Phil Gordon's Leaving
I read over at the BRAVO message board that Phil's leaving the show! I'm deeply saddened and concerned about this and what it means for the future of CPS. Does anyone have any more detail than that?
shareDo you know if he's leaving before the 8th season or after and who might replace him
shareI love CPS, but if Phil leaves, I can guarantee the show will be left in shambles. It'd be like the Price is Right after Bob Barker passes. You won't find many poker pros who could contribute both poker knowledge and charisma like Phil Gordon.
However, if I'm going to speculate possible suitors, Daniel Negreanu could be a candidate, but I think his sense of humor might be just a little too goofy. I saw Mike Matusow do some guest commentary on Ultimate Poker Challenge and he was pretty good, but they probably don't want someone with Matusow's record. The other "Tiltboys" would be as entertaining as Phil, but they don't have the same kind of name recognition.
Phil Ivey would bring a certain coolness and he's certainly well known. I don't know much about his personality off camera though. Don't know if he'd be funny.
They have doctors for this sort of thing!
Sam Farha'd be a nice commentator....Or Mike "The Mouth" Matusow.
I suspect it's just a rumor though. In an interview a few months ago Phil Gordon said he loves working with Foley and has a great time with the show. I can't imagine he'd leave.
"Son, I've seen more dead bodies than you've had TV dinners."-Carl Kolchack
I know he's gotten a little calmer, but I don't think Matusow is pleasant enough at all. He'd be a good commenter for real pros, but not this show, in my opinion.
They have doctors for this sort of thing!
Antonio Esfandiari might make for an interesting choice. But Antonio isn't as knowledgeable about the odds and the mathematical part of the game as some other pros.
shareMy guess is that it is going to be someone from Full Tilt Poker.com. I think whoever it is will have a little trouble at first, but come across fine by their first championship game.
shareI was watching Phil play on Full Tilt a couple weeks ago and he confirmed that he is no longer with the show and that it was a decision on both their parts. He didn't say why or what happened, though.
shareI would really hate to c Phil go he and Dave make such a great team. is there any known reason as to why he is leaving
It was in an interview that Phil mentioned it, so I’m not thinking it’s a rumor. Also, I don’t believe that they’ve shot Tournament 8 yet, so I’d venture to guess that this was it for Phil…I hope I’m wrong.
http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/news.asp?news=257
In terms of a replacement, it’s going to be hard. It’s not just about personality and knowledge, which I’m sure several pros have, it’s also about chemistry, in particular with Dave, but also with the other celebrities. Currently, everyone involved seems to have fun and if that element is lost, than so much for the show. IMO
I don't know if he'd want to do it, but what about Gabe Kaplan?
shareWow, I never thought of that. . . I heard he's done some commentary, so maybe he would consider it. . . I used to think he was the funniest guy on earth. The only thing is, they might want someone not known for anything other than being a pro, to balance out the "non-serious" host.
They have doctors for this sort of thing!
I think Gabe Kaplan would be a good choice, because he did the commentary at the World Series of Poker back in the mid 90s and also earlier this year he did commentary at the National Heads Up Poker Championship.
shareI totally agree with this. I think the show would be pretty much dead if Phil leaves. Negreanu could be a good replacement, but I think he's a bit too much like Foley. Definitely not Matusow. What about Chris Ferguson, perhaps?
shareI'd like to see Daniel Negreanu or Annie Duke fill Phil's shoes, though I'm sorry to see him go.
Phil's a good host and a really good guy. I had an opportunity to meet him when I watched the filming of CPS. He's very friendly and extremely TALL!
In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. So take this ring.
I like Annie Duke to replace Phil,since she and he are friends and she's got a good ease about speaking on TV.
Yeah,it'll be a shame to see him go. He and Dave hit it off great!
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Yes, Phil G. will be hard to replace, since he is a top player, but doesn't really talk down about the amateurs/celebs too much. You can tell he wants to blow his stack sometimes and manages to hold it in and he really gets tired of players 'limping in' with low raises or calls.
Dan Negreanu would be a good replacement since he does like to yak, but doesn't seem to grind. Chris Ferguson or Phil Ivey would work if they could be more magnanamous and not as reserved as they seem to be in the tournaments.
It would be hilarious to have Matusow or Helmuth in for one round each and just let them loose with whatever comments they want. The celebs might not be comfortable with it, but it could be good for ratings. And it's all for charity, right?
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