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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bachelor host Osher Günsberg finally breaks his silence as entire crew moves to new spin-off without him: 'One person lost their job - me'
Osher Günsberg has broken his silence after being cut from the upcoming Golden Bachelor Australia reboot. The beloved TV host, 50, who fronted The Bachelor Australia since its debut in 2013, revealed he was the only team member from The Bachelor franchise not asked to return. Osher said it was 'bittersweet' watching the new version take off at a different network without him. 'When The Bachelor moved networks, one person lost their job. Me,' he told Chattr this week. 'My wife worked on [The Golden Bachelor]. I think Sam's gonna do a cracking job.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The new iteration, The Golden Bachelor Australia, is set to air on Channel Nine in 2025 and will be hosted by media personality Samantha Armytage, marking a major shakeup following Channel 10's decision to axe the original series in 2023. Despite the snub, Osher said he holds no resentment over being left out of the project. 'The 110 other people who make that show, who I have known for ten years, kept working, and that is what matters,' he said. 'These incredibly skilled people are the only ones in the country who know how to make that show. These jobs really need to be protected.' 'In this world where our industry is shrinking, I'm thrilled for them,' he added. 'I know them all and I know their kids - they're all brilliant at what they do.' He continued: 'This is the business I've chosen. If I didn't want to be losing my job, I'd go work in an office. I chose this life, and I know this is a part of it.' The TV personality, who is currently competing on Dancing with the Stars Australia 2025, admitted he saw the writing on the wall years ago as the show's ratings began to slide. Once a ratings juggernaut, The Bachelor Australia has been on a steady decline for years. Its 2021 season premiered to just 224,000 metro viewers - making it the lowest debut ever - down from 309,000 the previous season - a far cry from the 1 million+ who tuned in during the Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins era in 2018 - and the numbers kept falling throughout the season. Former Sunrise co-anchor Armytage left Channel Seven in late 2024 after 21 years on air, saying the relentless grind had ' become gruelling' and the timing was right to move on. In October 2024, she was officially announced as host of The Golden Bachelor Australia on Channel Nine, expressing excitement about bringing a 'fresh, heartwarming' new spin to Australian screens. Daily Mail Australia revealed that Barry 'Bear' Myrden, a 50‑something infrastructure engineer from Sydney's Northern Beaches will be Australia's first Golden Bachelor after he was spotted filming during March 2025 at heritage homes in Elizabeth Bay. Unlike The Bachelor and The Bachelorette which feature young men and women, the Golden Bachelor is targeted at a more mature audience eager to watch how those who have already experienced great love and loss are chasing companionship in their next chapter. 'Bear is not your usual reality TV type,' an insider told Daily Mail Australia. 'He's charming, intelligent and has really lived a full life. He's been through love, loss and now he's ready to open his heart again. Women are going to adore him.' Local fans of the The Golden Bachelor have been calling for an Australian version since the US version premiered last year to critical acclaim.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Channel Ten staff given shock ultimatum amid sweeping job cuts - one week after The Project was axed
Embattled broadcaster Channel Ten is slashing jobs, with Adelaide newsroom staff told to relocate interstate or face redundancy, just one week after The Project was axed. On Monday, employees at the network's South Australian office were informed that two production workers would be let go - unless they accepted offers to relocate to either Sydney or Melbourne. The move forms part of broader cost-cutting measures across the company, with similar relocation ultimatums issued in Brisbane and Perth. A total of eight positions are reportedly at risk across the three cities, with veteran video editors believed to make up the bulk of the affected roles. The shake-up follows a turbulent year for the struggling network, which announced last week that The Project would be pulled from the schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Its final episode is set to air on June 27, and will be replaced by a single national 6pm news bulletin. Meanwhile, Channel Ten is moving forward with its major rebrand as the network prepares to launch a new current affairs show. The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald are set to exit the network, while comedian Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows. The last episode will air on June 27, with the panel show being replaced by a new current affairs show. After announcing The Project was ending last Monday, Ten released another statement announcing a new look news program. The premium news program, titled 10 News+, is set to hit screens on Monday, June 30, at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10Play. 10 News+ will be broadcast across the country after Network 10's 5pm local news bulletins, offering a deeper analysis of some of the biggest stories of the day. According to Paramount Australia, the segment aims to 'redefine evening news by providing comprehensive analysis, trusted reporting, and long-form investigative journalism'. Keeping up with Australia's constantly evolving mediascape, the news program will be available via broadcast and streaming, as well as on digital and social platforms. The show's lineup will include former 7News journalist Denham Hitchcock and Walkley Award-winner Amelia Brace, who will be regular faces during the 6pm bulletin from Sunday to Thursday. Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton will take the lead during the Friday broadcast. The anchor team will be supported by reporters including Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank, and Claudia Vrdoljak. Ten's Entertainment Editor Angela Bishop will also bring insight into the biggest stories in entertainment, including red-carpet events and exclusive interviews with Hollywood's elite. Speaking of the new program, Paramount Australia's Vice President of News Martin White gushed over the 'fantastic team' fronting the program and the 'hard work' that had gone on behind the scenes to bring it to air. 'We're going to do what we do best - put the truth first, our audience first, and tell important stories well,' he said of the new offering. 'We've assembled a fantastic team, led by Denham and Amelia, and I can't wait for audiences to see their hard work.' 10 News+ premieres Monday, 30 June at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Poh Ling Yeow drops Logies bombshell as she reveals little-known industry secret about the awards show - after being nominated for the top gong
MasterChef judge Poh Ling Yeow has blown the lid off one of the TV industry's best-kept secrets - revealing that Gold Logie nominees are quietly told weeks in advance, despite the fanfare of a live announcement. Appearing on The Project on Monday night, the beloved culinary star, 51, revealed she was informed of her Gold Logie nomination three weeks ago – and had to keep it a secret from everyone, including her closest friends and family. 'Big Gold Logie nomination,' Sarah Harris teased, before asking how she found out. 'Ah, well, I got, I found out actually about three weeks ago,' she said. 'So I had to… mum's the word, and it was quite hard to keep away from, you know, close friends and family. Uh, but I was really shocked.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Poh recalled being pulled aside after filming an episode of Have You Been Paying Attention? by a Network Ten publicist. 'I'd actually just done Have You Been Paying Attention? and a Channel Ten publicist pulled me aside and said, "Oh, just got a little bit of housekeeping to do"' she explained. 'I was kind of milling around with the comedians – because I'm a bit of a… you know, like hanging out with comedians – and she's like, "Just hang out in the corridor for a bit." 'She sat me down in the boardroom and said, "So…" I thought she was going to leave or I thought it was about her – because I love her. And she goes, "Ah, so yeah, you've been known for…" and I was just so bamboozled. I couldn't believe it.' 'Yeah. I was speechless. I just… yeah. I'm still feeling a little bit odd about it.' When asked if it had sunk in, Poh replied, 'Can't… I can't. It's hard to process.' Her candid admission has stunned fans - as it's the first time a TV star has publicly revealed that Logie nominees are privately informed weeks before the annual 'reveal' to the media. Poh joined the MasterChef judging panel in 2023 and quickly won over audiences with her warmth, humour and no-nonsense approach to food. The news comes just days after Daily Mail Australia revealed that Poh has signed on to return for the MasterChef 2026, putting an end to recent speculation she was preparing to bow out. A spokesperson for the popular chef flatly denied the claims, revealing: 'There's no truth to the speculation. Poh is loving her time on MasterChef and feels like she's found her place.' A spokesperson for the popular chef flatly denied the claims, revealing: 'There's no truth to the speculation. Poh is loving her time on MasterChef and feels like she's found her place.' It follows a report by New Idea earlier this week suggesting Poh was considering leaving the series, prompting executives to quietly begin scouting a new judge to join Andy Allen, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli at the judging table. Among the names floated as a potential replacement? None other than fan favourite Julie Goodwin - the very contestant who beat Poh to win the first season of MasterChef back in 2009.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shocking new family feud erupts over Pheobe Bishop's disability: Tragic teen's grieving mother hits back after her aunt said the unthinkable
A fresh war of words has erupted between Pheobe Bishop's mother and the late teenager's estranged aunt Carolea 'Caz' Johnson. The family rift first blew up last month when Carolea appeared on Channel Ten 's The Project to leak private texts from Pheobe - sent about three weeks before she went missing - in which she described her living situation as a 'hellhole'.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dr Chris Brown 'in talks with Seven' amid rumours he is 'frustrated he is being overlooked' as Dancing With The Stars 'faces the axe'
Dr is reportedly in talks with Channel Seven over his future at the network, as rumours swirl that Dancing With The Stars could be on the chopping block. According to Woman's Day, the popular vet and TV presenter, 46, is feeling sidelined just a year after signing a reported $1 million deal with Seven. Now, insiders say he may be weighing up his next move - and could even return to Channel 10, the network he left in mid-2023. 'It looks like Dancing With The Stars is headed for the chopping block – despite Seven's denials - and there may not be much else for Dr Chris, who is furious that they've signed up former Today sports presenter Alex Cullen to host their newly revamped Daily Edition style program,' the source said. 'Chris would be a starring role in the current affairs line-up on Ten as a way of really securing him moving forward. He's 46 now and looking for longevity in his future. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'He loved his time at Seven, he's frustrated that he's being overlooked. He wanted his old I'm A Celebrity gig back, but the powers [that be] won't upset star Robert Irwin!' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Dr Chris Brown for comment. Brown has remained tight-lipped publicly, but speculation around the future of Dancing With The Stars has been building in recent months. While the glitzy series remains a solid performer in Seven's schedule, insiders claim it's also one of the network's most expensive to produce - reportedly costing close to $1 million per episode. The current season sees Brown co-hosting alongside Gold Logie winner Sonia Kruger. But with growing talk of a format refresh and cost-cutting across the board, both stars may soon be without a marquee show. Channel Seven has continuously denied Dancing With The Stars is being axed, but network reshuffles and talent contract shake-ups have become increasingly common amid sliding ratings and rising production costs. If DWTS is indeed rested or cancelled, Seven is expected to keep Brown within the fold, with internal discussions already underway to develop new formats for him. However, with Channel 10 reportedly plotting a new current affairs program, the door remains wide open for Brown's potential return. Chris signed a two-year contract with Seven worth more than $1million a year, following his contractual obligations for I'm A Celebrity at his former network. And it seems that It's not just Dr Chris feeling uncertain - the speculation around DWTS comes amid wider upheaval for Australia's TV stars. His DWTS co-host Sonia is another Seven personality facing a crossroads. The Gold Logie-winning presenter has become the queen of reality TV – fronting The Voice and Big Brother - and sources say she's not in any immediate danger. Still, if DWTS were dropped, Kruger would lose one of her marquee roles at Seven. Insiders claim Sonia has privately expressed concerns that further cast or format changes could 'destabilise' the dance show, after she already weathered the replacement of original host Daryl Somers. She recently took a well-earned European holiday with family, sparking chatter that the veteran host might be eyeing a slower life abroad if her commitments dry up.
