Journalist: Sonny Coombs
Maitland comedian Rod Gregory has tickled the funny bones of the Australia’s Got Talent judges and will appear on the show.
Mr Gregory, known as the Old Fella, said he has been flown to Melbourne several times to be interviewed by host Grant Denyer.
“The auditions were so intriguing because there were at least 500 people there and I didn’t think I had a hope in a hog’s head at getting through but thought it would be something to do,” Mr Gregory said.
“I quite liked them (judges) because I got three green lights and a standing ovation so there wasn’t too much not to like.
“I am old enough to be realistic about this and if I can get into the top 10 that mostly means I’m batting above my average.”
Mr Gregory said his jokes are based on the “old-fashioned, stand them up, knock them down” comedy, without any swearing.
For the full report, see the print issue of this week's YP Country Times.