The Fifth Trimester

Welcome back to the past, DLs. Today, we dust off our flower crowns and unpack why 2016-core is suddenly everywhere and does it mean millennials are no longer cheugy… and we’re actually cool again?! We ask what 2016 Lu and Bella would make of their 2026 selves, share our Hottest 100 predictions, and dive headfirst into a very heated chat about Heated Rivalry - the steamy gay hockey series consuming our lives. We chat about why queer joy on screen feels like the medicine the world desperately needs right now and what season two of the show might explore. Plus, Lu shares a genius lunch hack and Bella has found the coolest summer hat that suits everyone.
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Mentions:
Umamipapi Chilli Oil
Arms of Eve Jackson Hat
Sportsgirl floppy sunhat
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Imagine being cancelled by your imaginary best friend and all-round Brit It Gal, Lily Allen, on day three of your new job. Sounds like a living nightmare, right? Welp, this actually happened to Bella and she’s finally going public with this never-before-told dark tale of shame. Meanwhile, celibacy is taking Hollywood by storm with the likes of Julia Fox and Khloe Kardashian crossing their legs for good, and the girls are feeling inspired. Plus, we chat to fashion expert and stylist, Courtney McIntosh, from THE INARRA about the jeans we’ll all be wearing in 2026, and Lu shares the ultimate mindful activity that produces chic accessories and keeps your kids busy.
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Bella’s running playlists:
Running Jams
Retro Running Songs
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We’re back for episode two and the sched is more lit than the dance floor at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis’ wedding. We unpack the soccer golden couple’s stunning Perth nuptials, plus why we’re convinced JLo and Ben Affleck might be (probably, maybe) trolling us all. We also serve up our pop culture predictions for the year ahead - from a bombshell royal tell-all to an Abbie Chatfield and Keli Holiday relationship milestone. Meanwhile, Lu is laying down some very firm rules for her dating life in 2026, while Bella is campaigning for the return of… **checks notes**… ankle socks?!
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Happy first ep and happy almost-NYE! Today, Bella breaks down what in the bedazzled gold suit is actually happening with Harry Styles and his long-anticipated musical comeback. Lu slips into her Inspector Gadget trench to investigate the Beckham family’s latest bout of festive beef, before the girls recap the weird, wild year that was 2025. Plus, they share the cocktail of the summer and the viral crisp platter you have to try before the clock strikes 12.
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The Fifth Trimester Dropping 29.12.25
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