Tracy Grimshaw
Tracy Grimshaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 June 1960 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist Television presenter |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Television |
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Tracy Grimshaw(born 3 June 1960)[1]is an Australian journalist and television presenter.
Grimshaw is best known for her work with theNine Networkwhere she was the host ofA Current Affairfrom 2006 to 2022 and the co-host ofTodayfrom 1996 until 2005.
Grimshaw returned to the network in 2024 to host a new medical program,Do You Want to Live Forever?[2]
Career[edit]
Grimshaw's career began in 1981 when she joinedNine NewsinMelbourneas a reporter. In 1985 she began presenting news bulletins and by 1987 had been appointed the presenter ofNine Morning News.[3]
Through the early 1990s, Grimshaw reported on overseas events for theNine Network,as well as reporting forA Current Affairand hosting the program over the summer non-ratings period.
In 1995, Grimshaw appeared as co-host ofThe Midday ShowwithDavid Reyne.The following year she was host ofToday on SaturdayandAnimal Hospital.[3]
On 4 November 1996, Grimshaw was appointed the co-host ofTodaywithSteve Liebmann,a position she held for nine years. She finished her role as co-host ofTodayon 23 December 2005 and was replaced byJessica Rowe.
In 2005, Grimshaw played the news reporter character Katie Current in the Australian cinema and DVD release ofShark Tale(the original lines were provided by American journalistKatie Couric).[4]
On 30 January 2006, Grimshaw began presentingA Current Affair,replacingRay Martin.In May 2006, she interviewedBeaconsfield Mine collapsesurvivors Todd Russell and Brant Webb in a special two-hour presentation calledThe Great Escape.[3]Grimshaw was a nominee for theGold Logiein 2018. On 5 September 2022, Grimshaw announced that she would step down as host ofA Current Affairon 24 November 2022 after 17 years.[5]
The Nine Network announced in September 2023 that Grimshaw would be returning to the network in 2024.[6]On 19 January 2024, at a Nine media event inMelbourne,she was announced as the host of a new medical series,Do You Want to Live Forever?,alongside medical expertNick Coatsworth,[2]which premiered on 17 June 2024.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Grimshaw grew up inGreensborough, Victoria.[8]On 7 May 2015, she was involved in a horse riding accident believed to have been at her property in Sydney's north-western suburbs. She was airlifted toWestmead Hospital.[9]
Grimshaw supportsSt Kilda Football Clubin theAustralian Football League.[10]
References[edit]
- ^Harvey, Claire (11 June 2010). "Our current affair with older women".The Mercury.Hobart: News Limited. p. 12.ProQuest366455939.
- ^abKnox, David (19 January 2024)."Tracy Grimshaw joinsDo You Want to Live Forever?New60 Minutesreporters on Nine ".TV Tonight.Retrieved9 July2024.
A second project for Grimshaw is expected to be revealed later. Walkley-winning Tracy Grimshaw joins medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth inDo You Want to Live Forever?
- ^abc"The ACA Team: Tracy Grimshaw".ninemsn.com.au. 6 July 2006.
- ^LaPorte, Nicole (6 June 2004)."Inside Move: 'Shark' has local angle".Variety.Retrieved13 September2014.
- ^Mitchell, Thomas (5 September 2022)."Tracy Grimshaw to depart A Current Affair after 17 years on air".The Sydney Morning Herald.Sydney: Nine Entertainment.Retrieved8 September2022.
- ^Mitchell, Thomas (6 September 2023)."Tracy Grimshaw's surprise return, Olympics lead Nine's 2024 slate".The Sydney Morning Herald.Sydney: Nine Entertainment.Retrieved10 September2023.
- ^Baumann, Jasper (18 June 2024)."TV Report 17 June 2024: Tracy Grimshaw returns to Nine withDo You Want To Live Forever".Mediaweek.Retrieved18 June2024.
- ^Caccetta, Wend (31 March 2014)."In the public eye".PerthNow.Perth: Nationwide News Pty Ltd.Retrieved2 June2021.
- ^Galbraith, Jenny; Jordan, Bev (7 May 2015)."A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw flown to Westmead Hospital by CareFlight after horse riding accident".Herald Sun.Melbourne: Nationwide News Pty Ltd. p. 5.ISSN1038-3433.ProQuest1679230307.Retrieved9 June2024.
- ^https://www.facebook.com/stkfc/photos/wishing-saints-ambassador-tracy-grimshaw-all-the-best-in-her-recovery-from-a-hor/10153048459408183/[user-generated source]