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Strangers raise almost $50,000 for sick stray dog

Cindy was so overweight she could barely move when Lana Chapman found her lying in the dirt outside a 7-Eleven. Chapman, an Australian living in Koh Samui, Thailand, immediately decided to take the dog in, and her kind act has inspired hundreds of people online. The Aussie woman has been helping local street dogs for years and was determined to give Cindy a better life. Weighing in at almost 45kgs when Chapman found her, she has helped the pup lose weight and tracked her progress online where she went viral. It was all going well until a few weeks ago Cindy stopped eating and had a lump on her neck. "Usually she runs around the house with excitement [but] it took her about two minutes before she started to eat. That was really out of the norm," Chapman told 9news.com.au. After a few vet visits she was diagnosed with lymphoma, a common cancer in dogs. "We started chemo the same day," Chapman said. "It was awful as the vet didn't think she would live for four weeks, but we wanted to try anything we could to help her." Initial tests alone cost almost $2,500, and Cindy needed at least 19 weeks of chemotherapy to survive. With pet insurance not an option as most vets on the island did not accept insurance claims, Chapman relied on the help of strangers and started a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/cindys-lymphoma-fight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> in Cindy's name, hoping to raise $10,000 to cover for the cost of her care. "$10,000 still wouldn't cover the costs but I thought it would really assist us," she said. To her surprise, strangers flocked to help raising almost $50,000 for Cindy in a matter of days, with the highest donation so far being $5,000. The fundraising page was also filled with messages of support, with one writing: "Cindy you are the sweetest girl! I am sending you all the love, you can do this." "Wishing you well with your treatment Cindy, hoping for a speedy recovery. Sending lots of love to your humans too x," added another. Chapman said she was blown away by people's generosity, and never imagined that so many strangers would be willing to help the stray pup. "People have been following her from the day she was rescued off the streets so they have a major soft spot for her," she said. "We definitely would have struggled to pay for this [without donations]." Chapman added that the donations received so far will cover all of Cindy's cancer treatment, and the left over cash will be used to help other street dogs on the island. Images: GoFundMe/ Lana Chapman

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Legendary broadcaster dies at age 87

Legendary broadcaster and journalist Colin Chapman has passed away at the age of 87. After years of suffering from poor health, Chapman - who was known for his work in the media and as an author - died over the weekend. Chapman’s career spanned three continents and saw him as a print reporter as well a TV presenter, working for BBC TV, as well as having stints at the Sunday Times, Financial Times and Observer. He said previously, “There will not be many journalists who have been both writers and executives in the print media, and also on-camera performers and senior managers in radio and television.” He also enjoyed stints at the New York Times, Washington Post and ABC, where he was a founding producer of the network’s The World Today. Most recently, Chapman was the editor-at-large for the Australian Outlook, where his work included columns on elections around the world this year. During his renowned career, Chapman was not only an expert political analyst but also a revered foreign correspondent, including covering terror attacks in Hong Kong in the 1960s and international conflicts in Africa and the Suez region. He spent three periods in Australia - the last in 2004 - and was granted citizenship. Image credits: Facebook

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"Terrifies me": Tracy Grimshaw reveals her biggest fears around ageing

Tracy Grimshaw has headed back to TV alongside alongside Dr Nick Coatsworth in a new medical series Do You Want To Live Forever? In an interview with 9Entertainment, the journalist explained why she chose to return to TV, after standing down from A Current Affair in 2022 following 17 years on the show. She explained that what pulled her to the medical series was "the extreme end of longevity." "People who shake the tree always fascinate me, particularly if they're putting their bodies on the line," she said. "It's so new, some of this stuff... that's probably what brought me in, but we're not just going to be at that end of the whole longevity discussion. "We're talking to people on how they can improve their quality of life and address issues that might lead to a premature death." In the interview she also revealed her own fears on ageing, especially what she finds most terrifying about it. "I'm not too scared about the passage of time," she began. "The only thing that scares me about getting older is becoming feeble." "Alzheimer's terrifies me. My brain has always been I think the best part of me, and it would be really sad to lose that." The show itself follows four pairs of everyday Aussies, including sisters from The Block, Eliza and Liberty, husband and wife, Enver and Eliana, partners Luke and Taylor, and father and son duo Duncan and Tom, as they undergo medically supervised trials and health interventions that may provide clues to help us live longer. Image: Channel 9

Tracy Grimshaw's surprise TV return

Tracy Grimshaw is set to return to Aussie TV for the first time since she stepped away from her <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">longtime role</a> on A Current Affair in November 2022. On Friday, Channel 9 announced that the TV icon is set to co-host a brand new series titled Do You Want To Live Forever? alongside medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth. The upcoming show will explore our obsession with staying young and healthy, and follows four pairs of everyday Australians as they undergo medically supervised trials and health interventions which could help us understand how to live longer. “I’m keen to explore exactly what a long life will look like,” Grimshaw said of the new show. “While in honesty I really haven’t spent my life looking for the Fountain of Youth, I’m fascinated by how far people are taking that search, and how advanced medicine is becoming in that space.” Dr Coatsworth also shared his enthusiasm for the show and working alongside Grimshaw. “For centuries people have been captivated by the idea of living forever. I am extremely excited to be working with the highly respected Tracy Grimshaw on this new series.” This comes after Grimshaw was rumoured to return to ACA, which she has since <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/tracy-grimshaw-responds-to-tv-return-rumours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">denied</a>. The show's air date is yet to be announced, with the network currently taking in <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/entertainment/do-you-want-to-live-forever" target="_blank" rel="noopener">applications</a> for those who want to be a part of it. Image: A Current Affair

TV celebs flock to Perth for Nine newsreader's glam wedding

Tracy Vo, a beloved Nine News reporter, has exchanged vows with her partner, Liam Connolly, in a glamorous ceremony on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The glittering event attracted the crème de la crème of Australian television personalities, who flocked to Perth to celebrate the couple's union. Tracy, at the age of 39, looked absolutely stunning as she glided down the aisle in her exquisite strapless wedding gown, adorned with intricate beading. Her dress featured delicate sheer layers and intricate pearlescent embellishments, accentuated by a flowing, long veil that added a touch of ethereal elegance. As Tracy made her way to the altar, surrounded by her celebrity friends, she shared a heartfelt moment with her dashing groom, who was impeccably dressed in a timeless tuxedo. Tracy was gracefully escorted down the aisle by a relative who appeared to be her father, carrying a bouquet of vibrant yellow and white blooms. After the touching ceremony, the newlyweds and their A-list guests revelled in the joyous occasion, capturing memorable selfies throughout the night. Among the notable attendees were Nine's Sylvia Jeffreys and her husband, Sky News journalist Peter Stefanovic, known as a power couple in Australian media circles. Sylvia, 37, radiated elegance in a strapless maxi dress, complemented by a black designer handbag and strappy heels. Peter, 41, was equally stylish in a navy suit as they arrived at the venue. Another standout was Allison Langdon, who donned a stunning $2,300 blush-coloured Diane Gown dress with elegant drapery. Accompanied by her husband, Mike Willesee Jnr, and cricket star Mitchell Johnson, Allison epitomised chic sophistication in her attire. Afterwards, Allison summed it up for all attendees with her gushing post: "Best wedding ever!!!" Jessica Rowe and her Nine newsreader husband, Peter Overton, graced the celebration as well. Jessica turned heads in a long-sleeve pink sequin dress and heels, showcasing her signature style. The weather presenter, Scherri-Lee Biggs, proudly displayed her growing baby bump as she arrived with her AFL player husband, Daniel Venables. The couple added a special touch to the event with their presence. Tracy had announced her engagement to Liam in July of the previous year, sharing the happy news on Instagram alongside a photo of her dazzling engagement ring. She recounted the moment Liam proposed at Miri Miri, expressing her joy, tears, and excitement at saying yes. Tracy lovingly described Liam as the kindest and sweetest soul who made her laugh every day. In early 2020, Tracy had relocated from her hometown of Perth to Sydney when she was promoted as a newsreader on the Today show. However, her tenure was brief as she returned to Perth shortly before Western Australia imposed strict border restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Her decision to move back was driven by her father's health issues, as he battled Morvan Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Tracy had explained her move, emphasising it was a family decision, and expressed her affection for her former Today show colleagues despite her departure. She missed them but affirmed that family considerations had been her guiding motivation. Images: Instagram

Relationships

Michael J. Fox gets mushy over 35 years of wedded bliss with Tracy Pollan

In a tremendous display of tenderness, Michael J. Fox, the time-traveling heartthrob from Back to the Future, has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his wife, Tracy Pollan, on their momentous 35th wedding anniversary. The 62-year-old star couldn't resist pouring his heart out, and he wrote, "35 years of [laughter], living, listening, and loving you, @tracy.pollan. Thank you for it all. Forever yours, Mike." Pollan, unable to contain her overflowing affection, gushed in the comments, "Love you so much!!!" Oh, the lovebirds! This display of love and adoration didn't stop there. Tracy took to her own Instagram account to pen a tribute to her hubby. "35 years!!!" she exclaimed, "Happy anniversary, my love. Here's to many more glorious adventures together. I could not love you more." Cue the swooning! The couple didn't stop at heartfelt messages either. They also shared a collection of adorable photos that showcased their journey of love and togetherness. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwsTfyrq3b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Michael J Fox (@realmikejfox)</a> </div> </blockquote> This isn't the first time Fox has let his feelings flow like the DeLorean's exhaust. Just last month, he wished his beloved wife a happy 63rd birthday with an Instagram post that melted hearts worldwide. He referred to her as his "forever summer girl," his love, his best friend, and the most beautiful, amazing mum to their four stupendous kids. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Fox and Pollan's love story started on the set of Family Ties in 1985, where they played love interests. Little did they know that their on-screen chemistry would spark a real-life romance. At the time, Fox was involved with Nancy McKeon, while Pollan was seeing Kevin Bacon (yes, the Footloose guy). Fate had different plans, though, and the couple found themselves reuniting in 1988 on the set of Bright Lights, Big City. Talk about a plot twist! Within seven months of their reunion, Fox and Pollan were engaged and soon walked down the aisle, sealing their fate as one of Hollywood's most enduring and beloved power couples. Together, they have gracefully navigated the highs and lows of marriage and are proof that true love can withstand the test of time (and maybe a little flux capacitor magic). Their love story expanded to include four children: Sam, 34, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, 28, and Esmé, 21. Clearly, their love multiplied like Marty McFly's time-travelling adventures. But it's not just lovey-dovey romance that makes this couple shine. Fox has openly praised Pollan for being his rock during his battle with Parkinson's Disease, which began in the early '90s. He once revealed in an interview, "Tracy was just like, 'You've got a stone in your shoe. We'll do what we can until you can get it out. In the meantime...you can hold my hand, and we'll get over that.'" Now that's love that defies the laws of physics. So, let's raise a glass to Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan as they celebrate 35 years of marital bliss. May their love continue to shine like the Flux Capacitor, and may their adventures together never run out of 1.21 gigawatts of excitement. Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever afters! Images: Instagram

Relationships

Tracy Grimshaw responds to TV return rumours

Tracy Grimshaw has responded to rumours claiming that she is <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/tracy-grimshaw-s-rumoured-tv-return" target="_blank" rel="noopener">returning to A Current Affair</a>, and working on a “secret project” with TV execs. On Tuesday, Woman’s Day magazine claimed that according to an insider, Grimshaw was preparing for her TV return in a few low-key meetings with Nine execs. The veteran presenter took to Twitter to respond to the claims denying any “sneaky meetings”, as she hasn’t returned to the headquarters since she left last November. “This is not true,” she tweeted. “I’m not coming back to ACA, I haven’t been into the office this year, no sneaky meetings, and I’ve always said I may do something else next year, that hasn’t changed.” The report also claimed that Grimshaw misses “the thrill of TV” and that she might not be ready to leave the entertainment industry after all. "She has so much time on her hands and has been watching Ally flourish, and it's made her miss the thrill of TV. She's started to think that maybe she isn't done after all,” the outlet claimed. Grimshaw was the host of A Current Affair for 17 years before her <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exit</a>, and has since been replaced by Ally Langdon. Image: Nine

Tracy Grimshaw’s rumoured TV return

Tracy Grimshaw is rumoured to return to TV less than a year after her <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Current Affair exit</a>, with a "secret project" in the works with Nine, according to an insider. The veteran presenter reportedly made a low-key entrance into the Nine offices earlier this month to meet up with their bosses and pitch some new ideas. "They were very surprised to hear from her but excited to see what she'd been working on," the insider told Woman's Day, and added that at least one of the ideas she pitched is already in the works. "Tracy could be back on our screens as early as 2024!" the insider said. The TV star’s change of mind is reportedly inspired by Ally Langdon's flourishing career as the new host of A Current Affair. "Tracy is telling friends she may have made a big mistake. She has so much time on her hands and has been watching Ally flourish, and it's made her miss the thrill of TV." "She's started to think that maybe she isn't done after all, and she knows Nine will always welcome her back, in whichever capacity she chooses,” the insider revealed. Ally Langdon was one of the<a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/new-front-runner-to-replace-tracy-grimshaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> front-runners to replace Grimshaw</a> among other contenders including Carrie Bickmore, Deborah Knight, and Sylvia Jeffreys. Langdon has proven that she is a worthy replacement after bringing in 1.1 million viewers in the final week of ratings season, which is 30,000 more than when Grimshaw was hosting. Image: Getty

“So elated”: Kathleen Folbigg’s reunion with lifelong friend following pardon

After spending 20 years behind bars Kathleen Folbigg is starting a new chapter as a <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/kathleen-folbigg-pardoned-after-20-years-behind-bars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free woman</a>, and the first person who welcomed her back was her lifelong friend, Tracy Chapman. Folbigg, 55, who was convicted of killing her three children Patrick, Sarah and Laura and the manslaughter of her firstborn Caleb between 1989 to 1999, was <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/kathleen-folbigg-pardoned-after-20-years-behind-bars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pardoned</a> on Monday and released immediately. Just hours after she walked out a free woman, Folbigg was reunited with her lifelong friend in a warm embrace on Chapman’s farm in northern NSW. "I am so elated it's not funny. I am nervous and I am everything," Folbigg told 9News. With her newfound freedom, Folbigg couldn’t say what would come next. "I don't know. I need a drink of water. I don't know about anything else," she said. Chapman, who was an advocate for Folbigg since her conviction 20 years ago, created a “sanctuary” on the farm in case her best friend was pardoned, so she could have somewhere "peaceful, quiet,” to return to where “she's surrounded by animals". Folbigg has always maintained her innocence, and said that her children all died of natural causes. Former NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst KC, has submitted the new scientific evidence in an inquiry into the death of her babies, and is currently writing up a final report, which could be finished this month. Images: Nine News

Legal

Ally Langdon finally breaks silence on Tracy Grimshaw snub

Ally Langdon has broken her silence on the apparent "snub" she copped from Tracy Grimshaw before she took over her hosting role on A Current Affair. Langdon, who previously hosted Today alongside Karl Stefanovic for three years, even <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/i-just-got-brushed-ally-langdon-responds-to-greatest-snub-in-australian-television" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poked fun</a> of the viral moment in November last year as rumours emerged of tensions between the two women. The video in question was filmed as Grimshaw walked through a guard of honour at the Channel 9 studio following her final show as the ACA host, where she appeared to reject Langdon’s embrace. Now, Langdon has opened up on the moment and the coverage surrounding the video, saying she was disheartened to see the media pitting women against one another. Appearing on Stellar magazine's Something To Talk About podcast, she said, “It’s a great narrative of women hating women, but I’m sorry … It’s not the truth.” “I’ve got to say, [subsequent reporting of the video] was hurtful in the sense that I’ve worked so hard and for something that’s so important to me – female relationships in this business – for that to be taken that way, I really didn’t like it.” At the time, Grimshaw defended not embracing Langdon by saying she was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, and there was no ill intent. However, Langdon shared another reason why Grimshaw skipped her as she said her goodbyes. “Trace sent me a great message very early that morning – which is good of her, because I know she was singing karaoke at [her farewell party at Sydney bar] The Pickled Possum until about two in the morning. So well done her for being up at 6am,” Langdon began. “I think the problem was that she knew I was the new host – it hadn’t yet been announced – so she and I had been talking a lot. And I think in that moment, she’s overwhelmed because, if you know Trace, she hates a fuss." “So we’re all standing and cheering her, and it wasn’t her favourite place to be. And it was like, ‘Gee, hang on, if I give Ally a hug and that gets snapped, then [people might know she’s the new host].’” After Grimshaw's departure from A Current Affair, Langdon took over hosting duties in January 2023. Image credits: Instagram / Twitter

Simple yoga moves that help with hand and wrist pain

Tracy Adshead is a yoga teacher specialising in yoga for seniors. She is passionate about bringing healing and healthy ageing to the community. As we age, tendonitis is one of the most common problems associated with the hands and wrists. If you are experiencing pain or having difficulty bending one or more of your fingers normally then you may have a tendon inflammation or irritation. The condition is usually short-lived but because many of our daily activities involve repetitive movements such as knitting, texting or typing, joints can easily become aggravated. Yoga helps us to engage in our daily activities in a less stressful way. We can address the cause of the injury by slowing down and observing our habitual movements, then think about how we can do things differently. <ol> <li>Stop whatever activity triggered the inflammation.</li> <li>After swelling has subsided, rest the hand(s) for 4 – 6 days.</li> </ol> Yoga is best used for helping with the healing process at this point when a very slow range of motion can be performed. Be careful not to stretch the muscles so much that you trigger any pain. This practice should be used to supplement conventional therapy, not replace it: 1. Lift up the injured hand in front of you, if possible straighten out all the fingers, finger-tips pointing towards the ceiling. If the fingers are not able to straighten then just move them to a comfortable position. With a slow count of five, little by little, draw the thumb in towards the palm – it may not touch the palm and that’s fine. Next the index finger for the same count. Repeat for each of the fingers. Open up the hand slowly. Now reverse it, small finger moves first towards the palm for the count of four, then all the rest of the fingers follow, thumb comes last. Open up the hand and repeat once more. 2. Spread all of your fingers out like a starfish. With a slow count of 10, begin to fold all your fingers down, closing the hand down into a fist or as close to. Then slowly, all the way open again spreading the fingers out like a starfish. Repeat five to seven times. When this practice becomes comfortable move into a really active hand movement by speeding up. 3. Bring the palms together into “namaste” or “prayer” position in front of the chest. Press the fingers and palms together as you gently lift up your elbows and stretch your wrists. Inhale, lift the elbows up for the count of three. Exhale, lower the elbows for the count of six. Repeat five times. Consult your doctor before starting any new forms of exercise. Images: Getty

Body

"I just got brushed": Ally Langdon responds to greatest snub in Australian television

An awkward exchange between Tracy Grimshaw and her rumoured A Current Affair replacement has been caught on camera and immediately went viral on social media. The media veteran bid an emotional farewell to ACA after 17 years of hosting. Of course, Channel 9 staff delivered a standing ovation after she signed off for the last time. However, the clip shows a very awkward exchange between Grimshaw and current Today co-host Allison Langdon. After hugging several other staffers, Grimshaw approaches Langdon, who has her arms outstretched ready for an embrace. Instead of acknowledging this, Grimshaw instead walks right past her, appearing to slightly shake her head before leaning in for a hug with a male colleague. The clip immediately attracted thousands of likes, comments and shares. “I’m actually second hand embarrassed for that lady,” one person wrote, while another added they “need to know the drama” behind the exchange. “In front of at LEAST 50 people as well,” another commented, while one TikTok user said it was proof “Allison is definitely taking her place!” <blockquote class="tiktok-embed" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@badassnewss/video/7169539767065955586" data-video-id="7169539767065955586"> <section><a title="@badassnewss" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@badassnewss?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@badassnewss</a> Tracy Grimshaw has signed off ACA for the last time and also regected a hug from Today Show host - Allison Langdon on the way out 😬 bit awks. <a title="tracygrimshaw" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tracygrimshaw?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#tracygrimshaw</a> <a title="acurrentaffair" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/acurrentaffair?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#acurrentaffair</a> <a title="goodonyatrace" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/goodonyatrace?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#goodonyatrace</a> <a title="congratulations🎉" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/congratulations%F0%9F%8E%89?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#congratulations🎉</a> <a title="♬ another love sped up - avery" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/another-love-sped-up-7043057957856398126?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ another love sped up - avery</a></section> </blockquote> Langdon and Stefanovic weighed in on the “snub” on Today describing the situation as “brutal” but explaining that there was a “reason” behind the apparent brush off. The pair revealed they had “managed to secure some never-before-seen footage from another angle of the shock snub”, with the new clip showing the excruciating moment in even clearer detail. “That’s the moment my heart breaks,” Langdon said. “Look how red my face is. I just got brushed. I don’t think Tracy knows who I am.” Stefanovic joked Langdon “didn’t have much sleep last night”, with his co-host teasing that she was “devastated” after being “brushed” by her “hero”. They went on to share a statement from Grimshaw herself clearing up the incident, with her confirming it had been a big misunderstanding: “I’m sorry I missed you, was so overwhelmed and obviously didn’t see your petite head once Karl’s big boofhead loomed into vision. Argh, big sorry x’’ the statement said. Langdon said she had accepted the apology and the Today co-hosts joked about it being “one of the greatest snubs in Australian television”. “Anyway, apology accepted Trace. It was a very big night. It was a beautiful night to be part of. I have decided I still love her,” Langdon said. Images: TikTok

“I’ve got some good news for you”: Tracy Grimshaw's generous final gesture

Tracy Grimshaw has <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/tracy-grimshaw-s-most-memorable-hosting-moments">ended her time on A Current Affair</a> with her trademark generosity and gave a much-needed boost to a local community ravaged by recent floods. The TV host and journalist presented the town of Eugowra with a $50,000 donation from Coles, which will go to Givit’s Eugowra Flood Appeal and be used by the community to pay for fuel, groceries and hardware. “I think I have got some good news for you.” Grimshaw told locals Amanda Mongan and Judd McKenna. “Aaron Ralph from Coles is standing off to the side there, Aaron would you like to come in (to the shot) because I think you’re about to make everyone’s day.” The Coles regional manager proceeded to give the large cheque to Mongan and McKenna, to the cheers of locals standing behind them. "Here at Coles, we love to look after our communities that we serve and Eugowra is in the heartland of our region out here in the Central West," Ralph said. “We’ve come out last week and saw the devastation and it was really, really heartbreaking. We dropped off a delivery of essential goods and today we just wanted to go again and we want to kick off the Eugowra Flood Appeal with a massive $50,000 donation to the community.” <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/11/eugowra.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> Image: A Current Affair After receiving the good news, McKenna grabbed Ralph for a heartfelt hug. When asked how they would use the money, McKenna said it would go back into the community. “These people that stand behind us here are the backbone of the community,” he said. “If this can help them in any way possible, some goods, whatever (they) need to get back on their feet, this is what it’s going to be used for. “These people have lost everything - their houses, houses have floated away, they’ve got nothing. But look at this spirit behind us.” Earlier in the segment, McKenna and Mongan spoke about what it was like during the floods and how their homes and businesses have been affected. Mongan, who has lived in Eugowra her whole life, watched her hairdressing salon go under and waited for eight hours on the roof of her home with her family before being rescued “You’re not the only one who did that, are you?” Grimshaw asked. “Oh god no, we were one of the lucky ones, we were slightly safer than the other people in the full force of the carnage,” Mongan said. “It was just any general flood, we were downtown helping people pack up and next minute, a wall of water came. “We’d moved our cars and ran back to the house for a few things, and tried to get our kids down the back lane to the evacuation centre at the school and we nearly got washed away, and luckily we have a big solid house that stopped the water a bit, so it rose slower. “And then we just realised, ‘Oh my god, it’s going to go over our heads, we need to get up on our roof’, and from up there we could see houses moving. It was just unimaginable, really can’t describe it.” McKenna, who owns two cafes in town, was swept away in the water while trying to get others to safety and his businesses were damaged. The pair said donations were sorely needed to help the community recover and thanked those who had already given funds, time and help in other ways. "The kindness and generosity has been incredible," Mongan said. "And we don't know how we will ever thank those kind people." The episode marked the end of Grimshaw’s 17-year tenure as the show’s host, after <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news">she made the shock announcement</a> that she would be stepping down from the show’s top spot in early September. Image: A Current Affair

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Tracy Grimshaw's most memorable hosting moments

After 17 years in the A Current Affair hosting chair, Tracy Grimshaw has signed off for the final time. In an emotional farewell special, the veteran TV host looked back on some of her most memorable moments, and reflected on all the stories of determination she had helped to tell. Some of Grimshaw's most memorable exclusive stories dominated headlines across the country and touched the hearts of Australians, such as her interview with the Beaconsfield miners. Brant Webb and Todd Russell In 2006, Tracy spoke with the two men who survived the Beaconsfield mining accident, after the mine collapsed and trapped the men underground for 14 days. Grimshaw had been the A Current Affair host for just a few short months when the men agreed to sit down with her in an emotional interview that captivated the nation, as the men described how they spent days trying to claw a tunnel to freedom. The men, who had little in common when they became trapped, revealed to Grimshaw the moment they both penned letters to their loved ones, not knowing if they would get out alive. Don Burke In 2017, Don Burke sat down with Tracy following allegations of bullying, indecent assault and sexual harassment during his hit gardening show's 17-year run. The allegations against Burke included claims from more than 50 women who worked with the gardening guru. He denied many of the allegations and claimed his accusers were on "a witch hunt", but Grimshaw didn't back down and reiterated to him that "a lot of people are lying" if no one's claims were true. Pauline Hanson Following the 2019 strip club scandal involving former One Nation party member Steve Dickson, Pauline Hanson went into damage control and sat down with Tracy to set the story straight. Hanson also faced questions the origins of many of her party donations, after members had been linked to the US pro-gun lobby, National Rifle Association. During the interview, when Grimshaw asked her why she didn't give up on politics after all the backlash she'd faced over the years, Hanson broke down in tears. Lindy Chamberlain Following a groundbreaking ruling by a coroner in 2012 that Lindy Chamberlain's daughter Azaria had died after being taken from their tent by a dingo in the Northern Territory in 1980, the mother spoke to Grimshaw in an open and honest sit-down interview. Tracy and Lindy spoke about the person Azaria could have been if she hadn't been taken, causing Lindy break down in a rare display of emotion. She said, "There are things that hit you. You never forget." Terri and Bindi Irwin Just three months after the death of Steve Irwin, Tracy spoke with his wife and daughter, who was just eight-years-old at the time. The young wildlife warrior told the A Current Affair host she wanted to be just like her father and when interviewed by Grimshaw again in 2013 at the age of 14, she said while she wants to have her own identity she also wanted to "make sure that his (Steve's) legacy continues". Scott Morrison As the 2022 federal election was called, Tracy spoke with then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison and bluntly asked why he thought people deserved his vote after his chaotic years in power. "You don't hold a hose, you weren't in your tinnie plucking people off rooftops," she said. "You weren't doing 16-hour days in PPE on COVID wards, you didn't get enough vaccines soon enough." "You didn't get enough RATs so that we could finally have a holiday interstate for Christmas, and China is set up based in the Solomons." Whether interviewing a celebrity or a regular Australian, Grimshaw has proven time and time again that she can be trusted to tell stories that make a difference. Image credits: A Current Affair

What's next for Tracy Grimshaw

As Tracy Grimshaw prepares to say her final farewells after 17 years in the A Current Affair hosting chair, many are left wondering what her next moves in the media industry will be. Speaking candidly to 2GB's Ray Hadley, the veteran journalist admitted she is looking forward to having some time off. The 62-year-old said that her focus after her last show will be to “clear” her mind and “learn to sleep again”. “I’m going to take a year off, because I feel like I need that I need a one year sabbatical where I just can clear my head and learn to sleep again, rest my stupid brain,” she said. “I’m not just going to sit on the verandah, I’m going to see my friends. I have prioritised the work for a lot of years. I’ve put the work before really, certainly, before me." "I’d like time to not let my friends down. I’d like to be able to go away for a weekend and not find out say on the Friday that I’m doing an interview next week so I feel I have to spend the weekend at home prepping for the interview." “I want to be able to be spontaneous and flexible about those things. I’m looking forward to that.” Despite looking forward to her well overdue downtime, Tracy hinted that she may be interested in returning to our screens eventually. “And then after that, I think probably I’ll be bored enough to want to come back, I reckon,” she revealed. In early September, Tracy Grimshaw <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> that she would be finishing up with A Current Affair by the end of the year, with no confirmed date of when her last show might be. Image credits: Getty Images

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Tracy Grimshaw shares "brutal" sexist advice she received

Tracy Grimshaw has shared the sexist advice she received when she began her first job in the media industry. The A Current Affair presenter spoke with talkback radio host Ray Hadley on Wednesday morning, and opened up about a "brutal" comment she received when she was just 21-years-old. Speaking about her first job as a journalist, she said, "Cameramen are quite brutal, quite blunt they certainly don't pull any punches." "This guy said to me, 'You should marry that rich boyfriend that you've got because you're not gonna have a long career because you certainly won't be here when you're 40'." The TV presenter revealed that the advice didn't put her off, since she had already decided her career in TV was unlikely to be long-term. "I'm 21 years old and I am thinking 'well 40 is pretty ancient, well I want to be out the door when I'm 40 I reckon'." "And then I kinda liked it." Grimshaw, who is now 62, stayed in the TV journalism industry and spent 41 years on camera, with the last 17 years spent in the hosting chair of A Current Affair. In September, she <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> this would be her last year at ACA, saying she was "tired" from doing "shift work". Despite the sexism she encountered when first entering the industry, Grimshaw believed the media had "changed" during her time and questioned whether affirmative action was now needed to correct any gender imbalance. "We should get work on merit," she said. "We shouldn't get a job based on gender and we shouldn't lose a job based on gender either." Image credits: A Current Affair

A Current Affair reveal shortlist for host replacement

Bosses at the Nine Network are just weeks away from announcing the new host of A Current Affair, with two powerhouse women battling it out for the top spot. After Tracy Grimshaw <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made the announcement</a> in September that she would be leaving the show after 17 years in the hosting chair, a flood of predictions for her replacement rolled in online. Now, the Sunday Telegraph has reported that the network is trying to choose between 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo and 2GB radio host and former Today host Deborah Knight for the coveted role. It had previously been reported that Georgie Gardner, Leila McKinnon, Carrie Bickmore, Sarah Harris, Stan Grant and Melissa Doyle were being considered to replace Grimshaw, with Allison Langdon also expressing interest in the role. Grimshaw, 62, shared the news of her departure in an emotional speech at the end of her show last month. “Normally right about now we’d be telling you what to expect tomorrow night but lately I’ve personally been thinking longer term, and I have some news that I wanted you to hear from me before you hear it from anyone else,” Grimshaw told viewers in early September. “I’ve decided to finish up with A Current Affair this year." I've basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today Show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it's time for less of that daily obligation." Image credits: Nine

New front-runner to replace Tracy Grimshaw

Carrie Bickmore is being eyed out by Channel Nine executives to replace Tracy Grimshaw as host of A Current Affair. The Project co-host’s contract will reportedly end at the end of the year and rumours are swirling that she is set to take Grimshaw’s chair. If Bickmore succeeds in getting the new role, it is highly possible that production for the news program will move to Melbourne where she is based. However, Bickmore is not the only one who is in sight of producers for the popular TV program with the likes of ACA stand-in replacement Sylvia Jeffreys and weekend host Deborah Knight, along with Today co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon. OverSixty readers also chimed in on who they would like to see replace Grimshaw – as well as who they most definitely would <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/readers-respond-in-light-of-tracy-grimshaw-s-announcement-who-would-you-like-to-see-in-the-big-chair-at-a-current-affair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NOT</a>. Grimshaw shocked viewers when she announced she is <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stepping down at the end of the year</a> and going on an extended break. After having been the face of the program for a whopping 17 years, the veteran reporter told the audience that she wanted them to hear from her first. “Normally right about now we'd be telling you what to expect tomorrow night but lately I've personally been thinking longer term, and I have some news that I wanted you to hear from me before you hear it from anyone else," she began. "I've decided to finish up with A Current Affair this year. "It's been a big decision and before the gossip websites start telling you rubbish, I want you to know it's been my decision alone and I'm not being shoved out the door by the boys club because I'm too old. "I'm not too old, I'm just a bit tired. And for the record both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay. "But I've basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today Show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it's time for less of that daily obligation." Grimshaw then thanked fans for sticking by her side for the long haul and that she will be around until November. "Thank you for your loyalty. I hope I've repaid it. I'm around until November then I'm going to take a long holiday, but it's business as usual until then. See you tomorrow night." Images: Instagram

Readers Respond: In light of Tracy Grimshaw's announcement, who would you like to see in the big chair at A Current Affair?

Earlier this week, Tracy Grimshaw announced she will <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no longer be presenting A Current Affair</a> to enjoy a much needed break. Grimshaw has been the face of the show for a whopping 17 years and shocked audiences when she announced she is stepping down at the end of the year and going on an extended break. Now, whoever replaces her has BIG shoes to fill and we wanted to ask our readers who they would want to see in the ACA chair next. Check out some of your responses below. ShaRoss Coles - Melissa Doyle. Wendy Mulholland - Good luck Tracy, enjoy the next stage of your life. I think you did a great job. Definitely not Lisa Wilkinson as a replacement! Jo Soper - Debra Knight, Silvia Jeffries or Layla McKinnon. All these women would be great. Janet Payne - All the best Tracy! Deb Knight would be great. John Wells - Don’t care as long as it’s not Lisa Wilkinson. Jenny Taylor - Debra Knight does a good job on the weekend ACA. Max Margie Mallard - DEB. KNIGHT. The only one. Bruce Croker - The wonderful GEORGIE [Gardner]. Kim Anderson - Sylvia Jeffries!! John Smith - A male please. Love Tracy but time for a bloke. Share your suggestions <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oversixtys/posts/pfbid0z4Bkvdx2r37tSVe6SNzJgNt3h188S8kasAngXVDvAFBSLDZAEsJsEvS3arpF2m1El" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Image: Shutterstock

"You have done it your way:" Karl's send-off for Tracy Grimshaw

Karl Stefanovic has paid tribute to his colleague Tracy Grimshaw following her shock bombshell announcement of <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/tracy-grimshaw-s-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retiring as host of A Current Affair</a>. Grimshaw has been the face of the show for a whopping 17 years and shocked audiences when she announced she is stepping down at the end of the year and going on an extended break. Stefanovic reminisced about his time with Grimshaw, who at one point was his co-host, and congratulated her on her work on the news program saying she “is the best” he’d seen. "There are few interviewers in this country that are as balanced, as incisive, as well briefed and as well loved," he said. "You have made your mark, Tracy Grimshaw, and you have done it your way." He also revealed some of the advice he received from the veteran journalist, who told him that it was a tough industry to be a part of. "She told me to stop being needy and grow up, because the industry will not be easy if you are soft - and it wasn't," he said. Karl pointed out Tracy’s infamous eyebrow raise - which he said instilled fear in viewers as they watched the program. Tracy dropped the bombshell news on September 5, saying she wanted her viewers to hear it from her first. “Normally right about now we'd be telling you what to expect tomorrow night but lately I've personally been thinking longer term, and I have some news that I wanted you to hear from me before you hear it from anyone else," she said. "I've decided to finish up with A Current Affair this year. "It's been a big decision and before the gossip websites start telling you rubbish, I want you to know it's been my decision alone and I'm not being shoved out the door by the boys club because I'm too old. "I'm not too old, I'm just a bit tired. And for the record both the boys and the girls have asked me to stay. "But I've basically been a shift worker for 26 years, driving to work before dawn for nine years on the Today Show, and the past 17 years driving home after dark here on A Current Affair and it's time for less of that daily obligation." Images: Nine

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