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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'.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
What Really Happened When a Denver Deputy Killed a Man? Lawyer Disputes Police Claims
A Colorado sheriff's office finally released the video footage from a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young man. However, the attorney representing the the deceased victim claims the video proves the shooting was not justified. The footage released by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office stems from the Feb 8. incident. That evening, the office said deputies responded to a report of a shooting at The Main Event entertainment venue. While responding to that call, deputies received a tip about a man in the parking lot armed with a handgun. In the footage, a deputy is seen approaching the man while armed with a rifle. 'Hey, drop the gun now!' the officer shouted, per the video. Within the next three seconds, he shot nine rounds from his rifle toward 23-year-old Jalin Seabron. He died at the scene, the report says. Police said they later arrested Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders in connection to the shooting that occurred inside the venue. Despite Seabron not being the suspect they were looking for, the sheriff's office still maintained their position the shooting was justified. Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly claimed Seabron was pointing his firearm at multiple people and refused to comply with the commands to drop his gun, per CBS. He also claimed Seabron turned toward the deputy, forcing the cop to make a 'split-second life-or-death' decision, the report says. However, attorney Tyrone Glover says the video shows the complete opposite. First, he noted the officer is not heard in the video announcing himself as police, he told CBS News. Then, he claimed Seabron only turned his head toward the deputy which was followed by him being shot in the back. Glover argued Seabron was only focused on protecting his family, not attacking the cops. 'Jalin was in defensive mode, not attacking mode. If you look at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's own policies and procedures, you have to warn someone; give them an opportunity to comply with [the] warning. You have to identify yourself as an officer of the law,' Glover told CBS Colorado. Glover said he plans on filing a lawsuit against the sheriff's office on behalf of Seabron's family. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CBS News
03-03-2025
- CBS News
Law firm says video of deadly shooting by Colorado deputy at The Main Event contradicts Douglas County sheriff's statements
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has recently released video of a deadly shooting by one of its deputies at The Main Event last month. A Denver attorney who's representing the family of the man that deputy killed says not only was the shooting not justified, but the video contradicts the sheriff's office's statements. That shooting occurred just before midnight on Feb. 8 at the family-friendly entertainment venue at 64 Centennial Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. A shooting had occurred inside the venue, and a woman was later arrested and charged for her alleged involvement in that shooting. Before she was arrested, however, a Douglas County sheriff's deputy responded to calls about the shooting and found a man with a handgun in the parking lot. The deputy, armed with a rifle, approaches the man and shouts, "hey, drop the gun! Drop the gun now!" About eleven seconds had elapsed from the time the deputy got out of his cruiser to the first shot being fired, and it was about three seconds between the time he first shouted to his first firing his gun. He fired nine rounds in about three seconds, killing the man, who was later identified as 23-year-old Jalin Seabron. Investigators said Seabron was pointing that handgun toward several people and refused commands to drop the gun from the deputy. Seabron's family and their attorney Tyrone Glover had previously disputed claims made by the sheriff's office and say the video contradicts those statements and shows that the shooting was not justified. "Today, video footage of the fatal shooting of Jalin Seabron by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy has been released, confirming what Jalin's family has maintained since viewing the footage: this shooting was unjustified, unnecessary, and in direct violation of the Sheriff Office's own policies and procedures," Glover said. "The video evidence directly contradicts multiple statements made by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office regarding the circumstances of Jalin's death." The video released by the sheriff's office shows that the deputy did not identify himself as law enforcement before firing those shots, although the emergency lights on his cruiser were activated. The narrator in the sheriff's office video says Seabron turned toward the deputy. "My deputy heard on the radio: 'shooting, multiple reports of shots heard, gunshots,'" Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said. "The gunman pointed his gun at several people and refused multiple commands to put his gun down before turning toward my deputy. These situations unfold very quickly, and this individual forced my deputy to make a split-second life-or-death decision. It's a decision that no law enforcement officer ever wants to make, but one that could not be avoided." Glover, however, says Seabron was focused on protecting his family and only turned his head toward the deputy before the deputy shot him. "Jalin's back was turned to the deputy when shots were fired," Glover said. "The deputy shot Jalin nine times in the back." What took place inside the main event prior to the deputy shooting Seabron is still under investigation, but investigators have said that 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders, the woman who was arrested inside The Main Event, shot another woman, injuring her, after a physical confrontation occurred inside a bathroom at the venue. One woman who knows Crowley-Sanders has told other media outlets that Crowley-Sanders had been attacked and robbed by a group of women prior to receiving the firearm she allegedly used in the shooting. She has since been charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and several other charges. Six other people allegedly involved in the confrontation or shooting have also been arrested and face various charges ranging from accessory to attempted first-degree murder to menacing to assault to tampering with evidence. Investigators have not said whether they believe Seabron was involved in the shooting inside, but they do believe he was there with Crowley-Sanders and several others. Seabron's family's attorney says the group was at The Main Event to celebrate Seabron's birthday. The sheriff's office's video -- which it says is unedited and includes security camera, dashcam, and body-worn camera footage -- and full statements by the sheriff can be seen here. The law firm's full video analysis and response can be seen here.
