Technically Melbourne had a local v/o in John Deeks, even though he was a network one, doing all the sponsor boards (for each market including 7QLD too) since mid-2008 to mid-2020, classification boards since about 2003 and continuity for years before that, with the company for decades prior too. Used to warm up game shows. Also DonD, Sunrise/WS at times, TMS, special announcements and local productions such as the RCH GFA.
It was sad to see his voice go actually, cost cutting and change in presentation upon COVID, was meant to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics which got delayed a year, also affected that show POO. I believe it was a mutual decision and he left on good terms though, like a retirement. Network female voice (since 2005) Sarah Aubrey was also dropped in favour of the current one. They kept their main dominant voice Matt Wills however, Nine have also kept theirs, both go back more than 20 years.
Well it didn’t go to air in Adelaide tonight - did any other markets get it? Been almost 5 months since it began, so maybe they’ve finally given up on it.
