Sharyn Ghidella’s replacement has been announced after the much-loved presenter made a controversial departure from Channel Seven in July.
Sarah Greenhalgh will act as co-anchor of 7News Brisbane’s 6pm bulletin, it was revealed on Friday.
Greenhalgh, a respected industry star known for her reporting on global conflict, will appear alongside Max Futcher in the flagship bulletin from Monday 21 October.
“Coming home to my original 7News family is a huge thrill,” Greenhalgh said in a statement.
Her new co-star Futcher chimed in: “I can’t wait for our viewers to get to know Sarah too, as we share the news that matters to them every weeknight.”
Greenhalgh is a winner of the Walkley and Kennedy Award and was previously part of the 7News Spotlight investigative team.
Ghidella, meanwhile, made her return to the airwaves in September when she started her new gig on Channel 10 news.
The Queensland-based news presenter, 57, was fired from 7News of 17 years earlier this year amid a series of media job losses.
Sharyn Ghidella’s replacement has been announced after the much-loved presenter made a controversial departure from Channel Seven in July. Shayrn is in the photo
She has now joined Network 10 to anchor Queensland’s 5pm news bulletin.
Her move to the network will also bring the 10 News First show back to the Brisbane studios after years of reading it from Sydney.
Fans raved about her first bulletin, with many sharing messages of support on social media.
‘The icon has arrived!! Great first bulletin icon!’ wrote personally on Instagram.
“There will never be another…never. Congratulations Sharon! The Channel 10 camera loves you, and so does Australia! Welcome home!’ said another.
Sarah Greenhalgh (pictured) will act as co-anchor of 7News Brisbane’s 6pm bulletin, which was unveiled on Friday
Another said: ‘I enjoyed seeing you tonight. It’s where you’re supposed to be.’
“So glad @SharynGhidella is reading the news again. Ten news is what I watch news right now,” one fan wrote.
Another said, “It was so comforting to hear your voice again, Sharyn. All is well with my world now that you are back.”
Someone commented: ‘Watching @SharynGhidella on Ten News Brisbane Not watching 7 News Success is the best revenge.’
Someone else wrote: ‘Channel 7 management must be kidding themselves.’
Greenhalgh is a winner of the Walkley and Kennedy Award and was previously part of the 7News Spotlight investigative team
Sylvia Jeffreys joined the chorus of well-wishers, writing: “Congratulations, Sharyn! And it’s great to see more local news being offered to Queenslanders.”
Others also praised Liz Cantor, who has also defected from Channel 7, noting that they had moved to Channel 10.
Liz confirmed her shock resignation from Seven earlier this month after 17 years at the network, revealing she is moving to rival Network 10.
Meanwhile, Sharyn’s move to the network will also bring the 10 News First show back to the Brisbane studios after years of reading it from Sydney.
Sharyn described her new job as a ‘full-circle moment’ as she returns to Network 10 after starting her metro news career at the station in 1990.
Greenhalgh will appear alongside Max Futcher (pictured) in the flagship bulletin from Monday 21 October
“I wonder if my security tag still works,” she joked in a video announcing the news.
“Returning to 10 News First feels like coming home,” the veteran broadcaster added in a statement.
“Network 10 gave me my first big break in the early 1990s, and to be back here providing a local news service for the people of Queensland is beyond exciting.”
She was recruited by the Channel 10 newsroom in Brisbane at the age of 24 as an on-the-road reporter and update presenter.
Sharyn moved to Sydney’s Nine Network in 1992 and became a regular newsreader on the Today Show, before moving to the Seven Network in 2007.
The Queensland-based news presenter, 57, was fired from 7News after 17 years with the network, amid a series of job losses in the media
She has presented the network’s Brisbane bulletin since 2013, but was fired from the role last month after 17 years.
Sharyn confirmed the news of her job loss a fiery Facebook post, revealing how she learned her role was being cut while she was at the hair salon.
After several anxious weeks of job losses, she targeted the failing network for prioritizing gimmicks like astrology readings over retaining experienced talent.
“When you’ve been in television as long as I have, there’s not a day that goes by where you don’t expect the proverbial pat on the back… After 38 years, my pat on the back has finally arrived,” she began.
“It wasn’t quite how I expected it to end on Channel Seven. I was at the hairdresser’s for work when I got a call telling me that after seventeen years with the network, my time was up.’
She said her recent time at the network had been “miserable” and she was happy to leave.
“While we are somewhat saddened by this decision, there is also a sense of relief. As has been widely reported, the last few weeks on television have unfortunately been a miserable affair,” she wrote.
‘A long list of talented, loyal and dedicated employees have been shown the door, in what appears to have been an endless process of slowly ripping off the Band-Aid when it comes to removing what is considered excess inventory.
“These people are some of the best content creators in the industry. They are good people and it was heartbreaking to see.”