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7NEWS
13 hours ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Aussie TV star Dave Hughes makes sad admission about his beloved Carlton
Carlton superfan and TV funnyman Dave Hughes has again addressed the raging crisis engulfing his embattled club. The Blues' season has imploded, fans are fuming, and past coaches and players are crawling out of the woodwork to have their say about the club they once represented. Carlton was belted by Port Adelaide on Thursday night and are now facing brutal clashes against flag contenders Collingwood and Brisbane. The day before the loss to Port, Hughes went viral with an epic rant about following Carlton on Channel 7's hit show The Front Bar. 'We were premiership favourites playing against an under-12 team, we were 40 points up and lost, and our team left at halftime!' he said about the loss to Richmond in Round 1. 'I walked home the MCG to St Kilda in the dark on my own, true story. I was looking for guys with machetes and could not find them, where are they when you need them?' 'This was our year? 30 years! This was it. 'Guys, it's sad. I cannot do it anymore, it's not good for my health. Every weekend from now on I will go to the Wonthaggi area and forage for mushrooms. Cook them up and have a good time. What could go wrong?' That outburst was in the aftermath to Carlton's shock loss to North Melbourne in Round 15. Fans were hoping the Blues would respond against Port, but that ended in a 50-point smashing. On Friday the Hughes tone was more sombre as he admitted it was hard work being a supporter, and his son doesn't go to games anymore. 'I still go to Carlton games because unlike my teenage son I still remember the feeling of winning. Hopefully it happens in my lifetime. I'm trying to keep fit so that I can live another 50 years and see that it does happen. Because the reward if they do get it done will be immense,' he wrote in a News Corp column. 'I'm not blaming individuals. I can't blame individuals. The club has just … it's just … it is just the club. It's the whole club. And it's been going on for 25 years. 'We have torched so many reputations. Talk to Denis Pagan, talk to Mick Malthouse. Two legends of coaching turned up to Carlton and left shattered men. 'I feel sorry for everyone who turns up at the club these days. It's just … it's just so hard. Carlton being bad is actually good for comedy to be honest but I'd still rather not have it happen ... being a Blues fan right now is just hard. It's hard.' Carlton have spent years building the list to a point that was meant to contend in 2025. But there is little hope they will play finals this year and on Friday football boss Brad Lloyd could not confirm if coach Michael Voss would be at the club next year. 'I'm unsure of that,' he said Club great Brendan Fevola says 'something is wrong'. 'Something is going on. The board needs to go, I've been saying that for ages. The board is just there for themselves,' he said on his radio program, The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick. 'Get new people in. Get old Carlton people in. Blokes like (former star player) Fraser Brown who would be amazing on the board. 'Everyone is saying, 'Sack Vossy, Vossy needs to go', and I'm like, 'No, I don't think that's the go'. 'It gets to a point where you go, 'I don't think the players are playing for you, mate'. If you're playing for a coach, you don't put up what you put up in that first half. 'They're putting up nothing, they didn't kick a goal for the whole first half. 'They don't look like they've got a system but they do have a system; they train and they train hard. They're just not performing.' Mick Malthouse told 7NEWS it was too easy to 'pot' the coach 'He is a gutsy person who I have the greatest admiration for and I hope he hangs in there,' Malthouse told 7NEWS.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore struggles to hold back tears as she returns to The Project for an emotional final episode
An emotional Carrie Bickmore struggled to hold back tears as she returned to The Project desk for the show's final episode. Carrie joined The Project when it first launched in July 2009, then known as The 7PM Project. She was back at the desk on Friday, alongside fellow original hosts Dave Hughes and Charlie Pickering, who joined the cast via satellite. After Hughesy and Charlie made their final exits, Carrie stuck around for a longer chat with hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris, Georgie Tunny and Sam Taunton. Carrie became emotional when discussing the impact the show had on both her career and personal life, particularly the boost it gave her Beanies for Brain Cancer charity. 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. 'I wanted to raise a million dollars and I wouldn't have raised 25 million if it wasn't for you guys at home,' she said, struggling to hold back her tears. She then addressed the cast and crew directly, adding that if it wasn't for The Project her fundraising efforts would not have been nearly as successful. 'To this entire we started I just wanted to raise awareness and now we have a brain cancer centre with people on clinical trials.,' an emotional Carrie added. Then it was time to close the show, with Waleed offering Carrie his heartfelt thanks for returning to her old stomping ground. 'Thank you for your friendship,' Carrie replied, hinting that most of the tears were shed in the lead-up to the final episode. 'We caught up yesterday and it was so emotional being there - Pete [Helliar], you and everyone backstage,' she said, with tears beginning to well in her eyes. 'I've literally got friends for life from this show,' she added. 'It had such an impact on me personally and professionally. In the end, it was Georgie Tunny who could not hold back the tears, breaking down as she reminisced about her time on the show. 'Thank you for your friendship,' Carrie replied, hinting that most of the tears were shed in the lead-up to the final episode. 'I've literally got friends for life from this show,' she added. 'It had such an impact on me personally and professionally. 'This has been a family from the beginning and I know you'll still be in my life, you can't get rid of me,' she said. Georgie then addressed the Project crew directly, adding: 'You are so good at your job and I'm sorry that this is the end.' The final episode was essentially a best-of compilation, highlighting some of the most memorable moments over its 16-year history. A raft of celebrities, including Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Robert Irwin, Jessica Mauboy and Kathy Lette, also chimed in to offer their fond farewells. Network 10 announced the news of The Project's axing in June, sharing a post to Facebook thanking viewers for their support before announcing the show's replacement. Hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald are set to exit the network, while Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows. A picture was shared online of Aly, Harris, Taunton and Georgie Tunny smiling as they sat together behind the news desk. 'After nearly 4,500 episodes, The Project will finish up on June 27. More details from 6.30pm on 10,' the caption said. 'For nearly 16 years, The Project has been Australia's destination for the news when you want a little bit of a giggle. 'Well, we have loved every second but all good things come to an end and so are we on June 27. 'To everyone who has watched, supported, donated money to help families across Australia, worked on the show or just liked a social post. Thank you. 'This show is not possible without all of you. See you tonight (and the next 3 weeks) for The Project.' The news show, which has been in a ratings free-fall since Carrie Bickmore left her seat as host at the end of 2022, has aired 'nearly 4,500 episodes' to date. Daily Mail Australia previously revealed The Project was under review and set to be axed on March 16. Shot mostly at Network Ten's studios in The Como Centre in South Yarra, Melbourne, The Project was known for reporting on current affairs with a comedic spin. It has won several accolades of its nearly 16 years, including 11 Logie Awards - two of which were viewer-voted Gold Logies won by Waleed and Carrie. However, viewership began to dwindle in recent years, with Daily Mail Australia reporting in March the show was under review and set to get the axe. The prime-time current affairs show failed to crack the top ten of most-watched programs at the time, with its best night attracting 945,000 total viewers - which coincided with Carrie making a guest appearance to speak about her charity. Meanwhile, just last week, The Project attracted between 238,000 and 357,000 viewers nationally.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dave Hughes loses it as he rips Carlton AFL team to shreds in wild TV outburst about poisonous mushrooms and machetes
Comedian Dave Hughes has launched a blistering and hilarious attack on his favourite AFL team in a wild appearance on Channel Seven on Wednesday night. The 54-year-old couldn't restrain his anger over the recent performances of his club, Carlton, as they struggle through yet another poor season and reel from last weekend's loss to North Melbourne. Hughes even referenced the murder trial of Erin Patterson, who stands accused of poisoning three people to death by feeding them deadly mushrooms, as he tore strips off the Blues on The Front Bar. 'I can't do it anymore, it's no good for my health. Every weekend from now I'm going to go to the Wonthaggi area and forage for mushrooms,' he said. 'I just think it's a healthier way. Cook them up and have a good time.' When host Mick Molloy pointed out that the Blues have a lot of players out hurt, Hughes went off again. 'Have we? Well, they're deliberately getting injured. Soldiers who shoot themselves in the foot to get out of wars,' he replied. 'Mitch McGovern, he went to hospital in an ambulance at halftime and the hospital said, "There's nothing wrong with you, mate". 'That ambulance could've been used for people who've had heart attacks.' Host Andrew Maher then played footage of Hughes leaving Carlton's shattering round-one loss to Richmond before the final siren, setting off another series of jokes, including one referencing Melbourne's crime crisis. 'We were premiership favourites that night playing against an under-12s side. We were 41 points up and we lost,' Hughes said. 'I left with 30 seconds to go, our team left at halftime. 'I walked home that night, I did, from the MCG to St Kilda, in the dark, on my own, true story. 'I was looking for guys with machetes, I couldn't find any.' Hughes then moved on to referencing the Israel-Iran war. 'If Donald Trump is interested, let's get one of his stealth bombers. We fully insured at [Carlton's headquarters] Ikon Park?' he said. The shattering loss to lowly North Melbourne last Saturday has led to furious fans - and Hawks and Swans great Buddy Franklin - calling for coach Michael Voss to be sacked. 'I'm going to put this out there, I know this is a big call, I don't think he sees out the year,' Franklin said on Monday's instalment of his podcast, The Buddy & Shane Show. 'I think they've got a pretty good list, I do. I think the issue is the messaging is not getting through to the players. 'I think there needs to be change and we've said it before, we're all about the players and coaches, but I think this is a change that needs to happen, and it needs to happen ASAP. 'All of the Carlton supporters would probably say the same. I'm probably speaking on behalf of them. 'I think there needs to be a change and it'll probably happen in the next few weeks, is my tip.'
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Mushrooms, machetes': Dave Hughes' epic rant about ‘sad' reality of being a Carlton fan
Dave Hughes is not coping well with Carlton's season. Carlton take on Port Adelaide on Thursday night in a must win game for the Blues after they lost to North Melbourne last weekend, leaving their finals hopes in disarray. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The comedian is a diehard Blues supporter, but his appearance on Channel 7's The Front Bar showed the 54-year-old is at his wit's end. A Round 1 loss to Richmond that no one saw coming set the tone for Carlton, who sit 10th on the ladder with six wins and eight losses heading into the back end of the season. That loss to Richmond didn't go down well with Carlton fans including Hughes, who was spotted leaving the MCG before the final season. Hughes said on The Front Bar: 'We were premiership favourites playing against an under-12 team, we were 40 points up and lost, and our team left at halftime! 'I walked home the MCG to St Kilda in the dark on my own, true story. I was looking for guys with machetes and could not find them, where are they when you need them?' Watch Hughesy's Carlton rant in the video above Carlton's last premiership came back in 1995, as Hughesy knows all too tell, and he went rogue with a serious of tongue-in-cheek declarations about his beloved team. 'This was our year? 30 years! This was it,' he said. 'Guys it's sad. I cannot do it anymore, it's not good for my health. every weekend from now on I will go to the Wonthaggi area and forage for mushrooms. Cook them up and have a good time. What could go wrong? 'If Donald Trump is interested, let's get one of his stealth bombers. We fully insured at Ikon Park? Seriously, we need a break, having said all that, we will be Port Adelaide tomorrow night. 'A few weeks ago Mitch McGovern went to hospital in an ambulance at halftime in the hospital said there is nothing wrong with him. The ambulance could have been used for people who have heart attacks.' Ruckman Tom De Koning appears set to leave Carlton at the end of the season and accept a mammoth deal worth up to $1.7 million per season Asked whether he thinks De Koning will stay, Hughes exclaims: 'He has an offer of $12 million to leave Carlton! What do you reckon?' Hughes also took aim at the decision to let midfielder Matthew Kennedy go to the Bulldogs, where he could well be leading their best and fairest after a stellar year for the recruit. 'Kennedy has gone to the Bulldogs and he might with the Brownlow,' Hughes said. 'He has not missed a goal all year.' Pressure is mounting on Carlton coach Michael Voss, with Buddy Franklin predicting Voss will be sacked before season's end. Voss is refusing to put energy into discussions and external comments around his future as heat on his position reaches boiling point. Voss said there was only one place he was directing his 'energy' and that was on Port, a game coming just five days after the loss to the Roos. 'I don't deal in hypotheticals like that, you can go for your life. As far as what we're concerned, we've come off a game what four days ago,' he said. 'As you can imagine, you tend to focus a lot of your energy on turning around what was a disappointing loss and turn that into something else. 'Obviously, jumped on a plane today and got a game tomorrow. As you can understand, we haven't drifted too far beyond that. 'It was pretty obvious, clearly the contest part of the game and some drift moments in defence … we gave it a good throw at the end to have a crack at it, but the distance was far too much for us to peg it back.' Carlton will unveil two debutants this week, with Billy Wilson and Flynn Young confirmed to face Port Adelaide.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Project's original hosts Carrie Bickmore, Charlie Pickering and Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes set to return for final episode on Channel Ten
The Project's original stars Carrie Bickmore, Charlie Pickering and Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes will be joining the panel one last time. The former stars of the comedic current affairs show, which is set to leave Channel Ten this week, will return for the final episode on Friday, waving goodbye to nearly 16 years of 'news delivered differently'. The final curtain call is set to tug on longtime viewers' heartstrings with a number of look backs, highlights and a few tears in the mix. Also on the line-up will be The Project's current stars Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Sam Taunton, along with Georgie Tunny and Friday regulars Rove McManus and Susie Youssef. It is not yet known if Hamish Macdonald will be on screens for the show's final leg, considering he had pre-planned leave, but fans of the news program are in for a number of familiar faces throughout the week. 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. On Monday night, the show will welcome back Australian Paralympian Dylan Alcott and English comedian Ross Noble to the panel. Resident funnyman Rhys Nicholson will be appearing on screens on Tuesday and Aussie YouTuber Jimmy Rees will appear on the program on Wednesday night. Gorgi Coghlan and Pete Helliar will be Thursday's returning guests on the show and the Friday line-up will also include comedian and radio show host Tommy Little. In June, it was announced that The Project had been officially axed and would air its final episode on June 27. Network 10 shared a post to Facebook thanking viewers for their support before revealing the show's replacement. The news show, which has been in a ratings free-fall since Carrie Bickmore left her seat as host at the end of 2022, has aired 'nearly 4,500 episodes' and will wrap up on Friday. Daily Mail Australia previously revealed The Project was under review and set to be axed on March 16. 'For nearly 16 years, The Project has been Australia's destination for the news when you want a little bit of a giggle,' the caption read. Replacing The Project on the nightly TV schedule is 10 News+ In the clip, hosts Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace promise to deliver 'trust and truth' and put the 'truth first' in their reporting on the new show, which begins airing on Monday, June 30 at 6pm, after the five o'clock news bulletin 'Well, we have loved every second but all good things come to an end and so are we on June 27. 'To everyone who has watched, supported, donated money to help families across Australia, worked on the show or just liked a social post. Thank you.' Replacing The Project on the nightly TV schedule is 10 News+. Channel Ten shared a glimpse of their upcoming 'classy' current affairs show in a teaser trailer posted to social media last week. In the clip, hosts Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace promise to deliver 'trust and truth' and put the 'truth first' in their reporting on the new show, which begins airing on Monday, June 30, at 6pm, after the five o'clock news bulletin. 'After 30 years as an on the road journalist, travelling to every corner of the globe, two things are constant - trust and the truth,' Hitchcock said. 'Covering news can really throw you into the thick of it. You get to see an experience history unfolding,' Brace added. 'Now together, we're bringing you 10 News+ at six from Monday, June 30,' Hitchcock announced. A preview of what the show will have on offer was then relayed by Brace, including 'a political party torn apart, conflicts causing chaos, bills pushing families to the brink. 'If it affects your life, we will ask the tough questions,' the pair promised.
