Rikki-Lee Coulter is going back to her roots and joining the Australian Idol crew. Rikki-Lee will support Andrew G and James Mathison in hosting duties.
Rikki-Lee told The Daily Telegraph she’ll interview the contestants and deliver backstage footage before and after the performances.
“I have been through what these guys will go through and came out the other end. I will be more of a mentor to them, a shoulder to cry on when they are feeling happiness, excitement, or when they are upset,” she explained.
“It’s an exciting and amazing opportunity and each year has just been getting better and better for me. Presenting is what I love to do and this is a great step forward for me.”
She’ll also be there to comfort the eliminated contestants, assuring them that you certainly don’t have to win to make it in the music biz.
“You go into Idol wanting to win, but I think I am a prime example that winning is not the end,” she said.
But don’t think all this means Ricki-Lee’s leaving music behind. She’ll head back to the studio in two weeks to begin work on her third solo album.
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