Headline of Daily Fail is “Prime Contender to join Julia Morris” with the article saying Sam Pang is “tipped” to host and “could provide a fresh spin”, made by “Channel Ten insiders” and “one network spy”…
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If it’s true then I think it’s a good get for ten. He is universally popular and as the person above said, a solid surprise rather than going with the same old. I was paranoid that Pete helliar was going to get it and was worried for the show.
Robert is an inspired choice as long as they can downplay or get rid of that ‘OTT’ Irwin vibe of positivity that may be a little annoying 5 nights a week.
You don’t like a positive vibe on television? You’d rather have someone who is depressed and gloomy hosting a show?
I guess they’re going with someone who has animal knowledge. Going from Dr Chris Brown, a vet, to Robert Irwin, zookeeper, makes sense. Plus Robert Irwin has TV experience.
Steve was very popular overseas, with many people thinking that’s what all Australians were like, however in Australia some people found him cringy and it wasn’t until he passed that he became really popular here.
Robert is an interesting choice but I’m interested to see how it will work. They needed a straight man rather than a comedian so Julia has someone to bounce off, rather than someone else coming up with the funny lines.
Robert Irwin? I think all of us didn’t expect that choice.
He would have some knowledge of the creatures involved in some of the challenges, just like Dr Chris Brown. Which helps.
He’s only 19 years old (he’ll be 20 in December). He’ll be one of the youngest co-hosts of a primetime show here in Australia. At least he’s a very confident lad when he’s been on the telly (like Sunrise, The Irwins docos etc).