The real reason Jim Courier is missing from Nine's commentary team at the Australian Open
The real reason Jim Courier is missing from Nine's commentary team at the Australian Open
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Jim Courier is a familiar face as part of Channel Nine's commentary team at the Australian Open. But the American-born presenter has been missing for the first few days of the event, raising questions about why he's sitting the coverage out. The 54-year-old is stuck in Los Angeles amid the wild fires, an alleged source told The Age on Monday.
![[The 54-year-old is stuck in Los Angeles amid the wild fires, an alleged source told The Age on Monday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/11/94034023-14278253-image-a-43_1736768441405.jpg)
While the report alleges that Courier's home was not impacted, he has stayed in the area to support affected family and friends. He is expected to return to Australian and resuming commentating duty, the report claims. However, Channel Nine declined to comment when approached by The Age.
![[Courier was previously named the new host for the 2022 season of Australian Ninja Warrior. The Tennis champion joined TV host Leila McKinnon (right) to front the program]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/11/94033981-14278253-image-a-45_1736768474292.jpg)
Jim Courier (pictured) is a familiar face as part of Channel Nine's commentary team at the Australian Open. But the American-born presenter has been missing for the first few days of the event, raising questions about why he's sitting the coverage out.
At least 11 people have been killed as catastrophic fires rage through Los Angeles for a fourth straight day. More than 10,000 structures have been burned down, with a total of 29,053 acres of land scorched in one of Los Angeles' most horrific disasters to date.
A ferocious new wildfire erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday— sparking a mass evacuation of the iconic Hollywood Boulevard amid warnings that another 100,000 residents should be prepared to evacuate their homes/. The catastrophic blazes have already claimed the homes of a number of high-profile celebrities including Paris Hilton, Jon Goodman, Anthony Hopkins, and Billy Crystal.
