ABC announces replacement for Paul Barry as Media Watch host

November 21, 2024 3:02

ABC has announced that investigative journalist, Linton Besser, will be the new presenter of its Media Watch program from 2025.

Besser’s new hosting gig will see him fill the seat soon to be left behind by Paul Barry, whom the broadcaster confirmed in June would be leaving the show at the end of the year, with December 2 being his last episode.

The four-time Walkley Award winner said that he is excited at continuing the media commentary and analysis program’s legacy of holding the industry to account.

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Matthew Leong

Matthew is the editorial assistant at Mumbrella. He joined the company at the end of September 2023.

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ABC Linton Besser Mario Christodoulou Media Watch Paul Barry Tim Lathan

1 COMMENTS

Jennifer Taylor 5 Dec 24

Changing programs by axing longserving presenters smacks more of ageism to me. ABC has not given them opportunity to adapt.
I am a long term fan of ABC TV and RN and I am very disappointed.

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