Meredith Viera...fesses up to Jay Leno! Morning show not her style!

Meredith Viera (the poor man's Katie Couric who I often confuse her with) fessed up tonight on the Jay Leno show that she is exiting her once-popular morning show because it is not her "style".

Not suited to her talents is more like it.

As I noted in a post earlier today, in respect to an interview she  conducted with Jack Black, Ms. Viera fielded a couple of silly questions she thought were probing, in a bold-faced effort to stir up some controversy for her gab fest on a major network trying to rustle up ratings.

Post:  05/24/2011

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Judging by nervous demeanour on Jay's talk-show tonight, I expect that Meredith's excuses were not on the up-and-up.

Just maybe, she couldn't cut it.

Or, perhaps her bosses were unhappy with a lacklustre ratings performance in recent months?

I guess Meredith failed to deliver up the golden egg, eh?

"But, I still have the hosting job on Millionaire," she quipped quickly on the uptake.

Same old same old.

Uh-huh!

In spite of the spandex, at least one of her co-workers still remains popular with the American viewing audience, for sure.

So, what fate befalls Ms. Viera now outside of the trivia fluff?

News at 11!

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Jay Leno...puts damper on Royal Wedding plans! You go, girl! Leslie Mann's perky appeal!

Leslie Mann - high on her recent acting stint (a voice-over gig) on the just-released comedy flick - RIO - trotted out from behind the curtain at NBC last night and plunked herself down in the comfy armchair next to talk-show host Jay Leno.

But, a short way into the effervescent interview, Leno put an obvious damper on Ms. Mann's upcoming plans to jet across the big pond to jolly old England to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

"You're invited to the wedding," Leno quizzed the perky beauty, with a touch of envy in his voice.

At this point, Mann's face clouded over a tad - as she hesitated a sec - and stumbled for the words to respond.

"No," she finally fessed up.

At this point, Leno probed a little further in a sly effort to to rustle up the specifics.

Apparently, Mann is heading off to London with the kids and mother in tow, to take up a humble perch in the bustling city streets where the motorcade was expected to purr by.

Jay shook his head in disbelief.

In so many words, he appeared to be saying, that's no good!

Now, the poor little bodacious babe is in a quandary about what to do, given the fact Leno has apparently pooh-poohed the notion.

Frankly, I was surprised about the talk-show host's ignorance, with regard to such matters.

When I was a kid, I distinctly recall my mother dragging me off to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II, when she cruised by in her stately Rolls Royce along a carefully laid out route in the downtown streets of Toronto.

In fact, thousands of Brits - tourists and lookie loo's too - are expected to do the same when the handsome Royal couple drive by all kissey-face after tying-the knot at Westminster Abbey!

Gosh, I'd follow suit - and wear my Sunday-best even - if I could afford the air-fare and cost of a hotel suite.

Maybe there's a news agency out there willing to spring for my trip - in exchange for some lively reporting on the spot - in the midst of the adoring teaming masses expected to turn-out at the Royal event of the century on April 29th?

Leslie, you go girl!

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Royal Watchers have eye-out for Fairy-tale Coach!

(Wedded Bliss)

Jay Leno Show...Helen Hunt a control freak! Snatches cue cards from host's hands!

Surf is up!

(so was Hunt's ire!)



Over the years, make-up and wardrobe personnel at the studios (and in the employ of Independent Film companies) have tittered that Oscar Award-Winning actress - Helen Hunt - was difficult to work with.

After Ms. Hunt's appearance on the Jay Leno Show last night - it was quite evident to the multitudes that the normally low-key movie star is not only a control freak - but an ill-mannered guest to contend with!

Bookers on the late-night circuit beware!

An old Chinese proverb says it all.

"Never insult a host in his own home."

If you want to be asked back, that is.

So, what was all the brouhaha about?

When the talented thespian (who has played opposite respected biggies in the industry like megastar Jack Nicholson) was asked to participate in a quiz about surfing, a short way into the upbeat segment - the pushy broad not only balked at some of the questions - but was inclined to snatch the cue cards right out of Jay's sweaty palm!

Mr. Leno reacted politely, in spite of her outrageous behavior, but was obviously startled by Hunt's insulting conduct and lack of sense of humor (judging by the expression on his face).

Hunt was on the top-rated talk show to tout her new feature which is about the gripping real-life tale of a female surfer (which has been adapted for the Silver Screen) who lost her arm in a shark attack.

Hunt, getting on in years, was cast to play the mother for obvious reasons.

Because the ultra thin (she was all bones if 'ya ask moi) actress boasted to be a surfer, Jay was posed a few questions - understandably so - in an amusing bold-faced effort to sort-out the lingo surfers often coolly spit out as they dart off to hang ten.

Ms. Hunt wasn't put off by the first expression "gnarly", but - not surprisingly- she didn't get it quite right.

When Jay offered up the next expression - "tubed" - she reacted suspiciously (just betcha, she thought she was going to be the brunt of some twisted on-camera joke).

At this juncture, the ice Queen not only went through the roof, but committed the unthinkable.

Uh-huh!

Hunt put a halt to this phase of the interview, and did so, without an apology.

Across the country, I expect viewers at home were screaming at their television sets.

"Bit**!"

And, how was your day?

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Leno fast on feet!

Jay Leno...Intern "Ross" snubbed by Elton John! Tori Spelling not wearing panties???



Last night, Ross - Jay Leno's "Intern" on the Tonight Show - screened clips of the glitzy Elton John par-tay which he crashed on the eve of the Oscars (February 27th).

Imagine that, Jay's flaming man-about-town, got the royal snub from the Knighted one (who is keen on the use of surgical plugs in the scalp to enable a head of lustrous locks for the balding few).

Though Ross often alights at red carpet ceremonies around Tinsel Town with a "Press Pass" - and Carte Blanche to offer up the scoop on a myriad of show-biz extravaganzas each season - an elusive invite into the chi-chi inner sanctum, thus far, eluded his grasp (til now, that is).

With Leno's considerable clout behind his chubby little derriere, Ross managed to wangle his way past the brass rails, where he mingled-and-mixed at the annual Elton John soiree that draws the high-and-mighty (the power-elite, too) like moths to flame.

Leno's viewers were treated to a hilarious peek into the par-tay hearty - replete with clever quips - from the ever-comedic footloose-and-fancy-free social-climber.

OMG!

When he cornered Tori Spelling for a chat - he casually stared down at the mirrored floor - and gasped at a spontaneous blooper (of sorts).

Judging from the quirky interns reaction, Ms. Spelling appeared to have slipped into her party frock, without first donning a pair of frilly sexy underthings!

"I know 'ya a lot better now," Ross guffawed loudly!

Wink! Wink!

Jane Lynch was most accommodating, too. 

In fact, the talented "Glee" star turned out to be a generous soul, indeed!

A Visa charge plate - with a $2,000 line of credit (which she was gifted in a pricey swag-bag) - was gallantly tossed into Ross's "care" bag with little aplomb.

But, schmoozing with Sir Elton, didn't prove to be a gay-old-time, at all!

The popular crooner (celebrated for his gift on the ivory keys) wickedly gagged under-his-breath as he dashed by the startled roving reporter in a bold-faced effort to elude the media presence.

What a piece of limey sh**!

Especially, when you consider, that the press has always been so kind in respect to Elton's homo-erotic lifestyle and the adoption of kids (who will end up spoiled brats) despite the fact he's in a gay union with another male.

Count your blessings, dahlink!

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Queen of Show Biz!

Tori lacks lift & thrust!