Sonia Kruger to host Big Brother?
Rumours are firming that Sonia Kruger is close to becoming the host of Nine's Big Brother series.
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Rumours are firming that Sonia Kruger is close to securing the hosting job on Nine’s Big Brother for 2012.
TV Tonight hears that the quick-witted Dancing with the Stars co-host is favoured by Nine to take the presenting role which catapulted Gretel Killeen to fame a decade ago on TEN.
Such a move would see Kruger exit her long-standing role on Seven’s variety series. She has appeared on the show for eleven seasons, alongside hosts Daryl Somers and Daniel MacPherson.
During that time she has attracted acclaim with viewers and critics alike for her ability to work off-script, qualities that are all required in the role of Big Brother host.
Since it emerged that Nine was reviving the Southern Star reality series there has been plenty of interest from online forums, with furious speculation about who will land the hosting role.
Media reports that Hamish and Andy might host were later denied by the comedy duo. Nostalgic fans have also called for Gretel Killeen to be reinstated.
Kruger is understood to be contracted to Dancing with the Stars on a series by series basis.
A Seven spokesperson would not confirm details of their 2012 plans, telling TV Tonight, “We’ll be looking at Dancing with the Stars early in the new year.”
Aside from Underbelly: Razor, Reality shows have been one of Nine’s sweet spots in 2011. With The Block currently in production, The Voice nearing cast completion, and Celebrity Apprentice expected to be renewed a Big Brother series helmed by Sonia Kruger could be quite a Reality slapdown.
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Bad career move for Sonia.
it Has to be The Garonz! Natalie Garonzi all the way!
It has been confirmed, it would suit her style and be interesting if Fifi does co-host dancing
It is funny how people will moan about the show being reality trash. I watch barely any reality tv, but at it’s core big brother is better than most of the producer driven and decided reality show that clogs the airwaves these days. If they get a wide variety of people, then a look at ourselves and how we act could be very interesting. The problem is when they fill it with young idiots who are just looking to get 15 minutes of fame.
Oh as far as Kruger is concerned, I couldnt think of many people worse for the job. It amazez me people are saying she is quick witted, just saying something quickly does not make it automatically witty. I never cared much for Gretel, but I would at least admit she is rather witty. Sonia is just a loud mouthed idiot who has next to no talent.
Personally I think having two people would work better, make one of them a comedian so the viewers don’t have to sit through a non comedian trying and failing to be funny.
@sedi thanks for the info they would have a bit of work ahead of them from a video i have seen on youtube it is very rundown but still looks fixable it makes sense to keep it at dreamworld but i would not have minded if it was in sydney the main thing it that it is coming back
Looks like it’s a done deal.
Lovin the idea !
Kruge’s is bright and witty, it will be great to see her host in her own right.
Very Happy!!!! If we cant have Gretel im happy with Sonia, she is very quick witted and funny, ill also be sad to see her not hosting DWTS anymore she also lit up the greenroom
another show i won’t be watching. will she be taking her stupid ads to 9 as well
@Dan – the location is pretty much looking at Dreamworld again. Sources have revealed that they have started doing the place up again in preparation (they have even locked it from public access) Unfortunate I know, I would rather see it in Sydney.
I would have rather seen mike goldman or gretal host it maybe even both i think sonia would be the next choice just so long as kyle the kiss of death lady eddie karl hamish and andy arent hosting it then i am happy now all we need to know is the location
David.. this story is now confirmed via a number of media and social medium. 🙂
Sonia Is going to host BB in 2012 😀 look out!
Go Sonia! Perfect choice!
Why bring this turkey back from the dead anyway??? Leave it where it is….dead and buried in the rubbish tip…….
@ Steve Sydney – Yes agree, When will someone give Julia morris her own show. She should not have to go overseas to get work. If she was a bloke she would of had her own show years ago. I like Sonia Kruger but wonder whether her jokes were off the the cuff or prepared. We may soon see.
The Herald Sun website is now reporting that this is confirmed.
@jerome, last i heard daniel was with zoe ventoura. i hate that i know that. haha.
Could do much, much worse.
Fits the mould. Makes sense. If she plays up to it though, it will bomb.
Very disappointing some journos do not attribute stories they are clearly following from this blog. Is it really that difficult guys?
Anyone else think it’s just a ploy to get more money off Seven?
My God – please no!
Big Brother just lost a fan if this she’s the host. 🙁
I quite like this idea actually. I’m not a huge fan of her, but I think she’s okay.
DansDan, it’s called an opinion and we have every right to express it.
Steve: I agree CA has been good for Julia Morris. Maybe Seven should be grabbing her if Sonia exits DWTS?