Kruger sets sights on big job in States
SONIA Kruger has named
The Voice Australia as the “pinnacle of Australian television” but now the sixth season has wrapped, the Today Extra host has her sights set offshore.
“I’d love to work internationally,” Kruger said.
“I’ve been lucky to work on three big international franchise programs: Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother and The Voice but I’d love to host US
Dancing with the Stars.”
A move overseas would mean some tricky family-life decisions for Kruger who is mother to two-year-old Maggie with her partner, Seven News boss Craig McPherson.
And a tough battle with veteran US TV personality Tom Bergeron – who has helmed Dancing with the Stars since its inaugural 2005 season.
However, since hitting her peak on “the best show on Australian television”, Kruger is scrambling for another mountain to climb on home soil.
“I’ve hosted all these shows, and they’re great shows and they’re great productions but this show (The Voice) is without a doubt, it’s the pinnacle,” said Kruger.
“The look of it, the international aspect with the coaches, it truly is a quality production … I don’t know what to do after that.”
Dancing was always Kruger’s first love.
The former Beenleigh State High School student recalls hours-on-end watching blackand-white Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire films with her mother, a seamstress.
“I remember the first dancing competition I ever went in,” she said. “I was nine. I had a red-fringed, sequined dress on and I just thought it was the best thing ever – it was just so much fun.”
It’s yet to be seen whether Kruger will land the US gig, but she is no doubt looking forward to a more relaxed pace now she no longer has to juggle the late nights of The Voice with the early mornings of Today Extra.
“The Voice days are the longest. Today Extra is good because it’s a half a day and I get the afternoon with Maggie – which is more than most working mother’s get,” she said.