Michael Rowland to leave ABC News Breakfast
Beloved ABC TV host, Michael Rowland, has announced he will leave ABC News Breakfast after nearly 15 years as co-host.
Rowland told viewers during Monday morning’s broadcast, confirming he will wrap up with the show on Friday 13 December.
“I love working on News Breakfast. Every morning is a buzz and it’s by far the best job I’ve had at the ABC,” Rowland saids.
“But after 15 years of 3am starts my body is screaming ‘enough!’. The hours have finally caught up with me.”
Rowland has co-hosted ABC News Breakfast since June 2010. He first joined the ABC in 1987 and has worked for the national broadcaster as a political reporter from Canberra, ABC’s Washington correspondent and a Lateline economics correspondent.
“It has been a thrill interviewing everyone from prime ministers to Hollywood superstars,” Rowland continued.
“On what other program can you switch from presenting hard news to diving into a chilli-eating competition or dancing the Nutbush (badly).
“I will miss the fabulous Brekky team, but I will miss our viewers even more. I am intensely proud of helping build the News Breakfast audience over the years. Thank you all sincerely for entrusting me with your mornings.
“I’ll be taking a long break to catch up on sleep and unhook myself from the relentless news cycle for a little while.”
ABC news director, Justin Stevens, added: “Michael has been central to News Breakfast’s success over the past 15 years, a familiar and trusted face for viewers each morning.
“His ability to traverse serious reporting as well as lighter topics, and do it on live TV for three hours every morning, shows what a hugely talented broadcaster he is.
“We’ll miss him a lot on the News Brekky couch but we can’t wait to see what he does next for the ABC after a well-deserved rest.”
Rowland is expected to return to the ABC for some new projects in 2025.
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Michael seems like a very capable presenter and journo.
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