US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is to record 2 shows at the Sydney Opera House in December, the first time she has filmed a show outside the USA.
Apart from 25o crew members and 300 guests who will travel with her, Oprah will have a host of Aussie guests like Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Cate Blanchett. Russell Crowe has said he will appear if he is in town.
Agents are already negotiating for a number of smaller stars to appear given the extraordinary showcase the opportunity presents with 40 million viewers world-wide.
The Social Shuttle can exclusively reveal one guest who has been signed to appear-Bondi Vet's Chris Brown. Apparently Oprah had already seen vision of Chris and has been secretly negotiating for the TV vet to appear. This is sure to catapult the 6'2"Brown into international stardom with his classic movie star looks and easy manner.
The credit for getting Oprah to Sydney goes to US born NSW state premier Kristina Keneally whose NSW Tourism department began negotiations with the US TV queen 9 months ago. And how will this mob get here ?. Simple. Qantas roving ambassador John Travolta will be piloting a 747 from LA to Sydney !.
Watch Oprah tell her audience they are off to Australia !
