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The Age
5 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
5 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!'
