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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Former Channel Seven star Denham Hitchcock reveals why he decided to live at sea with his young family - as he prepares to start new role at Ten
Former Channel Seven star Denham Hitchcock has revealed what inspired him to live at sea with his young family. The veteran reporter lived on a catamaran with his wife Mari and their young children before returning to Sydney earlier this year. He told this week's Stellar magazine how reporting on disasters and destruction and a health scare inspired him to set sail. 'I interviewed people most of the time in a terrible stage of their life, horrendous things have happened to them... And everybody says the same thing: 'I never thought it would happen to me',' he said. 'I realised there's really no good time to leave it behind and go and chase other dreams. So we should just do it and the rest will work itself out.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, s ubscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Denham also discussed the new current affairs program he is set to start co-hosting on Channel Ten. 'That's the great unknown. The journos, the network [are] fully behind it. No-one is half-hearted about this show,' he explained. 'And the platforms it will be on is also revolutionary in a way. [I'll be] let out of the gate. [I have] an absolute blockbuster. It's a story 60 Minutes, Four Corners and Spotlight would kill for.' Industry sources say the new program will focus on long-form investigative stories. A Ten spokesperson confirmed the shake-up to Daily Mail Australia recently, saying: 'Following the continued growth and success of our news brand, 10 News, we are investing in an investigative unit that will work on long-form stories.' Earlier this month, Denham officially jumped ship to Network Ten, becoming the third high-profile journalist to exit Seven in a major shake-up of Australia's media landscape. 'Well here we go. I've switched channels. But also in a way – I've come full circle,' Hitchcock began. 'I grew up watching my father on Channel Ten News every night. I had a bunk bed with Eyewitness News stickers all over it – and can still sing the theme song.' He added: 'So I'm delighted to start work here today – joining the network to help with its plans for the future.' He also shared a throwback photo of his father, veteran Ten journalist Kevin Hitchcock, sporting a classic 1980s moustache and captioned it with some amusing words: 'Not sure I could pull one of those off – but there's still time.' The move came just three months after returning to Seven following a break from TV journalism to live on a catamaran with his wife Mari and their young children. He had originally helped launch Spotlight in 2019 and led the network's coverage of major crime and current affairs stories, including last year's Who Killed Marea? documentary on Sky News.
The Age
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘When did people get so frightened of ideas': Inside the final days of The Project
'Is this your first time in the audience?' I ask the man seated next to me as we wait for The Project to begin broadcasting live from Channel Ten's Melbourne headquarters. 'Actually, it's my 182nd time,' he replies. 'I've been coming since 2016.' Regular guest presenter Kate Langbroek is the first to recognise this Project superfan. 'Hello!' she says warmly. A few minutes later, hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Sam Taunton come over to greet him. 'I'll miss you guys,' he tells them. Earlier this month, Ten announced the axing of its 16-year-old panel show, which airs for the final time on Friday. But the mood on this chilly Tuesday evening is more gleefully anarchic than glum. This is no surprise to Harris. 'I had my first axing when I was 19,' she recalls. 'It was a show called Local Edition – unkindly called Limited Edition by some – which lasted three months on Channel Seven. We came into work one morning and they said, 'We're axing the show. It's terrible. Now pack up your desk and leave.' So being able to say a proper goodbye on The Project has been really nice.' Sitting next to her in Ten's plush green room is Waleed Aly, who became a permanent host in 2015.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Project is over. Love it or hate it, that's bad news for Aussie comedy
Channel Ten has dropped the axe on The Project, and as the South Yarra studio goes dark, many words have been written about the show's impact on news and culture. But for me, a former head writer, the greatest loss will be felt by Aussie comedy. For 16 years, The Project has platformed comedy on-screen and behind the scenes, and its cancellation is nothing but bad news for those of us who make a career out of playing silly buggers. On air, The Project' s commitment to comedy was plain to see. Every night the show featured at least one comic at the desk who was tasked with keeping things light, even when the news was dark. The comedy on The Project was like punctuation, allowing the panel to tackle the big issues and still get out on a laugh. Some days this was easier to achieve than others. I always felt for comics who made their desk debut on days dominated by bushfires or bombs. Loading Perched on the far left of the desk, it was the comic's job to keep things interesting and to lob a few curveballs into the guest interviews. That guest chair was a welcoming spot for different voices, too. Multiple times each week, local and international comedians would drop by The Project desk to plug their stand-up, movies or podcasts. These chats resulted in thousands of hilarious moments and only one or two national scandals. In an age when our tastes are curated by the all-powerful algorithm, 6.30pm weeknights was a time slot that showcased new talent and introduced viewers to a comedy voice they might just fall in love with. Off the desk, The Project had a reputation for giving comics their first live TV gig. Countless stars were born via the very hectic and very eclectic 'Metro Whip', a Friday night segment that crossed to five locations around the country to find out what was happening in our capital cities. Names such as Em Rusciano, Mel Buttle, Sam Mac and Nath Valvo all cut their teeth trying to be funny while fighting to hear Carrie Bickmore over a cheering audience and simultaneously flogging a giant garage sale, agricultural show or spaghetti festival. Even during the darkest days of COVID, the show turned to comedy to help lift spirits and fill the rundown. Socially distanced sketches, jokes performed to empty studios and insane crosses to Ross Noble in his bunker where he would turn a three-minute Zoom call into must-see TV. A rare bit of paid work for an industry completely shut down. For the complete run, those on air were supported by a full-time comedy writers' room, a team made up of comedians and writers who worked to wedge humour between the headlines every day. Except the day the Queen died. We got to go home early that day.
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The Project is over. Love it or hate it, that's bad news for Aussie comedy
Channel Ten has dropped the axe on The Project, and as the South Yarra studio goes dark, many words have been written about the show's impact on news and culture. But for me, a former head writer, the greatest loss will be felt by Aussie comedy. For 16 years, The Project has platformed comedy on-screen and behind the scenes, and its cancellation is nothing but bad news for those of us who make a career out of playing silly buggers. On air, The Project' s commitment to comedy was plain to see. Every night the show featured at least one comic at the desk who was tasked with keeping things light, even when the news was dark. The comedy on The Project was like punctuation, allowing the panel to tackle the big issues and still get out on a laugh. Some days this was easier to achieve than others. I always felt for comics who made their desk debut on days dominated by bushfires or bombs. Loading Perched on the far left of the desk, it was the comic's job to keep things interesting and to lob a few curveballs into the guest interviews. That guest chair was a welcoming spot for different voices, too. Multiple times each week, local and international comedians would drop by The Project desk to plug their stand-up, movies or podcasts. These chats resulted in thousands of hilarious moments and only one or two national scandals. In an age when our tastes are curated by the all-powerful algorithm, 6.30pm weeknights was a time slot that showcased new talent and introduced viewers to a comedy voice they might just fall in love with. Off the desk, The Project had a reputation for giving comics their first live TV gig. Countless stars were born via the very hectic and very eclectic 'Metro Whip', a Friday night segment that crossed to five locations around the country to find out what was happening in our capital cities. Names such as Em Rusciano, Mel Buttle, Sam Mac and Nath Valvo all cut their teeth trying to be funny while fighting to hear Carrie Bickmore over a cheering audience and simultaneously flogging a giant garage sale, agricultural show or spaghetti festival. Even during the darkest days of COVID, the show turned to comedy to help lift spirits and fill the rundown. Socially distanced sketches, jokes performed to empty studios and insane crosses to Ross Noble in his bunker where he would turn a three-minute Zoom call into must-see TV. A rare bit of paid work for an industry completely shut down. For the complete run, those on air were supported by a full-time comedy writers' room, a team made up of comedians and writers who worked to wedge humour between the headlines every day. Except the day the Queen died. We got to go home early that day.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Harris hints at shock new career move after The Project is axed after 16 years
Sarah Harris has shared a glimpse of what her life might look like after The Project. The 43-year-old TV host saw the funny side of her impending unemployment on Wednesday night's show by sharing a hilarious video starring in her own stand-up comedy special. 'She's gone from sitting down to standing up,' a narrator could be heard saying in the background, while a hilarious segment showing Harris in a comedy show played out. 'Yeah, I'm a comedian now,' she announced. She then launched into a routine, showing herself in an all-black ensemble with a microphone in hand. 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 43-year-old TV host saw the funny side to her impending unemployment on Wednesday night's show by sharing a hilarious video starring in her own stand-up comedy special 'When they axed the show, Ten said it wasn't personal. They said it was just a strategic refresh, which we all know in TV speak means: "We don't know what we're doing, but we're not doing it with you."' She went on: 'People are always asking me for the news... You know what? I've got some news for you. 'The economy is down. My wine consumption is up.' She finished the segment, saying: 'I'm an unemployed celebrity, of course the Jungle is coming for me,' alluding to the Robert Irwin-hosted I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' Sarah shared the tongue-in-cheek skit to Instagram, which she accompanied with a hilarious caption. 'Turns out live-streaming myself sobbing while eating grated cheese straight out of the bag was too 'niche' for #OnlyFans,' she penned. 'So I'm pivoting to comedy,' she said, adding: 'On whatever you're streaming in 2026.' Two weeks ago, Sarah cut a sombre figure as she arrived at Sydney airport in the wake of the Network Ten series' axing. Sarah, who joined the Project in 2023, was spotted arriving back in Sydney from Melbourne looking almost incognito as she rugged up against the chilly Sydney weather in a long, dark grey wool overcoat. Speaking to an awaiting photographer, Sarah revealed that she was eager to get back home. 'I'm good,' she said. 'I'm tired - glad to be home with my boys,' she smiled. When asked her thoughts on The Project's demise, Sarah remained philosophical. 'It's TV, I guess,' she said with a shrug of the shoulders. 'We've had a pretty good run.'
