A Current Affair: Chris O’Keefe emerges as ‘hot favourite’ to replace Tracy Grimshaw
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Chris O’Keefe emerges as a ‘hot favorite’ to replace Tracy Grimshaw on A Current Affair and ‘will audition live TONIGHT’
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The search for Tracy Grimshaw’s replacement in A Current Affair may be over.
According to industry insiders, Channel Nine political reporter Chris O’Keefe is now a “favorite” to take over next year.
In lieu of a private audition for the role, O’Keefe will be holding a live tryout by hosting Thursday’s episode of ACA as Grimshaw takes the evening off, reports TV Blackbox.
The search for Tracy Grimshaw’s replacement on A Current Affair with Channel Nine political reporter Chris O’Keefe is now a ‘favorite’ to take over next year, insiders say
“If tonight goes well and the public responds positively, Chris O’Keefe will host A Current Affair in 2023,” the publication reads.
O’Keefe, who has ten years of experience in television news, certainly ticks all the boxes to replace Grimshaw, especially as Nine hopes to fill the role internally.
He also holds several journalism awards, including a 2016 Walkley Award and the 2017 NSW Journalist of the Year award.
In lieu of a private audition for the role, O’Keefe will have a live tryout hosting Thursday’s episode of ACA as Grimshaw (pictured) takes the evening off, TV Blackbox reports.
O’Keefe, who has ten years of experience in television news, certainly ticks all the boxes to replace Grimshaw – especially as Nine hopes to fill the role internally
Grimshaw announced last month that she would be stepping down as ACA host.
“Usually we’d tell you now what to expect tomorrow night, but lately I’ve been thinking longer term personally, and I’ve got news that I wanted you to hear from me before you heard from anyone else,” she said. . said in the air.
‘I have decided to end this year with A Current Affair.
“It’s been a big decision and before the gossip websites start telling you bullshit, I want you to know that it was my decision alone and that I’m not being pushed out the door by the boys’ club because I’m too old.
Grimshaw announced last month that she would be stepping down as presenter of ACA
‘I’m not too old, I’m just a little tired. And for the record, both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay.’
The uncompromising TV presenter, who has worked for Channel Nine for over 40 years, said she had “basically been on shifts for 26 years,” which took time away from her family.
Grimshaw replaced Ray Martin in the role in 2006.
“I’ve decided to wrap up this year with A Current Affair,” she said. “It’s been a big decision and before the gossip websites start telling you bullshit I want you to know that it was my decision alone and that I’m not being pushed out the door by the boys’ club because I’m too old”