Bringing back the OG!
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OG Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian is said to be returning to Australian Idol in 2024 as part of a “multi-million dollar” deal.
The Battle Scars hitmaker won the inaugural season of the singing competition in 2003. Now, 21 years later, he’s set to return to the stage that made him famous.
According to Yahoo! Lifestyle, an insider said Guy will appear in the January 29 premiere episode to add a “nostalgic feel” to the show.
OG Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian is said to return to Australian Idol in 2024. Source: Seven
“Guy’s appearance is finally correcting a huge oversight from last year, which saw Seven drop plans to include some of the biggest names made from the first run of the iconic early ‘00s series,” the source shared.
“There were rumours that Rob Mills, Shannon Noll, Courtney Act and Paulini Curuenavuli would all have a part in the reboot last year, but none of them struck a deal that felt right for them.”
The insider also said they should have invested in bringing back past stars rather than investing in international judges like Meghan Trainor and Harry Connick Jr.
The insider said Seven should’ve invested in local stars rather than international judges. Source: Seven
“This couldn’t have been more clear when Guy stood in front of the cameras when filming started late last year,” they added.
“He talked about his win and shared his story with the much-loved music-based reality show, which fans will see on Monday night. It was exactly what was needed: an endorsement from the most successful Idol ever.”
How much is Guy Sebastian being paid for Australian Idol 2024?
Per Yahoo! Lifestyle, Guy’s fee for appearing on Australian Idol 2024 was “buried in his multi-million dollar deal” that’s attached to his contract for The Voice.
“Was Guy Sebastian‘s time cheap? Absolutely not. Did he get the right offer? Absolutely,” the source said.
“Australian Idol faced a huge restructuring in many ways after last year’s reboot failed to attract the numbers expected by Channel Seven. The budget was drastically cut, but the money was spent wisely.
“Channel Seven are extremely proud of the launch episode and can’t wait for Australian audiences to see it.”
News of Guy’s involvement in the premiere comes after a never-before-seen twist in the series was announced.
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