[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. [17] Wiese claimed he had been pressured to tailor news bulletins to incorporate an endorsement deal for 5AD's advertisers in 1993, which guaranteed them undisclosed and subtle preferential treatment during general on air programs and news bulletins. "The most memorable was a woman who had an overdose, she was coming inand out of consciousness," he recalls. Cordeaux, who celebrated his 59th birthday yesterday with wifeCaroline and son Christopher, said he had been contemplatingretirement for at least two years. That came in 1984 after a live interview with one of the notoriousTruro murderers, James Miller, who rang from Yatala prison to arguehis innocence. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. Sadly he is right. [5] He sold the stations to the Australian Radio Network in 1996. "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. 2416 x 3009 px (8.05 x 10.03 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB. One of Adelaide's longest-serving and most controversial radio hosts has been sacked over comments he made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins.. FiveAA breakfast host David Penberthy announced that Jeremy Cordeaux's employment had been "terminated" after Cordeaux called Ms Higgins "a silly little girl who got drunk" on his Saturday morning program. [14], Cordeaux was a guest on ABC Television's weekly panel show Q&A in 2013. Where are the experienced people ? I put it down to the fact that theres no show in the business. 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. [10], Cordeaux was sacked by FIVEaa in March 2021 following on-air comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. 1995-96: Sold share in both, returned to 5DN talkback. [4] Cordeaux then became the station's breakfast presenter in 1974. I was Music Director .. [5], Cordeaux retired from 5DN in 2004. The veteran radio host made the comments at the weekend as part . 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. 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". But the trouble is these days, if I were to go back to 2GB now, I would find that the person in charge would be an accountant My philosophy in business, and Ive owned radio stations and Ive managed radio stations, and particularly talk stations, accountants are on tap You dont put them on top. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. Blind Date is an Australian television game show which was originally based on the American series The Dating Game.. 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. You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, 42 years is a good run, though I was sure he'd survive a few more. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. When asked whether he would apologise to Ms Higgins, Cordeaux said he would want to sit down with her and explain what he was "getting at". Apparently, everyone knows his name.". "I just ask myself why the prime minister doesn't call it out for what it is. Welcome to the era of Stepford radio. With all those new people who were the top rating and it is all those mentioned above, all from a great era of entertainment Jeremy Cordeaux, Actor: Chicken Karma. Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating with our son Christopher Cordeaux and of course Beau. They had 9 children: Caroline El 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. [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. Jeremy Cordeaux hosted the show in 1970.. A 1974 version on the Seven Network was hosted by Scottish-born Bobby . 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. [30], He won three Gold Medals from the International Radio Festival of New York in 1987, 1988 and 1989 for Best Talk Show Host in the World. Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. 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. Cordeaux, 75, is currently before the courts charged with drink driving for the second time in four years. Born in 1945. "I've had 42 years doing something I always wanted to do, and loved,and think I've achieved everything I could want and more," he saidyesterday, sipping a glass of red wine. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS He described Brittany Higgins as a "silly little girl who got drunk". "It's not about reading media releases and mouthing platitudes and sitting on the fence, you have to have opinions sometimes opinions with which people will not agree," he said. [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. He was sacked in March over inappropriate and offensive comments about rape survivor Brittany Higgins. Its a very simple thing, he said. Cordeaux previously owned 5AD (now ARNs Mix 102.3), and most recently worked as an announcer on Adelaides FIVEaa, owned by NOVA Entertainment. Sadly Aus radio is going backwardsand its all because people are too scared to have a crack. Find out what their problem is, and deliver the solution with entertainment being the primary focus. Here's to another 50 darling. Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. 2-min read Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has been sacked following his controversial comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins over the weekend.. Theres no formula for it. "This rhetoric isn't helpful especially given the cultural reckoning about consent that is taking place across the country," she said. 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. Clown World AustraliaContact | Privacy Policy | Donate. [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. "The conversation went for about 45 minutes and you forget aboutcommercial breaks and news bulletins. Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. Dontt just rename old promotions. [20] The ABC found Cordeaux's undisclosed personal sponsorship deals with the likes of Adelaide Casino, Network Ten, GIO and Optus had influenced the content on his programs. [20] In response, Cordeaux rejected his actions were "cash for comment", saying it was advertising rather than commenting. Oh wait. The comedian thing is just terrible. Cordeaux and his wife, Caroline Peacock live in Adelaide and have one son, and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. Rebecca Williams 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. (Photo by Golding/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). 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. "This year has been hard for me," he said. "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. 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. 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. "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.". [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. [4] However, he said he applauded the ABA for the changes as they require announcers to be more transparent, removing any ambiguity. "As it turned out the expiation notice should have been maintained and left and was valid it is valid for a second offender," Mr Woods said. Its a race to the bottom, when it should be a race to the top.. He didnt. In 2016 he lost his licence for being drunk behind the wheel and last year he was again charged with drink driving. One tip for those on air Talk to peopledont just read liner cards. [20] The ABA found 5AD to have breached the codes of practice on twelve occasions, prompting another enquiry into both 5AD and 5DN. 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 has made a lot of relevant points .. Where is radio going .. ? 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. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. All Rights Reserved. "I think a radio station, particularly on the AM band, should betalk," he said. 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 ! Talkback radio legend Jeremy Cordeaux is retiring from his FIVEaa Evening show presenter role. Classy stuff as always. Cordeaux also said: "Why are we going through these machinations about this young woman? [1][2], Born in Sydney, Cordeaux began his career in radio during 1962, at the age of 16, when he became an errand boy for John Laws at 2GB. [17] Media Watch cited a letter of complaint Wiese had sent to the Australian Broadcasting Authority, and a memo allegedly outlining the deal which claimed the station would have sought to create "industry authority status" for the businesses through news bulletins and program segments. On Monday, Cordeaux said hosting a talk show was "sometimes about making people feel uncomfortable". "He said, 'What is the ramification?' AboutPressCopyrightContact. [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. So very, very, very sad. 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: He never will be. and the police officer mistakenly replied, 'No, just a fine'.". ( or even just finish at the n Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. 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. Tactic teams need to have a crack at new events and comps too. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Blind Date first aired from 1967 to 1970 on the 0-10 Network (now known as Network 10). At the heart of it all is entertainment. Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Are audiences dumber now with lower expectations? They are all the same, they are in the main crude, quite,frankly boring. These shows are a hybrid, theyre unique, they just work. 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 [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. Cordeauxwas a long-time presenter on radio stationFiveAA but wassacked earlier this year over comments he madeabout alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. "After 42 years I can say I've done a fair amount of good, in terms ofhelping people. And if it doesnt sound right, what is the thing youre actually selling?, he said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS This focus on business, he said, means creativity and craft is out the window, with accountants and men in suits rather than inspiring radio minds making decisions. [18], However, following the Australian Broadcasting Authority's investigation, Cordeaux was found to have substantially breached the industry's code of practice. 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