Tracy Grimshaw

The departure of Tracy Grimshaw from A Current Affair means one of TV's most in-demand jobs is up for grabs, and there's a long list of potential hosts.

Knight is the host of A Current Affair on Friday and Saturday, so bumping her up to the main anchor spot would be an easy option for Nine. A long-time A Current Affair reporter, Halls is known to audiences, having been with Nine for over 30 years. While she’s no stranger to hard news reporting, hosting A Current Affair might be seen as an odd fit for Boney at this point in time. However, if Jeffreys was deemed the right fit to replace Grimshaw, finding a new Today Extra host might be worth the hassle. Hosting A Current Affair is one of the most high-profile roles on Australian television, with previous anchors including Mike Willesee, Jana Wendt and Ray Martin. “I’ve decided to finish up with A Current Affair this year.

Following Tracy Grimshaw's shock announcement she's leaving the coveted ACA host position, many are wondering who will fill her shoes. 3 min read.

“Thank you for your loyalty. See you tomorrow night.” So thank you for that opportunity. And for the record both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Stream more entertainment news live & on demand with Flash. “It’s been a big decision and before the gossip websites start telling you rubbish, I want you to know it’s been my decision alone and I’m not being shoved out the door by the boys club because I’m too old. “But I’ve basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today Show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it’s time for less of that daily obligation.” And for the record both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay.” “Nine is in no rush, there are plenty of options and it will take time to find the right person,” they added. “I want you to know it’s been my decision alone and I’m not being shoved out the door by the boys club because I’m too old,” she told viewers. [announced on Monday night](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/tracy-grimshaw-announces-she-is-leaving-a-current-affair/news-story/f9851a8db0a3cf040a7dbc72574352e3) that she will vacate her role in November, citing she’s “just a bit tired” of the gruelling hours involved.

Deborah Knight Knight, Georgie Gardner, Brooke Boney and Sylvia Jeffreys are among the frontrunners who could replace Tracy Grimshaw as the host of A ...

I never quite imagined myself in this space,' she told AAP. Pictured at the Logies in 2018 Thank you, Tracy,' the post read. She also replaced Steve Price as a host on 2GB in January. 'I still can't quite believe it. In May, she made headlines for a heated interview with Morrison in the lead up to the federal election Thank you for your loyalty. In May, she made headlines for a heated interview with Morrison in the lead up to the federal election. 'So thank you for that opportunity. In 2018, Grimshaw was up for the Gold Logie for the first time - and while she did not win, she was genuinely delighted to be nominated. 'I've basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it's time for less of that daily obligation,' she explained. And for the record both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay,' Tracy she said

Tracy Grimshaw is stepping down from her role presenting A Current Affair at the end of the year and reactions have been mixed to say the least.

“Trace you deliver a masterclass in interviewing every single time - and you are all class. Above all you are a decent human being. "Thank you for your loyalty.

The Walkley Award-winning journalist started out as a reporter in the Channel 9 Melbourne newsroom in 1981 and began presenting 9News daytime bulletins from ...

She cares about her colleagues and she cares about her viewers. “Tracy is stepping away from A Current Affair at the peak of her powers. She is doing it on her own terms on her own timetable. “And sadness because she is irreplaceable. On January 30, 2006 she began presenting A Current Affair. Grimshaw became co-host of Today with Steve Liebmann in 1996, a role she held for nine years.

Tracy Grimshaw has announced she will be stepping down from presenting A Current Affair at the end of 2022 ...

"Tracy is stepping away from A Current Affair at the peak of her powers. She is doing it on her own terms on her own timetable. She is one of a kind. And sadness because she is irreplaceable. In 1996 she became the co-host of Today alongside Steve Liebmann. We admire her. We love her. "She cares about her colleagues and she cares about her viewers. "Joy, because Tracy has decided now is the perfect time to leave the program. "Thank you for your loyalty. See you tomorrow night." So thank you for that opportunity.

A Walkley-award winning interviewer she has hosted many major shows at Nine, including Midday as co-host with David Reyne and Today with Steve Liebmann for nine ...

“It’s not the sort of language that flies these days,” she said. I’ve probably heard worse stuff than that in my life.” “I’m not too old. I’m just a bit tired. When an executive in the travel industry said she needed “a firm upper cut or a slap”, she took the high ground and “But I’ve basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today Show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it’s time for less of that daily obligation,” she said.

The veteran reporter announced her resignation from the program at the end of Monday night's show.

“Tracy is stepping away from A Current Affair at the peak of her powers. A tense and difficult interview, with the reporter also under particular pressures, but Grimshaw proved the expert interviewer.” Grimshaw was then appointed the anchor of A Current Affair in 2006, replacing Ray Martin. In her 17 years with the program, she has grilled everyone from prime ministers to premiers and celebrities to sports stars. In November 1996, Grimshaw became co-host of Today with Steve Liebmann – a role she held for nine years. “I’ve decided to finish up with A Current Affair this year.

Veteran TV presenter Tracy Grimshaw has announced she will step down from hosting A Current Affair after 17 years.

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The TV legend, 62, shared the news in an emotional speech at the end of Monday's show. She has hosted the Channel Nine program for 17 years.

And sadness because she is irreplaceable. “Thank you for your loyalty. Just as she has done throughout her whole career. See you tomorrow night.” So thank you for that opportunity. Tracy Grimshaw has announced that she is leaving A Current Affair.

The 62-year-old shared the news with viewers during Monday's episode of the popular Nine Network program. 'Normally right about now we'd be telling you what to ...

It was 3.45am and there was no-one in the hallway,' Tracy said While the incident was for years regarded as just a rumour, Tracy acknowledged in 2018 that it was 100 per cent true. The respected broadcaster was famously locked out of her hotel room completely nude at the 1998 Logie Awards after a tequila-fuelled evening Pictured at the 2018 Logies Pictured at the Logies in 2018 I never quite imagined myself in this space,' she told AAP. Thank you, Tracy,' the post read. 'I still can't quite believe it. In May, she made headlines for a heated interview with Morrison in the lead up to the federal election Thank you for your loyalty. 'So thank you for that opportunity. In May, she made headlines for a heated interview with Morrison in the lead up to the federal election.

After hosting the Channel 9 staple for 17 years Tracy says the time has come for her to leave the popular program.

She cares about her colleagues and she cares about her viewers. She is doing it on her own terms on her own timetable. “Tracy is stepping away from A Current Affair at the peak of her powers. “And sadness because she is irreplaceable. “We love her. “Thank you for your loyalty.