Yoda 1 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/poker/news/story?id=2380357Too funny...comments?Hellmuth replaces Gordon on BravoBy Andrew FeldmanESPN Poker ClubWelcome to the "loser's lounge" Phil Hellmuth.Hellmuth was named the replacement for Phil Gordon as co-host on Bravo's "Celebrity Poker Showdown" Wednesday.Hellmuth, most well known for his nine World Series of Poker bracelets and Tivo-worthy temper tantrums, may have to bite his tongue when it comes to the play of some of the celebrities."I've watched the show over the years and have really enjoyed watching the celebrities play no-limit hold'em the game that I love so much," Hellmuth said. "I'm looking forward to helping them out, critiquing their play a little bit and hosting the show."The new episodes will tape from April 7-9 in New Orleans and premier on Bravo in June. Since it's premier, "Celebrity Poker Showdown" has donated over $2 million to various charities. Continuing that trend, all money generated during this season will be donated to foundations that benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina."It feels pretty good," Hellmuth said. "I'm going to have to have a new level of tolerance with the celebrities' play. My intent is not to be the man that everyone hates, my intent is to not tell the celebrities how bad they may play."I'm planning on developing some new words and sayings such as, 'I think he could have played that one a little bit better,' or if their play is glaringly bad, I'll say, 'Well, the pros wouldn't have played that play that way.'"Hellmuth signed on for three seasons and although he has not met co-host Dave Foley, he's not worried. "Although I have not met Dave," Hellmuth said, "I get along with everyone really well ... unless they a pull a bad beat on me."Residing in the loser's lounge will also be a big adjustment for the player who is one behind all-time leader Men "The Master" Nguyen in career cashes at the World Series of Poker. "Oh man! I hate the idea of being in the loser's lounge," he said, "but since I haven't been winning enough tournaments lately, I may just deserve to be there."Although he may think so, his nine WSOP bracelets may argue on his behalf. Link to post Share on other sites
No_Neck 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/poker/news/story?id=2380357Too funny...comments?Hellmuth replaces Gordon on BravoBy Andrew FeldmanESPN Poker ClubWelcome to the "loser's lounge" Phil Hellmuth.Hellmuth was named the replacement for Phil Gordon as co-host on Bravo's "Celebrity Poker Showdown" Wednesday.Hellmuth, most well known for his nine World Series of Poker bracelets and Tivo-worthy temper tantrums, may have to bite his tongue when it comes to the play of some of the celebrities."I've watched the show over the years and have really enjoyed watching the celebrities play no-limit hold'em the game that I love so much," Hellmuth said. "I'm looking forward to helping them out, critiquing their play a little bit and hosting the show."The new episodes will tape from April 7-9 in New Orleans and premier on Bravo in June. Since it's premier, "Celebrity Poker Showdown" has donated over $2 million to various charities. Continuing that trend, all money generated during this season will be donated to foundations that benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina."It feels pretty good," Hellmuth said. "I'm going to have to have a new level of tolerance with the celebrities' play. My intent is not to be the man that everyone hates, my intent is to not tell the celebrities how bad they may play."I'm planning on developing some new words and sayings such as, 'I think he could have played that one a little bit better,' or if their play is glaringly bad, I'll say, 'Well, the pros wouldn't have played that play that way.'"Hellmuth signed on for three seasons and although he has not met co-host Dave Foley, he's not worried. "Although I have not met Dave," Hellmuth said, "I get along with everyone really well ... unless they a pull a bad beat on me."Residing in the loser's lounge will also be a big adjustment for the player who is one behind all-time leader Men "The Master" Nguyen in career cashes at the World Series of Poker. "Oh man! I hate the idea of being in the loser's lounge," he said, "but since I haven't been winning enough tournaments lately, I may just deserve to be there."Although he may think so, his nine WSOP bracelets may argue on his behalf.that should help it be more entertaining Link to post Share on other sites
doublemeup 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Oh man this should be good. Whens the first show going to air, I need to mark it on my calender. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 The only thing that will get me watching that show again is some A-list hotties. After a while, you just stop caring what Sara Rue and the dad from American Dreams would do if they flopped top set. They need better "celebrities", the guy who does the Nissan commercials just doesn't qualify. I can't believe Hellmuth actually took this gig though, might be worth watching a show or two just to see him lay into people. At least Phil Gordon was kinda nice while he was telling people they were shitty poker players. Link to post Share on other sites
FourFlusher 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 "Phil Hellmuth is the best poker tournament player that I have ever played against." Johnny Chan, nine-time World Champion of Poker.Right there on the back of Phil's book.One can only imagine how much that cost. Link to post Share on other sites
TB17 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Oh man I can see this getting really good:Dave: And look there's Dennis Rodman calling an all in with J-5Phil: This is terrible, I can't believe this is Celebrity Poker Showdown. I mean really. Can this guy even SPELL poker? My god, the donkeys that come on these shows! I mean, I can't believe this is Celebrity Poker Showdown. Really. Jack-5! Link to post Share on other sites
Vatche 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 wow, this is actually going to maker me start watching. Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 The censors will have to bleep out half of his comments Link to post Share on other sites
nell789 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I hellmuth Link to post Share on other sites
KidSquamish 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Uh, Phil Gordon is one of the most well-behaved and nonconfrontational pros out there, and even he would steam from his ears once in a while with how the celebs played.How in hell is Hellmuth going to stop himself from NOT sprinting out to the table to strangle each and every celeb after each and every hand? Link to post Share on other sites
doublemeup 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 wow, this is actually going to maker me start watching.Same here. I stopped watching for the longest time because I was tired of watching D list celebs continue to play horrible. Now with Philly Fish co-hosting, I want to watch. Link to post Share on other sites
thehidden 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 looking from a business spot it's a great move by Bravo...one of the most recognizable faces in poker for their product, and if they did any research one of the most made fun of players by the general poker comunity will boost their initial show ratings so they can sell lots of ads! then when we drop it for whatever reason, they slap their advertisers in the face with contracts Bravo +EV move!Hellmuth i garuntee declares war on some celeb and causes hilarity! so +evDave Foley, oh how you have fallen since Kids in the Hall...forshame Link to post Share on other sites
mikednuts 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Please. Phil is such a starf#*ker he was made to be on this show. He's basically been making a push for it for a year. That's the reason his columns have been littered with referances to all the celebrity tourneys he's been playing and how he's always mike'd and announcing the goings on.But in the end, I agree with the folks who pointed out that they need some A-listers on this show fast. It's not like people are tuning in for the poker. I give it one more season. Link to post Share on other sites
pbwl11 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/poker/news/story?id=2380357Hellmuth said. "I'm going to have to have a new level of tolerance with the celebrities' play. My intent is not to be the man that everyone hates, my intent is to not tell the celebrities how bad they may play.Yeah right!! Link to post Share on other sites
hansenschick 1 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think adding Phil is going to make a bad show unwatchable. He is such a jerk! I can't stand to hear him talk. And I guarantee you that somehow he will end up talking more about himself than what is going on in the game. Link to post Share on other sites
JSmu 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I think adding Phil is going to make a bad show unwatchable. He is such a jerk! I can't stand to hear him talk. And I guarantee you that somehow he will end up talking more about himself than what is going on in the game.for sure Link to post Share on other sites
frazwood 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hellmuth is actually quite diplomatic in describing poker hands that he is not involved in. Link to post Share on other sites
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