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Australian Survivor Host Jonathan LaPaglia Says Getting Axed After Nearly 10 Years Is the 'Craziest' Blindside: 'It Hurts Like a Bitch'

'Australian Survivor' host Jonathan LaPaglia reacted to being axed after nearly 10 years in the position, calling it the "craziest" blindside. LaPaglia began hosting the series in season 3 and will conclude his run with the forthcoming 13th season.

Jonathan LaPaglia, who has hosted the reality competition series for nearly a decade since joining in season 3 in 2016, reacted to the news of his axing in a heartfelt Instagram post shared Sunday, June 29, calling it the "craziest" blindside. "JLP has brought a unique blend of authority, intelligence and empathy to his role as host of Australian Survivor over the last 10 years," the joint post read. "Acting as referee and managing the intense pressure of the game while also acknowledging the human drama unfolding, JLP has been a compelling and memorable figure in the world of Survivor."

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