Somers out as Carols host

ORGANISERS of the Ballarat Carols by Candlelight have announced that Daryl Somers will not be hosting the event.

President of the organising committee, Matt Hustwaite, said he was “disappointed” that Somers was no longer involved but the show would go on.

“We’re disappointed to lose someone of Daryl’s calibre, but we’re still on track to deliver an outstanding event,” Mr Hustwaite said.

“We thank Daryl for his generosity and enthusiasm as we worked towards Ballarat Carols by Candlelight, and we hope to still have many people come along to this special event.”

In a joint statement issued by Carols’ management and Somers, the latter explained why he was unable to continue in the key role.

“I regret I will be unable to be with you for this year’s Carols due to personal circumstances that are beyond my control, but I’m confident that Ballarat Carols By Candlelight will forge ahead and deliver a successful show on December 22nd at City Oval,” Somers said.

With the biggest beneficiary of the Ballarat Carols by Candlelight being this year’s 3BA Christmas Appeal, Somers urged people to head to the event and enjoy a great night of entertainment while helping a worthy cause.

“Though it’s unfortunate I can’t be there, I still encourage everyone to get behind this wonderful event,” Sommers said.

“What the people of Ballarat bring to this appeal through their generosity will help a great deal and, in the spirit of Christmas, I’ll be making a personal donation to the 3BA Christmas Appeal.”

Ballarat Carols by Candlelight organisers said an announcement on a new host was expected in the next few days.