I was Music Director .. It should be show business.. Is this honestly the best use that we can make of a broadcasting licence?, It certainly isnt used today because there is no thought given to the microphone, my distance from the microphone, my ability to use my voice or not use my voice, all of that comes with experience, nobody can teach you any of that. Twenty years ago I married the beautiful Caroline Cordeaux. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. 2-min read Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has been sacked following his controversial comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins over the weekend.. [22] He later complained about not knowing about the scheduling of the court proceedings, and said he had expected someone from South Australia Police to inform him when he was due to appear. Extended Interview: Jeremy Cordeaux has doubled down on his comments regarding Brittany Higgins following his sacking from radio station FIVEaa. And Content Directors, muddling middle management who dont have a clue. FiveAA breakfast host David Penberthy announced on air on Monday morningthat Cordeaux's employment had been "terminated" after Cordeaux,on his weekendprogram, called Ms Higgins "a silly little girl who got drunk". They are all the same, they are in the main crude, quite,frankly boring. [4] Cordeaux then became the station's breakfast presenter in 1974. Cordeaux also said: "Why are we going through these machinations about this young woman? Your email address will not be published. Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer, Joan Warner said: "Congratulations to Jeremy on an outstanding career both on and off air in radio and all the best as he continues to produce engaging . [5], Cordeaux became a |Member of the Order of Australia][AM] on 12 June 2006, in recognition for his service to the broadcasting industry, and for his support of various charitable organisations. [18] Cordeaux said he had never done anything wrong. As painful as floods can be, they are natures tool. "Had he expiated it, of course as he should have been able to do, he would have had no criminal record in regards to that matter, being an expiation notice," Mr Woods said. Australia the lucky country or heading to be a commo country! He partly blames health problems for rating 3.8 - down from 7 pointsin the previous survey - but also believes not having the Olympicscoverage and the station's departure from purely talk radio havecontributed. 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"He said, 'What is the ramification?' [29] The man claimed he used a rabbiting knife to kill the two dogs, but would have shot them had he had a gun. One tip for those on air Talk to peopledont just read liner cards. Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Kyle and Jackie, Kate, Tim and Joel and Christian OConners team are examples of being different, using prime talentand entertaining. That came in 1984 after a live interview with one of the notoriousTruro murderers, James Miller, who rang from Yatala prison to arguehis innocence. Theres no formula for it. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. Read Next AFL What impact will Hawks trade recruits make in 2023? Its up to the PDs / CDs to bring back more educational, and accountable airchecking as opposed to great vibe nice shopping list good cross promotion Ive never understood why management hasnt understood the power of that quality. Where are you Stan Zemanek? Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux (pictured) has been fired for taking aim at rape accuser Brittany Higgins. Its a very simple thing, he said. (Twitter/Five AAA) During his weekend breakfast show, Cordeaux said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should have rejected her allegations. Extended Interview: Jeremy Cordeaux has doubled down on his comments regarding Brittany Higgins following his sacking from radio station FIVEaa. David and Tim got the opportunity to talk to Jeremy Cordeaux to discuss his career and the industry after Jeremy's departure from 5AA.If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.comWant to work with David? Cordeaux also recalls being unable to hold back tears when a womancalled him on-air from a public phone-box wanting to commit suicide -one of about 10 people to do so. Cordeaux said he did not agree with claimsthat he wasvictim-blaming. Welcome to the era of Stepford radio. In 2016 he lost his licence for being drunk behind the wheel and last year he was again charged with drink driving. [11], Cordeaux's best known television role was as host of Australian dating show Blind Date in 1970. He was fined $1,100 and has been disqualified from driving for six months over the incident, which occurred in Adelaide's inner-east late last year. Forget about his mistakes, take a learning from his words today. Blind Date is an Australian television game show which was originally based on the American series The Dating Game.. THE voice of Adelaide has hung up his microphone. [31], He was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards.[32][33]. Regional and many metro jocks are lame and vanillaI Bet youve heard this Its 5 past 8, and 18 degrees.well check the weather for you right up next ummm you just did! They had 9 children: Caroline El Cordeaux and his wife, Caroline Peacock live in Adelaide and have one son, and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. All Rights Reserved. Here's to another 50 darling. "This year has been hard for me," he said. His views on training talent are valid. [26][27][28], In July 1995, Cordeaux's two Jack Russell Terriers "Bollie" and "Bellini" were killed by an Angora goat breeder Peter Dansie, who claimed the dogs had killed two goats and injured ten others on his property. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. There'll be some people who won't miss him. Cordeaux, who celebrated his. Cordeaux previously owned 5AD (now ARNs Mix 102.3), and most recently worked as an announcer on Adelaides FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment. Cordeaux was stopped for therandom breath test at Frewville in December 2019, andreturned a reading of 0.056. [20] In response, Cordeaux rejected his actions were "cash for comment", saying it was advertising rather than commenting. "I think a radio station, particularly on the AM band, should betalk," he said. Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has refused to retract commentshe made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins, and has said he thought his sacking was an early April Fools'joke. Have a crack at entertaining the audience, and you wont be replaced by networked shows. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS [7], In December 2016, Cordeaux announced he was leaving FIVEaa, after mistakenly believing the station wanted him to move to another timeslot to replace Alan Hickey, assuming Hickey's employment was being terminated. 5 Triple M 101.5 Announcer and Operations Assistant, AFTRS graduates become 98.1 Power FMs new breakfast team, New 2GB roles in 2023 for Michael McLaren and Luke Grant, 4BCs Luke Bradnam on the power of work experience, Sydneys 2CH becomes SEN as Crocmedia confirms sports format, Nine revives Magic to replace Macquarie Sports Radio, Michael McLaren to host National Overnights on Nine Radio, SCAs Hit Network axes 19 regional breakfast shows. The next break needs to entertain me. "Last year I talked Jeremy out of retiring twice," station managerSteve Rowe said. Cordeaux, 75, is currently before the courts charged with drink driving for the second time in four years. "But, most importantly, I don't think you can have talk and music -it's got to be one thing or another. "Had he had correct information I am advised that he would have paid the expiation which would have resulted in three months' disqualification as opposed to six months and he would not have received a conviction,"MagistrateMetanomski said. These shows are a hybrid, theyre unique, they just work. He was fined $1,100and has been disqualified from driving for six months over the incident, which occurred in Adelaide's inner-east late last year. "He just picked up the phone and said `I've gother'.". Clown World AustraliaContact | Privacy Policy | Donate. Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? Be Kind, Be realistic, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you if you made a mistake and was still was brave enough to share your thoughts today. Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating with our son Christopher Cordeaux and of course Beau. As a lifeline and sounding board for countless listeners, he has alsowon numerous awards which line the walls and shelves in his pool room,including a Walkley Award for best current affairs show in Australia. Tactic teams need to have a crack at new events and comps too. Wouldnt last 5 mins on todays airwaves. Key points: Jeremy Cordeaux has been on Adelaide radio since 1976 He was sacked over his comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins Mr Cordeaux, 75, had told his listeners at 6.26am on Saturday that Prime Minister . He claimed she was a silly girl who got drunk and should have her bottom smacked. "He has been up there in the company of some of the country's besttalk hosts yet he has never forgotten the people side of the business.I would suggest there are others in his league around the country whocould take a few notes.". "Do you understand that you can't trust men in general, colleagues perhaps, in particular?". Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [24][25], In 2011, Cordeaux was involved in a legal dispute with Vartzokas Constructions over leaks in his custom-built showroom. [5], Cordeaux retired from 5DN in 2004. Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. [18], In response, Cordeaux said Wiese was a former employee who had been terminated for dishonesty, and who had orchestrated a "ten-year campaign of venom and vindictiveness", and who had since been employed by the ABC. "The most memorable was a woman who had an overdose, she was coming inand out of consciousness," he recalls. He had recorded a reading of 0.102 during a breath test on 15 December 2016, while returning from a Christmas party. Cmon people, imagine, and create..get the the mask-er-adelaide party on, roll out the Ole Limp Dicks, FFS get Corona to sponsor the new Ausie album the Delta strain. Cordeaux, who has interviewed everyone from Hollywood stars to primeministers, said he didn't want to reach the point where "you don'texist unless you put that red light on". Hes right! He is contracted to 5DN for threemonths after retirement and while he has no future plans, he hinted hewould consider any offers. Family: Married to Caroline Peacock with a son, Christopher. Yet here, we have this narrow-minded view that if youre an FM station, youre a music station if youre an AM station, youre a talk station. [14], Cordeaux was a guest on ABC Television's weekly panel show Q&A in 2013. You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear, whether youre making movies or youre making radio or youre making television. Apparently, everyone knows his name.". [18], However, following the Australian Broadcasting Authority's investigation, Cordeaux was found to have substantially breached the industry's code of practice. See Tweets about #JeremyCordeaux on Twitter. There are too many examples of the opposite of these. Cordeaux was also Knighted in 2003 by the Order of St.John (KGSJ) for services to Broadcasting and the Community. More happy snaps of the couple together at dinner have set tongues wagging, as they surprised Amber's US-based brother Saxon, who is getting married in LA this week. "I just ask myself why the Prime Minister doesn't call it out for what it is asilly little girl who got drunk,"Cordeaux said. He said his employer had the right to "hire and fire as they like". I learned a long time ago that peopledo not like the advice on how to run the business from the morningtalkback presenter.". [4], In May 2017, Cordeaux was convicted after pleading guilty to one count of driving with excess blood alcohol. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. "The conversation went for about 45 minutes and you forget aboutcommercial breaks and news bulletins. Cordeaux, 75, did not appear in theAdelaide Magistrates Court today but was instead represented by his lawyer. The magistrate recorded a conviction, fined Cordeaux $950 and was ordered to pay $520 in court costs. "I sort of feel satisfied about it, I've loved every moment of it. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. With all those new people who were the top rating and it is all those mentioned above, all from a great era of entertainment A silly little girl who got drunk," Jeremy Cordeaux said. Jeremy Cordeaux is an actor, known for Chicken Karma (2012), Blind Date (1967) and Today Tonight (1995). The article was 'over friendly' as well I felt. All we need is radio gaga ( You sung that didnt you ) glad I made you smile..thats the only KPI a jock has to meet . In an interview with the Blind Insights podcast, however, Cordeaux claims it is radio that has lost its way, and its now devoid of characters, its craft and cut-through. He makes some good points. Ms Higginsalleges she was raped inside federalsenior minister Linda Reynolds's office in Parliament House in 2019, and on Monday responded to Cordeaux's comments, saying she was "grateful" to his employers for taking action. Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has pleaded guilty to drink driving, but has been spared conviction due to a mistake by an SA Police officer. You cant always explain to somebody why that program or that person is talent and that one isnt. and the police officer specifically responded that 'the reading is low and it will be dealt with by expiation notice, or fine'," Mr Woods said. Are audiences dumber now with lower expectations? Newsreader, Channel 7. FIVEaa's Jeremy Cordeaux caused controversy after he criticised Higgins during his Saturday morning breakfast show on FIVEaa. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Jeremy Cordeaux axed FIVEaa broadcaster sacked after calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins 'a silly little girl who got drunk'. He also made his appearance on Sky News Australia in 2019. 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Jeremy Cordeaux, one of Adelaide's longest-serving media personalities, was on Monday sacked by popular talkback station FiveAA. at his home at Castle Hill. Radio used to be built on characters and intuitive programming, he said, noting I dont know what exactly its built on [now]. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. "Mr Cordeaux then specifically asked the question, 'Is there a loss of licence?' She should have her bottom smacked.". Here's to another 50 darling. You cant always write it down. Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. On tap, not on top. You could go to a major provincial and thats about it .. Kyle & Jackie O would probably be the last major stars to come from the country .. Kyle at least ! White Australians can be banned from areas designated Abotiginal Heritage.that is racism pure and simple, it is promoting an us and them mentallity and is un-Australian and un-acceptable. and some of the formats leave a bit to be desired .. Where is the localism ?People like listening to announcers who are local and they can relate to .. Networking has killed radio !! David and Tim got the opportunit "If this girl has been raped, why hasn't the guy who raped her been arrested? Jeremy Cordeaux, the one-time undisputed king of talkback radio, will retire from 5DN at the end of October after an award-winning 42-year career in radio and TV. Now, its this kind of blind, idiotic, one-size-fits-all. [5] He sold the stations to the Australian Radio Network in 1996. If I wasnt able to do something, I wouldnt apply for it, because Id know I was embarrassing the person who would have to tell me the horrible truth But these days, it sounds like the producer or the manager just walked out in the street, stopped the third person walking past the building, and said Come in, youre a star. Not the bean counters.. As its been stated many times unless you are a name (a comedian, sports star, or the like ) you will never get a job in a capital city.. so where does that leave people who want a career in radio ? [5], In 1976, Cordeaux moved to Adelaide. For now, on his first day of retirement on October 28, he is lookingforward to bucking his ritual by sleeping in and ignoring all papers,news and current affairs shows. Todays radio lacks imagination , content and characters. I cant identify the stations any more. A Canberra Wedding: David Sharaz & Alexandra Craig, Julie Inman Recalibrating Freedom of Speech, Bruce Lehrmann & David Sharaz, revealed in all their glory, 18 year old boy totally almost did a terrorism, RAPE: Brittany Higgins sexily defiled at Parliament House. The ex-politician and blonde beauty Amber Cordeaux were looking very cosy together on a flight to Los Angeles, which Amber posted on social media yesterday. Jeremy Cordeaux called the brave woman a 'silly little girl who got drunk' and talked about smacking her 'bottom'. Why would you box yourself into something as silly as that? Read more: http://7news.link/3tUDtHkSubscribe to 7NEWS for the latest video https://7news.link/YTSubscribeConnect with 7NEWS onlineVisit https://7news.com.au7NEWS Podcast http://smarturl.it/7NewsDailyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustraliaTwitter https://twitter.com/7NewsAustraliaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Most of them look like they should work in a bank, not a radio station. Particularly when you have this thing called digital, DAB, and that whole thing was based on the fact that AM and FM would eventually be a level playing field, he said. Access the best of Getty Images and iStock with our simple subscription plan. AboutPressCopyrightContact. He has indicated he will contest the charge of driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.056. [5], After acquiring a 10% interest in 5DN, he was promoted to the position of Managing Director. Veteran Adelaide radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has refused to retract comments he made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins, and has said he thought his sacking was an early April Fools' joke. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Too bad nobodys listening to a bloke who thinks women should be raped. Such moments have given Cordeaux the greatest satisfaction. The veteran radio host made the comments at the weekend as part . Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS And if it doesnt sound right, what is the thing youre actually selling?, he said. 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Mr Cordeaux's employment has been terminated and 5AA and Nova Entertainment . sacked in March over inappropriate and offensive comments, inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015, Big year for LiSTNR podcasts: Australian Podcast Ranker, Shawn Cosgrove hosting Breakfast on Magic 1278, Rachel Patterson appointed acting GM of Geelong Broadcasters, Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs. Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. In 2001, he was ordered to pay Nick Xenophon $27,000 for defamation after the former MP sought damages for injury to his reputation as a politician and a lawyer. Sadly Aus radio is going backwardsand its all because people are too scared to have a crack. Carrie & Tommie, Jackie O (Karls ok), Tim and Kate (Joels OK just with wrong duo), Hughesy, Dee Dee on 3AW, Christmas Swan. Following the announcement of his sacking, Cordeaux said his previous comments were"perfectly true" and that he did not know why his employer had reacted so strongly. He has made a lot of relevant points .. Where is radio going .. ? No, hes not. "He went to his house some hours later and told him he was withdrawing the expiation and issuing a summons," Mr Woodssaid. Broadcast: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 8:50pm Published: Mon 29 Mar 2021, 9:04pm Transcript And that brings us to Adelaide and FIVEaa's Jeremy Cordeaux's comments on Saturday morning about Brittany Higgins: On Saturday Cordeaux, 75, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should havepublicly repudiated her story. [22], Cordeaux faced a similar drink driving charge in 2005, after he allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.085 during a random breath test in late 2004. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. he never held back he would sure beat hands down the same old over and over rhetoric of covid that we hear every afternoon day in day out o so boring i think we have the message by now is there a Stan duplicate out there! Station news director Matthew Pantelis will move into the night-time chair in a welcome opportunity for the veteran newsman who's been with FIVEaa for almost 25 years. he said. There he hosted The Court of Public Opinion on 5DN for almost thirty years. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. [21], Cordeaux later said in a 2004 interview that there was nothing covert about the relationship he had with the businesses as everyone had known about his close association with the sponsors. You have to be a music station, or you have to be a talk station, I cant understand why If you look at the evolution, perhaps not graduation, but the evolution, to FM radio, you have a situation where in America, a lot of FM stations are talk stations. [16], In 1999, Cordeaux was implicated in the cash for comment affair when ABC Television's Media Watch program aired allegations by former 5AD news director Neil Wiese. Not enough stations disparaging rape victims, I guess. The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever with Chris Harrison. But his lawyer Michael Woods told the court the officer who performed the breath testmade a mistake by telling Cordeaux he would not lose his licence as thereading was low. "This rhetoric isn't helpful especially given the cultural reckoning about consent that is taking place across the country," she said. Sadly, many on air also still think something and anything have a K in them. Mr Woods said thatCordeaux was then told of his right to a blood test, and "he asked, before exercising his rights to blood, what would happen". Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? [3], He later moved to Grafton to work at 2GF before a 12-month stint at 2KY in Sydney, returning to 2GB in 1973 to take over the morning show. 50 talking about this. There have been many changes to the radio industry in that time and Jeremy has experienced all the highs and lows of stations forming, collapsing, and rebranding. But it wasn't until late on Sunday night the 75-year-old received a call from the station's program director Craig Munn sealing his fate. Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. [15], Cordeaux was the founding chairperson of the Variety Club of South Australia, and has been associated with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Red Cross, SA Great and The Smith Family. Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station and not one program director or general manager has got the balls or the knowledge to say Listen. ChildrenChristian, Saxon and Amber from first marriage. Jeremy Cordeaux, Actor: Chicken Karma. "I just ask myself why the prime minister doesn't call it out for what it is. [17], The Australian Broadcasting Authority subsequently announced it would investigate the claims made against Cordeaux on Media Watch. Back To those that attack Jeremy Everyone has made a mistake at some point, its how we learn and grow. Jeremy Cordeaux is an Australian TV and Radio Presenter. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. 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