SBS to air South Park's Irwin scene

"Hell on Earth 2006", the episode in which South Park lampoons Steve Irwin, is set to air on SBS on Monday May 14.

SBS has confirmed the animated comedy will screen uncut.

Last year it was reported that the episode might air later in 2008, after calls for the tasteless comedy to be shelved or edited.

But tasteless is what South Park always does.

In the "Hell on Earth 2006" episode, Satan throws a Halloween party. When The Crocodile Hunter turns up Satan throws him out, telling the "costume wearer" it's too soon to be so tasteless. When he realises it really is Irwin, he throws him out anyway for not wearing a costume.

Other guests at the party include Hitler and Diana.

Expect fireworks....

Update: This episode was originally scheduled for May 7 but after the Logies announced a Hall of Fame Award for Irwin the night before, it's been bumped a week.

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Tribal wargames for Nine

Nine's new reality show The Lost Tribes will premiere on Logie Night, at 6:30pm.

The series pits three Aussie families amongst traditional tribes in Indonesia. Namibia and South Africa. The families agreed to participate in a holiday adventure but had no idea where they would be heading. Little did they know it would be to live as tribal members of primitive villagers.

The series is based on a UK format Ticket to the Tribes.

I've already seen the first episode, so stay tuned, I'll give you the early word on it very soon!

Looks like May 6 will be a big one for Nine with Lost Tribes, Red Carpet Arrivals and Logie Awards.

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TV Lounge

Now due to popular demand I am adding a TV Lounge section to my blog.

This is basically an open forum for you to add comments or ask questions on topics that you can't see anywhere else on the site.

So if there's something you've been meaning to get off your chest, or there's a question that doesn't seem to fit anywhere else, or comments on the site.... here is where it goes!

Comments policy: Keep it nice people. There's nothing worse than a site where people anonymously sledge off others. I'm moderating the site still so comments may not appear immediately. If you cross a line that is defamatory I may opt not to approve it. Know that I can only approve or reject comments, I can't edit. Please also refrain from promoting websites that aren't TV related and contain spoilers.

Other than that, pull up a beanbag, lay back and fire away!

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Ratings Week 17

Saturday:
1 Seven News Seven 1.335
2 Nine News Sat Nine 1.220
3 Australia's Funniest Home Videos Nine 1.179
4 Primeval Nine 1.044
5 The Great Outdoors Seven 995,000

Nine 31.1
Seven 23.7
Ten 18.7
ABC 18.2
SBS 8.1

Friday:
1 Seven News Seven 1.338
2 Today Tonight Seven 1.310
3 Nine News Nine 1.167
4 A Current Affair Nine 1.145
5 Better Homes And Gardens Seven 1.116
6 Temptation Nine 1.063
7 Big Brother - Friday Night Live Ten 1.062

Seven: 28.1%
Nine: 26.6%
Ten: 21.8%
ABC: 16.8%
SBS: 6.7%

Thursday:
1. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.995
2. Seven News Seven 1.379
3. Today Tonight Seven 1.371
4. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 1.310
5. A Current Affair Nine 1.230
6. National Nine News Nine 1.219
7. Home and Away Seven 1.158
8. ABC News ABC 1.125
9. Big Brother Ten 1.092
10. Temptation Nine 1.050
11. Missing Persons Unit Nine 0.947
12. Lost Seven 0.926
13. Deal or No Deal Seven 0.905
14. Air Crash Investigations Seven 0.901
15. Getaway Nine 0.896

Ten: 33.2
Nine: 23.7
Seven: 23.5
ABC: 14.9
SBS: 4.7

Wednesday:
1. Seven News Seven 1.618
2. Today Tonight Seven 1.580
3. National Nine News Nine 1.411
4. Spicks and Specks ABC 1.391
5. The Chaser’s War on Everything ABC 1.382
6. McLeod’s Daughters Nine 1.355
7. Ten News Ten 1.331
8. House Ten 1.325
9. A Current Affair Nine 1.318
10. Home and Away Seven 1.262
11. Police Files Seven 1.254
12. Cold Case Nine 1.207
13. Temptation Nine 1.197
14. AFL: Essendon v Collingwood Ten 1.192
15. Big Brother Ten 1.184

Seven 28.9%
Nine 26.4%
Ten 22.9%
ABC 16.3%
SBS 5.4%

Tuesday:
1. Dancing with the Stars Seven 1.899
2. All Saints Seven 1.496
3. Seven News Seven 1.461
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.381
5. A Current Affair Nine 1.247
6. National Nine News Nine 1.230
7. Home and Away Seven 1.190
8. Temptation Nine 1.075
9. ABC News ABC 1.070
10. Big Brother Ten 1.058
11. 20 to 1 Nine 1.024
12. NCIS Ten 0.981
13. Deal or No Deal Seven 0.898
14. Numb3rs Ten 0.873
15. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Nine 0.860

Seven 37.0%
Nine 22.9%
Ten 21.4%
ABC 13.2%
SBS 5.4%

Monday:
1. Seven News Seven 1.487
2. A Current Affair Nine 1.428
3. Today Tonight Seven 1.347
4. Big Brother Ten 1.324
5. 1 vs 100 Nine 1.322
6. Desperate Housewives Seven 1.308
7. National Nine News Nine 1.290
8. Home and Away Seven 1.219
9. The Rich List Seven 1.162
10. CSI: NY Nine 1.144
11. Temptation Nine 1.131
12. What’s Good For You Nine 1.025
13. ABC News ABC 1.023
14. Ten News Ten 0.996
15. Brothers & Sisters Seven 0.971


Seven: 28.2%
Nine: 27.5%
Ten: 22.9%
ABC: 14.0%
SBS: 7.5%

Sunday:
1. 60 Minutes Nine 1.603
2. Big Brother Ten 1.549
3. National Nine News Nine 1.515
4. Seven News Seven 1.484
5. Australia’s Got Talent Seven 1.398
6. Grey’s Anatomy Seven 1.300
7. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.273
8. 20 to 1 Nine 1.234
9. Ugly Betty Seven 1.216
10. Curtin ABC 1.186
11. Robin Hood ABC 1.106
12. Rove Ten 1.073
13. ABC News ABC 1.013
14. Ten News Ten 0.909
15. What About Brian Seven 0.852

Nine: 27.1
Ten: 25.3
Seven: 24.6
ABC: 19.1
SBS: 3.8

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Final Logies host: Fifi Box

Fifi Box has been announced as the third and final host of the TV Week Logie Awards.

Box is currently appearing in Dancing with the Stars and has been a regular on Thank God You're Here.

She is the sole female host in a group of three, alongside Dave Hughes and Adam Hills.

As yet no Nine celebrity has been given a prominent role in the on-stage ceremony. But could Fifi be swooped by Nine, given she was involved with The Nation with Mick Molloy? It may be a move to launch her for Nine...

Expect an announcement after she finishes up with Dancing with the Stars.

Executive Producer Pam Barnes said today on confirming Fifi as a key presenter: "I'm delighted Fifi has agreed to be our third key presenter. Her endearing friendly nature and bubbly personality will bring another dimension to this year's line up."

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Callea joins It Takes Two

Anthony Callea has signed on as one of the professional singers for the new series of It Takes Two, Seven has announced.

In a vote of confidence in the show, it will move to Tuesday nights in the slot vacated by Dancing with the Stars.

Non-singing celebrities will include Ernie Dingo, Daniel Kowalski, Jo Stanley, Lochie Daddo, Russell Gilbert and Julia Zemiro.

In the pro ranks, Callea is joined by returning singers Kate Ceberano, David Hobson, and Rachel Beck.

Grant Denyer again serves as host.

Press Release:

Hot on the heels of DANCING WITH THE STARS comes the return of Channel 7’s live weekly celebrity singing show on Tuesday nights - IT TAKES TWO, which pairs celebrities with some of Australia’s best-loved and renowned singers.

Grant Denyer returns as host of It Takes Two which sees the couples competing in a duet-singing showdown backed by a live show band. The couples are judged by a combination of viewer votes and a panel of industry experts to see who will be crowned series champions.

Each week the competing couples will have to belt out tunes from a variety of musical genres including pop, rock, musicals and ballads.

Confirmed celebrities who will step out of their comfort zone are:
• Bobby Morley, Home and Away actor
• Daniel Kowalski, Former Olympic swimmer
• Ernie Dingo, Television presenter (The Great Outdoors) and actor
• Jo Stanley, Breakfast radio host and television personality
• Jolene Anderson, All Saints actress
• Julia Zemiro, Comedy Star of Radio, TV and theatre
• Krystal Forscutt, Reality star and pin up girl
• Lochie Daddo, Television presenter
• Mimi Macpherson, Environmentalist and businesswoman
• Russell Gilbert, Comedian


The well-known and respected professional singers who will mentor the celebrities are:

• Anthony Callea, Australia’s record breaking popstar
• Dave Gleeson, Screaming Jets frontman
• David Campbell, Swing Sensation
• David Hobson, Opera singer
• Jade MacRae, Soul singer
• Kate Ceberano, Multi award winning singer
• Paulini Curuenavuli, Young Diva
• Rachael Beck, Theatrical singer and dancer
• Troy Cassar-Daley, Country singer
• Wendy Matthews, Australian singing legend

It Takes Two is a BBC format, and is a co-production between BBC Worldwide and Seven.

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