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Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jonathan LaPaglia looks downcast during a family stroll in Los Angeles as he is seen for the first time since being brutally fired from Australian Survivor via email
Jonathan LaPaglia has been seen for the first time since news emerged he was fired from Australian Survivor after almost 10 years as host. The 55-year-old appeared downcast as he went for a family stroll in Los Angeles on Tuesday, just hours after Daily Mail Australia revealed that LaPaglia was left blindsided after learning of his sacking via email. LaPaglia, who had been the face of the franchise since 2016, was spotted on a family walk with his wife Ursula Brooks and their daughter Tilly. The TV star showed off his muscular arms in a singlet and appeared deep in thought as he walked alongside Tilly, who held their dog's leash. He completed his casual look with navy shorts and a pair of comfortable sneakers. 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 55-year-old appeared downcast as he went for a family stroll in Los Angeles on Tuesday, just hours after Daily Mail Australia revealed that LaPaglia was left blindsided after learning of his sacking via email Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed on Tuesday, the first LaPaglia heard of his sacking was in an email from producers at EndemolShine Australia, the company behind Survivor. This was before anyone from Ten had the chance to pick up the phone. The message pinged in his inbox after he had wrapped filming on his last season of Survivor, Australia v The World, which is slated to air later this year. 'He got an email first. That was the initial comms from EndemolShine,' a source said. 'Then a call came from Ten, but by then it was already done. It's really not how you treat someone who's been part of the show for almost a decade.' The decision to break the news via email, described by insiders as 'clinical' and 'cold', has shocked those involved with the show. 'It wasn't just a job to him,' the source added. 'Jonathan took this seriously - gym, set, repeat. If you've ever watched the man storm tribal council in head-to-toe linen, you know he gave it everything. 'He was passionate, outspoken and protective over the format - especially when production barged in with changes. 'I cannot stress this enough: JLP didn't just show up to read lines. He lived it.' According to multiple insiders, the decision to replace LaPaglia was made well before Australia v The World began filming in September last year, but was kept tightly under wraps to avoid overshadowing the season. 'It was locked in for months,' one spy said. 'They wanted to avoid a backlash during filming and post-production - but now the torches have been lit, and not just in Samoa.' Soon after Daily Mail Australia broke the news of his axing, LaPaglia issued a statement confirming he had been dropped - describing his exit as the one blindside he didn't see coming. 'Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all… because it happened to me,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I received a call from the network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are "going in a different direction". Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. Soon after Daily Mail Australia broke the news of his axing, LaPaglia issued a statement confirming he had been dropped - describing his exit as the one blindside he didn't see coming According to multiple insiders, the decision to replace LaPaglia was made well before Australia v The World began filming in September last year, but was kept tightly under wraps to avoid overshadowing the season Sources close to production say that LaPaglia was 'devastated' after learning Genat was in talks with both the network and production to replace him 'So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a host swap. Yes, you read that right.' 'I wish I could say, "Before we go to vote, tonight is a little different… no one's going home." But I can't. None of that non-elim bulls**t tonight! Someone IS going home. And with no idol in my back pocket, that someone is me. 'It has been one of the greatest adventures of my career to helm Australian Survivor, so it is without a doubt the hardest challenge of all to snuff my own torch but here goes: "JLP… the tribe has spoken".' While no replacement has been officially announced, our sources say Survivor: All Stars winner David Genat will step into the role from 2026. Sources close to production say that LaPaglia was 'devastated' after learning Genat was in talks with both the network and production to replace him.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Channel Ten sacked ‘blindsided' Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia through 'clinical and cold' email, sources reveal
Sources have revealed the shocking truth about how Channel Ten really sacked "blindsided" Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia. A Ten spokesperson on Monday confirmed the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by La Paglia, who already filmed the show before its premiere in the coming months. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years," the spokesperson told in a statement. "Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor." Despite no apparent signs of animosity between the network and La Paglia amid his sudden axing on Monday, the TV host appeared to suggest otherwise in a statement addressing his departure on Instagram. "Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all…because it happened to me," the 55-year-old wrote in a caption on Monday. "Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!" La Paglia said he found out about his sacking through a phone call from Ten informing him Survivor was "going in a different direction" next season. However, production first told the TV veteran he was out of a job via a "clinical" and "cold" email, Daily Mail Australia reported on Wednesday. Before Ten had a chance to break the news to La Paglia, the host received an email from Survivor's production company, Endemol Shine Australia. "He got an email first. That was the initial comms from EndemolShine,' a source told the publication. "Then a call came from Ten, but by then it was already done. "It's really not how you treat someone who's been part of the show for almost a decade." La Paglia reportedly received the sudden email before he had finished filming Survivor: Australia vs. The World, set to air mid-to-late this year. And the decision to let him go was made well before the season began filming last year but was kept a secret to avoid overshadowing the show. One source said the move was "locked in" for months, but production wanted to "avoid backlash during the show's filming and post-promotion." Former model and Australian Survivor: All-Stars champion David Genant is reportedly tipped to replace La Paglia as host of the game show. Genant recently won $8.7 million on the US TV game show Deal or No Deal Island and is set to compete in Survivor: Australia V The World. The new season will mark the TV star's third time on the series, and he has previously hosted popular travel shows Rush and Getaway. Neverthelss, a production insider told Daily Mail Australia not everyone is convinced he's La Paglia's best replacement. "He doesn't fit the brief," the insider said. "He's charismatic, sure - but Survivor needs someone with gravitas. David is not Jonathan, and viewers will notice that." The massive shakeup at 10 comes as Australian Survivor struggles with a rating slump. The last season, Brains vs. Brawn II, saw viewership dip to 486,000 total overnight viewers, a far cry from the many millions it attracted in its prime. Survivor features a group of contestants known as "castaways" living in an isolated outdoor location in Samoa. There, they must provide for themselves by gathering food, water, fire, and shelter while competing in challenges for awards and immunity. The castaways are progressively eliminated by their peers, with the last member crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the grand prize of $500,000.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Brutal twist in TV's ultimate blindside: Leaked email reveals 'cold, clinical' sacking of Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia - and it's so much worse than we thought
We doffed our hats to Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia on Monday when he frankly confirmed our exclusive story on his sacking by . He didn't make excuses. He didn't say he was off to 'spend more time with his family'. He didn't pretend it was his own decision.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gogglebox stars beg Channel Ten to 'rethink' sacking of Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia: 'Absolutely devastated'
Gogglebox's Lee and Keith are up in arms after the sudden axing of beloved Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia. The fellow Channel Ten stars took to Instagram on Tuesday to voice their frustrations over the move, begging the network to 'rethink' their decision. Lee and Keith slammed Channel Ten, not only for their decision to sack the longtime host, but for their chosen replacement. 'I am absolutely devastated to hear that Jonathan (JLP) has been replaced. AND BY DAVID GENAT,' they began. The post continued: 'Jonathan to me is the Australian Survivor. I truly don't know how anyone would think this will boost the ratings. 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. 'One of my favourite shows without Jonathan at the helm.' The Gogglebox stars then implored the network to note the public's negative response to the axing and reconsider the controversial move. 'Please channel 10 rethink your decision. You must know by now the outrage in the public forum who loves Survivor is NOT happy about this.' They finished the post: 'Everyone is heartbroken, Jonathan. It will not be the same without you.' On Monday, Jonathan confirmed he had been axed as host of Australian Survivor after a decade in the role. The 55-year-old, who has fronted the hit show since 2016, will make his final appearance on the upcoming season, Australia V The World, set to air later this year. In a lengthy Instagram post, Jonathan said he was shocked by Channel 10's decision to let him go, which was first revealed by Daily Mail Australia on Sunday. He also revealed the brutal way the network delivered the news - via telephone. 'Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all… because it happened to me,' he began on Instagram. 'I received a call from the Network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are 'going in a different direction,'' he explained. 'Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a host swap. Yes, you read that right. 'I wish I could say, 'Before we go to vote, tonight is a little different… no one's going home'. But I can't. None of that non-elim bulls**t tonight! Someone IS going home. And with no idol in my back pocket, that someone is me.' He continued: 'I have loved and will dearly miss the immensely talented crew, all the crafty players and our loyal sassy audience. I'm a huge fan of this incredible game, always have been, always will be. 'It has been one of the greatest adventures of my career to helm Australian Survivor, so it is without a doubt the hardest challenge of all to snuff my own torch, but here goes: "LP… the tribe has spoken."'
Refinery29
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Who Is The New Australian Survivor Host?
The Tribe has spoken: Jonathan LaPaglia will not be returning as the Australian Survivor host in 2026. The presenter has been at the helm of the reality TV show since its revival on Channel 10 in 2016, and he has called his axing an "epic blindside". The much-loved TV personality will be returning to ask scathing questions at Tribal for one last season, as Survivor: Australia V World has already been filmed. Watching the new seasons of Australian Survivor without LaPaglia is now going to be bittersweet, after all, he has been hosting the show for a decade. So why was LaPaglia axed from Australian Survivor, and who will be replacing him as the new Australian Survivor host? Why was Jonathan LaPaglia axed? Jonathan LaPaglia shared an emotional post on Instagram revealing he was "blindsided" by Channel 10's decision to replace him, and claimed the decision was made due to low ratings. " Australian Survivor has seen some of the most epic blindsides over the last 10 years, but this one might just be the craziest of them all... because it happened to me. I received a call from the network thanking me for all my hard work and dedication to the show but for next season they are 'going in a different direction'. Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. So for the first time ever this is not a tribe swap, but a host swap," he said. "I wish I could say, 'Before we go to vote, tonight is a little different... no one's going home'. But I can't. None of that non-elim bulls**t tonight! Someone is going home. And with no idol in my back pocket, that someone is me." He told fans not to worry, because Survivor: Australia V World is the "best season ever", with popular Australian players like Shonee Bowtell and Kirby Bentley facing off against Survivor US legends Parvati Shallow and Cirie Fields. "It has been one of the greatest adventures of my career to helm Australian Survivor, so it is without a doubt the hardest challenge of all to snuff my own torch," he said. "PS. Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!" Who will be the next Australian Survivor host? Channel 10 confirmed they will be announcing the new Australian Survivor host soon, and thanked Jonathan LaPaglia for all his work on the previous series. "JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years. Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor," a Channel 10 spokesperson said in an online statement. "We look forward to JLP hosting the next epic instalment of Survivor: Australia V World coming soon to 10... we will be making an announcement shortly about who will take over hosting duties for the 2026 season of Australian Survivor." According to Daily Mail, David Genat is set to take over LaPaglia's hosting duties in 2026. Genat previously won Australian Survivor: All Stars and will be competing on Survivor: Australia V World, airing later this year. "He doesn't fit the brief," one production insider claimed. "He's charismatic, sure — but Survivor needs someone with gravitas. David is not Jonathan, and viewers will notice that." Australian Survivor contestants have been sharing their disappointment over the news on social media, but Shonee Bowtell took it to a new level when she photoshopped her baby Vally in an Australian Survivor buff as a tribute to Jonathan LaPaglia on her Instagram Story. "Vally was really looking forward to playing with JLP," she joked, while also saying her child would be "socially diplomatic" when playing, but also a "backstabber". In another Instagram post, Bowtell called the decision "rude" and said she would be playing Irreplaceable by Beyoncé for LaPaglia. Perhaps that could become the new Australian Survivor theme song?
