‘I’m not a journalist’: Drag Queen Courtney Act reflects on being asked to host ABC’s interview series One Plus One and says she was initially ‘nervous’ about the gig
Drag queen Courtney Act has opened up about being selected to host the ABC’s interview show, One Plus One.
Courtney, real name Shane Jenek, was chosen by ABC executives to host after her appearance on the political and news panelist program, The Drum, in early February.
The 39-year-old drag queen and TV personality was initially reluctant to take over – knowing she had to fill the shoes left by the ABC’s most well known journalists.
‘I’m not a journalist’: Drag Queen Courtney Act, 39 (pictured) was initially reluctant after being asked to become the new host of the ABC’s interview series One Plus One
‘[It] was kind of nerve-wracking at first,’ Courtney told TV Tonight.
‘But then I was assured that the whole point is that I’m not a journalist.’
She added: ‘So it was really exciting to be trusted with this opportunity.’
In the hot seat: Courtney commented on how the ABC reaffirmed her ability to host and was supportive of the decision after her appearance on The Drum
Missed out: The new gig will certainly be welcomed by Courtney, who recently missed out on hosting Drag Race Down Under
Courtney commented on how the ABC reaffirmed her ability to host and gently guided her.
The series will include celebrity guests such as The Veronica’s Lisa Origliasso, YouTube star Nat’s What I Reckon, and South Sudanese Australian model Aweng Chuol.
Courtney gladly welcomes the gig after just missing out on hosting the new season of Drag Race Down Under.
Act was originally said to be a shoo-in to for the Stan Original series, but dispelled the rumours when she was on The Project, saying it would be logistically impossible.
Courtney is best known for appearing on Drag Race, Celebrity Big Brother UK, Australian Idol, and Dancing With The Stars.
The new season of One Plus One, with Courtney at the helm, will air on Monday the 28th of June at 8pm on ABCTV and iView.
Excited: The new season of One Plus One, with Courtney at the helm, will air on Monday the 28th of June at 8pm on ABCTV and iView