1. James Mathison was born on 14 January 1978 and is an Australian television presenter and radio personality, known for his distinctive interviewing style.
18 Facts About James Mathison
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James Mathison's career includes high-profile interviews with international music icons such as Beyonce, Robbie Williams, Rihanna, Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney, earning him widespread acclaim within the entertainment industry.
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James Mathison developed an interest in music at an early age, which eventually led to his career in broadcasting.
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James Mathison first gained national recognition as a co-host on Australian Idol, where his engaging and conversational style made him a fan favourite.
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In 2001, James Mathison was a contestant on the Channel Ten reality TV show The $20 Challenge, during which he was shown busking on the streets of London for extra money.
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In 2003, James Mathison was appointed co-host of Australian Idol alongside Channel [V] host Andrew Gunsberg.
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James Mathison has 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.
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In 2005 and 2006, James Mathison hosted the ARIA Music Awards.
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James Mathison made a brief cameo appearance on the Australian feature film BoyTown in the ARIA's scene playing himself alongside Ella Hooper.
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In June 2009, Network Ten announced that James Mathison would be a reporter and panelist on The 7pm Project covering media and sport alongside, Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore and Dave Hughes.
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In July 2012, James Mathison joined Weekend Sunrise where he replaced Jonathan Coleman as a movie reviewer.
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In July 2013, Network Ten announced James Mathison would be presenter of its new breakfast program Wake Up alongside Natarsha Belling, Natasha Exelby and Nuala Hafner.
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James 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.
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James Mathison has played a pivotal role in supporting emerging Australian music talent.
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James Mathison has 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.
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James Mathison is considered one of the most influential and iconic entertainment journalists in Australia.
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On 28 May 2016, James Mathison announced that he would contest the 2016 federal election as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Warringah.
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James Mathison 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.