‘We value her immensely’: Lisa Millar leaving ABC News Breakfast
Lisa Millar has announced she is leaving ABC News Breakfast next month, but she’ll be remaining with the national broadcaster.
After five years as host, Miller told viewers on Wednesday morning that she will leave the Breakfast show on August 23 to focus full-time on other ABC projects. Recently, Miller narrated the Logie-nominated Muster Dogs series, guest presented Back Roads, and is co-host of podcast The Newsreader. Millar will also present Muster Dogs: Where are they now? later this year.
“What a blast the past five years has been, whether it was interviewing prime ministers and global thought leaders or getting karaoke encouragement from my childhood idol Gladys Knight,’’ Millar said.
“In 35 years of journalism I’ve never done anything so exciting, unpredictable, and fun. It’s only worked because of the awesome team in front of the cameras and behind the scenes who kept me laughing.
“Most importantly, I want to thank our viewers who brought me into their homes and lives every morning. I’ve loved sharing breakfast with you all.
“I’m excited to hit the road and discover more of the incredible stories that make up the remarkable tapestry of our culture. There are so many adventures ahead, whether it be with Back Roads, Muster Dogs, or new projects we’re cooking up. What a privilege it is to be a part of that future.”
Millar joined the ABC in 1993, and is one of the broadcaster’s longest-serving foreign correspondents, serving as Bureau Chief in both the US and Europe.
ABC News director Justin Stevens said: “Lisa Millar is a superb journalist and broadcaster who personifies the very best values and attributes of ABC journalists. We value her immensely. While we’re sad to lose her from News, I’m excited to see her take up this opportunity and continue to go from strength to strength at the ABC.
“She’s done a fantastic job presenting News Breakfast over the past five years – one of the toughest jobs in Australian TV. The relentless hours never impeded her incredible warmth and energy, or her passion for delivering the best program for the audience.”
ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor added: “Lisa is an ABC legend. She has done just about everything there is to do in news journalism.
“I’m delighted to welcome her into the Content team full-time to continue her work on the hugely popular Muster Dogs and Back Roads as well as developing more shows over coming years. Our audience has always connected with her warmth and sincerity and will be delighted they will get to see more of Lisa right across the entire ABC.”
ABC News Breakfast executive producer Tyson Shine said Millar “brought decades of experience to News Breakfast, but it was her warmth and compassion in telling the human stories of some of the world’s biggest news events that has shone through”.
“Whether it was helping lift spirits during the difficult COVID years or serenading everyone as she walked into the studio each morning — spoiler alert: there’s a reason she never sang on air — Lisa has been a much-loved member of the Brekky team.
“She is more than a colleague, she is a dear friend, and we will miss her immensely.”
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Nathan Jolly is the Deputy Editor of Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.
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