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Channel 10 confirms Carrie Bickmore’s replacement on The Project following shocking mass exodus of long-running stars including Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar
Channel Ten has confirmed that Sarah Harris will replace Carrie Bickmore in The Project.
Carrie announced her shock departure from the news show in October after 12 years on the air.
The network confirmed Wednesday that Sarah Carrie will be replacing Carrie as host of The Project five nights a week alongside Waleed Aly.
Channel 10 has confirmed the replacement of Carrie Bickmore (pictured) on The Project following a shocking mass exodus of long-running stars including Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar
“I am beyond excited to take part in one of Australia’s most iconic and calendar racing shows,” said Sarah.
“The Project brings news like no other program in Australia and it’s just the kind of fun and fearless TV I like to make.”
‘I can’t wait to share the desk with Waleed, Hamish, Georgie and the rest of the team. I feel like shaking it up in the new year!”
Channel Ten also confirmed that Hamish Macdonald will remain on the desk every Friday and Sunday night, while Georgie Tunny will join the panel every Friday night.
The network confirmed that Sarah Harris (pictured) will replace Carrie Bickmore as host of the show five nights a week alongside Waleed Aly
The announcement comes after Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar shocked viewers this week when they both announced their departures from the struggling current affairs show.
Peter, 47, announced on Tuesday night that he was leaving The Project, explaining that he decided to quit following the departure of his co-host Carrie.
“Carrie, you said the other day that you’re glad you’re leaving The Project now that you still love it and I still love the show. Really,’ he explained.
‘The project means a lot to me. It has done great things for me. I interviewed Luke Skywalker once… and I look forward to seeing what the show will be like in the future.”
The announcement comes after Lisa Wilkinson and Peter Helliar (pictured) shocked viewers this week when they both announced their departure from the struggling current affairs show.
Lisa announced on Sunday evening that she would stop immediately.
Disputed TV presenter Wilkinson, 62, made the shocking confession at the end of Sunday night’s episode, leaving viewers stunned.
“I’ve decided it’s time to re-prioritize a few things in my life,” the TV veteran began alongside The Bachelor co-hosts Hamish Macdonald and Laura Byrne.
“And after nearly 15 years of early morning breakfast TV, and now another five years here at The Project desk, I’m looking at how I want the next few years to play out both professionally and personally.
Lisa’s departure comes after a controversial year for the TV presenter, which saw her taken off the air following her disastrous Logies speech that resulted in the delay of a rape trial.
Peter announced on Tuesday that he would be leaving the show, explaining that he decided to quit following the departure of his co-host Carrie Bickmore. Pictured LR: Waleed Aly, Carrie, Lisa Wilkinson and Peter
Lisa Wilkinson (pictured) announced on Sunday evening that she was stepping down immediately