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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Waleed Aly's ‘emotional' reaction to Channel 10 axing The Project revealed
Carrie Bickmore has described her former The Project co-host Waleed Aly's 'emotional' response to Channel 10's decsion to axe the long running show. Channel 10 officially announced on Monday that the news and current affairs show is coming to an end after 16 years on air. Hosts including Sarah Harris and Waleed Aly later addressed the news during an awkward segment on the show that night. Speaking about the cancellation on her radio show, The Hit Network's Carrie & Tommy, on Tuesday, Bickmore revealed that she'd been in contact with Aly following the news going public. She shared that she had never seen him 'so emotional' in all the time they've known each other. 'I spoke to Waleed yesterday and I don't think I've ever heard him that emotional,' Bickmore said. 'He was so emotional about it. To Sarah, Sam, and Georgie, all the four hosts that have been on that desk. It's live. It was happening every night on air. It's never nice to find out your show is no longer, and I think there'll be a lot of people that miss having the company of those people on the screen.' Bickmore went on to share her own feelings about Channel 10's decision to axe the show, confessing that she feels 'sad' about its fate. 'I feel sad,' she continued. 'I don't want people to feel alone – and that's the power of TV and free-to-air TV. It's a thing that's dying. But we should be proud, 16 years of a live six-night-a-week TV show is phenomenal. I'm thinking of everyone there today. 'I've made so many friends on that show, and I'm thinking of them all today. Many of them are still there and had to hear the news yesterday that they don't have a job anymore. If you are looking for people to employ in this industry, they are some of the most talented people you will find. Their ability to pivot and cover light and shade and be on top of the news, finding a completely different angle is a certain suite of skill sets not a lot of people have,' she added. 'They're just bloody awesome people.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac's new look savaged by fans as beloved Channel Seven star returns to screens: 'It's horrid'
Sam Mac has left fans divided after retuning to Sunrise with a new look. On Monday, the beloved weatherman, 43, appeared on the Channel Seven morning show for the first time since he went on 'dad leave' back in May. The TV regular, who shares Margot, two, and Mabel, ten months, with fiancée Rebecca James, debuted a beard which he had grown in his month away from the show. Prior to his first broadcast back, Sam uploaded a picture to Instagram on Sunday telling fans that if the snap of his new facial hair got enough likes, he'd keep it. 'If this photo gets 10 thousand likes I'll keep the beard for my return to @sunriseon7 on Monday #DadLeaveBeard,' he captioned the post, which showed him holding onto his new bundle of joy. 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. While the Instagram picture failed to garner enough likes before the show, his Facebook post did, resulting in Sam's return to his weatherman gig with a hairy chin. However, it seems many fans were actually not too pleased with the dad-of-two's new look. 'Very good to see Sam Mac back and showing why he is the best at weather. The beard was an interesting addition,' one person wrote on a Sunrise chat forum. Another chimed in: 'It's horrid. Most guys with beards, at least, tidy up their throat area.' One person savagely commented on his Instagram post: 'Sorry Sam but I dislike the beard immensely. What does Bec think of it?' With opinions on the beard divided, one sentiment was echoed throughout - fans couldn't wait for the beloved weatherman to return to screens. 'Just so glad you will be back tomorrow you were so missed beard or no [beard],' one person sweetly noted on his recent Instagram clip. 'It makes you look grown up!!..but will love to see you back with [or] without. But Katie has done a stellar job filling in..' another wrote. One person penned: 'As long as you come back certainly missed you, Sunrise wasn't the same by the way love the beard.' 'Have missed you on Sunrise, Hans and Katie Brown have done a good job. But will be happy your back,' another added. In May, the TV weatherman took to Instagram to share that he would be going on leave. Posting a picture with baby Mabel, the girl dad went on to express how excited he was to spend some quality time with his young children. 'This guy is officially on "Dad Leave"' Sam, who welcomed his second child last August, captioned the post. 'So ridiculously excited to have some uninterrupted time with our darling Mabel. I did the same when Margot was a baby and have vivid memories of being there as she took her first steps. 'Now to have more time with her as a toddler is an added bonus (albeit a slightly terrifying one)' he added.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sunrise star Sam Mac captures nine-month-old daughter Mabel's first word...after taking her to a star-studded boys lunch
Sam Mac was very much in doting dad mode on Friday, spending some precious time with nine-month-old daughter Mabel. The Sunrise weather presenter and fiancée Rebecca James welcomed Mabel, their second child, in August last year. Sam, 42, shared a series of images and clips to Instagram on Friday, documenting the day out, which culminated in Sam capturing Mabel's first word. A video showed Sam, sitting in the passenger seat of a car while Rebecca was behind the wheel and Baby Mabel safely tucked away in her car seat. 'Could you please say "dadda', Sam asked his daughter as the camera rolled. Much to his and Rebecca's surprise, Mabel could be heard uttering what appeared to be 'dadda" back to her parents. Captioning the sweet clip, Sam explained that Mabel had been uttering the word for a while, but he was, until now, unable to get definitive proof. 'Mabel only just turned 9 months & I'm convinced she's saying "dadda". It's now happening on command and I managed to get it on video from the back seat today.' The adorable moment came after Sam took Mabel out for lunch with some very famous friends. He shared another clip that showed him walking into Sydney eatery China Doll with Mabel strapped snugly to his chest. 'When you're invited to a boy's lunch but you're on dad leave,' he captioned the clip. The clip then cut to Sam sitting at the table dutifully preparing a bottle for his daughter. The dad and daughter duo were in very good company for the lunch, with the likes of Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur and Sam's Sunrise co-star Mark Baretta at the table. They were also joined by My Kitchen Rules stars Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge, Better Homes And Gardens presenter Charlie Albone, celebrity fitness coach 'Chief' James Brabon, and Bachelor star Tim Robards. 'Could you please say "dadda', Sam asked his daughter as the camera rolled. Much to his and Rebecca's surprise, Mabel could be heard uttering what appeared to be 'dadda" back to her parents. They looked chuffed to be in each other's company, with another photo showing the pals beaming broadly as they posed for a group photo. '9 Men and a baby,' Sam captioned the image, taking time to make a pointed dig at Larry, who had his eyes closed in the pic. '@larryemdur obviously hasn't had enough media training &foolishly blinked during the photo,' he added. They quickly rectified the situation, taking another pic together, this time with Larry's eyes wide open. Sam's dad and daughter day comes after he recently revealed he was taking time away from television to focus on his family. Posting a picture with Mabel recently, Sam expressed how excited he was to spend some quality time with his young children. 'This guy is officially on "Dad Leave"' Sam captioned the post. 'So ridiculously excited to have some uninterrupted time with our darling Mabel. I did the same when Margot was a baby and have vivid memories of being there as she took her first steps. 'Now to have more time with her as a toddler is an added bonus (albeit a slightly terrifying one)' he added. The Sunrise star went on to say that he loves his job but it can definitely take its 'toll', especially when missing milestone moments with his children. 'Since becoming a Dad, saying goodbye to my girls every week gets harder and harder. So this is actually win / win / win!' he revealed. 'Bec is free to jump back into work full time and get a few well deserved breathers,' he said, adding: 'Sunrise viewers get to wake up to the wonderful Katie Brown and Mabel gets 24-7 entertainment from Daddy Mac, aka "The Temu Wiggle."' He finished off the post: 'I'm eternally grateful to our team at 7 being so supportive of new Dads and in turn, new Mums. It means the world and I'll see you all back on Sunrise soon.' Sam and Rebecca welcomed first daughter Margot in September 2022, two years after they started dating. Announcing the joyous news at the time, Sam wrote: 'This is a love I never even knew existed. I'm overwhelmed and still processing it all right now. My girls. Wow.' It's not the first time Sam has taken time off to raise his kids.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Sunrise says goodbye to beloved weatherman Sam Mac as he reveals shock family news: 'Every week gets harder and harder'
Sam Mac is taking time away from television to focus on fatherhood. The TV weatherman, 42, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that he will be on leave from Sunrise. Posting a picture with his nine month old baby Mabel, the dad-of-two went on to express how excited he was to spend some quality time with his young children. 'This guy is officially on "Dad Leave"' Sam, who welcomed his second child with fiancée Rebecca James last year, captioned the post. 'So ridiculously excited to have some uninterrupted time with our darling Mabel. I did the same when Margot was a baby and have vivid memories of being there as she took her first steps. 'Now to have more time with her as a toddler is an added bonus (albeit a slightly terrifying one)' he added. The Sunrise star went on to say that he loves his job but it can definitely take its 'toll', especially when missing milestone moments with his children. 'Since becoming a Dad, saying goodbye to my girls every week gets harder and harder. So this is actually win / win / win!' he revealed. 'Bec is free to jump back into work full time and get a few well deserved breathers,' he said, adding: 'Sunrise viewers get to wake up to the wonderful Katie Brown and Mabel gets 24-7 entertainment from Daddy Mac, aka "The Temu Wiggle."' He finished off the post: 'I'm eternally grateful to our team at 7 being so supportive of new Dads and in turn, new Mums. It means the world and I'll see you all back on Sunrise soon.' Sam and fiancée Rebecca welcomed their second child in August last year. The Channel Seven took to Instagram at the time to confirm their jovial baby news, sharing a heartwarming image cradling their newborn and revealing her name – Mabel August McMillan. 'It's a girl. Again,' he wrote in his caption. 'We are absolutely delighted to welcome Mabel August McMillan to the world (Born last night 14/8/24) It's my destiny to be surrounded by beautiful women! A stark contrast to my high school years. 'I'll share more details soon, but Bec was our warrior yet again, Mabel was deliciously chunky and chilled and now we take a collective breather before Hurricane Margot passes through to meet her baby sister later tonight.' Sam and Rebecca announced they were expecting in February last year, but kept the gender of their child private. Gushing over their news, he wrote: '"Baby Mac" (the sequel) premiering this August 2024. Starring Margot as the big sister #MacDaddy #Round2.' Sam announced in December 2023 that the couple were tying the knot. At the time, Sam had shared the good news to Instagram alongside a photo of Rebecca flashing her diamond engagement ring. Giving an insight into the proposal, the presenter wrote in the caption: 'Ladies and gentlemen, my fiancée! She said yes. 'My secret 2023 New Year's resolution was to propose to my darling Rebecca sometime this year. So I guess this is what you'd call a buzzer beater.' 'She's calm, strong and unintentionally funny. She's super smart and a genuine knockout beauty. She makes me a better man.' He went on: 'Earlier this morning in front of her parents and brother… I told her I'm in love with every version of her and asked her to be mine forever, she said yes.' Sam and Rebecca welcomed first daughter Margot in September 2022, two years after they started dating. Announcing the joyous news at the time, Sam wrote: 'This is a love I never even knew existed. I'm overwhelmed and still processing it all right now. My girls. Wow.' It's not the first time Sam has taken time off to raise his kids. In December last year, Sam returned to TV screens after taking a month-long break from his role on the show to focus on full-time fatherhood.
