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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.
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 Australia and resume commentating duty, the report claims.
However, Channel Nine declined to comment when approached by The Age.
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
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Courier previously hosted Australian Ninja Warrior alongside Leila McKinnon.
They were also joined by comedians Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw, of the Will & Woody show on KIIS FM, who will act as sideline commentators.
The news came following the departures of hosts Ben Fordham and Rebecca Maddern.
The 54-year-old is stuck in Los Angeles amid the wild fires, an alleged source told The Age on Monday
Courier previously hosted Australian Ninja Warrior alongside Leila McKinnon (right)
However, viewers watching the new season were less than impressed with Courier's performance.
Many shared their thoughts on social media when the show premiered at the time.
Several complaints arose because Courier is an American on an Aussie series.
'Jumping onto Twitter to check I'm not alone in cringing at the new lead commentator for #NinjaWarriorAU.
'Sorry @Channel9 but leave Jim Courier with the #AO. I miss Rebecca Maddern,' wrote one person.
'Why Jim Courier? So many Aussies could be standing there… what about Roy and HG?' one more wrote.
'It's weird having an American host on #NinjaWarriorAU. Nothing against Jim Courier, lol. It's just weird,' said someone else.
'Taking Votes for hosts on @NinjaWarriorAU... no offense to Jim Courier who is lovely, but what about an Aussie sporting legend?
'We have a few! #whyaUSAathlete #aussiesport #NinjaWarriorAU' tweeted one more viewer.
Others were more keen with one fan writing: 'Ninja Warrior back tonight. Love it. And Jim Courier as a commentator will be great'.
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