Australian Idol gets the Smart Artists treatment.
Smart Artists have been approached to get involved in the next series of the recent hit TV show Australian Idol, scheduled for production in 2007.
This follows the overwhelming success of the recent competition where young talent strut their stuff in an attempt to win a lucrative recording deal.Apparently the producers have sussed out Smart Artists Peter Hall to be one of the judges for the next event.
Word is that the producers are looking for someone to match Ian “Dicko” Dickson’s frank assessment style of the individual performers, with a view to more consistent advice to the various charges. Public assessment of one of the previous judges Mark Holden was not favourable with his quirky vocabulary mannerisms irritating most punters (”hubba hubba”, “va-va-voom”, “badda bing” etc).
It is thought that Hally will be able to match Dicko’s more direct style of communication, yet maintaining the friendly and supportive disposition often required in such delicate situations.
No doubt the producers will also be hoping the sparks will fly on the set between Hally and ex flame Kylie Minogue, who has also been signed as the third judge, replacing Marcia Hines for the new series.
Apparently these two haven’t spoken for some years since Minogue dumped Hall to take up with former INXS frontman Michael Hutchence back in the mid 80’s. Whether their relationship on set can remain amicable, only time will tell. In any event their re-pairing is sure to be a ratings winner.
