John O’Hurley Leaves “Family Feud”; Steve Harvey New Host in Fall
Sad news to start the day off with. John O’Hurley has announced this is his final season on the popualr syndicated game show Family Feud. Amazingly he follows the line of the previous hosts of this version (Louie Anderson and Richard Karn) of hosting the show for four years before leaving the game. Unlike the others O’Hurley is leaving on his own will.
In a statement, John said, “The time has come to try something new, and while I have prized my time on Family Feud, I’ve decided to set a course for new adventures,” said O’Hurley in a statement. “This includes immediately heading into rehearsals for the U.S. touring show of Chicago, launching my new company Energy-Inc. which focuses on renewable energy solutions, debuting an original golf apparel line in the J. Peterman catalog, and visiting our troops overseas.”
The new host will be comedian Steve Harvey, who actually may be a fantastic fit. Steve had a hit sitcom which ran from 1996 to 2002 and currently hosts his own radio show. He also hosted a short-lived variety show. Steve will begin hosting in Fall 2010 when Family Feud begins its record setting 12th season. It becomes the longest surviving series of the show in the history of the franchise.
“With his talent, authenticity and innate ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life, Steve exemplifies the spirit and appeal of Family Feud,” said Fremantle President Cecile Frot-Coutaz in a statement. Fremantle produces the long-running Family Feud, while Debmar-Mercury distributes the show. This is all according to Broadcasting and Cable.
On a personal note, it’s very sad to see John go. I’ve visited Feud several times and met John often. He’s one of the nicest people in the business and a true pro. He’s without a shadow of a doubt the best host that show has had since Richard Dawson and they are losing a major reason why the show is so enjoyable. He’s been a great friend to the site over the past few years and an integral part of why the show still exists to this day. He will deeply be missed. However, I think Steve may be a fantastic fit. He has the personality to do it, the comedy skills, and the name recognition. Good luck in the Fall. We’ll definitely be on the set for this one.
Steve Harvey will be good. Did you know he was considered to host the recent incarnation of Pyramid?
NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO REPLACE JOHN! HE IS A FANTASTIC HOST AND IS A
ASSET TO THE SHOW. I WILL NO LONGER BE A FAITHFUL LISTENER.
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What do you guys think, good or what?
I will miss John alot. Every night when I come home from work on turn on the tv to watch Family Feud and it has become a daily part of my life including John being in it! So it will be really sad as he has been a part of my daily routine! Is there an email where fans can send him a message letting him know how we will miss him? Thanks.
i am gonna really miss you on family fued , you were a great host you made me laugh i don’t know how many times but i am glad that the person that is taking your place in hosting the show is steve harvey he is even funnier so i wish you the best of luck in what ever you decide to do after this
We’ll miss John very much and think that Steve will do a good job in keeping us all entertained.
John,good luck in your new adventures.
Will definitely miss John OHurley on Family Feud and loved seeing your family from time to time thanks for the years you kept us entertained on Famiy Feud and hope to see you in your new works Best of luck to you John OHurley.
so sad John is leaving, iwill never watch Family again…………he took me through my illiness and recovery, i will truly miss him Godd Luck to you John and your beautiful family
Darn!!!! Just read that John O’Hurley is leaving the Feud. I love the sense of humor that he brings to the show, his little funny asides are what makes the show so entertaining. Enjoyed him on Pet Star as a judge and on Dancing with the Stars way back .Hope his future includes another show of some kind to keep us entertained with his cool talent.
John O’Hurley is the quinacincle host. He’s handsome, charismatic. He’s has very good comedic timing, he’s smart, witty and damn sexy.
We’ll miss you John. Good luck to you and your little boy is a-dor-a-ble!!
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