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Andrew G to front Idol solo

Network TEN sensibly decides to leave Andrew G to host Australian Idol single-handedly.

idol-andrew-g1Network TEN has indicated that Andrew G will now host Australian Idol solo.

The news follows the exit of James Mathison, announced yesterday.

“We are sad to see James leave,” the network said in a statement.

“We have had a great relationship with him on Idol over the last six years and we wish him well with his new ventures.

“Andrew G has done an impeccable job as co-host to date, and we’re more than confident in his abilities to host Idol on his own,” it said.

“The show must go on and there are big plans afoot with Idol in ’09.”

This is a sensible move by the network given Gunsberg has had no problem in hosting solo when Mathison was preparing ARIA Awards.

Network TEN also confirmed today that former contestant and last year’s co-host Ricki-Lee Coulter will appear on the program later, but wouldn’t reveal in what capacity.

“She will be back after her album commitments,” a TEN spokeswoman told AAP.

Mathison didn’t rule out a return to television.

Source: Herald Sun

9 Responses

  1. The same Andrew G they were quietly trying to “retire” before last year’s season?
    Time for a new host methinks.
    I’m liking the Nathan Bracken idea!

  2. That’s a pity. James was by far the most talented of the pair. Andrew always struggled reading off his fake cue cards in comparison.

  3. I’d like it if Rick became a co-host and dumped that stupid ‘mentor’ role…that was pointless.

    Never really liked James Mathison. The best thing he had to offer was his humour, and honestly, he wasn’t overtly funny. So good riddance.

    LOL my friend said “good the ugly one’s going”

  4. At least James Mathison did better than Brian Dunkleman *giggles* Poor Dunkleman…..
    Andrew G all the way!!… After Dunkleman left, Seacrest just shot into fame-dom. Andrew’s already there I guess, but could this take him OS?? Fingers crossed for you Andrew!

  5. Does that mean James will go back to Channel [V].
    He was pretty much constrained by Channel 10. Only doing Idol and a few specials throughout the year.

  6. Why couldn’t it be the other way around? James is much funnier and wittier than Andrew. Ricki-Lee was useless and annoying last year. The longer she stays off the show the better. I like her as a singer and performer though.

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