The most popular media personalities in Australia

Carrie Bickmore - Known as “the golden girl” of Network 10 due to her several Gold Logie nominations and one win, Bickmore currently hosts ‘The Project’ on Network 10 as well as ‘Carrie & Tommy’ on the Hit Network. Since the death of her first husband, Bickmore has raised awareness and over $4 million through Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer initiative.

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Waleed Aly - An academic at heart, and one of Australia’s most trusted media personalities, Aly is a co-host of Network 10's ‘The Project’, as well as a lecturer in politics at Monash University, working specifically in their Global Terrorism Research Centre. He’s widely recognised for his efforts to foster cross cultural understanding.

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Peter Helliar - Now one of four regular hosts of ‘The Project’ on Network 10, the hilarious Helliar was first known for his work on TV as Rove McManus' sidekick on ‘The Loft Live’ and later on ‘Rove’. He also created two TV series: ‘It’s a Date’ and ‘How to Stay Married’.

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Lisa Wilkinson - After hosting Nine Network’s ‘Today’ show for 10 years, Wilkinson moved on to co-host Network 10’s ‘The Project’. Before she reached TV fame, however, Wilkinson enjoyed years of editorial work, even becoming the editor-at-large for Huffington Post Australia.

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Tommy Little - Little is widely known as the larrikin on Network 10’s ‘The Project’ panel, and he also currently co-hosts ‘Carrie and Tommy’ on the Hit Network with Carrie Bickmore.

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Hamish Macdonald - Having previously worked at networks such as Channel 4, ITV, and Al Jazeera, Macdonald has more recently worked on Network 10, including as the current host of ‘The Sunday Project’ and as a regular fill-in on ‘The Project’. He’s long been an outspoken supporter of LGBT rights, and made headlines for publicly coming out in June 2019.

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Gorgi Coghlan - Best known for her regular appearances as a fill-in on Network 10's ‘The Project’, Coghlan also co-hosted Nine Network’s ‘The Circle’ until 2012. When she’s not dolled up on air, she’s happily shovelling horse manure on her beloved farm.

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Fifi Box - As a radio and TV host, Box has hosted shows about relationships, she’s been a weather presenter and a celebrity interviewer, and she’s co-hosted a morning show on Fox FM. Adding actress to her talents, she joined the cast of ‘Neighbours’ in 2016.

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Rachel Corbett - One of the country’s sassiest and smartest broadcasting talents, Corbett has co-hosted breakfast radio shows across Australia, as well as national shows. But she’s recently shifted her radio skills online, creating a number of podcasts, including 'Paul and Rach', 'You’ve Gotta Start Somewher', and the 'PodSchool Podcast'. Her passion for open discussion has seen her become a regular and popular panellist on shows including 'The Project'.

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Susie Youssef - Best known for her work on comedy series like ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia’, ‘How Not to Behave’, ‘No Activity’, and ‘Rosehaven’, Youssef is also a co-host on Network 10’s ‘The Sunday Project’. She also has extensive experience writing and performing comedy for the stage.

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Dave Thornton - Having built a global reputation for his honest, engaging, whip-smart comedy, Thornton (centre) can be found regularly on ‘The Project’. He’s also dabbled in radio and acting, appearing on Nine Network's ‘House Husbands’ and ABC TV’s ‘Upper Middle Bogan’.

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Tom Gleisner - Currently the host of Network 10's ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’, Gleisner has received an Order of Australia for his distinguished service to the media and TV industries—as a writer, producer, actor, and presenter—as well as to children with cancer and autism spectrum disorders.

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Sam Pang - Pang has been popular for many years as the witty co-host of SBS’ coverage of the 'Eurovision Song Contest', and he is currently on Network 10’s ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’. He’s also widely recognised for his unique take on sports reporting, both in radio and TV.

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Ed Kavalee - A much-loved comedian and personality, Kavalee (right) has worked in radio and TV for over a decade. He’s best known for the sports-themed comedy show ‘Santo, Sam and Ed’, the improv show ‘Thank God You're Here’, and his recurring appearances on Network 10's ‘Have You Been Paying Attention?’.

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Jonathan LaPaglia - Previously known for his acting roles like Frank Parker in the TV series ‘Seven Days', Kevin Debreno in ‘The District’, and Tommy McNamara in ‘New York Undercover’, LaPaglia is now best known as the host of Network 10’s ‘Australian Survivor’ revival, especially famed for his witty one-liners.

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Chrissie Swan - Having started her TV career as a runner-up on ‘Big Brother’, Swan has come a long way. Logie nominations came in after she hosted morning show ‘The Circle’, and she now co-hosts the breakfast radio show ‘Chrissie, Sam & Browny’ on Nova 100.

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Grant Denyer - From weather presenter to race commentator and beyond, this Gold Logie Award-winning radio and TV personality now hosts Network 10’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ with Amanda Keller, and ‘Celebrity Name Game’, though a recent back injury has Rove McManus filling in for him on the latter.

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Rove McManus - The three-time Gold Logie winner was well loved as the host of eponymous variety show ‘Rove’ and subsequent talk show ‘Rove Live’. Unfortunately, he’s not having as much luck these days, as Network 10 axed his show ‘Saturday Night Rove’ after just two episodes.

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Kerri-Anne Kennerley - With more than 50 years in the industry, it’s no wonder Kennerley is in the Logie Hall of Fame. Previously an actress, morning TV host, and singer, she’s now a co-host on Network 10's ‘Studio 10’, well known for her controversial opinions.

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Sarah Harris - Formerly a fill-in for news presenters across the Nine Network, Harris went on to host Network 10's morning talk show ‘Studio 10’, as well as ‘Shark Tank’.

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Angela Bishop - The veteran entertainment reporter, currently a panellist on Network 10's ‘Studio 10’, has interviewed everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Harrison Ford over her three-decade-long career.

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Denise Scott - A stalwart of the industry with nearly 30 years experience, the comedian started doing sketch comedy, radio, and comedy and travel TV series. Now she's the Melbourne correspondent on Network 10's ‘Studio 10’.

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Joe Hildebrand - Previously a commentator on TV, as well as a radio host, Hildebrand currently writes for the Daily Telegraph and co-hosts—with a few controversies—‘Studio 10’ on Network 10.

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Denise Drysdale - This two-time Gold Logie winner and multi-talented entertainer, affectionately known as Ding Dong thanks to her time on ‘The Ernie Sigley Show’, is currently a co-host on Network 10's ‘Studio 10’. She’s performed in musicals, she’s had her own show on Seven Network, and she’s even released an album.

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Amanda Keller - Formerly a reporter for one of Australia’s most well-known shows of the ’80s, ‘Beyond 2000’, Keller is now best known as the host of popular lifestyle program ‘The Living Room’, as well as the host of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and WSFM breakfast radio show ‘Jonesy & Amanda’.

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Miguel Maestre - The Spanish-born Aussie chef is known for seamlessly fusing Spanish ingredients into modern Australian menus, and his infectious passion for food and life landed him TV shows like ‘Miguel's Feast’, ‘Miguel's Tropical Kitchen’, and ‘Boys Weekend’, as well as a co-host role on ‘The Living Room’.

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Barry Du Bois - Formerly on the reality show ‘The Renovators’ as a building mentor and host, this designer and TV presenter later became co-host and design/building expert on Network 10's lifestyle program ‘The Living Room’. Du Bois (left) has been very open about his personal life, specifically with his cancer battle.

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Dr Chris Brown - Best known for the TV series ‘Bondi Vet’, which chronicled his life and work at a veterinary clinic, he has more recently appeared as a co-host on ‘The Living Room’, ‘I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!’, and ‘Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway’, along with being a regular guest panellist on ‘The Project’.

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Julia Morris - Successful on the stand-up scene and on radio and TV, Morris first became a household name with shows like ‘Full Frontal’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’. She garnered international fame as a host of Australia’s ‘I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!’, when a montage of her intros, with Morris introducing herself as everything from “a nut that may contain traces of Julia Morris” to “she who shall not be named”, went viral.

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Todd Sampson - Canadian-born Sampson is one of Australia’s greatest documentary makers. He started his TV career on the critically-acclaimed series ‘Gruen’, and went on to create a number of international docu-series, including ‘Redesign My Brain’, ‘Bodyhack’, and ‘Life on the Line’.

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Dave Hughes - Formerly a full-time host on Network 10's ‘The Project’, Hughes now co-hosts ‘Hughesy & Kate’ on the Hit Network and hosts ‘Hughesy, We Have a Problem’ on Network 10. He’s fondly known for his mischievous personality, slow accent, and deadpan comedic delivery.

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Kyle Sandilands - Once a judge on ‘Australian Idol’, Sandilands now co-hosts the weekday morning radio program ‘The Kyle and Jackie O Show’ on Sydney's KIIS. The shock jock is known for controversial on-air stunts, offensive comments (especially toward other media figures), and intemperate outbursts.

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Osher Günsberg - Recognised by his old stage name Andrew G, Günsberg started out in radio but became best known as the host of ‘The Bachelor Australia’, ‘The Bachelorette Australia’, and ‘Bachelor in Paradise Australia’. He changed his name from Andrew to Osher—Hebrew for “happiness"—at 38.

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Curtis Stone - The internationally-known chef, TV host, and author is famed for his philosophy of cooking as Mother Nature intended, using seasonal, organic ingredients. He first came to fame through cooking series ‘Surfing the Menu’, and later became known as "The Quiet Terminator" for his performance on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice 3’.

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Magda Szubanski - Twice polled as Australia's most recognised and trusted personality, Szubanski’s legacy extends beyond the country. Having starred in films like ‘Babe’ and ‘Happy Feet’, she's also one of the nation's most well-known LGBT public figures.

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Andrew Rochford - Formerly a co-host on Network 10's ‘Breakfast’, and a practiced doctor, Rochford (right) joined ‘The Living Room’ as its resident health expert, as well as ‘Studio 10’ to discuss medical issues. He currently co-hosts ‘Pointless’ on Network 10.

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Scott Tweedie - At one point the host of children’s series ‘Prank Patrol’, Tweedie currently hosts music video program ‘The Loop’ with Liv Phyland, and is also a reporter for ‘Studio 10’. He’d originally planned to become a merchant banker, but later changed his mind and entered the media field as a radio presenter for Brisbane's Nova 106.9.

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Ash London -

The 2Day FM host is well known for her efforts championing Australian music. Though she’d always dreamed more of TV, she ended up creating a great radio career as one of the country's benchmark radio names, particularly with the ‘Ash London LIVE’ show.

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Alan Jones - One of Australia’s most popular talkback presenters, Jones is a conservative and somewhat controversial orator who is celebrated by many for his ability to translate complex issues in simple ways. He hosts his own popular Sydney breakfast radio program on 2GB.

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Ben Fordham - Fordham is popular in both radio and TV, known for hosting 'Sydney Live' on 2GB since 2011—which consistently tops the ratings—as well as for his work on Nine Network with ‘A Current Affair’, the ‘Today Show’, and hit competition show ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’. He's married to Seven News presenter Jodie Speers.

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Neil Mitchell - One of the country’s most experienced journalists, Mitchell has seen success in newspapers and television, but is most well known for his 3AW morning radio program, which has set Melbourne’s news agenda for over 20 years. He has a reputation for engaging with people on his show, and trying to rectify the problems they present.

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Meshel Laurie - Laurie began in stand-up comedy and later established a solid career in radio, co-hosting several breakfast shows. On TV, she’s appeared regularly on ‘Rove Live’ and ‘The Project’, and co-hosted ‘The Week Live’. She also writes books about Buddhism for various occasions, from breakups to busy people, in an effort to make it more accessible.

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Tom Gleeson - The 2019 winner of the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, Gleeson is host of the highest-rated game show in the country, ABC’s ‘Hard Quiz’, and he co-hosts ‘The Weekly’. He’s known for his at times controversial sense of humour, particularly when he called the Gold Logie a “joke”.

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Charlie Pickering - Previously one of Australia’s most exciting names in stand-up comedy, Pickering later became known as a co-host on ‘The Project’, and is currently the famed host of ‘The Weekly with Charlie Pickering’, a satire news show on ABC. In 2010, he wrote a comedy book titled ‘Impractical Jokes’.

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Stan Grant - One of Australia's most respected and awarded journalists, Grant got his start on CNN in Asia and the Middle East. Renowned for his integrity and interviews with major political figures, Grant is currently ABC's Global Affairs and Indigenous Affairs Analyst.

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Anh Do - The Vietnamese-born Australian is famed for his autobiography ‘The Happiest Refugee’, and has appeared on TV shows including ‘Thank God You're Here’ and ‘Good News Week’. He’s also a very skilled artist, and currently hosts ‘Anh's Brush with Fame’, which features Do painting a celebrity while interviewing them.

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Paul McDermott -

First finding fame in Australian musical comedy group Doug Anthony All Stars, McDermott has more recently fronted the ‘Good News Week’ program, which proved to be a big hit. He’s also found success writing and hosting radio shows, though he currently hosts ABC’s ‘Think Tank’, and is touring a musical comedy show called ‘Paul McDermott & Gatesy Go Solo'.

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Leigh Sales - One of Australia's most respected journalists, and the host of ABC's flagship current affairs program ‘7.30’, Sales was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019 for her services to broadcast journalism. She’s notably authored two books that take a deeper look at the effects of news media on both those reading and those it’s about.

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Myf Warhurst - While well known for her work at Triple J, especially her infamous daily segment show ‘The Trashy Lunchtime Quiz’, Warhurst is best known for her seven-year stint on ABC’s music-themed quiz show ‘Spicks and Specks’. As a music lover, she’s worked on ABC’s radio station Double J, and still hosts ‘Bang On’. She’s also one of Australia's commentators for the 'Eurovision Song Contest'.

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Joel Creasey - Creasey is one of Australia’s most popular, hilarious, and tastefully controversial stand-up comedians. On TV, he hosted Seven Network’s dating show ‘Take Me Out’ and was a captain on Network 10’s ‘Show Me The Movie!’, along with co-hosting SBS’ ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ since 2017. His first Netflix comedy special was released at the beginning of 2019.

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Maeve O'Meara - Well known for creating and hosting the ‘Food Safari’ series on SBS, along with its various spin-offs, O’Meara’s love for food has led her into quite a fruitful TV career. She’s also worked in radio and as a food editor for major magazines, along with co-authoring 12 books on food.

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Julia Zemiro - The French-born Aussie is best known as the host of the now-axed SBS show ‘RocKwiz’. Since 2013, Zemiro has had her own interview show, ‘Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery’. She also held the coveted Eurovision coverage for eight years starting in 2008.

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Lucy Zelić - Though she started at SBS as a sideline reporter, Zelić soon became the network’s chief football presenter, most famous for hosting the weekly football program ‘The World Game’. Zelić also co-hosted SBS' coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, for which her efforts to pronounce players’ names correctly received a lot of attention.

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Craig Foster - The retired football player, formerly captain of the Socceroos, is currently a respected football commentator and a sports analyst for SBS. He is also a well-known advocate for footballers, and became a human rights and refugee ambassador for Amnesty International.

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Karl Stefanovic - The Gold Logie-winning TV presenter was co-host of Nine Network's breakfast program ‘Today’ for almost 14 years, until he was ousted in 2018. He’s currently still the host of Nine Network's ‘This Time Next Year’, and is doing some work on ‘60 Minutes’.

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Deborah Knight - Starting in radio and then moving into TV, Knight has become a versatile member of Nine Network, currently co-hosting the ‘Today’ show, and presenting ‘Nine News Sydney’. A true lover of journalism, Knight has reported on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades.

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Georgie Gardner - Gardner’s first prominent national media role was as co-host of Seven Network’s ‘Seven News Sunrise’. She’s now a co-host of Nine Network's breakfast program ‘Today’. Gardner has the distinction of being the only Aussie news presenter to have presented the late news bulletin on all three major commercial TV networks (10, Seven, and Nine).

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Steve Jacobs - After being the affable weatherman on the ‘Today’ show for a decade, Jacobs took some time off to focus on his family. He later became a presenter on Nine Network's travel series ‘Helloworld’, hosting from Vanuatu, but eventually came back to the ‘Today’ show and resumed his weatherman post. He famously broke the world record for the most pairs of underpants worn.

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Richard Wilkins - The Kiwi-born Australian, known for his coiffed hair, first shot to fame as one of the hosts of MTV Australia. Since then, he cemented his place in Aussie media as the entertainment editor for Nine Network, co-host of ‘Today Extra’, and weekend announcer on Smooth FM.

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David Campbell - The singer and stage performer has recorded albums across many genres, performed in various theatre productions, and finally landed on TV. After competing on TV shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and ‘It Takes Two’, he landed a co-host spot on Nine Network’s ‘Mornings’, and currently co-hosts ‘Today Extra’ too.

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Sonia Kruger - A prominent figure in the media for over two decades, Kruger is best known for co-hosting ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and for her role in Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film ‘Strictly Ballroom’. She’s received criticism for supporting a Muslim ban, but currently hosts ‘The Voice Australia’ as well as co-hosting ‘Today Extra’ on Nine Network.

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Sylvia Jeffreys - After the beloved former news presenter on Nine Network’s ‘Today’ was axed from the show, she became the host of a news broadcast called ‘9 News Watch’ on Facebook, and she’s also currently a reporter on ‘A Current Affair’. Jeffreys is one half of TV’s “golden couple” alongside Peter Stefanovic, a media personality in his own right and brother to Karl Stefanovic.

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Scott Cam - This Gold Logie award-winning TV presenter made his name as host of the hit reality home renovation show ‘The Block’, a position he’s held since 2010. A certified carpenter, Cam’s love of building also manifested in two books on building and renovating.

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Shelley Craft - Craft was first known for her long-running presenting roles on Seven Network programs ‘Saturday Disney’ and subsequently ‘The Great Outdoors’. After that, she’s been all over Nine Network, most notably as host of ‘Australia's Funniest Home Video Show’, and ‘The Block’.

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Hamish Blake - Blake first found fame as one half of the comedy duo Hamish & Andy, most notably with their eponymous drive-time radio program. The Gold Logie award-winning personality has also appeared on various TV programs, including ‘Spicks and Specks’, ‘Rove’, and ‘Thank God You're Here’. Interestingly, he and his wife Zoë Foster Blake co-authored a dating guide called ‘Textbook Romance’.

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Andy Lee - The other half of the revered comedy duo Hamish & Andy, Lee similarly became a well-known name in the country, especially following their popular Nine Network ‘Gap Year’ series. In 2015, Lee and Blake also formed a rock band called Coolboys and the Frontman, and toured until 2017.

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Brooke Boney - The proud Gamilaroi journalist first made her name as a newsreader on Triple J radio, and in 2018 she was appointed entertainment reporter on Nine Network's ‘Today’ show, working alongside entertainment icon Richard Wilkins. Boney has already made great strides toward her goal of forwarding the national discourse on the treatment of Aboriginal people.

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Todd Woodbridge - The retired professional tennis player, best known for his successful doubles partnership with Mark Woodforde (fondly called “The Woodies”), is currently a sports broadcaster with Nine Network. He recently ventured into coverage of cricket with the ‘Ashes’ program, explaining that he’ll be focusing less on technique and delivering more insight into the athletes’ minds.

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Ray Warren - A broadcaster for over four decades, “Rabbits” Warren is widely recognised as the voice of rugby league, and was inducted into the National Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2019. He’s loved for his passionate commentary and occasional friendly squabbles.

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Phil Gould - Formerly a rugby player and coach, Gould—nicknamed “Gus”—has had a prominent role in Nine Network's coverage of rugby since the ‘90s. Deemed controversial for his strong opinions on the administration of the game, Gould is also famed for his repetitious commentary catchphrases criticizing referees. He recently launched ‘The Gus Gould Show’ on Macquarie Sports Radio.

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Andrew Johns - A former professional rugby league footballer, “Joey” Johns has been lauded by Phil Gould as "the greatest rugby league player of his generation; and arguably the greatest of all time”. He later became a commentator for Nine Network and ‘Monday Night Football on Triple M’ radio.

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Brad Fittler - A former professional rugby player (and also called one of the greatest players of his generation) and the current coach of the NSW State of Origin team, Fittler is well known for his colourful commentary on NRL matches and for co-hosting Nine Network’s ‘The Sunday Footy Show’ since 2010.

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Sam Newman - First known as a player for the Geelong Football Club, Newman reached greater fame as a controversial media personality. He was on ‘The Footy Show’ from when it first aired in 1994 until 2018, when he infamously shocked the nation by essentially quitting on air.

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Peter Sterling - The rugby league legend, nicknamed “Sterlo”, is one of the all-time great halfbacks. He later became known for his whip-smart commentary on Nine Network, hosting ‘The Sunday Footy Show’ from its inception in 1993 until 2015. He currently hosts Nine's 'Thursday Night Football', among other appearances.

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Erin Molan - The Nine Network sports presenter became the first full-time female panellist and co-host in the history of ‘The Footy Show’, though the program was axed shortly after she became the main host in 2018. Although Molan is known for her rugby coverage, currently hosting ‘The Sunday Footy Show’, in 2019 she’s giving tennis a go.

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James Bracey - After working for Sky News Australia for 13 years, the sports journalist became a presenter on Nine Network, hosting rugby league telecast ‘The Sunday Footy Show’, as well as ‘Weekend Today’. He’s great at what he does because, he says, “I thrive under pressure”.

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Paul Vautin - Formerly a professional rugby league footballer, captain, and coach, “Fatty” Vautin has been a staple of Nine Network’s rugby league coverage since 1992, hosting ‘The Footy Show’ from 1994 until he was axed in 2017. He's said that now he’s enjoying “connecting with grassroots and club people I haven’t seen for years”.

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Tony Jones - Over more than three decades, the ‘Nine News’ and ‘Today’ sports presenter has covered all of Australia’s major sporting events, but he’s also widely lauded for his political reporting, having co-hosted ‘Lateline’ from 1999 to 2016 and continuing to host ‘Q&A’ since 2008.

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Tracy Grimshaw - Grimshaw is a familiar face, after having appeared on TV screens for almost four decades. The co-host of ‘Today’ for nine years, leaving in 2005, she has graced ‘A Current Affair’ with her fiery interviews ever since.

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Chris Judd - An iconic former AFL player, the two-time Brownlow winner was in the game for 14 years before retiring. He played for both the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Football Club, rising up to captain both teams. He is now retired and one of the panellists on ‘Footy Classified’.

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Craig Hutchison - A sports journalist who has appeared on numerous channels within the industry, Hutchison (right) is now a panellist on Nine Network’s ‘Footy Classified’. Despite being one of the biggest media names in Australia, he is often remembered for the botched 2004 news story where he accidentally named the wrong St Kilda player in a sexual misconduct case.

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Matthew Lloyd - Judd isn’t the only former AFL player on the ‘Footy Classified’ panel. A decorated Essendon legend, Lloyd also enjoyed a career of more than a decade. In 2013, he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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Caroline Wilson - Wilson is a trailblazer in her industry. A Walkley Award-winning journalist, and the winner of multiple AFL Media Association awards, she is a current panellist on Network Nine’s ‘Footy Classified’. She recently stepped down as the chief footy writer for ‘The Age’, stating that she is “trying to do more with [her] life than just write about football”.

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Eddie McGuire - The original host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ and the man who brought AFL to FM radio, “Eddie Everywhere” is known on radio and small screens alike. He’s the host of ‘The Hot Breakfast’ on Triple M, and the quiz shows ‘1 vs. 100’ and ‘Millionaire Hot Seat’, a spin-off of the original. He is the current president of Collingwood Football Club.

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David Koch - Kochie has been one of the hosts of Seven Network’s ‘Sunrise’ since 2002. His jokes are legendary, with several books being published on the subject, and he is also well known for his financial prowess. He also hosts ‘Kochie’s Business Builders’ on Seven Network, a show for small businesses, and has also published a book on his 11-step money plan.

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Samantha Armytage - The former co-host of ‘Weekend Sunrise’ is now Kochie’s co-host on ‘Sunrise’. Her career has revolved around Seven Network, having been a presenter on various news programs. She is no stranger to controversy, however, and has been accused several times of making racist remarks.

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Natalie Barr - A well-known face in Australian journalism, Barr is the current news presenter on ‘Sunrise’, and has been since 2003. She is the mother of two sons, and has frequently spoken out about the ups and downs of motherhood.

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Sam Mac - Sam Mac is the current wacky weather presenter on Seven Network’s ‘Sunrise’, and a well-known cat lover (as seen by his turn on The Wiggles with ‘Half Man, Half Cat’). He started out in radio, but has since grown to be a familiar presence on the small screen.

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Andrew O'Keefe - The previous host of ‘Deal or No Deal’ and ‘Million Dollar Minute’, O’Keefe is currently the presenter of ‘The Chase Australia’. He shocked fans across the nation when he resigned as co-host of ‘The Weekend Sunrise’ in 2017, and has faced backlash for what's been called his “leftist bias”.

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Basil Zempilas - A sports presenter on ‘Seven News Perth’, Zempilas joined Monique Wright as the co-host of ‘The Weekend Sunrise’ in 2018. However, it has recently been announced that he'll be scaling back on his co-hosting role, devoting more time to his family and his other TV and radio commitments in Perth.

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Monique Wright - The former host of ‘The Daily Edition’ has been co-hosting ‘The Weekend Sunrise’ since 2014. She is well known for her human-interest segment, 'Everyday People'.

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James Tobin - One of the most familiar faces in morning television, James Tobin is a presenter on Seven Network’s ‘Sunrise’, ‘Weekend Sunrise’, and ‘The Morning Show’. He’s been on different programs for the last two decades, appearing on Foxtel’s Nickelodeon Channel as a child. He is also involved in a program to help get youth off the streets, and takes part in the mental health initiative Headspace.

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Luke Jacobz - The ‘Home and Away’ actor has moved into the role of TV presenter in recent years, as the former host of ‘The X Factor’ and the current host of ‘Instant Hotel’. Many also know him for his appearance on ‘I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!’.

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Manu Feildel - The French chef is a current judge on ‘My Kitchen Rules’, and has been part of the Australian TV scene for more than 10 years. However, Feildel wasn’t always going to be a chef, as he was almost a circus performer!

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Shane Jacobson - Jacobson, also known as “Dunny Man”, is an actor and presenter on ‘Little Big Shots’, in addition to being a judge on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. In 2013, he released his autobiography, titled ‘Shane Jacobson: The Long Road to Overnight Success’.

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Lucy Durack - Durack is a talented actress and singer, having starred in both ‘Wicked’ and ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ on stage. She is currently a judge on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’.

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Pete Evans - Passionate about food, Evans is a renowned chef and TV presence. He’s currently a judge on ‘My Kitchen Rules’. He is particularly known for his affinity for healthy eating and the paleo diet, having written various books about the two subjects.

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Colin Fassnidge - The talented chef, while actually Dublin-born, has endeared himself to the Australian public through ‘My Kitchen Rules’. He has said that he moved out of the kitchen and into the world of TV to be able to spend more time with his daughters.

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Mick Molloy - Molloy used to have his own late-night show on Nine Network, though it got cancelled prematurely. The host of numerous radio shows, Molloy currently hosts a show on Triple M, and appears on ‘The Front Bar’ alongside Sam Pang and Andy Maher. He was voted amongst Australia’s top 20 FM radio comedians.

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Larry Emdur - The former host of ‘The Price Is Right’, Emdur is now one of two hosts of ‘The Morning Show’. He revealed earlier this year that his worst guest ever was late comedian Joan Rivers.

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Kylie Gillies -

A former ‘Sportsworld’ presenter, Gillies is now the other half of ‘The Morning Show’ alongside Larry Emdur. She has been with Seven Network for more than 20 years.

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The most popular media personalities in Australia

These are the biggest names in the business

06/09/19 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Australia

They're the faces you see in the morning when you wake up, the voices you tune in to when you need to catch up on the latest footy stats, and the first place you look when you need a news update: they're your favourite media personalities!

In this gallery, check out Australia's best and brightest media talent, and find out what they're up to now. Click on!