The Biggest Loser Aus – Ajay Rochester No Longer To Host

Sad news for Ajay fans, great news for her detractors. It seems Ajay will not be back to host the 5th series of The Biggest Loser Australia next year.

Ajay Rochester will no longer host Channel Ten’s The Biggest Loser.

The network confirmed today that Rochester is leaving the popular weight-loss reality TV series after four seasons.

“Ajay has been a valued member of The Biggest Loser family and we wish her well,” said chief programming officer David Mott, adding Rochester was pursing “new opportunities”.

It has been a tough year for the 39-year-old.

In January, Rochester avoided conviction on 23 charges of welfare fraud after accepting more than $14,000 in Centrelink payments to which she was not entitled.

Previously named Lee Ann Towler, Rochester shot to fame as the author of books Confessions Of A Reformed Dieter, Blubberguts and The Lazy Girl’s Guide To Losing Weight And Getting Fit.

She began hosting The Biggest Loser in 2006.

Source: ABC News

Personally, I am gutted as I really liked her — but I know a lot of people found her to be a poor host. The only question now, is who will replace her?

I have heard whispers and fan campagins to get Alison Braun of season 3 the gig, hmm. Would you like to see Alison as host? Feel free to add your support on the official forums or drop them an email about it.

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Big Brother UK – Davina McCall ‘quits Big Brother’

Davina McCall has quit Big Brother to become a serious actress, reports claim.

The presenter, who has fronted the Channel 4 reality show since 2000, will launch her new career when the ninth series ends this summer.

She has sacked long-time agent John Noel in favour of Michael Foster, who spearheaded Billie Piper’s transformation from popstar to respected actress.

A source told the News of the World: “She has finally realised the time is right to move on. After doing so many series of Big Brother, she’s become seriously bored.

“She’s very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor.”

The 40-year-old will reportedly star in a major ITV drama later this year. She previously attempted to change direction with a role in ITV sitcom Sam’s Game in 2001, but the show was cancelled after one series.

A Channel 4 insider said: “Davina has had to make some very hard choices. There is an understanding at Big Brother that it’s very unlikely she’ll be back.

“How many times can she keep on saying, ‘Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear’? This really is make or break time for her.”

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Big Brother UK – Davina McCall ‘quits Big Brother’

Davina McCall has quit Big Brother to become a serious actress, reports claim.

The presenter, who has fronted the Channel 4 reality show since 2000, will launch her new career when the ninth series ends this summer.

She has sacked long-time agent John Noel in favour of Michael Foster, who spearheaded Billie Piper’s transformation from popstar to respected actress.

A source told the News of the World: “She has finally realised the time is right to move on. After doing so many series of Big Brother, she’s become seriously bored.

“She’s very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor.”

The 40-year-old will reportedly star in a major ITV drama later this year. She previously attempted to change direction with a role in ITV sitcom Sam’s Game in 2001, but the show was cancelled after one series.

A Channel 4 insider said: “Davina has had to make some very hard choices. There is an understanding at Big Brother that it’s very unlikely she’ll be back.

“How many times can she keep on saying, ‘Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear’? This really is make or break time for her.”

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Big Brother UK – Davina Quits

BIG BROTHER House, this is Davina —I’ve decided to McCall it a day. Please do not swear.

The reality TV presenting queen will quit Channel 4’s BB hit to launch a serious acting career, we can reveal.

The chirpy host, who has been evicting celeb wannabes since 2000, will dramatically reinvent herself when the ninth series ends in September.

Mum-of-three Davina, 40, has ditched her previous management to kick-start the turnaround, which will begin with a serious acting role in a major TV drama.

Her new agent is Michael Foster, the man behind Billie Piper’s transformation from bubblegum pop kid to top British actress.

A source close to Davina told us: “She has finally realised the time is right to move on.

“After doing so many series of Big Brother, she’s become seriously bored.

“She’s very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor.”

In recent months, even Channel 4 has refused to give Davina—who also stars in a TV hair dye ad— work outside of Big Brother. It was rumoured that bosses also believe the best of her presenting career is behind her.

So last month, Davina decided to cut ties with her long-time agent John Noel. He’s her closest link to Big Brother and has also shepherded the careers of Dermot O’Leary and Russell Brand.

She has made one attempt to move into acting before—flop ITV sitcom Sam’s Game in 2001. It was canned

Last night, a Channel 4 insider confirmed: “Davina has had to make some very hard choices. There is an understanding at Big Brother that it’s very unlikely she’ll be back.

“How many times can she keep on saying, ‘Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear.’? This really is make or break time for her.”

Source: The News of the World

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