Despite some initial speculation as to whether Rove had lost the will to make the funnies after the death of wife Belinda Emmett and his head-shaving Iron John period in the Northern Territory, he has confirmed that his return season of Rove was a good idea and has told Ten he'll do another year of the show.

Also signing on (grumble grumble) is Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who is hosting the Australian series of So You Think You Can Dance. Ten head of programming David Mott was pleased with Rove's decision to continue.

"He didn't know if wanted to continue trying to make people laugh in the long term, but now he's in a great place and moving on with his life so was very happy to talk about a longer deal."

While Big Brother and Australian Idol will also return next year, Mott said there would be changes to both - especially the ailing BB franchise.

Surprisingly, he revealed he agrees with Idol judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson, who described this year's contestants as "beautiful but boring."

..."You only know so much about a particular person going in and I don't particularly disagree with Dicko's comments. But that's not to say they aren't outstanding performers - but they probably lacked the all-roundedness you need at times," Mott said.

We'd just like to take this opportunity to let Mr Mott know that if screening the Australian SYTYCD means they won't be picking up the next series of the American version, he might want to make sure his pillows are ScotchGuarded.

Because, you know, we've heard that horses' head blood is particularly difficult to get out.

Just sayin' is all.

*ominous glare*