Quote: Griff @ November 24 2009, 2:06 PM GMTThey did hint quite broadly that it probably shouldn't be anybody's kind of thing.
Ha! Try telling five billion Amazon customers! That'll be lots of mums and old people catered for, present wise this Christmas!
Quote: Scottidog @ November 24 2009, 2:06 PM GMTJohn Ross is great at his job and that is why he's apaid alot, a bit too much, yes, but he does interview well and puts humour into anything and anyone he's interviewing.
I will respectfully disagree with you on this one Scotti.
The Friday Night Show is dying on it's arse, even Norton and Carr are getting bigger guests then him. His constant mock flirtations with the female and gay male guests plus his endless stories about himself, his wife and his kids are getting tiresome beyond belief.
As for his Film 2009 gig, if any of the actors he interviews are going to be on his talk show, he will flatter them like mad and give praise to their movies, no matter how much they stink up the screen.
When he had a column in the News of the World, every film produced by 20th Century Fox was also given very favourable reviews.
I'm not against a presenter being highly paid (like Paxman or Clarkson) but it's got to be value for money and I don't think Johnny Ross warrants the cash or the attention. IMHO.
Paxo and Clarkson replacing him as a double-act! That would be *fantastic*! Friday Night With The Two Jezzas!
Dan
Paxo as a celebrity chatshow host would be great, no more arse kissing.
Clarkson is a bit of an arse kisser sometimes, but I just take that as politeness.
Paxman is a boorish bully, Jon Snow OWNS him.
RE Ross: he is stale, he has achieved what he can do on UK TV. MY advice to him? Quit the BBC and move to the US, test yourself against the best and see if you can make a mark. I think he CAN be a good presenter, but he needs something to sharpen his game. His interview with Eminem, amongst others, was an embarassment.
Arse-kissing With The Two Jezzas!
Dan
Quote: Leevil @ November 24 2009, 3:25 PM GMTPaxo as a celebrity chatshow host would be great, no more arse kissing.
PAXMAN: So what happens in the new Harry Potter film?
RADCLIF: Well, I don't want to give away any spoilers...
PAXMAN: Answer the question. Does Harry Potter die?
RADCLIF: I possibly couldn't say...
PAXMAN: It's a very straight forward question Mr. Radcliff. Does Harry Potter die due to incompetent Hogwart's policies? It's a simple yes or no answer. I take it you've read the script, so does Harry Potter die?
Daniel Radcliff tries to avoid the question, Paxo says 'Does Harry Potter die?' over and over again until Radcliff storms out.
Quote: Renegade Carpark @ November 24 2009, 4:09 PM GMTPAXMAN: So what happens in the new Harry Potter film?
RADCLIF: Well, I don't want to give away any spoilers...
PAXMAN: Answer the question. Does Harry Potter die?
RADCLIF: I possibly couldn't say...
PAXMAN: It's a very straight forward question Mr. Radcliff. Does Harry Potter die due to incompetent Hogwart's policies? It's a simple yes or no answer. I take it you've read the script, so does Harry Potter die?
Daniel Radcliff tries to avoid the question, Paxo says 'Does Harry Potter die?' over and over again until Radcliff storms out.
Brilliant! - Stick it in 'Critique!
What was Ross's Eminem interview like? I never knew he did one.
Oh, and I think Charlie Brooker would be a good replacement.
Quote: catskillz @ November 24 2009, 4:27 PM GMTOh, and I think Charlie Brooker would be a good replacement.
I concur, although I still think he's a bit "rabbit in the headlights" about audience based stuff. But he'll get better.
They should replace K. Woss with any other fat old balding bollock wanker. In fact don't replace the phoney Schizoid just spud gun shoot the bastard!
Quote: Leevil @ November 24 2009, 4:28 PM GMTI concur, although I still think he's a bit "rabbit in the headlights" about audience based stuff. But he'll get better.
True, but I find that quite endearing. I do think he's better when it's just him, though.
How about replacing him with his brother, Paul Ross? On one hand, Paul is less talented and slightly more annoying than Jonathan. On the other, it would be interesting to see how they react to the BBC prodding away at that festering wound of sibling rivalry (which I refuse to believe does not exist - well, I'm certain it does in Paul's case, anyway).
Quote: catskillz @ November 24 2009, 4:27 PM GMTWhat was Ross's Eminem interview like? I never knew he did one.
It was good, they became friends.
What about Chris Evans - has he still got it?
Alan Titchmarsh would be a worthy replacement. My fingers are crossed that he'll soon be back in a prime time slot, when I am at home to watch him!