Tony Armstrong to leave ABC News Breakfast
Tony Armstrong has announced that he is leaving ABC News Breakfast.
The presenter and Gold Logie nominee informed viewers about his decision on Tuesday morning, confirming that he will front a new ABC show in 2025 to be announced soon.
“I just want to thank Brekky and the broader ABC News team for welcoming me in with open arms and helping me grow over the past few years,” Armstrong said.
“I love live TV and those moments that are unplanned and unpredictable where anything can happen. I’ve been so lucky to be surrounded by an incredible team and it’s those friendships that I’m going to cherish the most.”
Armstrong first joined the show as a fill-in sports presenter in 2020, before taking on a full time role in 2021. He went on to win the Graham Kennedy Award for most popular new talent at the 2022 Logie Awards, and the 2023 Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter.
Armstrong scored his first Gold Logie nomination this year.
ABC news director, Justin Stevens, added: “Tony Armstrong is a once in a generation talent and it has been fantastic watching him soar in his role at News Breakfast. I can’t wait to see what he does into the future and see his career continue to go from strength to strength.”
Armstrong’s final day on ABC News Breakfast is set for Friday 4 October.
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This former North Adelaide football player has done well for himself. Onwards and upwards, Tony.
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