Who wants to host Millionaire?

A struggling Channel 9, in the face of a ratings war with Seven still wait and see whether or not its time to bring back the popular Who wants to be a Millionaire?

The appointment of Liam Bartlett to the 60 Minutes team is a sign of Channel 9’s injection of new blood. New talent are required to lift Channel 9 and create new personalities. The signatures of Lara Bingle and Bartlett come as new ‘it’ people creating news headlines try to bring some publicity to 9.

Bartlett, lesser known to eastern state Australian’s was a popular mornings presenter on ABC local radio Perth until he moved to the Southern Cross owned 6PR a little over three months ago. His departure caused controversy at ABC much like Bingle’s add, ‘where the bloody hell are you?’

So who will Nine poach next to fill the vacant hosting hot seat? Are we going to see another controversial new talent, or will a safe, conservative channel 9 rising celebrity get the gong?

If Nine is going to re-invent the wheel then they should consider Red Symonds. The popular Red Faces on Hey Hey It’s Saturday judge would be ideal for the coveted position.

Sami Lukis proved you can be sacked by Nine and come back again, looking gorgeous as Jamie Durie’s side kick on Dancing On Ice, so there is hope for Symonds.

Gold logie winner John Wood has put his hand up to be considered. He’s loved by Aussies but does he have the flair to host Millionaire?

So who is the new blood, or who just got sacked for controversy and therefore Nine can create a new celebrity?

Maybe a turkey slapping Big Brother contestant, or possibly the return of Jim Waley? What about a politician, has Mark Latham currently got a job or maybe the loser of the Peter Costello, John Howard leadership debate could get the gong as Millionaire host, just as a conciliation prize.

Wait and see…