Former station owner and talk radio host Jeremy Cordeaux has come out swinging at the industry, tearing down everything from its content and its lineups through to incompetent management. 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. Cordeaux also said: "Why are we going through these machinations about this young woman? Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. Its so bad now, he said, that he wouldnt even bother putting it in his garbage bin. 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. Talkback radio legend Jeremy Cordeaux is retiring from his FIVEaa Evening show presenter role. Hes right! Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. On Saturday morning, Jeremy Cordeaux said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should publicly refute Higgins' story. Blind Insights - Jeremy Cordeaux; A Life on Radio. 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! Daisy, Youve got Hughey, Dewey and Louie on just about every FM station hes not wrong there lololol. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Cordeaux said he did not agree with claimsthat he wasvictim-blaming. Cordeaux, who has been working at the station since 2014, was fired by FiveAA on Monday after he made comments on his weekend breakfast program about Higgins' rape allegations and how Prime. [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. [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. 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. See Tweets about #JeremyCordeaux on Twitter. . Sacked veteran radio personality Jeremy Cordeaux has no regrets about his harsh comments towards alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Mr Cordeaux, 75, had told his listeners at 6.26am on Saturday that Prime Minister . 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 . Listen to people, engage with them, and use them on air to make you sound great! [5] He sold the stations to the Australian Radio Network in 1996. With all those new people who were the top rating and it is all those mentioned above, all from a great era of entertainment Cordeaux was a presenter until he was fired over comments relating to Brittany Higgins Cordeaux, 75, did not appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today but was instead represented by his lawyer. [17] Media Watch criticised the Australian Broadcasting Authority for its lack of interest in the matter, and for their lack of action regarding a "serious deficiency" with the radio industry's code of practice. [31], He was inducted into the Commercial Radio Hall of Fame at the 2015 Australian Commercial Radio Awards.[32][33]. Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? Jeremy Cordeaux with his wife Kari and son Christian 5yrs and basset hound Claude. Get in contact on his website.Need help with your podcast project? Anti biotics, we should be producing our own. Sadly he is right. ChildrenChristian, Saxon and Amber from first marriage. Anti-biotics - The floods - Reverse . "He just picked up the phone and said `I've gother'.". Twenty years ago I married the beautiful Caroline Cordeaux. He never will be. AboutPressCopyrightContact. The article was 'over friendly' as well I felt. [19] Cordeaux later said the memo was an internal document which originated from a "think tank" discussion, and the endorsement deal outlined in the memo never eventuated. 50 talking about this. [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. [14], Cordeaux was a guest on ABC Television's weekly panel show Q&A in 2013. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? Where are you Stan Zemanek? Theres no formula for it. The problem, he said, is compounded by unimaginative programmers who dont know who else to put on air. Here's to another 50 darling. "Last year I talked Jeremy out of retiring twice," station managerSteve Rowe said. He makes some good points. This is a great blank canvas we have here. Mr Woods told the courtthat if his client had been given the expiation notice he would have simply paid it and he would have received three months' disqualification for that matter. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Too bad nobodys listening to a bloke who thinks women should be raped. 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. 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. See what people are saying and join the conversation. 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. He is contracted to 5DN for threemonths after retirement and while he has no future plans, he hinted hewould consider any offers. [5] He later sold his interest in 5DN, and purchased 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media. Read Next AFL What impact will Hawks trade recruits make in 2023? Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating with our son Christopher Cordeaux and of course Beau. Cordeaux, 75, is currently before the courts charged with drink driving for the second time in four years. 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. 2-min read Veteran radio presenter Jeremy Cordeaux has been sacked following his controversial comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins over the weekend.. In 2016 he lost his licence for being drunk behind the wheel and last year he was again charged with drink driving. 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. YES! In 2000, the Australian Broadcasting Authority found Cordeaux had breached industry codes of practice 12 times during an investigation into "cash for comments". Apparently, everyone knows his name.". February 12, 1976. Cordeauxwas a long-time presenter on radio stationFiveAA but wassacked earlier this year over comments he madeabout alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. at his home at Castle Hill. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#BreakingNews #7NEWS (Twitter/Five AAA) During his weekend breakfast show, Cordeaux said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should have rejected her allegations. He said his employer had the right to "hire and fire as they like". 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? 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. Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating with our son Christopher Cordeaux and of course Beau. "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. I agree the cookie cutter approach to programming/talent choice in FM is too predictable and haphazard. 1995-96: Sold share in both, returned to 5DN talkback. [10], Cordeaux was sacked by FIVEaa in March 2021 following on-air comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins. Jeremy Cordeaux hosted the show in 1970.. A 1974 version on the Seven Network was hosted by Scottish-born Bobby . 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. [4] Cordeaux then became the station's breakfast presenter in 1974. 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 ? All Rights Reserved. Most of them look like they should work in a bank, not a radio station. Its a race to the bottom, when it should be a race to the top.. Cordeaux was stopped for therandom breath test at Frewville in December 2019, andreturned a reading of 0.056. 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. [5], Cordeaux retired from 5DN in 2004. But thats the problem, because once theyve done their schtick, once theyve done their thing, theres nothing else there but a whole lot of laughter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 1988: Bought share of 5DN. Key points: Jeremy Cordeaux has been on Adelaide radio since 1976 He was sacked over his comments about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins [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. Jeremy Cordeaux has worked successfully in all facets of the media: radio, television and print as well as marketing, promotions, public relations and media training. "It's just a personal feeling. [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. Jeremy 168 Most relevant Elizabeth Gray what a beautiful lady. I listen to FM radio now, particularly FM, but I hear it on AM radio as well, and what comes out of that speaker, I wouldnt put in my garbage bin. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Tactic teams need to have a crack at new events and comps too. Not enough stations disparaging rape victims, I guess. Jeremy Cordeaux is an actor, known for Chicken Karma (2012), Blind Date (1967) and Today Tonight (1995). Radio used to be built on characters and intuitive programming, he said, noting I dont know what exactly its built on [now]. There is such a lack of creativity and craft that its hard to distinguish between most shows, so few stand out, its a shame. [4] He said although the rules changed, he was not breaking any rules in place at the time. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions.Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Meanwhile, evening talkback king and radio icon Jeremy Cordeaux has decided on a change of timeslot, switching to weekend breakfast. Picture: Matt Turner Brittany Higgins speaks at the Canberra March4Justice rally. It should be show business.. Jeremy Cordeaux is an accomplished broadcaster who has worked in the radio industry for nearly 60 years. Thats progress.sad. 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. [5], After acquiring a 10% interest in 5DN, he was promoted to the position of Managing Director. 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. Cordeaux and his wife, Caroline Peacock live in Adelaide and have one son, and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. Yet these talentless finks continue to rate and are kept on the airwaves. 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. "I think a radio station, particularly on the AM band, should betalk," he said. "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. Its a very simple thing, he said. 1976: Moves to Adelaide for morning talk show on 5DN. 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. Lets evolve, not continue to disolve this most important part of the ENTERTAINMENT Industry. Dont punish him/them for the rest of his life, or we may just see another brave person lost to the pressure of keyboard warriors and hatred of somone you dont really know. 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