Comments on: Idol: Mathison out

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:21:13 +0000

i always thought it would be Andrew G to quit!

Andrew G has hosted the show solo on at least 3 occasions, due to James commitments with the Arias and i think he was sick once. It was fine with just the one host.

It would be nice to see Ricki-Lee move into the co-host position, the backstage host was useless, and clearly people like her – hence the logie nom

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:18:51 +0000

I liked James I wish he didnt leave, but good luck to him with whatever he does

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:59:06 +0000

Thats really sad to hear.. Idol will be alot different without him. Its likely James Kerley will replace him, I think Andrew/Ricki Lee will do fine by them selves anyhow.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:30:18 +0000

If James Kerley is the replacement I’ll be very happy. His quips were the best thing about Taken Out

By: pondie84

pondie84 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:25:20 +0000

At last! He’s been phoning it in for the past 3 years at least.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:39:59 +0000

I have a sneaking suspicion that we could see Ricki-Lee take James’ place. This is crap news though, because I would have much rathered see Andrew G go – he’s so full of himself, arrogant….

By: damo

damo — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:23:30 +0000

@ chris m

he would jump at the oportunity to get his fat head on as host. maybe he is leaving because he knows it’s dying in the arse

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:59:18 +0000

Best part of the show is going..

By: Chris M

Chris M — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:55:53 +0000

Look out, Kyle will jump at the chance to host it! haha [/sarcastic]

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:50:28 +0000

Great news! This guy’s mopey narration throughout the show was horrible and cringeworthy …..

By: David Knox

David Knox — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:50:05 +0000

They have had solo hosts on ARIA nights. I don’t see an issue….

By: tomothy

tomothy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:23:23 +0000

James Kerley will end up being the replacement, they trained him up for hosting on Taken Out last year. Since he left Cash Cab and Taken Out failed, he hasn’t been on screen much.

By: Mike K

Mike K — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:52:39 +0000

I’ll miss those quips and wide owl eyes! Good luck for the future mate.

By: annie a

annie a — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:43:30 +0000

Sad news to hear. I always liked James and Andrew as a team. Not quite sure if Andrew G would be able to host the show by himself.

By: Johnson

Johnson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:46:01 +0000

James and Andrew did a good job of hosting Australian Idol for the past six years so this comes a shock to me. And it happens just as auditions have begun! I am not sure if Andrew can host the program on his own like Ryan Seacrest on American Idol.

By: Leon

Leon — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:40:09 +0000

Even though his role on Australian Idol was a dumbass, He was very funny on the show. I really think this year will be the last of Australian Idol.