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Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Seven star Larry Emdur jokingly threatens to slap his co-host's face after trying to solve brain-teaser that stumped top Aussie sport stars - and there's an annoyingly simple answer
Channel 7 broadcaster Larry Emdur has jokingly claimed he was about to slap his co-host Liam Tapper in the face after the latter left him and Kylie Gillies stumped with a brain-teaser challenge on live television. Introducing the segment, Tapper revealed on The Morning Show that several members of Australian V8 Supercars team, Red Bull Ampole Racing, had been attempting the challenge but had been left perplexed. Tapper described the challenge, stating that participants are asked to get a piece of A4 paper, cut a hole in the middle of it and then poke their head through the hole without breaking the paper. The supercars drivers shared their results on TikTok but none of them could figure out how to complete the challenge. Tapper, then challenged Emdur and Gillies to the brain-teaser, but the pair were equally left stumped. 'Liam, can I ask you a question? You've seen my ears,' Emdur joked. 'You have to poke your head through the hole,' Liam said before, Gillies folded the piece of paper in half and put it under her chin. 'I think it's got to be something like this,' she said. Emdur went on to pull the entire piece of paper down over his head, tearing it in the process. That was when Tapper stepped in to show them how to complete the move, grabbing a piece of paper and poking his finger onto his forehead, through the hole - much to the frustration of his co-hosts. 'I learned this not just from the Red Bull team but also because of being a dad, so I would have thought you'd have been across this Larry,' Tapper began. 'Poke your head through the hole,' he said laughing at the play on words. Emdur then addressed his co-host, joking: 'Liam, Liam, this is not fricking Romper Room, mate!' 'You don't seem that impressed Larry,' Tapper said. Upon revealing how to complete the challenge Emdur (left) was left stumped but joked he was going to 'slap Tapper's face through the hole' 'Liam, we are the top-rated morning show in all of Australasia,' Emdur said. He then said firmly tongue-in-cheek: 'If you do something like that again I'm going to slap your face through the hole. 'That was good I quite liked that.'
7NEWS
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The Chase host Larry Emdur talks about biggest win ever on popular Channel Seven game show
Having been a game show host for more than three decades, Larry Emdur is no stranger to delivering life-changing news. But his latest, awarding the biggest prize ever won on The Chase, was an 'unreal' feeling. One of Australian television's best-known faces — thanks to game show compere roles dating back to The Main Event in 1991 and including Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right, and now the popular Seven afternoon quiz show — the 60-year-old said hosts got to know contestants in the studio, making major victories special moments. The latest major winning episode of The Chase will go to air next week and will forever change the lives of four contestants. Emdur, also the co-host of The Morning Show, said the big prize meant a lot to the lucky winners, given the cost-of-living crisis affecting so many families. 'For some people it's going to make a whole lot of difference,' he told The Sunday Times. 'Everyone has different needs and wants in their life, but when you start talking money like that, you know you're gonna make a big difference to somebody — and as a game show host for like 30 or 40 years that's a really special place to be. 'I really love being there for those moments. 'In this environment, in this climate, I think it's great, everyone's looking for a bit of extra cash, and I just think it was a terrific opportunity,' he said. 'It's such a big milestone for The Chase, I think now people know they can come in and play for proper money . . . if they have a good go in there, they can walk away with a whole lot of money.' Emdur said the cash gave the contestants, everyday Aussies, a chance to achieve bucket-list activities or pay off a mortgage. 'Some people ordinarily will have a mortgage or some credit card debt they've desperately been trying to clear, or often you hear people who've got an old car they haven't been able to replace,' he said. 'It's not a $70 million Lotto win, I know that but you come in to have fun for an hour and then walk away with something that can absolutely make a difference,' he said. 'When I started I was young and didn't really appreciate it. It hasn't been until lately — people I see at the airport, at the shop or online — (where it's) getting to me. 'That for me is very special. I feel very lucky to be in that position.' Emdur has hosted The Chase for the past four years but has confirmed he doesn't have a favourite of the show's experts, known as Chasers, who challenge the show's contestants. 'I love them all for their qualities and what they bring to the table, and I'm usually surprised to know who's coming out most of the time,' he said. Winner of last year's Gold Logie for most popular personality of Australian TV, Emdur says life has changed little since his victory, apart from the tattoo on his backside. He promised to tattoo his bum with the initials of his fellow nominees and her pulled through, getting the ink on live TV. 'That was weird but it was really special to me,' he recalled. 'I've been in Sydney for a long time and it was very, very special to be recognised in that way. 'Both of those Logies mean a lot to me and and aged 60 I never thought I'd be celebrating that sort of thing and it was a very special moment 'I was basking in glory for a long time but now back to normal running and my mate's are like, 'Shut up, we never wanna hear about the Logies again'.' As for the trophy itself, Emdur's wife Sylvie 'keeps moving it around' and it may be at the 'back of the bar'.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Larry speaks about the biggest prize EVER won on The Chase
Having been a game show host for more than three decades, Larry Emdur is no stranger to delivering life-changing news. But his latest, awarding the biggest prize ever won on The Chase, was an 'unreal' feeling. One of Australian television's best-known faces — thanks to game show compere roles dating back to The Main Event in 1991 and including Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right, and now the popular Seven afternoon quiz show — the 60-year-old said hosts got to know contestants in the studio, making major victories special moments. The latest major winning episode of The Chase will go to air next week and will forever change the lives of four contestants. Emdur, also the co-host of The Morning Show, said the big prize meant a lot to the lucky winners, given the cost-of-living crisis affecting so many families. 'For some people it's going to make a whole lot of difference,' he told The Sunday Times. The Chase Australia Host Larry Emdur. Credit: The Chase / Seven 'Everyone has different needs and wants in their life, but when you start talking money like that, you know you're gonna make a big difference to somebody — and as a game show host for like 30 or 40 years that's a really special place to be. 'I really love being there for those moments. 'In this environment, in this climate, I think it's great, everyone's looking for a bit of extra cash, and I just think it was a terrific opportunity,' he said. 'It's such a big milestone for The Chase, I think now people know they can come in and play for proper money . . . if they have a good go in there, they can walk away with a whole lot of money.' Emdur said the cash gave the contestants, everyday Aussies, a chance to achieve bucket-list activities or pay off a mortgage. 'Some people ordinarily will have a mortgage or some credit card debt they've desperately been trying to clear, or often you hear people who've got an old car they haven't been able to replace,' he said. 'It's not a $70 million Lotto win, I know that but you come in to have fun for an hour and then walk away with something that can absolutely make a difference,' he said. 'When I started I was young and didn't really appreciate it. It hasn't been until lately — people I see at the airport, at the shop or online — (where it's) getting to me. 'That for me is very special. I feel very lucky to be in that position.' Emdur has hosted The Chase for the past four years but has confirmed he doesn't have a favourite of the show's experts, known as Chasers, who challenge the show's contestants. 'I love them all for their qualities and what they bring to the table, and I'm usually surprised to know who's coming out most of the time,' he said. Winner of last year's Gold Logie for most popular personality of Australian TV, Emdur says life has changed little since his victory, apart from the tattoo on his backside. He promised to tattoo his bum with the initials of his fellow nominees and her pulled through, getting the ink on live TV. 'That was weird but it was really special to me,' he recalled. 'I've been in Sydney for a long time and it was very, very special to be recognised in that way. 'Both of those Logies mean a lot to me and and aged 60 I never thought I'd be celebrating that sort of thing and it was a very special moment 'I was basking in glory for a long time but now back to normal running and my mate's are like, 'Shut up, we never wanna hear about the Logies again'.' As for the trophy itself, Emdur's wife Sylvie 'keeps moving it around' and it may be at the 'back of the bar'.
News.com.au
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Game show battle forces Seven's hand as network unveils ‘new push' to save The Chase
OPINION Channel 7 has moved quickly to scotch rumours Larry Emdur's role on The Chase is under review as the network is forced to act to arrest the program's recent losses. was this week informed Emdur, one of the highest paid stars on Seven's books, is to be replaced as host of the game show following the collapse of The Chase's ratings to Nine's rival program Tipping Point. Tipping Point, hosted by Todd Woodbridge, has swiftly turned the tide for Nine in the 5pm ratings timeslot following its premiere in January 2024. Within a matter of weeks, the program eroded Seven's hold on the critical late afternoon time slot – critical because it leads into the 6pm evening news bulletin and all but guarantees the ratings success of the evening news that follows. Nine's Tipping Point currently has a 113,000 average lead over Seven's The Chase (figure based on total people, five city metros, weeks 5 – 16, year-on-year), a result that is creating headaches for Seven bosses. Last week, Tipping Point attracted an average audience (five city metros, total people) of 504,000 across five days. That figure is up 19 per cent on the same period last year. By comparison Seven's The Chase averaged just 355,000, down 6 per cent on the same period the previous year. More worryingly, The Chase hasn't won a whole week (five city metros) since February 2024. The capitulation is one of the most pressing problems facing Seven programmers. asked Seven if this meant the network was looking to replace Emdur as host of The Chase or if the program format would be shaken up or revived. On Thursday a network spokesman offered an upbeat:'The Chase doesn't need reviving! It remains very competitive in its timeslot, delivering a big audience night in, night out.' Then a slight pivot: 'We are about to launch a new push for the show, offering the biggest cash prize in its history.' The rep emphatically denied Emdur's role was in any doubt. 'Larry will absolutely continue to host The Chase. To suggest otherwise is nonsense and deliberately misleading,' he said. According to sources, should the versatile Emdur be dropped from The Chase the Gold Logie winner will retain his role as Kylie Gillies' sidekick on weekday advertorial program The Morning Show. Despite Seven's public statement of support for The Chase and Emdur, Seven execs are, it's claimed, at wit's end over the ratings capitulation which has helped bolster Nine in the prestigious 6pm news hour and may have contributed to the softer-than-expected season premiere of Farmer Wants A Wife this week. Insiders say executives have 'drawn lines' and are now engaged in a simmering conflict over who should bear responsibility for the ratings drop-off. Is the network's CEO of 12 months Jeff Howard, the man who oversaw the reshuffling of the executive ranks at the company in June 2024, responsible? Or is it the network's recently promoted chief content officer Brook Hall, or the newish director of unscripted content Majella Hay, or, possibly, the recently promoted group MD Seven Television Angus Ross, who was formerly chief content officer and previously had oversight of The Chase? The only person who doesn't seem to have been fingered for The Chase's problems is Seven's director or news and current affairs and editor in chief (etc etc etc) Anthony De Ceglie, the man who must face up to his contribution to Seven's news woes and who last year introduced a series of feeble comedy and astrology segments to try and arrest the slide of Seven's news ratings to Nine. Seven West chair Kerry Stokes, meanwhile, must grow ever weary of the turmoil and of seeing Seven's share price wallowing at 13c. Nine's hasty and late election coverage promo proves Karl-less Will Nine's highest paid man Karl Stefanovic get the tap to play a role in Nine's federal election coverage? On Thursday, with the election nine days away, Nine was yet to announce its election coverage line-up for May 3 but it appeared Stefanovic has been benched. TV insiders claim that might have something to do with the broadcaster's head of news Fiona Dear using Tuesday night's debate between PM Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton as an opportunity, albeit a late one, to road test talent. Fresh from his Fiji Easter mini-break, Stefanovic didn't get a start in Tuesday's debate coverage. Instead, his former Today co-host Allison Langdon, A Current Affair anchor, was tapped to moderate the debate in what appears a significant snub to 'Karlos'. Also rewarded with plum roles in Tuesday's coverage were Nine's chief political editor Charles Croucher, newsreader and former radio presenter Deb Knight and the AFR's Phil Coorey. Some 48 hours later, on Thursday night, Nine slipped what looked to be a hastily thrown together promo for its election broadcast into its rugby league coverage. The promo, or so claim those who caught it, suggests Langdon so impressed bosses on Tuesday night she will return as co-host of Nine's election coverage alongside Sydney newsreader Peter Overton, host of Nine's March budget special. Insiders are of the view Nine's delayed announcement is due to news execs failure to approach and lock in key political talent with sufficient lead time prior to the May 3 broadcast. That might be why the promo brushed over the line-up of politicians Nine has secured for its coverage, possibly because they still hadn't 100 per cent confirmed their availability on Thursday. Expected to join Nine's panel are Croucher, Today political reporter Liz Daniels and political reporter Andrew Probyn. Having missed out on securing the coverage of the third Leaders debate to Nine, Seven (having perhaps wrongly expected Nine would to drop its election coverage promo during its Tuesday debate coverage) rushed it's election coverage talent lineup into the market post-debate on Wednesday. Seven's coverage will be anchored by veteran newsman Michael Usher and Sunrise anchor Natalie Barr. it gets underway at 4pm on May 3. The network's political editor Mark Riley will also play a key role with expert commentary provided by pollies including Bill Shorten, Tanya Plibersek, Jane Hume, Michaelia Cash, Clare O'Neil, Warren Mundine and Clive Palmer. Laws' former idyllic home up for grabs The Yarramalong Valley rural retreat that was once home to radio legend John Laws and wife Caroline has returned to the market. Called Cloud Valley Farm, the 14-bedroom, 11-bathroom property, set on 324 acres was sold by Laws in 2006 for an undisclosed sum. Reports at the time said the radio commentator had sought $10 million for the lush farm that had been the couple's retreat for over two decades. In the end he settled for around $6 million for the holding, which included three houses, the main house designed by one of Laws's favourite architects, Espie Dods. It subsequently changed hands again in 2009 for $5.7 million. It's current owners, Jackie and Tim Hughes, a former radio executive and broker, are now hoping to realise a price of between $25 and $30 million for the home which they've owned for 15 years. The Hughes' are rumoured to have fallen in love with the Yarramalong Valley while Tim was working for former television supremo Reg Grundy, who had a property nearby. Described by agents as a 'world class entertainer', the farm features two guest residences along with equine facilities and provisions for livestock – however it was generous garage that stands as a lasting reminder of one of Laws's greatest past times. The automobile lover relished the 90 minute drive to Sydney in one of the cars from his large fleet of luxury vehicles, among them Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Mercedes-Benzes and Jaguars. The sight of the Golden Tonsils rolling through the foggy valley in a Bentley or Roller delighted the locals for years during star's heyday at 2UE in the eighties and nineties.
