NationMaster - Encyclopedia: James Mathison

James (Hernandez) Mathison is an Australian television presenter. Image File history File links Jamesmathisonidol. ... Image File history File links Jamesmathisonidol. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the British TV hit show Pop Idol. ... James Matheson James Matheson (1796-1878) born in Lairg was the son of a Scottish baronet and a trader in India. ...

Early life

James was born January 1978 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He attended St. Augustine's College, Brookvale, where he was named school captain in his final year. After leaving school, he worked in menial jobs before spending a year on exchange in Ecuador. ^{[citation needed]} 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Const. ... Vincit Veritas (Truth Conquers) For the school of the same name in Raleigh, see St. ...

First Television Appearance

In 2000, James was a contestant on the reality TV show The $20 Challenge, during which he was shown busking on the streets of London for extra money. His confidence and enthusiasm was arguably what won him second place in "The $20 Challenge".

Channel [V]

James entered the Channel [V] "Reporter Search" competition, landing him a spot in the [V] team, hosting whatuwant, '50 Minutes', and Easy Rider. Channel [V] Logo Channel [V] is an international music channel chain. ...

Australian Idol

In 2003, James became co-host (with Channel [V] co-star Andrew G) of Australian Idol. This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the British TV hit show Pop Idol. ...

Other appearances

James appeared on a celebrity episode of the Australian version of Ready Steady Cook in October 2005, in which he was declared the winner. In 2005 and 2006, James hosted the ARIA Music Awards. Ainsley Harriott on Ready Steady Cook Ready Steady Cook is a BBC daytime TV cooking programme first aired in 1994. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

James was one of the co-hosts of the televised Australia Day-eve celebrations on 25 January 2006. He also appeared as a contestant on Australia's Brainiest TV Presenter. Australia Day is Australias official national day, January 26. ...

Personality

James is highly praised for both his humility and his talent by his co-stars. Andrew G describes James as one of his heroes, that "he's a genius in front of the camera, yet completely downplays any ability when away from it. He can do anything, yet acts like it's his first day on the job when people compliment him."[1]

Kyle Sandilands unloaded abuse on James Mathison in a Zoo Magazine article but Mathison brushed it off as something said by someone who doesn't understand how much work other people involved with Australian Idol put in to get the show on-air. James has descibed Sandilands as someone who is difficult to work with who just comes out of his dressing room does his thing and leaves.

James names Keith Richards amongst his idols and his favourite career highlight was interviewing The Rolling Stones in Chicago. Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943 in Dartford, Kent) is an English guitarist, songwriter, and singer. ... Rolling Stones redirects here. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 606. ...

Private Life

He has been linked to socialite Lisa Donohoe, a prominent figure in the Melbourne social scene.

External links

Categories: Articles with unsourced statements | Australian people stubs | 1978 births | Australian Idol | Australian television presenters | Living people | People from Sydney | People of the Sydney Northern Beaches The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about actors, films, television shows, video games and production crew personnel. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the British TV hit show Pop Idol. ... This article is written from a fans point of view, rather than a neutral point of view. ... Mark Holden is an Australian singer and television personality, who is one of three judges on Australian Idol and The X Factor. ... Marcia Hines (born July 23, 1953) is an American born singer who achieved great success in her adopted homeland of Australia. ... Ian Dicko Dickson (born 28 March 1963 as Ian Ross Perrygrove in Birmingham, England) is a music industry and television personality in Australia. ... Sandilands being interviewed on Australian Idol Kyle Sandilands (born June 10, 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian radio host, best known for hosting with Jackie O the weekday morning radio programs The Kyle and Jackie O Show and The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power. ... Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian singer who won the first series of Australian Idol in 2003. ... Casey Donovan (born May 13, 1988) was the winner of the second season of the reality/talent-search television series Australian Idol. ... Katherine Kate Jenna DeAraugo (born November 5, 1985), is an Australian singer, and was the winner of the third season of Australian Idol in 2005. ... Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer, who came to prominence when he was runner-up of the first series of Australian Idol (2003). ... Anthony Callea 2004 Anthony Cosmo Callea (born December 13, 1982 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian singer. ... Emily Williams on Australian Idol. ... Australian Idol Australian Idol 2003 was the first season of the Australian television series Australian Idol. ... Australian Idol Australian Idol 2004 was the second season of the Australian television series Australian Idol. ... Australian Idol Australian Idol 2005 was the third season of the Australian television series Australian Idol. ... Australian Idol 2006 is the fourth season of the Australian television series Australian Idol. ... This is a list of the semi finalists who competed on the popular reality television series Australian Idol since the shows debut in July 2003. ... Young Divas are a band consisting of former Australian Idol contestants Ricki-Lee Coulter, Paulini Curuenavuli, Kate DeAraugo and Emily Williams. ... These are all the singles, albums and DVDs released from the Australian reality TV show Australian Idol, as well as from the Australian Idol contestants. ...

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