Insiders reveal Dr Chris Brown’s first project at Channel Seven after quitting Ten

Dr. Chris Brown is on gardening leave from Network Ten pending his move to Channel Seven in July.

And rumors about his first project at Seven are starting to mount, with The Australian report that he will kick off his contract by hosting a home improvement show.

The as-yet-untitled reno series is being created by production company Endemol Shine and will begin filming this year, but won’t air until early 2024.

Seven’s latest renovation program, House Rules, was scrapped three years ago, and network executives hope the new format will be a hit.

Chris, who signed off on Ten’s I’m a Celebrity on Sunday night, signed a multi-year deal with Seven in February to produce unspecified ‘new projects’ for the station.

Chris first joined Ten in 2008 to host Bondi Vet which became a surprise hit and was syndicated around the world.

The actual series was based on his practical experience as a veterinarian at Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital in Sydney’s east.

He became a part-time panelist on The Project and also co-hosted I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and The Living Room, which was axed last year.

The move to Seven is like a homecoming for Dr. Chris.

He began his TV career in 2003 as the host of Harry’s Practice on Seven, a role that earned him a Logie nomination for Most Popular New Talent.

The Sydney University graduate never intended to work in media, but was discovered by a talent scout telling animal stories over a few beers in a pub.

His passion for animals started as a child growing up in Newcastle where his father Graeme was the local vet.

In between working for Seven and Ten, Dr. Chris spent a stint on Nine hosting segments for Burke’s Backyard, as well as being a contributor to the Today show.