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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Channel Ten sacked ‘blindsided' Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia through 'clinical and cold' email, sources reveal
Sources have revealed the shocking truth about how Channel Ten really sacked "blindsided" Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia. A Ten spokesperson on Monday confirmed the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by La Paglia, who already filmed the show before its premiere in the coming months. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years," the spokesperson told in a statement. "Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor." Despite no apparent signs of animosity between the network and La Paglia amid his sudden axing on Monday, the TV host appeared to suggest otherwise in a statement addressing his departure on Instagram. "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," the 55-year-old wrote in a caption on Monday. "Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!" La Paglia said he found out about his sacking through a phone call from Ten informing him Survivor was "going in a different direction" next season. However, production first told the TV veteran he was out of a job via a "clinical" and "cold" email, Daily Mail Australia reported on Wednesday. Before Ten had a chance to break the news to La Paglia, the host received an email from Survivor's production company, Endemol Shine Australia. "He got an email first. That was the initial comms from EndemolShine,' a source told the publication. "Then a call came from Ten, but by then it was already done. "It's really not how you treat someone who's been part of the show for almost a decade." La Paglia reportedly received the sudden email before he had finished filming Survivor: Australia vs. The World, set to air mid-to-late this year. And the decision to let him go was made well before the season began filming last year but was kept a secret to avoid overshadowing the show. One source said the move was "locked in" for months, but production wanted to "avoid backlash during the show's filming and post-promotion." Former model and Australian Survivor: All-Stars champion David Genant is reportedly tipped to replace La Paglia as host of the game show. Genant recently won $8.7 million on the US TV game show Deal or No Deal Island and is set to compete in Survivor: Australia V The World. The new season will mark the TV star's third time on the series, and he has previously hosted popular travel shows Rush and Getaway. Neverthelss, a production insider told Daily Mail Australia not everyone is convinced he's La Paglia's best replacement. "He doesn't fit the brief," the insider said. "He's charismatic, sure - but Survivor needs someone with gravitas. David is not Jonathan, and viewers will notice that." The massive shakeup at 10 comes as Australian Survivor struggles with a rating slump. The last season, Brains vs. Brawn II, saw viewership dip to 486,000 total overnight viewers, a far cry from the many millions it attracted in its prime. Survivor features a group of contestants known as "castaways" living in an isolated outdoor location in Samoa. There, they must provide for themselves by gathering food, water, fire, and shelter while competing in challenges for awards and immunity. The castaways are progressively eliminated by their peers, with the last member crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the grand prize of $500,000.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Australian Survivor host ‘blindsided' over getting axed
Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia has confirmed he has been let go from the show. La Paglia, who has hosted the Survivor revival since 2016, took to Instagram to confirm to fans that he had been 'blindsided' by the news. '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 his lengthy post. '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'. Ratings had dipped a bit recently and they wanted to do something drastic to shake things up. '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 bullshit tonight! Someone IS going home. And with no idol in my back pocket, that someone is me,' he said. La Paglia called his time hosting the show 'one of the greatest adventures' of his career. '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'. La Paglia has already filmed the newest season of the show, so the host change will not hit screens until next year. The network has also confirmed the news, with a spokesperson for the channel issuing a statement about the change. '10 can confirm that the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by the formidable Jonathan La Paglia (JLP),' a spokesperson said. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years. Jonathan La Paglia's exit has been confirmed by both him and the 10 Network. Credit: Supplied / TheWest 'Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor. 'We extend our sincere gratitude to JLP for his outstanding contribution over 10 years on Survivor, and we wish him continued success in his acting and presenting career'. It is understood that 10 will make an announcement soon about who will take over La Paglia's hosting duties, but rumours suggest a likely replacement may be former Australian Survivor champion David Genat. Genat is set to compete in La Paglia's final season, marking his third appearance on the show. The next season of the show is expected to debut on Australian televisions later this year.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia 'blindsided' after Channel Ten abruptly axed him from reality series ahead of 14th season
Australian Survivor host Jonathan La Paglia has said he was "blindsided" after Network 10 axed him from the reality series ahead of its 14th season. A 10 spokesperson on Monday confirmed the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by La Paglia, who already filmed the show before its premiere in the coming months. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years," the spokesperson told in a statement. "Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor." 'We look forward to JLP hosting the next epic instalment of Survivor: Australia V World coming soon to 10." The spokesperson on behalf of the network thanked La Paglia for his "outstanding contribution" to hosting the game show since 2016 and wished him "continued success in his acting and presenting career". 'We will be making an announcement shortly about who will take over hosting duties for the 2026 season of Australian Survivor.' Despite no apparent signs of animosity between the network and La Paglia amid his sudden axing, the TV host appeared to suggest otherwise in a lengthy statement addressing his departure on Instagram. "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," the 55-year-old wrote on Monday. He further doubled down on his claim 10 brutally surprised him by stripping him of his arguably most recognisable TV role. "Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!" La Paglia said. He continued by saying he recently 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'," the TV host said of the conversation. "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." Survivor features a group of contestants known as "castaways" living in an isolated outdoor location in Samoa. Its there they must provide for themselves by gathering food, water, fire, and shelter while competing in challenges for awards and immunity. The castaways are progressively eliminated by their peers, with the last member crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the grand prize of $500,000. Former model and Australian Survivor: All-Stars champion David Genant is tipped to replace La Paglia as host, according to Daily Mail Australia on Sunday. Genant recently won $8.7 million on the US TV game show Deal or No Deal Island and is set to compete in Survivor: Australia V The World. The new season will mark the TV star's third time on the series, and he has previously hosted popular travel shows Rush and Getaway. Despite Genant's impressive TV record, a production insider told Daily Mail Australia not everyone is convinced he's La Paglia best replacement. "He doesn't fit the brief," the insider said. "He's charismatic, sure - but Survivor needs someone with gravitas. "David is not Jonathan, and viewers will notice that." The massive shakeup at 10 comes as Australian Survivor struggles with a rating slump. The last season, Brains vs. Brawn II, saw viewership dip to 486,000 total overnight viewers, a far cry from the many millions it attracted in its prime.
The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Blindsided': Ten sacks its long-time host of Australian Survivor
Network 10 and Jonathan La Paglia have confirmed that the actor and long-time host of their reality hit Survivor Australia will not return next year. '10 can confirm that the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by the formidable Jonathan La Paglia,' the network said in a statement on Monday. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years. Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor.' In a message on his Instagram account, La Paglia said the decision 'hurts like a bitch'. ' 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 … 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'.' La Paglia added it was a 'host swap', saying, '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 bullshit 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 … Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!'
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Blindsided': Ten sacks its long-time host of Australian Survivor
Network 10 and Jonathan La Paglia have confirmed that the actor and long-time host of their reality hit Survivor Australia will not return next year. '10 can confirm that the upcoming season of Survivor: Australia V The World will be the last series hosted by the formidable Jonathan La Paglia,' the network said in a statement on Monday. 'JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years. Acting as a referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor.' In a message on his Instagram account, La Paglia said the decision 'hurts like a bitch'. ' 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 … 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'.' La Paglia added it was a 'host swap', saying, '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 bullshit 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 … Whoever said a blindside is the most humane way to put someone down is an idiot. It hurts like a bitch!'
