New Morning Show The Circle Premieres on Ten

Network Ten is pleased to announce the launch of The Circle, an exciting new morning program premiering on Tuesday, February 9th at 10am.

Entertaining, informing and inspiring, The Circle will be hosted by a very talented panel of four diverse women – Denise Drysdale, Chrissie Swan, Yumi Stynes and Gorgi Coghlan – who will be joined by a special guest panellist each day.

Filmed in front of a live studio audience, The Circle will air from 10am till 12noon weekdays, following TEN’s one hour morning news bulletin at the new time of 9am. Network Ten’s chief programming officer, David Mott said: “I’m delighted to welcome Chrissie, Yumi, Gorgi and Denise to the TEN stable. Smart and bold, each of these women bring a unique set of experiences to The Circle and I’m certain Australian audiences will embrace their warmth and vibrant sense of fun”.

Producer Pam Barnes said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of this exciting new show. All the issues that affect our busy lifestyles will be addressed daily on The Circle by four great women who will share what’s going on in their lives and yours”.

TV veteran Denise “Ding Dong” Drysdale has been making us laugh for decades following her debut on The Happy Hammond Show as a 10-year-old. Since the 1960′s, she’s been a magazine pin-up, entertained the troops in Vietnam and worked with legends of entertainment like Graham Kennedy, Ernie Sigley and Daryl Somers. She’s hosted her own television shows and guested on countless others including a regular role on Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

Former copywriter and new mum, Chrissie Swan was Australia’s first female Big Brother runner-up, impressing the nation with her intelligence, wit, integrity and intriguing sense of humour. Clearly the only person in the country who actually enjoys getting out of bed before dawn, this self confessed pop culture addict spent four successful years on breakfast radio as well as taking out second place on Australia’s Brainiest.

Noted for her meticulous research and great sense of humour, the multi-talented Yumi Stynes has interviewed actors, comedians, directors and musicians all over the world as well as presenting on numerous awards shows. She’s in a band herself and has unparalleled access to the Australian and international music scene. With her continued role on MAX plus juggling being a single mum to two beautiful girls, Yumi is one of the busiest women in television and film.

With her background in news, current affairs, science, education and professional singing, Gorgi Coghlan has covered just about every area of entertainment. She was hand picked by Queen for the Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You, and has regularly pumped out the national anthem at major sporting events. She has worked as a travel, sports and lifestyle reporter, a television news journalist

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  • anna a

    Just tuned in to the circle and i see that chrissie from big brother is one of the host ,i do think she is very funny and smart women im enjoying the new show :)

  • Carolyn

    I’ve just been watching The Circle and to be honest I don’t like it……bring back the 9am show with David and Kim

  • SHABLA

    I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU WOULD BRING BACK THAT STUPID EMBARRASING WOMEN DING DONG. ARE WE IN THE ’80S! PLEASE, THAT WINING HORRIBLE ACCENT GET RID OF HER, I WILL NEVER WATCH IT, LEAVE HER TO DO HER CRAPPY BEV MARKS ADS WITH HER BOB OF 40 YEARS – IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO IN THE YEAR 2010.
    PATHETIC EMBARRASING INSULTING TO WOMEN. KEEP THOSE OTHER WOMEN AND DONT INSULT THEIR INTELLIGENCE TO HAVE THAT IDIOT DINGDONG. GET REAL

  • lisamsellers

    I love the show, I’m from Canada and they seem to blend welland compliment each other! I’m not familiar with any of the ladies, but Its funky and makes me laugh!
    Lisa

  • Caro

    I don’t like the show very much at all to be honest. It doesn’t work for me!

  • mary robinson

    Hi, I’ve watched the Circle several times now and find it quite good. I really like Chrissie, Denise (Ding Dong) and Gorgi. But that Yumi Stynes (who the bloody hell is she?????) she is always talking over Denise and talks down to her in particular and has NO sense of humor at all. The other three ladies much around and have a good time but Uumi is definately the odd one out. Get rid of her please. My sister and neice watch the show and both dislike Yumi also. So at least it’s not just my opinion.

  • col-de-fol

    The Circle models itself only partly on The View. The View has established political journalists and prestigious political Whoopi Goldberg and other women of substance. The Circle has ding dong Drysdale and the lady from Big Brother plus some typical slim young women with likewise, little but drivel to discuss. The View discusses important matters of justice and politics with very rare fashion/gossip. The Circle had direct advertising for fat loss products plus fasion/body fixated discussions/guests which reinforce female stereotypes. It’s 90% ads/fashion/gossip, where the View is mainly intelligent discussion. Makes me feel ashamed to be an Australian that this is our version.

  • col-de-fol

    The Circle models itself only partly on The View. The View has established political journalists and prestigious political Whoopi Goldberg and other women of substance. The Circle has ding dong Drysdale and the lady from Big Brother plus some typical slim young women with likewise, little but drivel to discuss. The View discusses important matters of justice and politics with very rare fashion/gossip. The Circle had direct advertising for fat loss products plus fasion/body fixated discussions/guests which reinforce female stereotypes. It’s 90% ads/fashion/gossip, where the View is mainly intelligent discussion. Makes me feel ashamed to be an Australian that this is our version.

  • gail

    Denise Drysdale not on the show again today – excellent work Channel 10 – now keep her off!!! Chrissie, well she’s a bit of a laugh isnt she – but Denise Drysdale – come on give me a break – she so out of touch – 20 years ago she was a hoot and now well it’s not good – do us all a favour and give her the ding dong…

  • Mary

    I, and all my friends, absolutely love this show and the four ladies on it. Comparing it to the View is ludicrous – if you like to watch rude American women all shouting over the top of each other, good luck to you. Denise, Chrissie, Yumi and Gorgi obviously enjoy each others company and I am entertained because they are natural and genuine. Well done Channel 10 for providing a show for women who have a sense of humour!!

  • *Jakeinator*

    Chrissie Swan is too overweight to be on television. She is a bad example for the youth of Australia.

  • Harry de Wit

    Just love the programme of the Circle, just great. Love Ding Dong, she makes the day. You can always get a laugh while watching the show. Would like to see the email address a little longer on t.v. Congratulations Girls.

  • jill

    as a full figure woman myself it is great to see Chrissie on the circle. W hat I would like to know is where does she buy her cloths from I always have trouble finding cloths that are a good fit for myself. kep up the good work.

  • Helen Ho

    Re Good Friday’s programme, I have some comments. Yumi was showing how “ALL Asians cook rice” – please note that there should be accuracy. Not all Asians wash or soak their rice before cooking. Also not all Asians eat the same type of rice. Japanese and Koreans tend to eat the more glutonus “sticky” rice as a staple in their diet, and other Asians only use this type of rice as a savoury or in sweet deserts. The staple rice of all other Asians are the less starchy variety of long grain rice. Not all Asians are the same, and the way one family cooks should not be indicative of a whole race of people. And by the way, Yumi, please don’t call yourself Asian, because you are Eurasian, not Asian.

  • Jeanette Hauf

    I do enjoy this light hearted show very much.
    You are all beautiful WOMEN. We are all sizes and shapes and its good to see that on TV.
    A more reality show with fun loving people is rare,so much doom and gloom,good to laugh along with others.
    I am a foodie and quite enjoy that segment too.
    Thanks Ladies. :)

  • lee manfred

    Hi Jill, as publicist for the Autograph fashion brand – I’d like to alert you to its great new offer. The brand has become far more contemporary and goes from size 14 to 26. Plus it has items for weekend, work and special occasions.

    It’s great to see all the key trends available to our slimmers sisters now available in full sizes and considering the average Australian woman is size 14 – 16 – it’s about time.

    log onto http://www.autographfashion.com.au

    cheers Lee.

  • Allison

    I just thought i would let you all know that Carl Williams was not locked up for 24 hrs of the day he was locked up 18hrs of the day and was let out for 6hrs of the day to eat lunch, exercise, talk on the phone ect with the other criminals, he was “buddied up” with two other criminals that were deemed safe to him.

  • deborah stephens

    Yes,Chrissie Swan is indeed grossly overweight!Oh,but what a beautiful face she has! Much prettier than Elle McPherson! Time Jenny Craig reeled Chrissie in and help her to lose weight.Chrissie may seem ‘comfortable’ at her size,BUT is she really? No denying Chrissies beauty!!

  • violet Reusch

    Dear Circle Panel, my name is Violet Reusch, are you interested in introducing Australian designers/inventors to show their invention? just to show and talk about it? I have designed handbags with a concept that no one has done it in the world. I need to show my unique product and share the inspirational story behind it.
    I would appreciate your reply. I will provide more details upon receiving a positive response.

    With best regards,

    Violet

  • Consumer

    Anna,
    I agree with you about the big woman Crissy. My children are taught to keep fit. Wouldnt you think tenn would wise up. No shes NOT funny
    While shes there it stays OFF in my place.
    Otherwise GOOD SHOW

  • Consumer

    Anna,
    I agree with you about the big woman Crissy. My children are taught to keep fit. Wouldnt you think tenn would wise up. No shes NOT funny
    While shes there it stays OFF in my place.
    Otherwise GOOD SHOW

  • sam

    U sound like a really miserable women with no life

  • Lynne Richardson

    Hi,

    I love your show girls! Love seeing you again Denise and you all make me laugh so much! Nice change from some of the TV shows these days and enjoyed your segment with John Edwards very much! Keep up the good work girls and I hope to see you all for many years to come! I am fortunate enough to be able to tape your shows on Foxtel so don’t miss a beat!!!!
    Cheers!
    Big Lynne

  • Aries

    OMG, I can’t believe some of the comments on this page, especially the ones about Chrissy and Denise. I can’t believe people are so judgemental. I’ve met Chrissy from the radio station, though only briefly, and she’s such a lovely person. Never met Denise, but I’m sure she’d be a hoot to go out with on a girls night. Unfortunately I don’t know about the other hosts, but I make sure to watch whenever I can when I’m at home, love the show and it’s because of the down to earth, make you feel at home attitude by all the hosts on the show. Grow up those who are quick to judge, the world is made of up all sorts of characters, what happened to a fair go Australia !! Keep up the good work girls..

  • cindy

    I love watching the circle.The chemistry between the girls is a lovely experience.My hubby has recently injured his back and i have even sucked him into watching,he loves Jorgie the most.Keep up the great work girls.I cant wait till 10am week days to have a 2 hour laughing sess.love cindy xxx.

  • Julie

    I love this show..I’m 32 years old and find this show so fresh and such a great change! At the beginning I found yumi did seem like the odd one out but as the show has progressed she has found her spot and has blended in with the other girls. What I like about this show is that it shows to people that you can all have different personalities and sense of humours ( and to that person who said that yumi doesn’t have one..she does! Hers is just a little more sarcastic.) and yet still get along. Young or old big or small it doesn’t matter. We all have interesting things to say. Chrissy is funny and I don’t see her as a bad example for being overweight. Now I’m slim so I can’t speak for overweight people but I’m sure that she would love to lose weight and I can imagine it would be hard. The reality is there are big people out there and not just thin. And Denise you are never old for this show..your doing a fantastic job. Gorgi you are so sweet!
    Keep up the great work. Chanel 10 don’t ever replace these girls.

  • msrenienomchong

    i love this show,its a good,they are funny but smart woman.it makes me smile each morning.all the ladies are great,but its great to see denise back on the screen,i loved her when she was on years ogo and was pleasantly surprised to see her when i first watched the circle..goooo
    denise,im practising learning the computor while posting this message