Allison Langdon Reveals Outgoing A Current Affair Advice Tracy Grimshaw Gave Her

Allison Langdon is set to begin hosting A Current Affair starting Monday.

And the incoming host got some invaluable advice from the woman who took the coveted seat after 17 years at the helm: Tracy Grimshaw.

“I talked to Trace a lot before (the host’s) announcement and I remember a conversation we had while she was driving before her last show,” the 43-year-old said. the heralding sun on Saturday.

“She said, ‘Just be yourself, Ally, be yourself and follow what you want to follow.'”

Allison went on to say that Tracy advised her to get to know her audience.

‘He told me to listen to the ACA audience; They’re smart, they know what they’re talking about, but find your own way and be authentic,’ Allison explained.

“I talked to Trace a lot before the (host) announcement was made and I remember a conversation we had while she was driving before her last show,” the 43-year-old told The Herald Sun on Saturday. Tracy is in the photo

“Be real and be yourself is what she said,” he added.

Channel Nine confirmed in December that Ally will step down from her co-hosting role on Today to replace outgoing ACA presenter Grimshaw, 62.

60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo will step in to take Ally’s place alongside Karl as Today’s new co-host.

Ally hosted her last Today show in December

Ally hosted her last Today show in December.

The blonde beauty broke down in tears uncontrollably as Karl Stefanovic paid a very moving tribute to his ‘very dear friend’ and beloved co-host of nearly three years.

Her throat caught as Karl sang her praises and said she fit perfectly into the shoes of her late father-in-law Mike Willesee in A Current Affair.

60 Minutes’ Sarah Abo (right) will replace Langdon as co-host of Nine’s Today Show, along with current host Karl Stefanovic (left)