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Sarah Abo reportedly in talks to join Seven’s Melbourne news team
Sarah Abo, a former presenter of Nine’s Today show, has reportedly held talks with rival network Seven about joining its Melbourne news team.
She is being considered as a possible successor to long-time newsreader Peter Mitchell, or as a co-anchor alongside him.
Abo is expected to remain on Nine’s payroll until the end of the year, but her departure agreement reportedly lets her negotiate with other networks before then.
The discussions follow her departure from Nine, which came after tensions reportedly grew over her support for former co-host Karl Stefanovic.
Seven veteran Mike Amor was also reportedly told he would not take over the main Melbourne bulletin in the immediate future.
No new role for Abo has been confirmed.
Sarah Abo has reportedly held talks with Channel Seven about joining its Melbourne news team after leaving Nine.
She is being considered as a possible successor to veteran newsreader Peter Mitchell or as his co-anchor, according to reports.
Seven news boss Ray Kuka reportedly met Abo in Melbourne late last week.
Seven has not confirmed an appointment, and Abo remains on Nine’s payroll until the end of the year.
Seven veteran Mike Amor was reportedly told he was not in line to take over the flagship bulletin in the immediate future.
- Who
- Sarah Abo and Channel Seven are reportedly in talks. Seven news boss Ray Kuka is also reported to have met Abo.
- What
- Abo is reportedly being considered for a role on Seven’s Melbourne news bulletin, potentially as Peter Mitchell’s successor or co-anchor.
- When
- Kuka reportedly met Abo late last week. Abo remains on Nine’s payroll until the end of the year.
- Where
- Melbourne.
- Why
- Seven is reportedly considering Abo for its Melbourne news team. The sources do not state a confirmed reason for the talks.
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It wouldn't surprise me if Seven scooped her up to bolster its Melbourne newsroom. Sarah is adored by viewers in Melbourne.
I think they would give her own space on the weekend with a time frame to improve the ratings and if it works she will move into the weeknight role.
Without you, there is no Today show,
Seven news boss Ray Kuka reportedly met Sarah Abo during a visit to Melbourne.
Mike Amor reportedly emerged looking downcast from a separate meeting with Kuka.
Abo is due to remain on Nine’s payroll until then, although her agreement reportedly allows her to negotiate with competing networks.
- Reported meeting
- Ray Kuka and Sarah Abo met in Melbourne
- Possible role
- Successor to Peter Mitchell or co-anchor
- Nine employment
- Abo remains on Nine’s payroll until the end of the year
- Seven veteran
- Mike Amor currently presents Seven’s weekend Melbourne news with Karina Carvalho
- Appointment status
- No appointment has been confirmed
Sources
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