That weekend team won’t work. We saw what happened in 2019 with a two female hosts and the audience reacted.
Why don’t you think it won’t? Georgie and Deb was let down by the whole show imploding at the time and their chemistry wasn’t the best.
It’s worth a shot I reckon.
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The current team Dickie and Bec) don’t work because of the location. You either need 2 Sydney presenters or 2 Melbourne presenters. Hosts of the Weekend team should be Charles Croucher and Sophie Walsh
It’s only a fantasy/mock presenting team so it will probably never happen but if it does, probably won’t be the worst option.
Sunrise/Weekend Sunrise post-Kochie
Sunrise
Co-Hosts: Basil Zempilas & Natalie Barr
News: Edwina Bartholomew
Sport: Mark Beretta
Weather: Sam Mac
Weekend Sunrise
Co-Hosts: Michael Usher & Monique Wright
News: Sally Bowrey
Sport: Matt Carmichael
Weather: James Tobin
Matt Doran would be redeployed to Seven News Sydney to present Friday and Saturday bulletins, training him up to be Mark Ferguson’s successor.
Once Basil Zempilas’ term as Lord Mayor finishes, I would attempt to lure him back to Sydney on a full-time basis to host Sunrise. I believe his personality is perfect for the role, he’s familiar to viewers, and he can show a bit of a daggy dad side to him that Kochie does.
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Gross. Basil is a bigoted man. Keep him in Perth and off the national news.
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Sunrise post Koch
Weekdays:
Hosts: Natalie Barr and Mark Beretta
News: Edwina Bartholomew
Sports: Matt Shirvington (Matt Carmichael replaces him on Sydney weekend news)
Weather: Sam Mac
Entertainment: Sally Bowrey
Weekends:
Hosts: Monique Wright and Matt Doran
News: Angela Cox
Sports: Abbey Gelmi
Weather: James Tobin
Entertainment: Shaun White
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Much better!
Seven News Melbourne, when Peter Mitchell and Tim Watson retire
Weeknights
News: Mike Amor
Sport: Nathan Templeton
Weather: Jane Bunn
Weekends
News: Blake Johnson and Jacqui Felgate (would love to see how this goes! Worth noting Seven News Melbourne has not had a double header since the ill-fated pairing of David Johnston and Anne Fulwood in 1999-2000)
Sport: Abbey Gelmi
Weather: Melina Sarris
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Perhaps another idea for Today:
Today
Hosts: Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon
News/Sports: Alex Cullen
Weather: Tim Davies
Entertainment: Brooke Boney
Today Extra
Hosts: David Campbell and Belinda Russell
Weekend Today
Hosts: Richard Wilkins and Sylvia Jeffreys
News: Jayne Azzopardi
Sports: Rebecca Maddern
Weather: Lauren Phillips
News and sports are combined during the week with a focus on ‘Sports news’, whilst weekends are more specialised with sports being given more in-depth coverage on the big matches and reviews.
I’d do this:
Today
Karl Stefanovic & Allison Langdon
News & Sport: Alex Cullen
Weather: Tim Davies
Entertainment: Brooke Boney
Today Extra
David Campbell & Belinda Russell
Weekend Today
Richard Wilkins & Sylvia Jeffreys
News & Sport: Jayne Azzopardi
Weather: Lauren Phillips
Could Bec stay in Melbourne and present the Afternoon News when Alicia is not in?
I’m curious about Dickie - Are you suggesting leaving him as weekend host because he’s good in the role, or because you’re trying to make sure no one loses a job in the shuffling?
Personally I’d give him a role doing the big entertainment stuff across all programs / days but put someone else (anyone) on the host role.
I agree with that but you’re also right with the second part of your first point. I find him to be a below average host for Weekend Today but it wouldn’t be beneficial for the Today brand to have yet another major reshuffle. I’d prefer Charles Croucher or Tom Steinfort (or a female double header) for Weekend Today but at least the rest of the current team seem to be fairly likeable so I would keep it there for stability’s sake.
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A new possibility for Today:
Main show
Hosts: Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon
News/Sports: Alex Cullen
Weather: Tim Davies
Entertainment: Brooke Boney
Today Extra
Hosts: David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys (Mon-Thurs)/Belinda Russell (Fri)
Weekend Today
Hosts: Richard Wilkins and Sophie Walsh
News: Jayne Azzopardi
Sports: Rebecca Maddern
Weather: Lauren Phillips
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Sunrise, whilst Eddy is on maternity leave
Option 1:
Kendall Gilding temporarily relocates to Sydney to read the news on Sunrise.
(A combination of Joel Dry and Katrina Blowers cover Kendall on Queensland’s 4pm bulletin.)
Option 2:
Monique Wright reads the news on Sunrise.
Sally Bowrey shifts across the desk on weekends to host with Matt.
Chris Reason reads the news on weekends.
I didn’t consider Angie Asimus because I think it’s important she stays on Seven News Sydney, as the bulletin is just starting to make inroads on Nine. Too risky to make a change.
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I reckon Monique and Matt should share news whilst Eddy is on parental leave.
Matt Monday and Tuesday and hosting Friday and Monique Wednesday to Friday.
Not a bad idea but I think it’s important to have only one newsreader. Too messy to have two people sharing the role.
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Nine News Melbourne (post Peter Hitchener)
6pm News
Monday to Friday
News: Alicia Loxley and Tony Jones
Weather: Livinia Nixon (Mon-Thu)/Madeline Slattery (Fri)
Saturday to Sunday
News: Dougal Beaty
Sport: Clint Stanaway
Weather: Madeline Slattery
Note: Tony will also read weeknight sport in addition to anchoring with Alicia.
4pm News
News: Laura Turner
Sport: Clint Stanaway (Mon-Wed)/Corey Norris (Thu-Fri)
Weather: Livinia Nixon (Mon-Thu)/Madeline Slattery (Fri)
Also, when Brett McLeod returns from Europe, he returns to Melbourne as a Senior Correspondent, not a presenter.
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Here we go with another Today show lineup:
Weekday
Hosts: Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon
News: Sophie Walsh
Sports: Alex Cullen
Weather: Tim Davies
Entertainment: Brooke Boney
Extra
Hosts: David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys (Mon-Thurs)/Belinda Russell (Fri)
Weekend
Hosts: Richard Wilkins and Rebecca Maddern
News: Jayne Azzopardi
Sports: Roz Kelly
Weather: Lauren Phillips
Nine Morning News/Sydney Afternoon News
Presenters: Mark Burrows (Monday), Davina Smith (Tuesday-Friday)
Nine Late News
Presenters: Tracy Vo (Sunday-Tuesday), Lizzie Pearl or Charles Croucher (Wednesday-Thursday).
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