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James Mathison

James Mathison
Born (1978-01-14) 14 January 1978 (age 47)
Sydney, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
OccupationTV presenter
Years active2000–present

James Mathison (born 14 January 1978[ citation needed ]) is an Australian television presenter and radio personality, known for his distinctive interviewing style. Mathison gained recognition for his work as a host, interviewer, and journalist, covering a diverse range of global entertainment figures. His career includes high-profile interviews with international music icons such as Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Rihanna, Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney, earning him widespread acclaim within the entertainment industry.

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Early life

Mathison was born in Sydney, New South Wales. He developed an interest in music at an early age, which eventually led to his career in broadcasting. Mathison first gained national recognition as a co-host on Australian Idol, where his engaging and conversational style made him a fan favourite. His success in television later led to opportunities in radio, digital media and politics.

Career

Entertainment

Television

In 2001, Mathison was a contestant on the Channel Ten reality TV show The $20 Challenge , [1] during which he was shown busking on the streets of London for extra money. He achieved second place in the contest. Weeks after returning from London, he auditioned for one of Australia's prominent TV music shows, Channel Channel [V]'s New Reporter Search. After making it through to the final 8, he was offered a job there as host and video journalist.

In 2003, Mathison was appointed co-host of Australian Idol alongside Channel [V] host Andrew Günsberg. They created a behind-the-scenes show for Channel [V] called Australian Idol Extra for the second and third seasons of the programme.

Mathison appeared on a celebrity episode of the Australian version of Ready Steady Cook in October 2005, in which he was declared the winner, beating Osher Günsberg (aka. Andrew G). [2]

Mathison has also been a presenter on Nova 96.9 where he hosted "LaunchPad", a late night new music show, as well as co hosting summer breakfast programming. [3]

In 2005 [4] and 2006, James hosted the ARIA Music Awards. In 2007, James, along with Hamish and Andy, hosted the ARIA Red Carpet segment. [5] He also made a brief cameo appearance on the Australian feature film BoyTown in the ARIA's scene playing himself alongside Ella Hooper. [2] In June 2009, Network Ten announced that James would be a reporter and panelist on The 7pm Project covering media and sport alongside, Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore and Dave Hughes. [6] In July 2012, Mathison joined Weekend Sunrise [7] where he replaced Jonathan Coleman as a movie reviewer.

In July 2013, Network Ten announced Mathison would be presenter of its new breakfast program Wake Up alongside Natarsha Belling, Natasha Exelby and Nuala Hafner [7] .

Music and Entertainment

Mathison is a trusted voice in the music and entertainment industries globally, being widely recognised for his interviews with some of the biggest names in pop music and film. He has also played a pivotal role in supporting emerging Australian music talent. As a co-host on Channel V and Australian Idol, James has become known for his engaging and charismatic on-screen presence. His deep knowledge of music and ability to connect with contestants and viewers helped solidify his role as a fan favourite.

Mathison has also built a successful career in radio and digital media, where he continues to engage audiences with his in-depth interviews and coverage of major events within the entertainment sector. His ability to connect on a personal more meaningful level, has made him a sought-after interviewer, with conversations that often offer unique perspectives on the people and trends shaping popular culture.

Mathison is considered one of the most influential and iconic entertainment journalists in Australia. His contributions to Australian media have made him a prominent figure, admired for his enduring impact on the broader entertainment community.

Politics

On 28 May 2016, Mathison announced that he would contest the 2016 federal election as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Warringah. The seat was held by Tony Abbott, a member of the Liberal Party and a former Prime Minister. [8] Mathison received 11.4% of the primary vote. [9] He assisted in grassroots training and campaign events supporting Zali Steggall in her successful bid to win the federal seat of Warringah as an independent in 2019. [10]

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  2. 1 2 Mathison, James. "Morning, James!". DNA Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Myers, Matthew. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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