American tennis champion Jim Courier took up his role as the new host of Australian Ninja Warrior on Monday night’s first episode of the show.
And viewers watching at home weren’t impressed by the 51-year-old’s performance, with many sharing their thoughts on Twitter.
“I’m jumping on Twitter to make sure I’m not the only one fawning over the new chief commenter of #NinjaWarriorAU. Sorry @Channel9 but leave Jim Courier with #AO. I miss @Rebecca7Maddern,” he wrote.
American tennis champion Jim Courier took up his role as the new host of Australian Ninja Warrior on Monday night’s first episode of the show. Pictured with Leila McKinnon
Jim Courier on #NinjaWarriorAU Seriously Jim? Because?’ asked another.
‘Why Jim Courier? There can be so many Australians… what about Roy and HG?’ wrote another.
“It’s weird to have an American host on #NinjaWarriorAU. Nothing against Jim Courier, lol. It’s just weird,” said another.
Viewers watching his home were not impressed by the 51-year-old actor’s performance, with many sharing their thoughts on Twitter.
Vote for the hosts at ‘@NinjaWarriorAU… Never mind courtesy of Jim Courier, what about an Australian sports legend? We have few! #whyaUSAathlete #aussiesport #NinjaWarriorAU ‘ another viewer tweeted.
One fan commented, “The Ninja Warrior is back tonight. I love it. And as a commentator, Jim Courier will be great”.
The tennis player co-hosts with 49-year-old Leila McKinnon.
They join comedians Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw, who serve as field-side commentators from the Will & Woody show on KIIS FM.
One fan commented, “The Ninja Warrior is back tonight. I love it. And Jim Courier will be great as a commentator’
The show looks very different this year following the departure of hosts Ben Fordham and Rebecca Maddern.
Fordham, 45, resigned in October to focus on his 2GB breakfast program, but remains a part of the Nine family.
Morern, 44, left the network entirely last month after contract negotiations stalled.
He returned to Channel Seven, where he was handed over to 7News Melbourne weekend correspondent with Mike Amor.
Jim has won four major singles titles, including the French Open and the Australian Open. pictured in 1991
Source: Daily Mail
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