It’s not every day a progressive suburban matron gets to agree with Ray Hadley,but in this case,I hear you,Ray. The Sydney radio host was on the money when he told Sebastian to “grow a pair” and “get the splinters out of your arse. Get off the fence.”
My own addendum:And do it fast.
Since he wonAustralian Idol in 2003,Sebastian has been the industry equivalent of a toasted cheese sandwich:no hard edges,soft on the inside,everyone likes you. Uncontroversial.
Those family favourite qualities have seen him build wealth,fame and an all-important social media following of almost 500K. But in backflipping on his initial support of #VaxThe Nation,which he says was given by his team without his consent,Sebastian has cooked it.
His priorities are wrong. Saying “I’m so sorry” for being associated with a creative,important push to increase vaccination rates is jaw-dropping. His human blancmange position smacks of him forgetting his influence for good in the community in his rush to safeguard popularity.
The cynical view is that now he’s earning a stonking salary on Seven’sThe Voice and doesn’t have to work that splintered arse off in sticky-carpeted dives,Guy has abandoned the community in which he’s a leading figure.