Ross's embarrassing radio sidekick

[robertson]

Does anyone else cringe at the pathetic sycophantic giggling of Jonathan Ross's sidekick Andy on his Radio 2 show on Saturday mornings? Ross just has to breathe and this guy falls about in hysterics. His non-stop brown-nosing may make him vital for stroking Wossy's ego but surely he wouldn't get on-air any other way. Ye-uckkk.

[Ethel]

I love Andy.

He is the producer of the show and chooses all the music. I think he is great fun.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/ross/biograp hy_andy.shtml

[n00dles]

I agree robertson

Mind you I haven't listened to the prog for many moons, partly due to the said Andy sucking up to Woss, or so it appears....talk about a lap dog, Yes man, hanger on........
If Ethel is right (not doubting you Ethel), then it sure is a strange setup....maybe couldn't get anyone else to play 2nd fiddle or perhaps doin' it on the cheap! Who knows?

[robertson]

Each to their own, Ethel. But do you honestly find yourself laughing at Ross as much as this guy does? I can't believe anyone not in Ross's pay could possibly. I find him unbearable. In fact, he's put me off tuning in.

[Ethel]

Do you remember when he used to be Woss's tv show, sitting on the other sofa for the whole programme?

[robertson]

yes, and that was equally embarrassing. He looked a complete spare part, which is presumably why he didn't last long in that slot. That only proved his real job is as Keeper Of The Ross Ego. He comes across so uncomfortable on TV or radio that he makes watching or listening to him uncomfortable.

[Ethel]

It's strange how we can take against someone.

Anna Ryder Richardson is the one I can't bear to watch.

[tinkertontom]

can't stand jonathon ross or his brother paul

[andy-hughes]

I know Mr Davies comes in for a huge amount of stick - and he has commented onit himself. He and JR are very close friends, and he maintains that his reactions are entirely genuine.

I appreciate that JR needs someone to 'bounce off', but someone like Ricky Gervais - another close friend' would be far better - except obviously the BBc can't afford him.

Yes, Andy Davies was a total spare part on the TV show, a step too far in finding a slot for a mte, but i think JR is a broadcasting genius,. and I'll put up with the giggling to listen to him.

[Lewisthebass]

I guess the answer is you don't have to listen to Ross. After all, there is Radio 1, or the Ricky Gervais podcast if you're desperate.

[robertson]

No, but then I like listening to Ross himself. Strange that his own producer spoils it

[Backdrifter]

Ross has his moments but I can't listen to much of that radio show, partly for the reasons at the top of this thread, partly because Ross is like a laser beam - unvarying in his delivery and approach.

The TV show is horrible. It's partly a general problem I have with UK shows aping the US Letterman-style format, which I find cringe-inducing. Ross relies too much on gay-related remarks of the "I think he might be a bit funny" type, which I find lame. He can really shine when interviewing potentially difficult subjects - with Thom Yorke and Madonna, both known to often be prickly in interviews, he was very good. With Nicole Kidman, who isn't a natural interviewee, he was embarrassingly appalling. She did well to keep it lighthearted but when she said "I just want this to end now" it was sincere and I agreed/sympathised with her.

Yes having Andy on the TV show was an immense mistake they did well to rectify quickly.