News about Daryl Somers
Dancing With The Stars' 2025 hosts are revealed after Dr Chris Brown's debut with Sonia Kruger prompted very mixed reactions
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August 3, 2024
TV presenter Chris, 45, made his debut on the Channel Seven show with returning host Sonia, 58, on the 2024 series, but not all fans were impressed with the duo. Some disgruntled viewers called for the return of Daryl Somers as veterinarian Chris received a very lukewarm reception upon his long-awaited debut.
Dancing with the Stars fans call for host Daryl Somers to return as Dr Chris Brown underwhelms alongside Sonia Kruger in debut: 'We still trying to make Chris Brown happen?'
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July 8, 2024
Dr Chris Brown made his debut as the new co-host for Dancing with the Stars alongside returning presenter Sonia Kruger on Sunday. But the celebrity vet, 45, had a lukewarm reception from fans of the dancing competition as they called for former host Daryl Somers to return. Viewers took to X as the Channel Seven show unfolded, with most bemoaning the loss of the Hey Hey It's Saturday star, 72, from their screens.
Sonia Kruger delivers 'nasty' dig at TV legend and former co-host Daryl Somers during Dancing With The Stars premiere - and fans aren't happy: 'Mean girl'
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July 7, 2024
Sonia Kruger was ready with the quips on the premiere episode of Dancing With The Stars on Sunday night. The host, who returned to the series this year alongside new co-host Chris Brown, couldn't help but make a joke at the expense of her former sidekick. Television icon Daryl Somers left the show at the end of the last season, and the 58-year-old opted to take a little dig at her one-time colleague.
Daryl Somers, 72, drops major hint about his future after more than five decades as a 'performer at heart'
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July 2, 2024
Hey, Hey It's Saturday star Daryl Somers has hinted that he may take his iconic former show out on tour. The TV legend, 72, was named Victorian of the Year at a Melbourne Town Hall ceremony on Monday and teased the brand new career direction. The variety show ran for close to three decades until 1999, but has returned for brief reunions over the years.
Daryl Somers' bizarre move as he trademarks 'Hey Hey It's Heaven' after friend John Blackman's funeral
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June 29, 2024
Daryl Somers was struck by inspiration after the funeral of his friend and Hey Hey It's Saturday co-star John Blackman last weekend. The TV legend paid tribute to Blackman at the service, where he stated the star may be preparing for a series of 'Hey Hey It's Heaven' alongside the show's late co-creator, Ernie Carroll, in the afterlife. Somers was clearly impressed with his observation, as he's now sought to trademark the slogan, according to a new report.
Where's Molly Meldrum? TV legend sets tongues wagging after the Hey Hey It's Saturday star fails to appear at friend John Blackman's funeral
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June 24, 2024
Molly Meldrum has raised concerns after he failed to appear at the funeral of friend and Hey It's Saturday co-star John Blackman this weekend. The Australian music legend, who has struggled with health issues in recent years, was nowhere to be seen as family, friends and industry greats gathered to bid Blackman farewell on Sunday. Cecile Blackman, his devoted wife, was joined by a roster of A-list supporters, including Eddie Maguire, Daryl Somers, Wilbur Wilde, Livinia Nixon, Glenn Robbins, Frankie J Holden, Rhonda Burchmore and Red Symons.
John Blackman's wife Cecile is joined by Eddie Maguire, Daryl Somers and Red Symons for the Hey Hey It's Saturday star's funeral following harrowing battle with cancer
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June 23, 2024
The who's who of the Melbourne entertainment community stepped out to attend John Blackman's funeral on Sunday. The legendary Hey Hey It's Saturday star passed away from a heart attack at his home on June 4 at age 76. The veteran broadcaster had undergone minor surgery the day before to have two skin cancers removed.
The curse of Hey Hey It's Saturday: John Blackman dies as his co-star Kamahl is charged with stalking and host Daryl Somers launches legal action against Channel 7
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June 8, 2024
It's one of Australia most iconic and longest-running variety shows. But the cast of Hey Hey It's Saturday have had their fair share of controversies and tragedies over the past few years. From singer Kamahl being charged with stalking to host Daryl Somers launching legal action against Channel 7, the stars have certainly remained in the spotlight.
Hey Hey It's Saturday host Daryl Somers shares heartbreaking tribute to 'dear friend' John Blackman following his tragic death at age 76
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June 5, 2024
Hey Hey It's Saturday creator and host Daryl Somers has shared his heartbreaking tribute to John Blackman following his death on Tuesday. John, who voiced puppet Dickie Knee on the comedic variety show, passed of a heart attack aged 76 following a harrowing years-long battle with bone cancer. Daryl, 72, said he called John last Monday and told him he 'loved' him without realising it was their final goodbye, reported the Herald Sun on Wednesday.
Channel Seven drops first look at Dr Chris Brown's first season as co-host of Dancing With The Stars
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May 13, 2024
Channel Seven has released its first look trailer for the 2024 season of Dancing With The Stars. Sonia Kruger and Dr. Chris Brown join forces as this year's hosts of the celebrity dancing competition, with major stars like Ben Cousins, James Stewart, Lisa McCune and chef Julie Goodwin taking part. The trailer is Chris' first appearance on the show after he jumped ship from Channel Ten last year and replaced long-running DWTS host Daryl Somers.
Only weeks after being fired as the host of Dancing with the Stars, Daryl Somers launches a court suit against Channel 7
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November 3, 2023
Just weeks after being fired as the host of Dancing With The Stars, television icon Daryl Somers is taking court action against Channel 7. The network has reportedly breached his copyright, according to the Australian television legend, 72. The case revolves around the network's use of a video of a John Farnham appearance on Hey Hey It's Saturday.
From the jungle to the dance floor! After hosting Logies red carpet coverage with Sonia Kruger, Dr. Chris Brown would replace Daryl Somers' on Dancing With The Stars
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October 15, 2023
According to reports, Dr Chris Brown is likely to replace long-serving host Daryl Somers as co-host of Dancing With The Stars Australia. Sonia Kruger, the 58-year-old helm of the dancing competition for the 2024 season, is expected to join the I'm A Celebrity host, who jumped ship from Ten to Seven earlier this year. Seven will announce the casting shake-up on Wednesday during the network's Upfronts, according to the Herald Sun.
'Mase me so ashamed to be Australian,' says the tense Channel Nine moment that stunned the world.'
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September 26, 2023
On social media, a controversial skit from 'Hey It's Saturday' has resurfaced, with several Australians asking how it made it to air.
Aussies slam the Logies and claim 'ego stroking' awards show proves free-to-air TV is dead - as they name the night's worst offender
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August 1, 2023
The TV Week Logie Awards' relevance has been sparked by a tense internet debate. On Monday, a poster started a thread on Reddid titled 'why does anyone care about the Logies?'The post began with 'Serious question: why does anyone give a sh*t who wins anything at the Logies?'
Dr. Chris Brown and Ricki-Lee Coulter are expected to be the new hosts of Dancing With The Stars, according to rumors
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July 4, 2023
According to a recent review, Dr. Chris Brown and singer Ricki-Lee Coulter could be able to take over hosting duties on Dancing With The Stars. Brown, who recently signed a seven-figure contract after being fired, wants me out of here! According to Woman's Day, Australia's current hosts, Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers, as well as pop singer Coulter. The pair are 'hot prospects' this week,' according to the magazine, and the rumors have left Kruger 'rattled.'
The wages of the Stars contestants have been'revealed.'
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June 19, 2023
On Sunday night, Dancing with the Stars' new season premiered. For the first time in the show's history, the actors are apparently all earning the same money. All the celebrities on this year's season's season are being paid 'just under $50,000' for their appearances,' according to Woman's Day.
Dancing With The Stars has sparked controversy as the beloved judge resigns
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May 13, 2023
Dancing with the Stars will be a little different this year as one of the show's most popular judges has resigned. Helen Richey, a long-serving actress, has left the show after her husband Robert suffered from a health scare, sparking her desire to spend more time with her family. Since the show's inception in 2004,' the 78-year-old told The Herald Sun this weekend, 'I have loved being part of Dancing With The Stars.'
Dancing With The Stars 2023: The new cast is revealed
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May 11, 2023
The star-studded cast for Channel Seven's latest season of Dancing with the Stars has been revealed. Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers will both return as hosts on Thursday, the network announced on Thursday that it would air later this year. Laura Byrne of The Bachelor and former MasterChef Matt Preston will appear in the forthcoming series.
The celebrity line-up for the stars of the show Dancing With The Stars' celebrity line-up for the new season has been leaked
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May 4, 2023
The new season of Channel Seven's Dancing With the Stars is currently in production. The 2023 series of judges and competitors will feature a new line up of judges and contestants we haven't seen on the dancefloor, according to Daily Mail Australia. According to various outlets, close to production, reports that season 20 will not be an All-Stars series, but that it will feature a new lineup of talent.
Daryl Somers will co-host Dancing With The Stars alongside Sonia Kruger
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April 16, 2023
Daryl Somers has reportedly been named as Sonia Kruger's co-host of Channel Seven's 20th season of Dancing With The Stars this year. Dr. Chris Brown, who recently defunct from Channel ten to seven, was previously thought to be up for the role but he was denied due to a'miscalculation,' according to The Sunday Telegraph. According to the journal, TV bosses were apparently "compelled to extend the invitation to Somers" after mistakenly estimating Brown's start date at Channel Seven.
After more than 30 years, Channel Seven has confirmed that the 2023 Logie Awards will be hosted in Sydney
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March 6, 2023
The 2023 Logie Awards, Channel Seven's weeks of rumors, have been announced in Sydney. The network will now be broadcast on July 30, originally scheduled for June 18. Since 2018, the awards have been hosted on the Gold Coast with the Queensland government's help, but the 2022 deal came to an end.
Peter de Visser, the musical director of Hey Hey It's Saturday, has died - Host Daryl Somers says so
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October 9, 2022
Peter de Visser, the musical director of Hey Hey It's Saturday, has died at the age of 83. On September 16, the celebrated composer for the long-running variety show in Melbourne died. Daryl Somers, 71, paid tribute to the legendary trombonist on Facebook.