Tracy Grimshaw
Tracy Grimshaw | |
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| Born | 3 June 1960 |
| Occupations | Journalist Television presenter |
| Years active | 1978–2024 |
| Television |
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Tracy Grimshaw (born 3 June 1960)[1] is an Australian former journalist and television presenter.
Grimshaw is best known for her work with the Nine Network where she was the host of A Current Affair from 2006 to 2022 and the co-host of Today from 1996 until 2005.
Grimshaw returned to the network in 2024 to host a new medical program, Do You Want to Live Forever?[2]
Biography
[edit]Grimshaw grew up in Greensborough, Victoria.[3]
Grimshaw's career began in 1981 when she joined Nine News in Melbourne as a reporter. In 1985 she began presenting news bulletins and by 1987 had been appointed the presenter of Nine Morning News.[4]
In 1995, Grimshaw appeared as co-host of The Midday Show with David Reyne. The following year she was host of Today on Saturday and Animal Hospital.[4]
On 4 November 1996, Grimshaw was appointed the co-host of Today with Steve Liebmann, a position she held for nine years. She finished her role as co-host of Today on 23 December 2005 and was replaced by Jessica Rowe.[citation needed]
In 2005, Grimshaw played the news reporter character Katie Current in the Australian cinema and DVD release of Shark Tale (the original lines were provided by American journalist Katie Couric).[5]
On 30 January 2006, Grimshaw began presenting A Current Affair, replacing Ray Martin. In May 2006, she interviewed Beaconsfield Mine collapse survivors Todd Russell and Brant Webb in a special two-hour presentation called The Great Escape.[4] Grimshaw was a nominee for the Gold Logie in 2018. On 5 September 2022, Grimshaw announced that she would step down as host of A Current Affair on 24 November 2022 after 17 years.[6]
The Nine Network announced in September 2023 that Grimshaw would be returning to the network in 2024.[7] On 19 January 2024, at a Nine media event in Melbourne, she was announced as the host of a new medical series, Do You Want to Live Forever?, alongside medical expert Nick Coatsworth,[2] which premiered on 17 June 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Harvey, Claire (11 June 2010). "Our current affair with older women". The Mercury. Hobart: News Limited. p. 12. ProQuest 366455939.
- 1 2 Knox, David (19 January 2024). "Tracy Grimshaw joins Do You Want to Live Forever? New 60 Minutes reporters on Nine". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
A second project for Grimshaw is expected to be revealed later. Walkley-winning Tracy Grimshaw joins medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth in Do You Want to Live Forever?
- ↑ Caccetta, Wend (31 March 2014). "In the public eye". PerthNow. Perth: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- 1 2 3 "The ACA Team: Tracy Grimshaw". ninemsn.com.au. 6 July 2006.
- ↑ LaPorte, Nicole (6 June 2004). "Inside Move: 'Shark' has local angle". Variety. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ↑ Mitchell, Thomas (5 September 2022). "Tracy Grimshaw to depart A Current Affair after 17 years on air". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ↑ Mitchell, Thomas (6 September 2023). "Tracy Grimshaw's surprise return, Olympics lead Nine's 2024 slate". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Nine Entertainment. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ↑ Baumann, Jasper (18 June 2024). "TV Report 17 June 2024: Tracy Grimshaw returns to Nine with Do You Want To Live Forever". Mediaweek. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
