Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg (born Andrew Günsberg on 29 March 1974), widely recognised by his former stage name Andrew G, is an English-born Australian television and radio presenter who is best known as the host of the reality series Australian Idol. He is also known for his hosting roles on Channel [V], Live to Dance on CBS and radio shows including Take 40 Australia and The Hot Hits.

Günsberg also narrated the factual television programs Bondi Rescue and Recruits. He is a regular contributor to The Project.

In 2013, he began hosting the Australian version of reality television series The Bachelor.

Early life

At four months of age, Günsberg moved to Adelaide and then to Brisbane, where he spent most of his youth and attended St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. He had an intense interest in music from a young age, playing in school orchestras, and performing in barbershop quartets and school musicals. In his youth, he learned to read and write music, and to play the bass and double bass, attending music school on the weekends, as well as studying for a year at South Brisbane TAFE where he completed an Advanced Diploma of Contemporary Music majoring in performance.