Another shake-up! Major Channel Nine star jumps ship to rival network after quitting 60 Minutes 

The game of musical chairs on Australian television took another turn this week after a top 60 Minutes reporter announced he was jumping ship.

Liam Bartlett, a former Channel Nine reporter, has reportedly jumped ship to rival network Seven, just months after resigning from 60 Minutes.

According to the aussie On Monday, Bartlett, 61, is “almost certain” to join Sevens’ ranks in 2023, where he will likely start hosting 60 Minutes’ biggest competitor, 7News Spotlight.

Former Nine reporter Liam Bartlett, 61, (pictured) reportedly jumped ship to rival network Seven, just months after resigning from 60 Minutes.

As it happens, current 7News Spotlight executive producer Mark Llewellyn previously worked alongside Bartlett as head of news and current events for 60 Minutes.

In October, Bartlett announced that he would be leaving his role on 60 Minutes, as well as his job hosting Nine-owned Perth radio station 6PR, but gave no indication of his next move.

In a statement at the time, Bartlett praised his former Nine colleagues, saying, “It’s been a true privilege and honor to be able to host the morning show in my home state and be a part of the wonderful 6PR team.”

According to The Australian on Monday, Bartlett, 61, is “almost certain” to join Sevens’ ranks in 2023, where he will likely start hosting 60 Minutes’ biggest competitor, 7News Spotlight.

In October, Bartlett (pictured with former 60 Minutes cast) announced that he would be leaving his role on 60 Minutes, as well as his job hosting Nine-owned Perth radio station 6PR, but gave no indication on your next move.

“My time at 60 Minutes has provided me with so many memorable moments following in the footsteps of some of the best in the business. I am extremely grateful for all the opportunities,’ he added.

It is the latest in a series of changes among Australia’s top reporters.

Last week, Bartlett’s former 60 Minutes colleague Sarah Abo announced that she would replace Allison Langdon as co-host of Nine’s Today Show.

Last week, Bartlett’s former 60 Minutes colleague Sarah Abo (right) announced that she would replace Allison Langdon as co-host of Nine’s Today Show. She is pictured with Today host Karl Stefanovic.

Meanwhile, Langdon left the Today show to host A Current Affair starting in the New Year, following the shock departure of Tracy Grimshaw in September.

He will join the Today Show team of Karl Stefanovic, Alex Cullen, Brooke Boney and Tim Davies on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Meanwhile, Langdon left the Today show to host A Current Affair starting in the New Year, following the shock departure of Tracy Grimshaw in September.

On Channel 10, the cast of The Project underwent a major shake-up last month after Carrie Bickmore, Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar announced their resignations.

Tracy Grimshaw (pictured) said goodbye to A Current Affair last week, after 17 years as host of the popular show.

At Channel 10, the cast of The Project underwent a major shake-up last month after Carrie Bickmore (2nd, left), Lisa Wilkinson (2nd, right) and Peter Helliar (right) announced their resignations. Pictured with Waleed Aly