our schools our hospitals... My husband is from the part of the world Jesus walked in & he's not black - but - does that matter? Over there people don't discriminate about you being dark skinned -however the Christians are a minority there & they are discriminated against by Muslims. >>"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Jesus (from Matthew 5:11 Bible)<<< 2.1 billion people believe in Jesus - are they all walking round like saints - no, but their foundation is built on forgiveness, they are called to love, be joyful, be peace makers, have forbearance, show kindness, goodness & faithfulness. Look at what you are doing to each other - you are judging each other with pure hatred & you are enjoying it. This comes from the darkness in your souls - where is your love for humanity? Jesus came for sick - ie the sick inspirit & soul. Its really sad to think that people have the impression that if you become a Christian you are somehow a loser of some sort - i love the song "Always a winner" by Pete Murray" - Christ is always a winner - check it out a great song. If you have give yourself to Jesus you are a winner. I prayed for you Cindy - you're an awesome mum, with a great husband & kids - you put yourself out there & I'm sure some of the things being said must hurt. I prayed that your family has happiness, good health & harmony. God bless.

The bible bashers are crazy! it seems like your now weird if you do believe in jesus! "its child abuse!" "thats todays rules" hahaha

Hi,I dont think its nice of Cindy to make rule changes to *** the father off and to kinda make fun of the other family's religion but I do agree that Yolanda needs to get a part time job to help out

This was an interesting one, both wives annoyed me at some stage and both families had their issues, however their alternative lives worked for each family. Yolanda's children seemed more creativly minded, cheekiness and naughtiness is part of a free thinking mind testing the limits, they can't be smacked too much. And Cindy's kids where totally different but happy. And no way would I let my daughter wear those shorts up her bum like that doesn't mean she isn't a nice kid. It's a shame people miss the opportunity to be accepting and find some personal growth in these experiences. I don't think I would want to sleep in someone else's house for that long. Hat goes off

judge judy and mungbeans......get ur hands outa ur pants:)

As a mum and a female I would hope that you would encourage your daughters to be eveything they can be. There are no limits for any child your expectations should be the sky's the limit, not limited to being housewives one day

Ps. I think that Yolanda came across as pious & little judgmental - something most Christians would NOT want to pride themselves on. I can speak from my family of five's experience having only decided to become Christian a few years back is that - We are humbly grateful to have our faith in God & we go out in to the world to serve others - to do all we can selflessly. When you accept Christ you accept the holy spirit within & through Christ's eyes you see all that is evil & and sick with the world. I use to swear before accepting Christ but now when I hear swearing it literally chills me to the core, why? Because the spirit within is repulsed by the evil. But a loving Christian is not going to judge or condemn but love & honor everyone with God's help. Everyone is made in his image but only a few find the narrow gate & the truth. I pray that Cindy & her family let Jesus in to their life - he would LOVE them forever! Both lovely ladies both worthy of all of God's love. We are not here to please people but to please our God in heaven - this is how we are se FREE.

Firstly on the comment from Putzi it is in the bible -----Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. (Proverbs 13:24 Bible) ---- That doesn't mean that all Christians believe in this form of discipline ie using an actual rod - of course there's better ways to deal with their Children's bad behavior. Why on Earth would anyone think Christian children would be instantly angelic - for heanen's sake they're kids! They are in a home however that if they are following Christ's teachings will have built their foundation on love, respect, honoring each other, kindness and a commitment to kook outward to the needs of others - that to be totally self absorbed & caught up in passing fads & fashions that lead to nothing is pointless. True & lasting contentment, peace & happiness comes from believing & sharing that faith with other believers & non-believers. Deborah - agreed no one wants to see children beaten - even Jesus said "anyone who hurts one of these little ones hurts me" ! Jesus is real & no one goes to our maker except through him. The Bible is the voice of God. Australia is a Christian country founded on a beautiful faith that sadly has been set aside - if only you would look & see what your forefathers believed in & how that made us such a good & decent society - which from what you can see is slowing decaying through lack of care & direction.

i like Yolanda, i think cindy was silly she grab yolandas daughter face in one part of show , if she did that to my child , id be right up her , how dare she put her hands on some one else kid

I found Cindy quite eccentric but delightful but the Christian woman forcing her religion onto children was a disgrace. Most educated people believe this is abuse.

How unbearable was Yolanda with her sanctimonious attitude?? She may feel that she is of a superior moral standing than everyone else, due to her christianality, but really all she managed to do was come across as a narrow-minded, judgemental, uptight, boring woman. If there really was a god I'm sure he would save us from her!

I could not believe in 2012 Australia a woman stated proudly she is raising her children to be wives. I have daughters, and I am raising them to be strong individuals who contribute to community and society. My eldest is at university undertaking a double degree and by the by has no interest at all in getting married or having children. What if one of Yolanda's daughter's has a similar view? Will Yolanda get the plastic persuader out? I actually despair of what will become of those poor children. To be beaten for not knowing their parents' Christian views. Oh, get your facts straight on the bible too, if you are going to sprout its contents so much. The 'spare the rod' argument supporting hitting children is actually an inaccurate interpretation. 'The phrase "spare the rod and spoil the child" is often incorrectly attributed to the Christian Bible. It does not appear there. It was first written in a poem by Samuel Butler in 1664'(*). Also, when Yolanda was asked what she had learned, she stated something along the lines of how wonderful she was and what a great job she was doing. I obviously don't know her, but she came across as a self-absorbed, controlling big-I-am. I thought Glenn was a nice enough guy, unfortunately he needs to man-up a bit and gain some self-respect. Stop doing what you are told Glenn, it's pitiful. (*) Holly Rossi, "Sparing the Rod," Beliefnet.com, 2005-FEB, at: http://www.beliefnet.com/

I must be on another planet, I didnt particularly like either of them, both have their weaknesses and faults (like us all), Im sorry I just found Cindy a little bit too vulgar and offensive to my ears, you can get your point across without so many profanities and use of the middle finger, I didnt find it funny, I found it a little sad and staged. Yolanda's ideas are a little bit nethandanal re girls training to be wives and yes put the spoon away, they leave marks! I should know, my oldies used to hit me with a wooden feather duster and I used to have some unholy welts. NOT ON! Id be interested to know if a bottle of wine had of rolled through the door instead of the child trying to show Cindy what she had done that day at school, Im sure the bottle would not have been ignored and so adamantly sent away. Thats not funny people, thats just plain sad.

As a professional in the area, Yolanda, you need to understand that in Victoria it is considered child abuse to smack your children, especially with an implement. And as evidenced on the show, it does not seem to be making your chidlren any 'better' behaved than anyone else's. As for your comment that your 11yo calls you the nazi parents, - -expect more of this as you try to keep such a tight reign on her and she enters puberty! My experience - as a parent and a professional - has shown that tring to keep such a tight rein and using corporal ounishment only tends to worsen the teenage rebellion. It seems you learnt nothing and I wish your girls well as they have to deal with you. People like me will be around to picj up the pieces.

This wife swap is making me laugh my *** off. Cindy is so feakin funny. But how nice is her house, pretty good for someone that doesn't have god on her side!! Lolz

I dont know why they bother having this forum, you might as well close it down because anyone who gets on here after watching the show (because they dont know what really went on, why would they?) is getting feedback from the "Wives" lol. Sure stick up for yourselves when you think its warranted, but then again I havent seen any of the other ladies even bother about it, they must have thicker skin or something and know it for what it is. As long as you know, then who gives a ... what they say on here? Take it with a grain of salt Ladies, good on you all for getting out and having a go and exposing your lives to the general public but you must have realised at the time of filming that some members of the public are judgemental, throw stones in glass houses and are just plain ignorant. Unfortunately but true. I find all the comments interesting, some are abit uncalled for and really not worth the effort to respond to, why waste the energy? After all it is only an opinion and they are entitled to it, right or wrong..... as Ned Kelly said, such is life!

Y

Michelle Harding, your belief works for you so i dismiss the opinions and negative comments i have read here, your family is beautiful, you are doing a fantastic job, be proud!

That "witch" is a sad person. I thought she would realise that she needed to make a few changes after coming home from being gone a whole week & her kids didn't even miss her! I think that the only thing that makes her happy is controlling everyone & everything in her life. That poor woman. I feel sorry for her & her family.

I think both the husbands in this episode are horrible. They are both bogans in their own ways. I would hate to have either of them as my husband.

I love our version of wife swap it is better then the US and UK versions....I do not think I could take part though for a number of reasons firstly I have an ordinary life and secondly there is only me and hubby at home now.........I do love seeing other familys do it though.........

My what a small brain has Harry. Would love to make him eat that bible. Karin Wilkinson was such a lovely lady and you to judge her for being Gay.. who cares idiot, stop reading that out of date book and get with the times. I hope Harry has a gay kid...fingers crossed.

Just gotta keep chip chip chipping away.... It's time we put homophobia, hate and inequality out with yesterday's rubbish... It is 2012 Australia... Wake up to yourself!

Just have to keep chipping away at homophobia, hate and inequality Australia ... It is 2012!!

I really liked both families this week. I was a bit concerned about Harry at first, as i felt he may have been homophobic, & i didn't want him to hurt Karin's feelings, but he turned out ok after a bit of coaching from Karin. Anybody who loves animals the way Karin's family does always wins my heart regardless of sexual preference!

Both families have things they need to work on. I do not think the Dedes kids are obese and if you compared the mother to Oliver, they are on a very similar scale as far as weight goes. I think diets could improve, but with that said I think the Bleker's are very short sighted. To be so blind to your own flaws and not open to critism, yet dish it out so easily. Disgrace.

Found Oliver, the German guy really hard on the stomach (pun intended). Very telling what he had in the library, spoke volumes about who he is. Gave him a different context all together, as Mein Kampf is still prohibited reading in his native Germany. Disgusted by his personality and how he represents himself. What a waste of airtime for somebody like this man, as it also plays into the most negative stereotypes of people of a Teutonic background. Ignorant and little-minded excuse of a man. Too bad he doesn't even have the emotional or intellectual capacity for shame.

Wife Swap Australia???? don't you mean Wife Swap Bogan? This show doesn't represent the Australian families that I know. Every episode has been between bogan families. where are the real Australians?

Why is this not on free tv

if i was oliver...or phuong...id be embarrassed by the brutal truth of their shallow lives...i cannot believe that they let their daughter do modelling and allow her to call people fat...what problems do u think plague the modelling industry???...eating disorders...because girls are taught at a young age that hey HAVE to be skinny...and why only the one child???...what message are they sending the other child by NOT including her???...is she not pretty enough???...those parents have encouraged the children to be judgemental of how people look...that will be huge insecurity when they become teenagers...id rather be like christine and teach my children to accept themselves and have confidence in who they are...what was with oliver saying she wasn't a house guest and was a 'replacement' wife...does he treat his wife like that???...would he not feed his wife???...treat those the way u would want to be treated...lest u be judged...and now u have been judged!!!...and frankly u compare poorly...

The Dede family are disgusting.The kids Are growing up to be just like their mother obese and lazy and that 19yeat old daughter you are ESPECIALLY a disgrace.Not helping out around the house and then palming off your laundry to your grandmother?youre an able bodied young person and you choose to make give your laundry to a senior citizen to do.You're a pathetic human being.On a last note, the only reason your mother and yourself got so defensive when Phuong mentioned in her manual that she detested obese and lazy people is because you know deep down that is the kind of people you are.This Dede mother and daughter combo make me sick.

Christine's family was somewhat overweight, but so was Oliver. Her house could have been a little cleaner, but the family did seem happy which is really what counts. But what was with the Nazi book? What the .... ? Mein Kampf (My Struggle in English) was a book written by Adolph Hitler containing his political philosophy and ideology along with a partial autobiography. And yet Oliver wants to judge others for being "fat". He's lucky Christine didn't judge him on his library contents. Chances are he owns it just out of interest of his home country's past, but if people were as judgemental as him and his wife....?

I think the people I felt sorriest for was Oliver and Phuong's beautiful little girls, eating sandwiches for dinner and being brought up with the idea that their mother and father will not always be there for them when they need it, like comforting after nightmares.

OMG i hope the DEDE';S read this---> Cristine your AWESOME!!!Love your big beutiful personality and how you put that rag back in her place, how dare they speak to anyone and use personal attack's like that, like they are better,those poor little girls are living in NAZI like strict conditions, i can tell cristine has a lot of love for her family and loyalty, WTG GIRL!! Made me pmsl when you said that you will be having ''tampons'' and ''thong'' pizza for dinner, true aussie humour right there and straight to the point(u said it how it looked,lol)if ppl dont like it who gives 2 hoots!?! people are too uptight these days and esp that fong and nazi,Best Ep yet.

Hope the Dede's are reading this---> OMG Cristine dede your awesome !! loved how you put that rag in her place, you are a beutiful woman as much on the outside as you are on the inside,you can tell you love your family very much and who gives a rats *** what other people think. As for that fong,shes so shallow its so sad i feel sorry for those kids, Gotta laugh how you commented on having ''tampons'' for dinner with thong pizza!!! hahaha down to earth and straight to the point ,TRUE AUSSIES RIGHT THERE,unlike those imported stuck up so and so's for lack of a better word.

Uh, apparently that Greek woman hasn't noticed that her entire family are in actual fact, totally overweight. Neon Kampf however, pot kettle fat indeed.

Sorry, even having a copy of Mein Kampf in your Library is insulting enough to all who fought in WW2 let alone all Jews, disgusting, should be burnt with the swatzticker that it is associated with, I thought that Nazism was dead and buried, obviously not

Oliver not offering Christine any dinner. Just weird. Did anyone notice all Aldi food? The best ep so far!

christina you were great and i mean that yes im a clean freak but if you like to live the way you do we as aussies shouldnt judge others this phuong and her husband who he seems to big for his boots needs to get a life gee i dont no how ya didnt knock his block off and for phoung send her back on the boats to another country .

How can someone call their house a pigsty when they only panned on the garage (mine is messy also, isn't everyones?!) and the laundry. It may have been cluttered but thats about it. They didn't show any of the bedrooms or such because they must have been tidy, and the emphasis on the 'messiness' will create bored people like all of you that comment this forum to fuel you with nasty things to say. It's all about creating good television, hence why they would have left out the good things about the Dedes family, and show what a lovely, loving family they really are. As for the 'fat' issue, what is wrong with everyone? If you don't have nothing nice to say than don't say it, you all hide behind your little keyboards making fun of other people when you all are probably not happy with yourselves. All in all, the Bieckers are weirdos and Christina and family, you rock! Don't worry what others say, be true to yourself.

Christine the only reason you went on this show was to get your house cleaned you are a disgrace to all Greek you have a fowl mouth you and your girls should cry you are fat you dish out plenty but can't take it you are lazy dad does it all good example for your family loud,obnoxious and a quitter.

I was shocked to see a greek family living in such a way, actually very shocked, but overall they seemed really nice and a quality family, they all loved each other and looked out for each other. I have to say but that German guy was uterally awful, fancy giving kids sandwiches for dinner, stingy disgusting lot!

I can't believe that Phuong called anyone lazy, the woman won't cook. I think she was picked on at school, and now picks on fat people as some kind of warped revenge, all she has going for her is her size really, but, as we all know, it's what's ont he inside. As for her husband, Adlof ... just weird and controlling. And to all of you so bothered by a messy house, get over it, that's life!

i was shocked ... i know many greeks and their houses are clean and tidy. This woman was rude and sorry to tell you, your fat and not just a little big over weight

om as if a ***ing 3yeaR old would call someone FAT?!?! its so damn rude n as if her mum would call all the kids fat its rude! i mean how would she like it if i came up to her n say "oh your kids arent pretty there ugly n so are you" i mean that rude as well but i no i wouldnt do that... how are the teens ment to feel good about themself when someone says there fat? eeeh i would hav hit the chick if she had said that to me or my brothers n sister -.-

lazy lazy lazy dirty dirty dirty foul mouth clean your house its ferral. learn to get over yourself. your NOT showing what real australians are like. most of us dont behave in that manner. phong your a beautiful mother but you need to get the vegs and the meat out. thank you for not swearing. your family are beautiful.

lazy lazy lazy dirty dirty dirty foul mouth get over yourself love. very poor showing of what real australians are like. phong i think your a beautiful mother but you need to get the vegs and meat out and thankyou for not swearing.

Wow, now I know why pretty one I meet is screwed up, malnutritioned & stupid. Everyone has nut job (albeit loving) parents.

The poms are funny, the yanks mildly entertaining but the aussies, well I won't need that sleeping pill tonight!! So lame!! Where are all the REAL aussie families??

Dede mum is fat. The kids are fat. Living in a filthy house. The mother has a filthy mouth. Lazy people. Yuk. Shame, shame, shame

I dont think people should be judged on how there house looks or the way people look how un australian everyone is meant to be equals in this the country but i think the bigger picture out of this episode is what those growing little girls are eating sandwiches for dinner is not right growing children need meat vegies dairy etc and i do hope the bieker parents do learn to feed the kids properly before they get unwell but i did find it disturbing if the girls have nightmares they cant go to their parents for comforting when you become a parent you protect them and comfort them thats a dutie of being parents but do hope they learn to feed the properly. But the dede family are not innocent either they had a little girl in that house aswell and the house was a mess and unhygenic and i dont think that little girl should be playing where the is dog and cat *** inside but people live that way in a mess but clean houses get judged to so nobody can win :/

I use to watch the footy show for a good biff, but nah it all on the comment pages.

I love a good piece of reading this page is tops.

Is that a Qbuild house looked like it. Ever herd of bleach or a bin?

It's sad to read so many comments from people judging others by looks. As Martin said if you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all. Do you really think its was ok for that couple to be so focused on looks that a 3 year thinks its ok to say it as well! That man was a pig to her, who sits down and eats and not offer food to a guest in your home??? How about people stop judging each other on looks, race, disability or sexuality etc it's just cruel and unnecessary.

Christine, YOU ROCK.

A) yes, the Dede's love their food. They were right to stand up for them-selves...
B) Dady Beeker loves his Bratwurst too by the looks of it, Pot calling the Kettle black.
C)Cook the Beeker girls some real food and serve them at the table not the floor.
D)Her Beeker,if that is how you treat your house guest, how do you treat friends.
E)Beeker try shopping at IKEA and get some picture frames and try and fill them with something.......OMG....!

isnt it interesting that everyone on here thinks its ok that phuong her husband and kids call people fat? its so unkind and uncalled for ..... keep you opinion to yourself .. u and your family are not exactly healthy eating toasted sandwiches and muffins for dinners ...

I think each that you should put on the Internet more of the show that was not on tv. We would then get a good insight into the Wife swap

Christine has some serious weight denial.

I was speechless when the 'Dedes' family said they weren't over weight. I guarantee a Doctor wouldn't agree!! It was sad how Phuong was treated when she showed her concern for their health. I say 'Good on you Phuong' for standing up and being heard instead of following the 'PC' brigade...Although I would suggest feeding your children something more substantial other then toast & cereal

the greek family were a bit overweight and couldnt handle a bit of honesty from phoung

I saw an add for an Indigenous family to go on wife swap australia in the Koori Mail I dont think they got anyone. It was not much money, There is no way I would put my family through that rot.

Being a Russian I can totally relate to Marina and her parenting skills. Thats why Russians are highly educated nation....

You guys rock. I love people who dont take themselves to seriously. Party, drink and live!!!!!!!!! your only here once and you might as well have fun living

i cant belive they filmed in crookwell it is a awsome town and i did not know until i seen the pub cause my family gos thair for dinner on a friday that is just so cool they filmed thair and it was a good episode the family from crookwell seem like really nice people and.

loved it i am friends with the mansells and it was great

how do you get wife swap?.

Great episode a positive one.

Really enjoyed this episode - both couples were great.

that was a nice one. I feel sorry that your son was in an accident and I am happy that Marina's daughter had fun with her friend and Dad.

I really enjoyed that one. I didn't get nasty.

Cannot wait for next week, the teaser looked great! VERY JUICY.. As for Marina and Kylie both great Mums, polar opposites as usual. Though wish "you's" would be dropped from the Aussie vocabulary. It's sounds terrible.

lol I have to say I really enjoyed this episode after the last 3, it had humor, emotion, without being mind numbing boring, congrats to Kylie and Marina, you two were great!

love the show would like to know more like where they live like the suburbs for e.g.

Pete deserved how Leanne treated him but Petes wife didn't deserve how Leanne spoke to her. .Far too extreme with her e xec u t i o ns!!

It was great to see the Daly family make postive and healthy changes to their diet and lifestyle. As teachers, we often see overweight children who are bullied and suffer from low self esteem. The Jackson family are obviously very aware of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, as Tracey said it's all about balance. Who doesn't enjoy the odd chocolate spider and cup of milo??? We know we certainly do along with regular exercise!

One of Leanne's last comments was that the Zantey's can rot in hell. Wow, a bit over the top, don't you think? This woman is full of hate. Yes Pete needs to work on things but her attacks on him only showed everyone her true nature. We could not stop laughing at Pete's song 'Youuu, make me spew".

I can not believe that Tracey thinks her kids come second!! What a complete dog!!!

Pete absolutely deserved the ... he got! Lazy ***. Get a freaken job and stop relying on your wife to baby you!

I know Pete does need to man up and get a job but Leanne doesnt need to judge and criticize like she did, she comes across as an awful person, clean or not, your awful to people, he may need a haircut and a job but bees and honey, lady your all vinegar

damn what is up with that last family on, the guy with the long hair??? hes pretty imbaressing to look at, the fact how he relys on his mrs to look after him and as for the so called richer blonde, she isnt much better, whats with the sudden onslaught of the personal attacks at the guy, yeah sure he seemed like a bogan with no job but whats to say he isnt a good guy except from his appearances??? she is just a stuck up mole with no happiness in her life and he is just a dole bluger. they would make a great couple, i feel sorry for there partners and kids i realy do, so so so sad.

The daughter's paining was relegated to her room ;( ... It sure seems that you're a tragic sufferer of OCD Leanne, I'd recommend some professional help and I don't mean a cleaner.

Leanne King! Your actions and words spoke to much about you. Trumped up bogan!

leannes husband needs to grow a set and stop being a YES man to that sour heartless piece of mutton..... her anel cleaning and narrow mindness is abnormal.i feel sorry for the other family for being bullied by her

where is the Zantey family from? They have got to be from Norlane/Corio , not that there is anything wrong with that, thats where i came from. Just looks like i know the place.

"That's not how you coordinate your frikkin towels" really...that is what matters? really?

How do you sign up to be on wife swap?

great show

I think this version makes us aussies look like complete idiots every country has there feral area's and there nicer area's but I dont think any of the families in the 2 episodes aired were anything but a disgrace the 2 women from the so called higher class family were mutton dressed as lamb and they were sooooooooo fake and the other 2 were just slobs and I felt at the table meeting and during the show they all held there true feelings and emotions back. You cannot beat the UK version

Clash of the boguns! Leanne did not appear to learn that abusing someone doesn't seem to inspire them into the spirit of cooperation. Her decorating style and abrasive personality were more offensive than Pete the slacker. But in the end, neither family seemed to come away from this episode with anything.

Mrs King you are a snob with bad taste!!

Pete is an absolute moron! He needs to stand up and be a man and look after his family. Leanne was great, she couldn't change him then nobody will he's a useless bum !

I am disappointed that participants cannot show some decency and respect. The language is appalling. It's easy to see why today's youth have no respect : (

www.reverbnation.com/fairedophelia
www.reverbnation.com/thezfamily
For those who wanted to know! Oh and I found out you can get You make me **** from vibedeck!

I think both families are living to extremes with both sides not wanting to listen to the other. Both families rather stubborn. they could take a leaf from each others book and live a more balanced life. its no cool to sear and call people names. There are other more constructive ways of trying to influence people.

Knowing the Zanteys for years, Pete has worked in the past and his attitude comes from the fact that despite all his applications he isnt getting work, imagine getting rejected constantly and see how you feel. What you dont know or see is all the good stuff he has done for charities and homeless. I bet Leanne has NEVER helped a single person her whole life, she deliberately crosses the road to avoid buskers because its beneath her! At least they go out and try to make money doing that! The zanteys at least have fun, and make each other happy. How boring it would be at Leanne's house, work, cleaning... boring! And her poor kids talking to themselves alone in their rooms. At least Pete has changed and helps out at home, looks for work.. Leanne has gone back to her old life, it was her LOVE of money that enticed her... NOT change.

Leeanne needs to loosen up. There is no point sucking the fun out of her kids chid hoods completely. She is the type of woman that thinks because her house is never out of order that she is higher in society, why doesn't she go and get a real job as well. Thought it was a bit rich of her to berate Pete for not having one when she doesn't herself. She needs to realise that she should encourage her children to follow their dreams as well as having a good grounding to be successful in life. In 5 years I can see her children rebelling against her regime and running an absolute muck, and she probably won't know because her kids will not feel comfortable coming to her. Having said that Pete needs to man up and stop leaching of his wife. Those poor children need a healthier role model of what a family actually is. It made me sick to think that a father would put his children through that kind of struggle. Agreed with Leeanne on a lot of points. I feel for his wife, she is acting like his mother it must to horrible not to have a partner that you cannot depend on to SUPPORT you. That doesn't have to be through paid work. I could not live with and support a man that does not even try support me or my children emotionally regardless of the rest!

We have seen two shows so far and both seem to fit the rich v poor and the poor come off really bad. There is more to poverty than choosing to be dirty or lazy check out the Ottawa charter or the Jakarta charter for health promotion and get a clue about what creates the lifestyles of the poor.
Why not choose families for the show who are poor but are also clean with a work ethic. Why not pick something other than financial status and cleanliness as an opposing force. I am very poor sure I am not really clean but I work two jobs am a single mum am in the top 5% Australia wide at full time uni and a domestic violence surviver. This year I am applying for my second degree to do medicine at uni. My kids have values and morals when do the poor get represented as hard working good people or is it just the wealthy who get represented as the ideal family.

That Pete needs to stand up and be a man get a job cut his hair and grow some. Balls I think

I'm living the dream, in my dream house. With a head full of hair. Yeah yeah

Pete time to man up!!! Leanne you don't let your kids have friends over to play! Shame! Remember when you were a kid. You both need to make changes ASAP!

Yeah Pete is certainly lazy but at least he doesn't go in for character assassination. It would be much easier to pick up after him than to try and clean up Leanne's nasty mouth!

Pete might be whatever but Leanne had no right to go into his home and start abusing him about every little thing he does. Sorry but she needs a reality check. Maybe if she took the stick out of her *** she might actually have kids who want to be around her. Feel very sorry for you snobby ***!

my god, what a lazy person pete is, i agree with byron, anyone that cant get a job should join the military

Pete you are the laziest, selfish, loser I have ever seen!!!!

great show! I hope both families stay in contact

Was disappointed it was only a week swap. You don't really get the full picture with just one week. If Trent is suffering depression he shouldn't be drinking and him stepping out of the limelight for the last three days was a cop out. Even for all her money and the fact she has a cleaner, it didn't stop Stephanie getting in and cleaning the dirty house. The Barry's are lazy, look at the washing line. As Stephanie said when she arrived and the master bedroom was a mess, the Barry's knew she was coming and could have made an effort.

The Montford's aren't perfect.........They might spoil their children but at least they go to school with a full stomach and raise their children in a CLEAN, HEALTHY and SMOKE FREE environment......even if it is excessive....... unlike the poor neglected Barry children who go to school with no breakfast while their parents enjoy the $150 worth of alcohol and cigarettes each week!!!!! Really guys who is the bigger offender here???? And as for Stephanie's choice in clothing........who really cares as long as she's happy!!!

omg, i am on the 9th show, i just like to be funny and stuff....lordy lordy lordy...what have i got my husband in to.......

Ok, my last thought for the night, I watched the show again and enjoyed it more than the night before, I dont know why Australians knock people who have worked hard and enjoy what they have worked hard for. What did you think that they pulled that house out of their arse? Yes the kids need to wake up and realise that money doesnt grow on trees, in the same respect, sending children off to school with no brekkie astounds me and yet there has been nothing addressed toward the Barrys on that issue. Australians are very judgemental and the show is not about who wears what and the catty remarks associated with it, Life is what you make it, some have more drive than others, some choose to live the lifestyles they do, if both families are happy in their present siutations, who are we to judge?

ALL IN ALL THE BARRY'S ROCKED ON , I KNOW THIS FAMILY VERY WELL, I WORK WITH NICOLA, AND I KNOW SHE WAS TRUE TO HERSELF AND HER FAMILY VALUES, WE ALL DONT LIVE IN SHOW ROOM HOUSES, THEY HAVE A ROOF, JOBS AND ARE EXTREMLY HAPPY IN THERE LIFESTYLE, LOVE YOU GUYS TO BITS, TANYA XOXOXOX

I was repulsed by the attitude of Stephanie Montford's Daughter. Her References to the St Vincent De Paul Society shops, & "POOR PEOPLE" absolutely screamed ignorance! It is obvious this girl is a spoilt little princess who has never been taught the value of hard work, or to treat people with respect regardless of how the look or what background they come from. Maybe she needs to walk a mile in someone elses shoes, one who relies on charity organisations to pull through in order to keep on living...then maybe she would wake up!! There are lots of sides to this life, we do not all lead charmed ones......

i missed it :( where can i watch it online ???

Speers Point,NSW -could be yours for only $1.990M http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-speers+point-107291356

Newcastle (NSW) I think.

Cant wait to see next week, it was a slow but still good. both familys got something out of it. Would like to know what city there are from.

just watch show for the third time i really enjoyed it cant wait for the next show congrats shine great show

Just watched the first episode of Wife Swap Australia. My sides are still in pain from laughing so hard. What a get representation of what life is really like in Australia. Will watch every episode!! :)

I hope the teenage daughter watches it and realizes how spoilt rotten she has been & how bad she looked, she needs some real life experiences, maybe they should let the kids swap sometimes too so they can see not everyone gets things handed to them just like her, however I think her parents may have been genuine in agreeing to stop the spending & its a good thing she has a job too appreciate how hard her dad works & that their is more to life than "brand names" etc. I would like to see a follow up in 6 months & see how both families are living and if they kept up with the changes...

for ppl saying the Monfords were bogans... ppl this is Australia were all bogans...

Stephanie was proof that money doesn't buy class, even shopping at Vinnies I would have passed on buying anything she had donated.

Loved it, what great family values the Barrys had, hopefully some will brush onto the Monfords, money does buy the cleaner , gardner, pool cleaner etc but it does not buy happiness and family values. Good on the Monfords for bring it down a notch. As for the daughter get a reality check my dear, some famous people buy clothes at Op Shops.

haha ! loved it ! montfords are actyally my old neighbours haha i couldnt wait to see what happend !

loved the aussie version as much as the uk one (dont care for the american one) will def be watching every week

Kind hearted decent Aussies. Loved them loved the show.

I didn't think I would like this. I have watched the show from the UK and the USA but this surprised me. It was very well done, both families learned not to judge by appearance. They learnt a few home truths about themselves and corrected them. I have to say by the end I liked them all and I loved the husband going through depression and recognising it. I loved the other husband for buying the new wife a new sewing machine so she wouldn't have to work 2 jobs. It is the first one I have seen where the couples ended up friends and I liked that. It made me laugh when the not so wealthy wife stuck pretend tattoo's on the other family and took them out for the day. I think for a change Aus has done it better than the other Countries and they did it with dignity. No screaming and cursing at the end.

The barrys are my family down to a tee.love your partner. Love your kids.live life!

The two families were pretty much the same, one had made more money than the other but the differences were minimal. At a guess I would say the Montfords were from The Shire. Nothing like the US or UK versions.

I LOVED it! Ran the full gammet of emotions as I cried along with Stephanie at those poor Barry kids going to school without breakfast. Then at the final meeting to have each wife's comments listened to and respected..... that's a first for Wife Swap. I can imagine these two families getting together for a BBQ...... that's Aussies for yuou!!!

I hope the Monford clan watch themselves and see what we all saw... People that need a reality check, and kids with no values.

Show was great! Just goes to show how people don't need to be rich to be happy .. I know I would rather have more time with my family over money any day .. Great Show

Well done to both families for being open to change. The program helped them to make positive changes in their lives. Great to watch!

talk about mutton dressed as lamb with Montfords just goes to show money doesn;t mean you have good taste, and the comment about the personal trainer, got him in 1

They did Aussies proud. Both families were uniquely different but they were accepting of those differences. Love it. Had a great laugh at the humour both families used. Well done to both families....it was the nicest episode of wife swap I've ever watched. And I watch the uk & us wife swaps too.

i loved it even though it was a bit layed back was a great start so refreshing to see the wives listening to each other and was moved to see trent start to come to terms with his depression. i know that we will head down hill in the next few episodes but i hope that this first show will be starting point for all of us to look at our relationships.
the best thing for me was that all the familys even the children were open to the experience the good and the bad
in the end it showed that both familys loved each other and that spending more time together was all they really wanted
i hope they remain the best of friends and have many many bbqs together

The good thing too I guess is the poor family were bogans and the rich family were just bogans with money (i use the word bogan endearingly in that aussie = a bit bogan). There's no old money here so you don't get those fwits who think their superior by money and breeding. And if anyone gets that attitude they'll be snubbed by the real humans anyway.

It was bloody terrible!! I think whoever produced it missed the mark. It was also sooo slow. Nothing was happening, the narration was slow. I had to ask, what the hell am i watching? In the UK/US versions usually the families have at least one disfunction that sticks out like dogs balls and the other person is fighting against it and trying to get them to change. Neither of these families had any of that really, they were both mainly fine, and in the end they were mates and talking about catching up. If that is true of Australia, and I'm not convinced it is, then that's nice I suppose, but people being average doesn't make a Wife Swap. It's nutters with 'sweepstakes' obsessions, chastity rings, more devotion to god than themselves, that makes the sparks fly and therefore a show.

Would rather hang out with the Barry's than the Montfords!!! Money doesn't buy everything. The "personal trainer" should be sacked too!!!

I thought Stephanie was tragic, an 80's throw back! Who on earth wears taffeta eveing wear on a daily basis, and that hair! Nicola was lovely and even with the lackof cashe managed to look trendie and somehow funky. Plus her family were warm, loving & had their priorities right, although o fcourse cleaner would have been better

I thoroughly enjoyed it, real and down to earth... not like the snobby Americans.At least us Aussies can laugh at ourselves.

We loved Wife Swap Australia. Everyone was so nice to each other and everyone learnt from the situation, and they had fun along the way! Yippeee! It will be great to see the progress Alex makes.

Money can't buy you class....

enjoyed it but could of been a bit more conflict which i love next week looks exciting

I really enjoyed the show and thought that both families were fantastic the way they excepted improvement in their everyday lives.

Loved it. Aussies are so much nicer to one another than the Americans and Brits.

Both were bogans!!!!

A great 1st episode, I expected more swearing & I think both families took something away from the experience

Congratulations for putting on a show that has the two females taking constructive criticism from each other and not screaming like banchees at each other. Both women learned from the experience, what a shame the US show shows all that ... and nothing positive!

Absolutely loved it! I always watch the UK and USA versions but thought the Aussies did it so much better. They were all so nice to each other at the final meeting and everyone benefited from the swap. I couldn't believe the Barrys left their rules on the wall! It was a great show - looking forward to the next episode...

I think tonight's show was great, both nice families.. from different backgrounds, but kind hearts :)

Please save me from cashed up Bogans.

Why aren't you showing where the wife's live?

Look out for Stephanie in the first episode!! She's a bit if a hand full to say the least!!!

this looks funny aussies going at it!! lol

So exited to watch, cant wait!

Wow this should be a great show!

I can't wait to watch it :D