Veteran sports broadcaster Mark Howard revealed that he had been approached to accommodate the restart of who wants to be a millionaire, one of the most emblematic television programs in Australia.
Speaking on Triple M, Howard confirmed the speculations that he was in the running to take over from the longtime host Eddie McGuire.
“It’s true,” admitted Howard in response to Nathan Brown’s co-host.
“This is not something I expected,” to ask) Nathan.
With more than two decades of experience in sports broadcasting, Howard’s rise in power in the Australian media has made him a face and a familiar voice on several platforms.
He is currently working with Fox Cricket, Fox Footy and Triple M, covering everything, from AFL and cricket to MotoGP and Australian Open.
Mark ‘Howie’ Howard has become a big name in sports comments, organizing a range of shows on many networks
Howard was online to become the new face of who wants to be a millionaire, which was made famous by Eddie McGuire for 25 years
Howard is also the creator and host of the popular podcast The Howie Games, where he interviews the best sports personalities in Australia and abroad.
His career began during the Formula 1 world tour before developing in major events such as the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth.
The news of her approach comes after Eddie McGuire left the role following a 25 -year -old association with the franchise.
McGuire, who began to host Millionaire in 1999, gave his blessing for restart and would have encouraged producers to opt for a “left field” choice for the next host.
McGuire’s mandate included emblematic television moments, including the first Australian winner of $ 1 million, Rob ‘Coach’ Fulton, in 2005.
Despite the opportunity, Howard clearly said he would not take the post.
“I love working at Fox and I have enough on my plate, so unfortunately it is not something that we will pursue. I am fully attached to Fox.
His co-hosts of Friday Huddle was quick to joke at the missed opportunity.
Rob ‘Coach’ Fulton famous to become the first person to win the Million Dollar Prize on the Australian version of the show
Brown nicknamed him “Richie Benaud of our generation”, suggesting that this decision could have marked another decisive chapter in his career.
Jason Dunstall intervened, saying: “They cannot hold back, you are a brand that is developing. This will benefit everyone because your brand will be larger.
Howard’s name is driftwood follows a trend in cricket players who succeed in the presentation of television.
The former Australian fast bowling player Mike Whitney has become a familiar name organizing who dares victories and gladiators. He also faced the Sydney Weekender for a long time.
Likewise, Andrew Flintoff in England moved into entertainment, co-organizing the top Gear of the world automobile show with Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.
The humor and the charisma of Flintoff brought new energy to the program, winning fans who had never seen it with a bat or a ball.