ABC viewers lash out at News Breakfast's constantly revolving roster of hosts: 'Might as well get whatever presenter shows up first'

ABC viewers lash out at News Breakfast's constantly revolving roster of hosts: 'Might as well get whatever presenter shows up first' READ MORE: ABC veteran Matt Peacock dies sending shockwaves through the community By STEPHEN BISSET FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 18:17 EST, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 18:34 EST, 11 November 2024 e-mail View comments Angry viewers have slammed ABC News Breakfast for a lack of consistency when it comes to its hosting roster. With Michael Rowland helming the show from the US due to the US Presidential Election , co-host Bridget Brennan has been left to anchor the show from the studio with a roster of fill-in presenters. This week, Bridget is sharing studio hosting duties with Catherine Murphy, while Charles Bice is presenting sport.

James Glenday has also filled in for Rowland while he is abroad. And the lack of continuity is beginning to irk viewers, with many voicing their displeasure online. 'What's the point of having a set roster when they can't be there for one whole week?' one viewer asked on the Media Spy forum.



'Might as well have whatever presenters get there first to co-host at this point.' Another said the revolving roaster of hosts could be confusing for casual viewers. Angry viewers have slammed ABC News Breakfast for a lack of consistency when it comes to its hosting roster.

Pictured are hosts Michael Rowland and Bridget Brennan 'Isn't that what they already do?' another sarcastically replied. 'At this point most casual viewers probably think the fill-in presenters are the actual presenters, and the appointed hosts are the fill-ins.' To add to the confusion, one commenter, familiar with News Breakfast scheduling, revealed that Rowland will be returning to the studio this week for just two days before Catherine Murphy takes the reins.

With Michael Rowland helming the show from the US due to the US Presidential Election, co-host Bridget Brennan has been left to anchor the show from the studio with a roster of fill-in presenters 'Michael Rowland will be back on Wednesday and Thursday, then Emma and Catherine will be hosting on Friday,' they wrote. One viewer asked why newsreader Emma Rebellato, who returned this week from leave, was not given a run. 'Emma is back on news today, after five weeks of leave,' they wrote.

'No idea why you wouldn't have her hosting.' 'What's the point of having a set roster when they can't be there for one whole week?.' one viewer asked on the Media Spy forum.

Rowland is pictured with fill-in host Catherine Murphy Read More ABC issues apology for 'editing errors' after fake gunshots were added to story about war crimes The current hosting shuffle comes amid a year of change at ABC News Breakfast. Back in July, former host Lisa Millar announced she was quitting the show after five years at the helm and was replaced by Brennan in August. Then in September, sport presenter Tony Armstrong revealed he was quitting the show in October after three years in the role.

Rowland has also hinted at a move away from ABC News Breakfast in September, revealing the 'intense' role has taken a mental toll. This week, for example, with Rowland still in the US, Bridget is sharing studio hosting duties with Catherine Murphy, while Charles Bice is presenting sport Speaking with fellow ABC alum and former News Breakfast co-host Virginia Trioli on her podcast You Don't Know Me, Michael revealed that he was looking for a 'less intense' role. 'I'm getting older, the ripe old age of 55 this year,' he said.

'The toll it takes gets more pronounced every year - the hours, the horrible stories we have to cover as journalists presenting a news program.' Michael added: 'I find it is taking more of a toll on me, personally, on my family life, and I'm looking forward to something less intense.' While the host admitted he hadn't commenced any formal talks with ABC management about an exit strategy from the show he 'loves', he added that he felt he was 'closer to the end than the beginning.

' 'I hasten to say I love the show. I'm not about to do anything rash,' Michael continued. 'I really love what I'm doing at the moment, but I'm much closer to the end than I am to the beginning in doing this show and doing this intense news presenting work.

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