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Courier-Mail
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Comedian Rhys Nicholson goes rogue in his final Project appearance
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. Comedian Rhys Nicholson went rogue during his final appearance on The Project on Tuesday night, calling Ten's decision to axe the program after 16 years 'bulls**t.' The comedian appeared on the panel for the final time on Tuesday, and looked down the barrel of the camera to deliver an impassioned speech about the show, which will come to an end this Friday. 'This is bulls**t, absolute bulls**t,' he said of the axing. 'This show is such a huge part of the ecosystem of this country. This is the first show that kind of had me on to be able to talk about things … I'm furious about it, and this is probably the last time I'll ever be on this network,' he declared. Rhys Nicholson went for it in his final seconds on The Project. With that in mind, Nicholson delivered one more on-air demand to the powers that be at Ten. 'Fix 10 Play,' he screamed, referring to the network's streaming platform. 'It doesn't work! It's like someone with arthritis slowly putting in a VHS.' The 'last week of school' vibes are strong over at The Project, because rather than swiftly moving on from Nicholson's passionate rant, the show's social media team clipped it up and shared it on Facebook and Instagram overnight, where it's been met with an enthusiastic response from fans sad the show is ending. 'He's absolutely right,' one viewer commented on Instagram. 'I thought my TV was the problem,' quipped one viewer over Nicholson's 10 Play complaint. The Project's final week on-air has so far seen several longtime panellists take their final bow with the program – last night, the always outspoken Kate Langbroek, who got a tearful thank you from co-host Sarah Harris for always feeling confident to speak her mind while live on-air. A day earlier, there were tears from fellow Project veteran Steve Price as he bid farewell to the show, revealing he'd brought his daughter along to sit in the studio audience and watch him on the panel one last time. The Project will air for the final time on Friday night with a special episode that's expected to feature appearances from the show's very first trio of hosts, from back in 2009: Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes and arguably The Project's breakout star, Gold Logie winner Carrie Bickmore. Originally published as Comedian Rhys Nicholson goes rogue in his final Project appearance
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Awkward moment star slams decision to cancel The Project in wild expletive-laden outburst as co-hosts cheer him on
Rhys Nicholson gave an expletive-laden rant during his final appearance on The Project on Tuesday night, as he slammed the decision to axe the program. The comedian, 35, who is a regular guest on the series, said it was 'bulls***' the show was being cancelled after 16 years on the air. And with the The Project's final week just days away from coming to an end, Rhys revealed how he really felt about Ten and made a very surprising demand. 'This is bulls***, absolute bulls***. This show is such a huge part of the ecosystem of this country,' he shouted as he slammed the cancellation of The Project. 'This is the first show that kind of had me on to be able to talk about things.' 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. As the co-hosts cheered him on, he continued: 'I'm furious about it. The Project will air its final episode on Friday night with a special episode which sees original hosts Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes and Carrie Bickmore return. It was announced earlier this month the show would be pulled from the schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes. Its final episode is set to air on June 27, and will be replaced by a single national 6pm news bulletin. The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald will exit the network, while comedian Sam Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows. Meanwhile, Channel Ten is moving forward with its major re-brand as the network prepares to launch a new current affairs show. The premium news program, titled 10 NEWS+, is set to hit screens on Monday, June 30, at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10Play. 10 NEWS+ will be broadcast across the country after Network 10's 5pm local news bulletins, offering a deeper analysis of some of the biggest stories of the day. According to Paramount Australia, the segment aims to 'redefine evening news by providing comprehensive analysis, trusted reporting, and long-form investigative journalism'. Keeping up with Australia's constantly evolving mediascape, the news program will be available via broadcast and streaming, as well as on digital and social platforms. The show's lineup will include former 7News journalist Denham Hitchcock and Walkley Award-winner Amelia Brace, who will be regular faces during the 6pm bulletin from Sunday to Thursday. Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton will take the lead during the Friday broadcast. The anchor team will be supported by reporters including Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank and Claudia Vrdoljak. Ten's Entertainment Editor Angela Bishop will also bring insight into the biggest stories in entertainment, including red-carpet events and exclusive interviews with Hollywood's elite.
News.com.au
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Comedian Rhys Nicholson goes rogue in his final Project appearance
Comedian Rhys Nicholson went rogue during his final appearance on The Project on Tuesday night, calling Ten's decision to axe the program after 16 years 'bulls**t.' The comedian appeared on the panel for the final time on Tuesday, and looked down the barrel of the camera to deliver an impassioned speech about the show, which will come to an end this Friday. 'This is bulls**t, absolute bulls**t,' he said of the axing. 'This show is such a huge part of the ecosystem of this country. This is the first show that kind of had me on to be able to talk about things … I'm furious about it, and this is probably the last time I'll ever be on this network,' he declared. With that in mind, Nicholson delivered one more on-air demand to the powers that be at Ten. 'Fix 10 Play,' he screamed, referring to the network's streaming platform. 'It doesn't work! It's like someone with arthritis slowly putting in a VHS.' The 'last week of school' vibes are strong over at The Project, because rather than swiftly moving on from Nicholson's passionate rant, the show's social media team clipped it up and shared it on Facebook and Instagram overnight, where it's been met with an enthusiastic response from fans sad the show is ending. 'He's absolutely right,' one viewer commented on Instagram. 'I thought my TV was the problem,' quipped one viewer over Nicholson's 10 Play complaint. The Project' s final week on-air has so far seen several longtime panellists take their final bow with the program – last night, the always outspoken Kate Langbroek, who got a tearful thank you from co-host Sarah Harris for always feeling confident to speak her mind while live on-air. A day earlier, there were tears from fellow Project veteran Steve Price as he bid farewell to the show, revealing he'd brought his daughter along to sit in the studio audience and watch him on the panel one last time.
