Channel Seven's top-end news talent are being 'head-hunted' by rival networks amid major TV shake-up READ MORE: Channel Seven announces host of Farmer Wants A Wife 2025 after Samantha Armytage's shock departure By STEPHEN BISSET FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:47 GMT, 16 November 2024 | Updated: 01:58 GMT, 16 November 2024 e-mail View comments In the wake of a major shake-up at Channel Seven , claims have emerged that rival networks are eyeing some of its most high-profile news and current affairs stars. Following state political reporter Sharnelle Vella's surprising departure to ABC Radio Melbourne , rivals have 'become aware' that some of the newsroom's top talent may be up for grabs, according to the Herald Sun . Although the publication does not specify which stars are on the radar of headhunters, it suggests that there will be 'more headhunting and poaching' in the coming week.
These claims emerge as part of the huge changes within the Seven newsroom, particularly after Tim Watson announced his retirement after three decades with the network. It is expected that newsreader Rebecca Maddern will be announced as the replacement for the veteran Seven News sports anchor. She will shift from her current role on weekends to reading sports from Monday to Friday.
In the wake of a major shake-up at Channel Seven , claims have emerged that rival networks are eyeing some of its most high-profile news and current affairs stars. Pictured: 7News presenter Rebecca Maddern Followi.
