Comments on: Rove quits TEN show

By: Trace Washington

Trace Washington — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:48:49 +0000

Im sad to see Rove go, Whilst in Australia always tuned into Rove as I enjoyed the mix of entertainment, plus he was just a big kid, I think that is why my kids especially could relate to Rove, especially his skits with Elmo!

Im now based in the USA so I havent been able to watch Rove since late 08. Wish Rove all the best for his future endeavours and hopes they can find /create a nice variety show/light entertainment for Australians to enjoy / watch back home.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:52:28 +0000

Thank God for that. Now we need some well aimed shots at those tools on The 7pm Project.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:21:34 +0000

Thank god for that.

By: tasmanian devil

tasmanian devil — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:59 +0000

Rove will not be missed. In fact I believe that Australia now having no interview/tonight style show is not as bad as having one hosted by Rove. There are many reasons why but I shan’t burden myself by having to list them once again.
I think Ten or another network should start thinking about producing a new interview/variety/tonight show, perhaps Micallef Tonight (or something similar) could be revived on Ten? What with the New Year special, although Shaun Micallef does have TBYG, which I do enjoy.
I’ve noticed also that some people have mentioned Hamish and Andy possibly hosting a show. While they are not the worst comedians around, I can’t really imagine them hosting a TV show, let alone that format.
So on behalf of the “intellectuals”, and seeming minority, of Generations XYZ who don’t esteem Rove and his “humour”, good riddance.
@Paul, Rove will never be up there with the likes of the people you mentioned.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:50:42 +0000

It is going to be weird not having Rove on the TV anymore. I’ve pretty much grown up with him on TV and while he is obviously not everyone’s cup of tea, you have to respect him for lasting this long.

As for a replacement, I don’t think Hamish and Andy will be taking over. I don’t think they would be able to do both their radio show and an hour+ TV show each week. I think they work better in short bursts on TV anyway.

Shaun Micalef would be good but he doesn’t have a great track record although after TAYG people might be more open to him.

Another possibility is to bring back The Panel, especially if they can the 7pm Project.

By: Gil

Gil — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:16:55 +0000

Hamish and Andy on TV? Name me one radio personality that has been successful on TV……….Merrick and Rosso, Alan Jones……..still waiting….

By: Aimee Eddie

Aimee Eddie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:57:21 +0000

I am sad to see Rove leaving. He is one of the funniest people on television and I loved his shows.
Sunday nights are not going to be the same again and you will be sadly missed Rove.

By: Border.Patrol

Border.Patrol — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:20:43 +0000

His ratings were terrible. He had to go ! Good call Channel 10

By: mac

mac — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:25:12 +0000

wow, it hard to believe this show will no longer be on the air. i find it interesting that ten agreed to not advertise that this was the last ever ep as they would have had huge ratings, but i am glad that they respected rove’s wishes. i agree the show hasn’t been as good as it used to be and carrie and hughes leaving was probably the last straw. regardless rove has managed to be a the air for a long time and gave us many years of entertainment and laughter. plus he seems like a great guy, and i wish him all the best in his future plans.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:22:14 +0000

Rove was never funny, he was really irritating and tried so hard. Bring back the guys from Cheez TV I say!!!!!

By: damo

damo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:06:33 +0000

the show gradually got worse and worse. dave hughes was a mistake to bring him onto the show. peter helliar was losing the plot and rove’s jokes and comedy act was not funny

By: Bass

Bass — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:43:12 +0000

@Paul,

I think its a bit rich to compare Rove to those greats you mentioned, they are a in a totally different stratosphere.

As good as Rove was, he can’t be compared to those who are icons in the industry.

By: bette streep

bette streep — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:13:35 +0000

I can’t believe it!

Sunday nights will never be the same again!

Now we can look forward to the arrogant ego Daryl Somers strutting out the black and white minstrels in 2010

and Seven can bore us to death with more racist border security shows!

And if TEN do bring back a variety show – let’s hope it’s that “Evening with Shaun Micaleff” and not the overrated juvenile Hamish and Andy!!!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:13:29 +0000

This was out of now where. I was sad, and I cried, but personally, recently, I think they’ve been not very funny very recently and kind of cutting it fine and crossing the line twice and pushing their jokes too far. Just becoming tasteles Chaser Wannabe’s on some episodes.
07/08 was it’s best time, with Carrie and the Who Would You Turn For questions.
I liked his interviewing style and he just allowed people to talk about what they wanted too, which I think was a very good thing for an interviewer to do, so I hope he continues to interview wherever he goes next.
I think he’ll come back, not as his own show, but sometime he will!
I would like to say he did have some awesome episodes this season and last season including the final episode which was one of the best he’s done ever….
better to go out smiling then being kicked out!

By: dmc

dmc — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:56:56 +0000

i thought this place had better taste. he was consistently unfunny and his interviews stunk.

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:51:34 +0000

Such a big shame. Now I have no variety weekly show to look forward to. Will definitely miss the show. Much love. Wonder what Rove & the others are going to do now. Gonna miss the stuff that Hamish and Andy showed on the show too.