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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Osher Günsberg reveals the REAL reason why Channel 10 decided to fire Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia
Osher Günsberg has weighed in on the axing of Jonathan LaPaglia from Australian Survivor. The TV personality, who hosted The Masked Singer and The Bachelor before they were cancelled last year, defended Channel 10's decision to sack the popular star, saying it was just 'show business'. 'In a time when no one's greenlighting anything really, the only things that are going… are the shows that are going again,' the 51-year-old told Chattr on Tuesday. He added that networks are doing everything they can do to keep their formats fresh, the decision to axe Jonathan, according to Osher, was one that was made to keep people watching at home. 'If that's what they need to do to keep [Australian Survivor] healthy, then you know, it's show business, not show friends.' 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. Osher went on to say that, as someone who enjoyed his stint as a television host, he understood this better than most. 'So there's the business case, and it will always be the reason you make a choice like that,' he said. In June, 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 Ten's decision to let him go. 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.' '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: "JLP… the tribe has spoken."' The comments section of the post was inundated with love for the longtime TV host, as well as hate towards Channel Ten and their decision to sack the beloved star. 'Boo @channel10au, what're you thinking? JLP is the show,' one person wrote. Another added: 'WTAF! Huge mistake by Channel 10. We love you JLP. So sad to see you go!!' 'Getting rid of JLP will surely kill the show rather than bring in new viewers,' one fan penned, adding: 'Do better Channel 10. You clearly have no idea about your audience if you think this is the answer.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Osher Günsberg reveals why he snapped at Dancing With the Stars judge following tense on-air exchange
Osher Günsberg has revealed why he snapped at Dancing With the Stars judge Craig Revel Horwood this week. The pair exchanged some tense words on Sunday night after Günsberg and partner Sriani Argaet danced an Argentine tango to the strains of David Bowie 's Fashion. After Revel Horwood decried the routine as a 'mess', Günsberg wasted no time in challenging the judge's assessment in what was a fiery exchange. Speaking to Chattr about the incident, Günsberg said the judge could've peppered some compliments into his harsh critique. 'I tried really, really, really hard, and a part of me was like, "Oh, come on man. You know that was a really f**king hard thing to do, and I was never going to be technically perfect at it",' he said 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'm also not trying to be a professional dancer. So, you know, at least give us a compliment sandwich. 'Start with, "Mate, your hair looked good. Your feet look terrible, but you have a nice smile." You know, give us that' Günsberg, who was eliminated from the series on Sunday night, admitted that he wanted to draw attention to the 'snarkiness' in Revel-Horwood's comments. 'Sometimes you give it back, it works, and sometimes it doesn't,' he said. 'It was always going to be a risk, but you know… I was coming from a place of reality, and I wasn't particularly upset at him, I was just trying to draw some perspective to the snarkiness of what he was saying.' And Revel-Horwood did not mince his words with his assessment of Günsberg's tango. 'A right, Royal mess that was,' he said 'I don't know what that step was meant to be coming down the ramp, darling, but whatever it was it was fumbled.' Visibly annoyed, Günsberg snapped, 'Would you like to try going down that Perspex ramp in those heels, sir? You're more than welcome to show me.' He continued to rage: 'But I need you to be doing it in a tango step while the person next to you is on one foot kicking, and you're holding their momentum against you. After you!' Revel Horwood seemed taken aback by the fiery exchange, replying to a fuming Günsberg, 'That is not my job'. He then continued on with his critique despite the tense atmosphere, which had host Sonia Kruger visibly shocked. 'It was completely erratic,' Craig said, after dismissing Günsberg's remarks. Revel Horwood told the frustrated TV personality, 'You were making mistakes left, right and centre.' Fellow judge Mark Wilson did offer Günsberg some words of encouragement, telling him that he admired his determination to improve his dancing skills. However, the final score was a dismal 15 points and Günsberg was sent home.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans furious after Osher Günsberg's fiery Dancing With The Stars meltdown: 'Check your ego'
Osher Günsberg dramatically clashed with the Dancing With The Stars judges on Sunday night after he received harsh criticism over his tango, which saw him sent home. Now, fans are taking to the social sphere to slam the Australian TV host's behaviour on screen, as well as his ability to dance. 'WTF was that attitude from Osher? The judges are there to give you constructive criticism, you think you danced amazingly and you just didn't, mate. Check your ego bro,' one viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Another similarly chimed in: 'Osher is kinda annoying stop fighting with the judges.' One person saw his outburst as a sure nail in the coffin of his DWTS journey: 'Well, I guess Osher's a goner tonight, unless the audience take great pity on him.' 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. Other fans of the show pointed out that Osher was never good enough on the dance floor to warrant his behaviour. 'Thank goodness Osher's out. He was voted to stay the first couple of weeks due to his popularity, but the man can't dance,' one person penned. Another added: 'Osher seems to have trouble accepting reality, he's just a bad dancer.' However, there were a few fans of The Bachelor host who raced to his defence. 'I don't think Osher has ever said he could dance. He is giving it a go and Craig is just downright rude,' one person levelled. Another person wrote: 'Poor Osher, he's trying so hard but he's just not good.' The fan favourite was shown the exit door during a heated episode of Dancing With the Stars on Sunday. Taking to the ballroom with a Tango routine backed by David Bowie 's 1980 hit Fashion, the TV host put in a feverish performance that failed to impress the judges. One person saw his outburst as a sure nail in the coffin of his DWTS journey. But there were a few fans of The Bachelor host who raced to his defence Taking his cue from the evening's 'Kings and Queens of song' theme, judge Craig Revel Horwood did not mince words when delivering his verdict. 'Well, that was a right royal mess! I don't know what that step was, coming down the ramp, darling, but it was fumbled...' Craig began, but a furious Osher interrupted. Visibly annoyed, Osher snapped, 'Would you like to try going down that Perspex ramp in those heels, sir? You're more than welcome to show me.' He continued to rage: 'But I need you to be doing it in a tango step while the person next to you is on one foot kicking, and you're holding their momentum against you. After you!' Craig seemed taken aback by the fiery exchange, replying to a fuming Osher, 'That is not my job.' He then continued on with his critique despite the tense atmosphere, which had host Sonia Kruger visibly shocked. 'It was completely erratic,' Craig said, after dismissing Osher's remarks. Craig told the frustrated TV personality, 'You were making mistakes left, right and centre.' Fellow judge Mark Wilson did offer Osher some words of encouragement, telling him that he admired his determination to improve his dancing skills. However, the final score was a dismal 15 points, and Osher was sent home.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- 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
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The shock reason Dancing With The Stars contestant Osher Günsberg wore the same outfit on two shows
Osher Günsberg is no stranger to glitzy getups, but fans were left stunned after spotting a very familiar jacket in promos for the upcoming season of Channel Seven's Dancing With The Stars. The 51-year-old TV personality - known for hosting The Bachelor, The Masked Singer and Australian Idol - is hitting the dance floor in style, recycling a bold purple and blue blazer he previously wore on Channel Ten 's The Masked Singer in 2021. And it turns out there's a very unexpected reason behind the wardrobe déjà vu. 'The jacket I'm wearing in the promos is actually my own,' Osher told Yahoo Lifestyle. 'Channel 10 was going to get rid of all my old suits. They were just sitting in a suitcase in a cupboard somewhere. So I bought them.' Rather than settling for what Seven 's stylists had planned, Osher insisted on wearing his own gear - and producers were all for it. 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 was like, "I've got a better one, let me try this," and they went, "Oh, it's perfect!",' he said. 'So I got to wear my own jacket.' The TV host admitted he also bought several suits from The Bachelor after Ten held a wardrobe cleanout, with proceeds going to charity. 'When I found out they were selling them, I was like, "Can I just come in and grab that stuff?" and they said, "Yeah sure". And the fashion flashbacks don't end there. Osher r evealed he even danced in a bespoke pair of shoes created by Oscar-winning costume designer Tim Chappel - describing them as 'really comfy' and 'incredible' to look at. Alongside his stint on DWTS, Osher is preparing to release his new book, So What? Now What?, on August 5, which he says is designed to help readers get unstuck and move forward in life. DWTS recently made headlines after it was rumoured to be facing the chopping block only a week before it was due to hit screens. The speculation left fans scratching their heads on what was next, not only for the series but for the show's hosts Dr. Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. Insiders claimed that Seven was tired of forking out large sums of money for the show's production, which is said to cost around $1million per episode. Channel Seven has denied rumours DWTS is facing the axe and assured fans the show is not being cancelled in a statement provided to Daily Mail Australia. The show was previously taken off of Aussie screens in 2015 after viewership numbers dipped. However, it was quickly picked up in 2019 by Channel Ten. It came as a surprise when Seven took the show back in 2021, with close sources revealing that a big factor in its return was Sonia's new role under the network's helm.
