Channel Nine finance reporter Chris Kohler ‘the new Kochie’; being primed for Today
Has Channel Nine found its own Kochie? The handsome financial reporter Chris Kohler has served as an anchor for Weekend Today, and the heads of the network are very impressed.
David Koch is the success story that few in the television industry saw coming.
The financial journalist was an unlikely choice when he was promoted to co-host of Sunrise in 2002, but he has held the position for two decades and is seen as a key factor in the ratings success of the Channel Seven show.
And now it looks like another Nine Network reporter might be earmarked for a top breakfast TV job: Chris Kohler.
Nine News reporter Chris Kohler (pictured) may be ready to follow in David Koch’s footsteps as he transitions from financial journalism to hosting TV breakfasts.
Kohler has been co-hosting Weekend Today with Belinda Russell and others for the past few weeks, and Nine executives are said to be impressed.
He flew from Melbourne to Sydney for the temporary role and his transition from financial reporter to all-round presenter has been a success, reports tv black box.
While Karl Stefanovic is committed to hosting the weekday edition of Today for the foreseeable future, rumor has it that Kohler could be a contender one day.
Melbourne-based Kohler has co-hosted Weekend Today with Belinda Russell (left) and others for the past few weeks, and Nine executives are said to be impressed.
Financial reporter David Koch (left, with Natalie Barr in the late 1990s) was an unlikely choice when he was promoted to co-host of Sunrise in 2002, but he has held the position for two decades and is considered a key factor in the success of Sunrise. Channel Seven show audience
Meanwhile, Today’s summer offseason has also seen the return of a familiar face: former news anchor Tracy Vo.
Vo had read the news on Today for several months in 2020 and was an immediate hit with viewers, but left work at the start of the Covid pandemic and returned to the Nine’s Perth newsroom so he could be closer to his family.
It comes after Allison Langdon stepped down as co-host of the Today show last month.
Meanwhile, Today’s summer offseason has also seen the return of a familiar face: former news anchor Tracy Vo (pictured), who’s also a network favorite.
She will be the new host of A Current Affair next year, replacing host Tracy Grimshaw.
‘One of Australia’s most fearless and respected journalists, Ally has built her career on trust, empathy and a commitment to journalistic excellence. It will start airing on Monday, January 30, 2023. Welcome to the team, Ally!’ a Nine spokesperson said.
Former 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo will ascend to Today’s desk in 2023, after impressing network bosses as an understudy this year.
It comes after Allison Langdon stepped down as co-host of Today last month. She will be the new host of A Current Affair next year, replacing host Tracy Grimshaw.
Former 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo (right) will take the Today desk in 2023 alongside Karl Stefanovic (left), after impressing network bosses as an understudy this year.