Julia Morris is ‘deeply sad’ and ‘in denial’ over Dr Chris Brown quitting I’m a Celebrity
After nearly a decade as Australia’s most recognizable TV double act, Julia Morris and Dr. Chris Brown about to break up.
Dr. Chris signs off I’m a Celebrity – which he co-presented with Julia for nine seasons – and leaves Channel Ten altogether to take on a new role on Seven in July.
Speaking about her on-screen partner’s departure, Julia, 55, shared TV week she is “deeply sad” about losing him, and still lives “in a very healthy place called denial.”
However, the comedian insisted that her friendship with the Bondi Vet star, 44, is still strong despite jumping to a rival network.
“Life is life, and we roll with it. Luckily we have a close friendship so it hasn’t rocked the boat,” she said.
I’m a Celebrity host Julia Morris (right) told TV Week she is “deeply saddened” over the loss of Dr. Chris Brown (left) on Channel Seven, and still ‘living in a really healthy place called denial’
Julia also revealed how Dr Chris broke the news to her about his move to Channel Seven.
They were shooting the dance promotion for the new season of I’m a Celebrity when he said, “Hey, can I bend your ear?”
She joked that at first she thought he was going to ask her out, only to reveal that he was leaving the show and Channel Ten.
“I thought, ‘Finally, here we go. He’s going to ask me out.’ There was a step, a turn, a dip and then, well…” she said.
Dr. Chris announced his departure from Ten in February after 15 years with the network.
Julia revealed that the two were shooting the dance-themed promo for the new season of I’m a Celebrity when Dr. Chris broke the news to her about his move to Seven
He first joined Ten in 2008 to host Bondi Vet which became a surprise hit and was syndicated around the world.
The actual series was based on his practical experience as a veterinarian at Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital in Sydney’s east.
He became a part-time panelist on The Project and also co-hosted I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and The Living Room, which was axed last year.
The move to Seven is like a homecoming for Dr. Chris.
Dr. Chris announced his departure from Ten in February after 15 years with the network. He first joined Ten in 2008 to host Bondi Vet which became a surprise hit
He began his TV career in 2003 as the host of Harry’s Practice on Seven, a role that earned him a Logie nomination for Most Popular New Talent.
The Sydney University graduate never intended to work in media, but was discovered by a talent scout telling animal stories over a few beers in a pub.
His passion for animals started as a child growing up in Newcastle where his father Graeme was the local vet.
In between working for Seven and Ten, Dr. Chris spent a stint on Nine hosting segments for Burke’s Backyard, as well as being a contributor to the Today show.
Chris will join Seven once he has finished his contractual obligations with Ten.
He became a part-time panelist on The Project and also co-hosted I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and The Living Room, which was axed last year
He said in a statement: “I’m not entirely sure if my old access pass will work, but once we get over that hurdle and I’m back from the jungle I can’t wait to sink my teeth into some exciting new projects in the second half of the year and then with Seven.’
James Warburton, Managing Director and CEO of Seven West Media, added: ‘We are very pleased to welcome Chris back to Seven. It has been too long.
‘Chris is one of the most popular and recognized people on Australian TV and brings warmth, intelligence and a great sense of humor to everything he does.
“We can’t wait to have him on board and announce the exciting new content in which he will star.”
Dr. Chris (pictured with James Warburton, CEO of Seven West Media) has signed a deal with Seven and will be joining the company in July to produce ‘new projects’ for Channel Seven and 7Plus