Here are the biggest TV stories making news this weekend…
Andrew O’Keefe: ‘I’m fit and ready to film’
The Chase host Andrew O’Keefe says he’s ready to get back to work after time off to manage his mental health. So what’s really behind the hit TV show’s halt in production?
Source: Herald Sun
TV veteran Brian Henderson on why he won’t fight latest cancer
He graced our TV screens for 47 years, signing off his nightly news bulletins with “that’s the way it is”. But following a shock fifth cancer diagnosis, Brian Henderson tells Annette Sharp why he has made one of the hardest decisions of his life.
SOURCE: The Daily Telegraph
Armytage miffed as prime Oscars gig goes to Sonia Kruger
Has Sonia Kruger’s return to Seven put the lovely nose of Sunrise breakfast host Sam Armytage out of joint? That was certainly the mail out of Seven this week, with Sammy said to be absolutely miffed at missing out on an Oscars gig.
Source: Confidential
Phillip Schofield pays tribute to ‘kindest soul’ wife after coming out as gay
HE has shared the screen with Holly Willoughby, Fern Britton and Sarah Greene for most of his career, but there’s only ever been one woman in Phillip Schofield’s life — his wife Steph.
SOURCE: The Sun
TV Week announces major shake-up to Logie nominations
The Logies’ 12 public-voted ‘Most Popular’ awards are getting a revamp — a year after Tom Gleeson’s divisive Gold Logie win.
SOURCE: news.com.au
Greg Norman named new host of TV golfing show Holey Moley!
It’s the ultimate hole in one – Australian golfing great Greg Norman has been named as host of Channel 7’s new reality show Holey Moley! Norman, replaces previously-named host Sonia Kruger – and will be joined by actress Olympia Valance.
Source: Confidential
Gary Mehigan cooks up trouble for TV production
Ex-MasterChef host Gary Mehigan may have enjoyed the cameras in the kitchen but when it comes to Network 10 trucks parking in own backyard, he draws the line.
SOURCE: Herald Sun
Plate of Origin hits new snag with Lebanese team a no show
Just weeks after it was revealed it was unable to use hosts Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan in their ad campaigns, Channel 7’s Plate of Origin is now short a cooking team.
SOURCE: Confidential
My Kitchen Rules ratings plummet to lowest ever
A revamped format pitting fans against faves has done My Kitchen Rules no favours, with the former ratings behemoth recording dismal viewing figures for its first four shows.
SOURCE: Confidential
‘Homeland’: Why Carrie Mathison Had to Become Nicholas Brody in Final Season
For “Homeland” to do what it does best, Carrie Mathison had to become Nicholas Brody in the show’s eighth and final season.
SOURCE: Variety
‘The Conners’ to Offer Live Oscars Commentary on ABC
As families across the country prepare to sit on their couches and comment on the 92nd annual Academy Award winners, so too will the fictional family members on ABC’s “The Conners.”
SOURCE: Variety
Hollywood Reporter’s Guide to the 2020 Oscars
What to know about this year’s Academy Awards
SOURCE: THR
Bushfire recovery becomes a breakfast TV battleground
Bushfire recovery has become the latest breakfast TV battleground but while Sunrise says it paid its own way, Today’s broadcast didn’t come cheap for Tourism South Australia.
SOURCE: Confidential
‘Cheer’ Filmmaker Says He Owes Gabi’s Parents an Apology
Greg Whiteley, the director of the breakout Netflix docuseries, says he regrets that his “true feelings for them as people didn’t come out in three dimensions in our telling of their story.”
SOURCE: THR
Ten to stop broadcasting The Loop
The program has been on air for eight years, with long-time host Scott Tweedie departing late last year.
SOURCE: Mumbrella
Co-Creator and Editor of the TV Blackbox website, Robert McKnight is highly regarded Australian Television Producer, he has worked at SEVEN, NINE and TEN, and is most well-known for creating and producing STUDIO 10. Currently Rob is the host and producer of the TV Blackbox, McKnight Tonight and Monsters Who Murder podcasts.
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