Channel Nine staff furious rising star journalists got passed over for lucrative Today hosting gig - as big wigs give the spot to a doctor instead READ MORE: Dr Nick Coatsworth reveals problem with Covid response By KINTA WALSH-COTTON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 23:43, 4 January 2025 | Updated: 23:50, 4 January 2025 e-mail View comments Ambitious young reporters at Channel Nine are reportedly furious at the network for passing them over for a lucrative Today hosting gig over the summer holiday. The breakfast show often tests rising stars' mettle in the hot seat during the six week non-ratings period while regular hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo go on leave. However, this past Christmas and New Year's Eve, some up and comers were left stunned when they were looked over for the fill-in role in favour of Dr Nick Coatsworth, reported The Daily Telegraph on Sunday.
Dr Nick made a name for himself as a deputy chief medical officer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting as an infectious disease expert, he was often seen fronting news cameras to give his expert opinion on vaccines and lockdowns during the outbreak. Now, he has been spotted in the top dog seat on Today alongside journalist Lara Vella and newsreader Maggie Raworth, but some Nine staffers aren't too happy about his addition to the team.
Ambitious young reporters at Channel Nine are reportedly furious at the network for passing them over for a lucrative Today hosting gig in favour of Dr Nick Coatsworth. Picture.
