9News Unmasked: Melbourne newsreaders share unusual rituals

On the latest episode of Nine News Unmasked, Jo Hall lamented that the lack of Spring Carnival action this year also led to a lack of Instagrammable pics of stunning outfits.

However, as Tony Jones reminded us, there was no shortage on social media of celebrities reminding us of what they were wearing this time last year. Jo was among them!

We talked about cooking during lockdown, and a viewer wondered whether our culinary skills had improved during this period of 'home detention'.

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Tony revealed his fondness for the family's new air fryer, and after a discussion on the best brand to buy, informed us of his go-to dish - eggs, in their shells!

Jo doesn't like cooking and says so, although I have always wondered whether she's secretly a cordon bleu chef in the privacy of her own kitchen.

Apparently her pasta bolognese is a treat.

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There was talk of good luck charms and rituals; Tony has a secret slogan which he writes on the scripts before each broadcast, while Jo's rituals are highly entertaining… same pen, same mug, same hairbrush and make-up.  

Health also came up as a topic.

None of us could quite describe what happens when you go to a podiatrist, except that it's therapeutic, and we also heard about a team member's advice from their dentist: "I can fix your teeth, but I won't do so until you tame the beast within - you're grinding them!" I wonder who that was...

When discussing confronting stories we have covered, there was a reminder that the day's news can sometimes be upsetting and disturbing.

Whether it's bushfires, crime or the pandemic, these important events must be covered… and hopefully we bring you some lighter stories as well.

Watch the latest episode of Unmasked above.