Peter Jason Matthew Helliar ( born 16 June 1975 ) is an Australian comedian , actor , radio and television presenter , writer , producer and director . From January 2014 , he is one of four regular hosts of '' The Project '' on Network Ten with Carrie Bickmore , Waleed Aly and Lisa Wilkinson , replacing previous presenter Dave Hughes . Previously he was best known for his work on television as Rove McManus ' sidekick on '' The Loft Live '' from 1997 to 1998 and on '' Rove '' from 1999 and 2009 . He also appeared in '' Before the Game '' as alter ego Bryan Strauchan . Helliar initially worked the Melbourne comedy circuit in the mid nineties , performing in various venues and the annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival . He has performed in numerous television ads , most notably for Fernwood Fitness . Helliar , has been nominated for the Gold Logie , for the Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017
Most Popular Personality on Television in 2017
Logie Awards of 2017
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