KAK ‘IT WORST JOB
THE TV ICON’S CANDID ADMISSION – AND HER SURPRISING NEW ROLE
With a glittering career that has spanned more than five decades, showbiz legend Kerri-anne Kennerley is one of our biggest stars. But there is one high-profile TV gig the former Studio 10 co-host now regrets.
So disappointed was KAK with her experience on this show that she’s vowed to never return to a program of this kind ever again. Just what was the show that left KAK with such a bad taste in her mouth?
Back in 2015, KAK was an advisor on season 4 of Nine Network’s Celebrity Apprentice Australia, which was won by the much-loved Sophie Monk. KAK adored working with former Bachelorette star Sophie, who she calls “brilliant”.
“I’ve always liked Sophie and my respect grew for her,”
the 67-year-old tells New Idea.
But KAK’S love for Sophie did not extend to the show itself, with the presenter savaging Celebrity Apprentice
– which is currently filming after a five-year hiatus.
“That was one of the biggest mistakes of my life,” a candid KAK admits. “It seemed like a good idea at the time, but no.”
Although, she did concede the contestants probably had a tougher job than she did.
“I wasn’t one of the poor suckers who were burning the candle at both ends,” she says.
But the early starts and evening filming schedule did grate with KAK. “It was such a wicked waste of time,” she says. “I’d never do it again.”
And she appears to be no fan of the show’s previous CEO, Mark Bouris. Told UK’S Lord Alan Sugar will front next year’s reboot,
says. “This will test me. But I’m looking at it like a great big health and fitness regime.”
On a personal level, it’s been a challenging couple of years for the TV icon after her husband John passed away last year. Reflecting on her loss, KAK says: “It’s sad and you miss talking to [John].”
“You miss their company, their input, their cuddles, and you have to be brave and get on with it. There is no easy way around it and there is no start or finish date or time to it. You just have to cope.”
As to whether the showbiz survivor will shift back to TV again, a philosophical KAK says: “If something comes along, great. If it doesn’t, I’ll just wait for the next thing.”