Weekend Sunrise star's replacement revealed
Matt Doran's replacement on Weekend Sunrise has been revealed just days after he officially left the show.
The Seven Network announced on Thursday that David Woiwod will join the weekend breakfast show from this weekend onwards, co-hosting the program with Monique Wright.
Weekend Sunrise viewers are already familiar with Woiwod, who often appeared on the show as a reporter for four years, before he was assigned 7News’ US Bureau Chief, where he has been based in LA for the last five years.
This week, he made his return to Australia for his Weekend Sunrise gig, and has expressed his enthusiasm for the new role.
“Five years on the road as a foreign correspondent covering the world’s biggest events has prepared me for the major stories, early hours and bad coffee that 3am starts demand – I’m excited and ready,” he said in a statement.
“In all seriousness, this is a thrilling full circle moment for me. I’m beyond excited to return to the Sunrise family and to keep telling the stories that matter most to Australians.
“Mon is the most talented, generous, hilarious and wickedly smart person to work with and I look forward to riding her coattails until the bosses notice.
“Aussies lead busy lives, so to be invited into their homes on precious weekend mornings is a privilege not lost on me.”
Matt Doran made his final appearance on Weekend Sunrise last Sunday after five years on the show.
“You guys know how much I love you,“ said on the show at the time.
“It sounds like a thing that people say but the crew... Thank you to every single person here. They do the most amazing job.”
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