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Shocking TV Moment: Richard Wilkins Serves Undercooked Meal to Russell Morris on ‘Today’ Show!

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As a lifestyle enthusiast, I left many speechless on Wednesday when I presented Australian music icon Russell Morris with a less-than-perfect meal – undercooked lamb chops and overly soft peas. While the intention was to create a memorable dining experience, it seems I fell short in the execution.

During the Dining At Dickie’s segment, held at his $5 million Sydney residence and hosted by the 70-year-old star, the hitmaker, also 76, who was previously managed by Molly Meldrum, was being interviewed. It was during this conversation that he served the meal.

While they cheerfully discussed the upcoming Farewell Tour of The Real Thing band’s lead singer, it was apparent that the editor from Nine Entertainment was transferring peas from a bowl of water to a dish containing mashed potatoes and slightly underdone meat.

Richard inquired if you were feeling hungry,” to which Russell replied, “I’ve always been a hungry person. I was born with an appetite.

‘That’s a very good thing,’ Richard said.

Russell mentioned that he intentionally skipped his morning meal to make room for the media personality’s homemade meal later on.

After that, Richard playfully commented: ‘In just a few minutes, we’ll see if that was a misstep or not.’

Following Russell’s announcement that this will be his final tour, he plans to put away his hat and guitar permanently.

The iconic Australian musician, with a career spanning over half a century, is set to commence his farewell tour in August, traveling across the nation one last time.

First, he’ll kick off at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide on August 3rd. After that, he’s moving onto the Civic Theatre in Newcastle on August 7th.

On August 22, the Perth Convention and Entertainment Centre is where he’ll perform, followed by a show at the Twin Towns Services Club on August 23.

After creating a hit, the performer is scheduled to fly to Melbourne for a show at Hamer Hall on August 27, followed by a performance at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul on September 6.

Russell will wrap his tour at the prestigious Sydney Opera House on September 7.

During The Farewell Tour, you can expect to hear some of Russell’s most popular songs such as “Hush,” “Sweet Sweet Love,” and “Wings of an Eagle.

Additionally, he’ll perform his renowned blues trilogy that started with the groundbreaking, chart-topping, multi-platinum album “Sharkmouth,” released in 2012.

In no time at all, my latest album skyrocketed to become my most triumphant project yet, even earning me the prestigious 2013 ARIA Award for the category of Best Blues and Roots Album.

For far longer than I’d like to acknowledge, I’ve graced stages in virtually every part of Australia, as stated earlier this month.

From grungy nightclubs to boisterous taverns, expansive festivals to veterans’ halls; I’ve experienced it all, and I’ve savored each moment deeply.

For over five decades now, I’ve dedicated my passion to this circuit, yet recently, as I’ve moved along consistently, I began experiencing a subtle feeling of groundhog day – possibly because I might be reiterating myself or retracing familiar steps.

As a music enthusiast who thrives on diversity, I can’t help but experiment with various genres in my albums—from folk to rock, blues, and beyond. Repetition bores me; it feels like being stuck in a rut, and I refuse to let monotony dictate the narrative of my musical journey.

Russell went on to say he ‘crafted this tour as a kid of farewell’ to ‘send-off to this chapter’.  

Is this the final performance we have left? It’s tough to tell definitively, as life often takes unexpected turns. I don’t usually deal in absolutes. However, at this moment, it seems possible. One fact remains undeniable: there will be no more endless nights spent at clubs, pubs, or RSLs. He made that clear.

Perhaps there could be an unusual single performance in the future, assuming everything falls into place. At present, however, this serves as a conclusion – not the finale of my music career, but rather the final stage before progression. This is more like a change of direction, rather than a complete halt.

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2025-04-16 04:18

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