Patti Newton reveals how her late husband Bert turned his again on presents from Hollywood as a result of he cherished Australia – as she prepares to pay tribute to him at this 12 months’s Logies
Patti Newton has revealed how her late husband Bert Newton turned his again on presents to work in Hollywood.
Chatting with The Herald Solar on Friday, the 77-year-old stated that Bert wowed American brokers whereas internet hosting the Logies in 1972.
‘The 12 months Roger Moore attended, there have been plenty of well-known worldwide company and so they had their brokers with them’ she stated.
Patti Newton has revealed how her late husband Bert Newton turned his again on presents to work in Hollywood. Pictured collectively
‘They had been so impressed with Bert (who was internet hosting that 12 months) they stated “it’s important to come abroad, it’s important to come to the States, you’d be a knockout and we are going to steer you in the correct path” and Bert stated “Oh, thanks,” after which he went off to the crew celebration and by no means thought one other factor of it.
‘Later I stated to him “I believe that was a real supply” and he stated, “I do not wish to go and reside in America, I like Australia, I would moderately be right here,” so that’s how he felt.’
Patti will current the inaugural award named in honour of Bert on the Logie Awards subsequent Sunday.
Chatting with The Herald Solar on Friday, the 77-year-old stated that Bert wowed American brokers whereas internet hosting the Logies in 1972. Pictured round that point
‘They had been so impressed with Bert they stated “it’s important to come abroad, it’s important to come to the States, you’d be a knockout and we are going to steer you in the correct path” and Bert stated “Oh, thanks,” after which he by no means thought one other factor of it’ she stated
In keeping with the Every day Telegraph, the showbiz legend will honour Bert by presenting the Bert Newton Award for Most Fashionable Presenter on the star-studded ceremony, which we be held on the Gold Coast on June 19.
The trophy was lately renamed to honour the late TV veteran, who died age 81 final 12 months following a well being battle.
The ceremony will full of numerous Aussie A-listers, together with Karl Stefanovic, Julia Morris, Sophie Monk, Hamish Blake, Waleed Aly, Dylan Alcott and extra.
Patti will current the inaugural award named in honour of Bert on the Logie Awards subsequent Sunday. Patti and Bert are pictured in 2019
Spice Women star Mel B can be stated to be presenting, following information that she’s returning Down Below to movie The Masked Singer Australia.
The Logies will happen on the Gold Coast Conference and Exhibition Centre inside The Star Gold Coast Leisure Resort precinct.
Patti gave a transferring tribute to her late husband throughout a Mom’s Day live performance in Might.
Patti will honour Bert by presenting the Bert Newton Award for Most Fashionable Presenter on the star-studded ceremony, which we be held on the Gold Coast on June 19
She joined the Aussie Pops Orchestra occasion, held at Melbourne’s Hamer Corridor, and sang a trio of songs dedicated to Bert.
Pictures of the late TV legend Bert had been projected above the stage as Patti made her tender salute in music.
One of many numbers was a particular tune merely referred to as For Bert.
She additionally delivered a touching model of Unforgettable which, in line with stories, didn’t go away a dry eye left in the home.
Patti – who was married to Bert for 47 years – laid her husband to relaxation in November.
Bert had his leg amputated final 12 months after a toe an infection that led to a different vary of problems.
The trophy was lately renamed to honour the late TV veteran, who died age 81 final 12 months following a well being battle
