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Tim Bailey Unleashes Hilarious Rant on Channel 9's Olympic Commentary Fiasco!

Aussie TV legend Tim Bailey is not holding back after Channel 9's shocking choice for Olympic commentary! 🍿🐨

Aussie television veteran Tim Bailey has stepped into the ring, taking a swing at Channel 9’s controversial decision to enlist cricketing legend Mark Taylor as the commentator for the diving competition at the upcoming Paris Olympics. In a passionate tirade, Bailey expressed disbelief that a cricketer would commentate one of the most visually thrilling events of the Games, leaving many scratching their heads and laughing at the absurdity of it all. He passionately called for a commentator with a deeper understanding of diving, stating that the Olympics deserves someone who knows the difference between a double somersault and a poached egg.

When questioned about Taylor’s surreal appointment, Bailey unleashed a stream of comedy gold, pointing out that while Taylor may excel at talking about ’out’ in cricket, when it comes to diving, his expertise is about as reliable as a one-legged kangaroo. His cheeky commentary resonated with fans who believe that Australia’s Olympic coverage should reflect a balance of expertise and entertainment. Who knew that a cricket commentary career would lead to diving commentary at the Olympics? Talk about a career leap!

In response to Bailey’s claims, Channel 9 quickly defended their choice, citing Taylor’s ‘huge appeal’ and experience in sports commentary as reasons for the decision. However, many viewers are more concerned about whether he can tell a backflip from a belly flop. The consensus seems to be that while we love our cricket commentary, we also want our diving to be taken seriously – after all, it’s not all about whether a ball hits the stumps or not!

As we gear up for the Olympics, the stakes have never been higher. Will Channel 9 regret their decision? Or will Mark Taylor surprise us all with his diving commentary skills? This will undoubtedly remain a #LOL-worthy topic as we get closer to the Games.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time a cricket legend has branched into other sports commentary. Many fans fondly remember when Shane Warne dived into footy commentary, often mixing cricketers with commentary from the AFL – often to hilariously mixed reviews! Did you know that diving is one of the oldest sports in the Olympics, first featured in 1904? Olympic divers train for years, so let’s hope Channel 9’s gamble on Taylor pays off! Dive deep you'll find out that Australia has produced some of the greatest divers of all time, including Matthew Mitcham, who brought home gold in the 10-meter platform event in 2008, dazzling the world with his stunning routines!