Legendary journalist Tracy Grimshaw introduced in September she could be stepping down from presenting A Present Affair after 17 years as host. Her ultimate present was on Thursday.
Langdon will make the transfer to A Present Affair from the Right this moment present, which she hosted alongside Stefanovic.
A Present Affair was created and initially hosted by Langdon's late father-in-law Mike Willesee and she or he shall be its sixth host.
"It's such an unbelievable honour to be becoming a member of the A Present Affair workforce. A present I really like, respect and have been watching since I used to be in class and Jana Wendt was host," stated Langdon.
"I will not lie – it is formidable to be moving into the position that Tracy has so brilliantly navigated for the previous 17 years, with such heat and compassion. I hope to carry my very own heat and compassion to the present as we proceed to inform nice tales that matter to our wonderful viewers."
One of the crucial revered journalists in Australia, Langdon joined 60 Minutes in 2011 after seven years within the Sydney newsroom.
Amongst her achievements embody tales she has filed from Somalia within the midst of a brutal civil struggle, co-anchoring the community's protection of the Queensland flood catastrophe and reporting for the telethon that raised greater than $10 million for the victims.
Different main information occasions Langdon has coated for 9 embody the drug wars within the Mexican city of Juarez, the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and the return to Balibo in East Timor with the households of the 5 Australian newsmen killed in the course of the Indonesian invasion in 1975.
9's Director of Information and Present Affairs, Darren Wick, stated: "Ally is a pure match to steer A Present Affair into a brand new period. She was raised within the nation and has a deep dedication to household, associates and neighborhood.
"Ally is a phenomenally arduous employee, and has blazed her personal path by Australian Information and Present Affairs. She realized the fundamentals of her reporting in 9's Darwin newsroom earlier than making her mark amongst our greatest in Sydney. After a decade of reports, she was thrown within the deep finish at 60 Minutes and really quickly discovered her rhythm.
"She's passionate, curious and razor sharp – loyal to her colleagues, devoted to her craft and decided to combat for her viewers. We're very excited to see what Ally will carry to ACA in 2023 and for a lot of, a few years past."
Langdon's internet hosting duties on A Present Affair will begin in 2023.
Sarah Abo to co-host Right this moment
Abo will transfer to the Right this moment present from 60 Minutes, the place she has been a reporter since 2019.
Abo joined 60 Minutes following a powerful profession at SBS's World Information and Dateline packages, the place she coated main worldwide occasions together with the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the 2015 Paris Local weather Convention and in 2016, each the US presidential election and the continuing battle in Afghanistan.
"I'm thrilled to be becoming a member of the fantastic and hard-working workforce at Right this moment, who handle to tell the nation each morning whereas additionally having loads of enjoyable," stated Abo.
"I've been extremely lucky to work alongside a number of the nation's most interesting journalists at 60 Minutes and journey the nation and world bringing tales to Australian audiences. It's an absolute privilege to satisfy so many inspirational individuals and assist inform their tales. I am unable to wait to place every little thing I've realized from these wonderful experiences into my new position at Right this moment.
"The 3am alarm shall be an adjustment, however I am wanting ahead to protecting Karl on his toes. I do know Ally will make successful of the transfer to ACA and I am unable to wait to observe her within the chair."
Since becoming a member of 60 Minutes, Abo has interviewed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed, Local weather activist Greta Thunberg in an Australian-first, and met some extraordinary people having an affect on the world.
Becoming a member of Stefanovic and Abo shall be information and sport reporter Alex Cullen, climate presenter Tim Davies and leisure reporter Brooke Boney.
Right this moment co-host, Karl Stefanovic stated: "Ally has been extraordinary over the past three years. Battling by some robust private bodily obstacles to broadcast to the nation throughout actually tough occasions. She's an unbelievable broadcaster and I will miss working together with her tremendously. Although, I will not miss her dancing.
"Luckily, Sarah is a gifted dancer and singer. Extra importantly, she's a superb interviewer and has probably the most depraved sense of humour. I am unable to watch for the nation to see all of these fantastic qualities on daily basis at breakfast."
9's Director of Morning Tv, Steven Burling, stated: "This can be a large coup for Right this moment; Sarah has been excellent within the Right this moment internet hosting chair these previous 12 months when filling in for Ally.
"Sarah's fame precedes her; she is a compelling interviewer and journalist, as we have seen, not solely on 60 Minutes, but in addition throughout her time at SBS and Ten. Professionally, she is on the high of her recreation and simply as importantly, Sarah is a tremendous one that will assist drive Right this moment to continued success in 2023. We're very lucky to have Sarah as a part of our workforce."