Channel Ten has fast-tracked their new breakfast show which will go to air four days ahead of schedule, meaning controversial New Zealand broadcaster Paul Henry is introduced to an unsuspecting Australian public today.
The decision was made following Kevin Rudd's resignation as Australia's Foreign Minister last night.
In a bid to capitalise on ratings from the political fallout, rehearsals have been cut short and new hosts Henry, Andrew Rochford, Kathryn Robinson and Magdalena Roze will go up against Channel Seven's Sunrise and Today on Channel Nine from 8am (NZT).
"That's right, the wait has been cut short, we're going live on-air tomorrow! Catch Ten Breakfast from 6am!" the show's official Twitter account posted.
Co-host Henry confirmed the news last night when he appeared on The Project as a guest panellist.
Paul Henry may not be everyone's cup of tea, but we've made no secret of the fact that we love his edgy style, his refusal to accept sacred cows, and his maniacal laugh. And as fate would have it, we'll be in the West Island in a couple of weeks, so we'll be able to give our valued readers a review upon our return.
We wish Paul Henry well in his new venture; TVNZ's loss is Australia's gain.
6 comments:
I used to find Paul Henry funny. I was also once a P addict, thought Michael Laws was sane, etc etc...
Change is a good thing.
Here's hoping he gives Australia something a bit less embarrassing than his latest attempt at humour - Would i Lie to You - i have actually cringed for him while watching that.
I've never tried P and still love him, so have no excuse ;)
Would have enjoyed seeing him interview the Tui hating feminists tho'.
Now you're just being provocative Suz... but I like the way you're thinking!
Australia and Paul Henry deserve each other. I hope he stays there.
Not too many "once was a p addict" people in Australia it would seem.
"Henry, the show's controversial import from New Zealand, was sitting in centre-position on the show's couch, flanked by Andrew Rochford and Kathryn Robinson. When he was recruited it seemed he was part of the team. After this morning's performance he was very much the star."
I like Paul too, but I would have thought in John Clarke they would have a political commentator second to none.
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