Thousands of open arms greet new yellow Wiggle
5 December, 2006
Sam Moran in action yesterday
Adelaide Advertiser | Tuesday 5/12/2006 | Page: 9
SOPHIE ELSWORTH
NEW yellow Wiggle Sam Moran was warmly welcomed by thousands of screaming Adelaide fans at the Entertainment Centre yesterday.
Moran, 28, has taken over from Greg Page, 34, who last week announced his departure from the children`s entertainment band after being diagnosed with the chronic illness, orthostatic intolerance. Moran made his debut as the yellow Wiggle at the band`s Perth concert last week and yesterday spoke of his new role.
"It`s been going well but you`re never quite sure how you`re going to be received," he said. "It`s bitter-sweet for me though, as Greg is a friend of mine and you never want to see a friend finish like that."
Before the band`s three Adelaide concerts began yesterday, Page appeared on two big screens located alongside the centre stage and explained his illness and sudden departure. Moran started with the entertainment outfit as host of the Dorothy The Dinosaur Show almost 10 years ago and filled in for Page at times when his illness made it too difficult for him to perform.
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