Resigned Seven star reveals the truth behind THAT 'I was a seven, now I'm a ten' dig - and why she's 'happy to own it' after leaving the troubled network READ MORE: Channel Seven presenter delivers savage dig as she announces shock resignation By Kate Dennett For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:16, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 00:17, 29 August 2024 e-mail View comments Resigned Channel Seven weather presenter Liz Cantor has revealed the truth behind that viral 'I was a seven, now I'm a ten' dig. The TV host, 41, confirmed her shock resignation from Seven on Wednesday after 17 years with the network, revealing she is moving over to its rival Network 10 . Amid her departure from the embattled network, she was reported to have said 'I was a seven, now I'm a ten' in a savage swipe, but she has now clarified the remark.
She took to Instagram on Thursday to insist the famous quip hadn't actually come from her, but said she was still happy to 'own it' as she made light of the situation. The remark may have stemmed from comments left on social media by her former Seven colleagues saying she's 'always been a 10', which Liz re-shared and replied to. Setting the record straight on the dig, Liz penned: 'OK so the ''I was a seven, now I'm a ten'' wasn't technically my line, but I'm happy to own it [crying laughing emoji].
' In another post, Liz added that she was 'happy to have a laugh' about it and went on to share her excitement about joining Channel Ten alongside Sharyn Ghidella. After her original post confirming her resignation, her friends at Channel Seven gushed that she had 'always been a 10' in cheeky comments referencing her move. Resigned Channel Seven weather presenter Liz Cantor has revealed the truth behind that viral 'I was a seven, now I'm a ten' dig, insisting it didn't actually come from her Queensland newsreader Samantha Heathwood commented on her post: 'Amazing!! You've always been a 10 but now it's official,' prompting Liz to reply: 'Haha! Thanks so much Sam.
' While reporter Amanda Abate added on her own Stories: 'Gosh I'll miss working with this one...
Our ray of sunshine. Always was a 10, but yeah, now it's official. Love ya.
' Liz is set to take up her new role at Network 10 in a matter of days as she will anchor the 10 News First Queensland bulletin live from Brisbane from Monday. She will be helming the program alongside another former Seven reporter, Sharyn Ghidella, who was axed from the network last month amid a string of media job cuts. On Wednesday, Liz said in a statement: 'I feel honoured to be part of a return of local news to Queensland.
I am really excited to take weather out into our community, involving more people and showcasing great places. 'I want 10 to be the home of ''the people's weather'' and I can't wait for that interaction to begin.' 'I began working with Sharyn Ghidella in 2007,' she went on.
'People know her as a calm, composed, intelligent news anchor – and she is all these things – but I also know her as someone witty and always encouraging and supportive to the females around her. 'I've always called her the crown straightener..
. if it's crooked, she won't let you go without quietly straightening it for you! That's the person she is. The remark may have stemmed from comments left on social media by her former Seven colleagues saying she's 'always been a 10', which Liz re-shared and replied to 'I marvelled at how she managed to juggle motherhood and work, and it definitely was a picture I referenced when coming back to work after having my own children.
' While Sharyn said of her new co-host: 'Another wonderful addition to the 10 News First Queensland team...
'Accomplished presenter, Liz Cantor is joining us to bring you the very latest on the weather and how it impacts viewers throughout the state. Congrats Liz on the new role..
You'll be terrific.' In an Instagram statement, Liz paid tribute to her former colleagues at Channel Seven as she marked the end of her time at the network after almost two decades. 'I just want to use this space to take a moment and jump in to say thank you to my 7News colleagues,' she gushed.
'I cherish the friendships, experiences, lessons and growth I've experienced while running alongside you all, over the past 17 years. Liz will be helming Network 10's Queensland bulletin with another former Seven reporter, Sharyn Ghidella, who was axed from the network last month amid a string of media job cuts Read More Defiant Sharyn Ghidella brushes off her shock axing from Channel Seven at the 2024 Logie Awards 'You're the most incredible, hard working bunch of inspirational people. I count my lucky stars I got to share such an influential part of my life with you all.
' The huge shake-up comes weeks after Sharyn, 57, confirmed her new job at Network 10 after her shock axing from Seven . The Queensland-based news presenter was sacked from 7News last month after 17 years with the network amid a string of media job cuts. She later confirmed she will be joining Network 10 to anchor the 5pm Queensland news bulletin.
Sharyn described the new job as a 'full-circle moment' as she returns to Network 10 after beginning her metro news career with the channel back in 1990. There has been a cost-cutting bloodbath at Seven as the network's news division comes under new management. Other major names to go include veterans Robert Ovadia, Andrew Frampton and seasoned Melbourne crime reporter Cameron Baud.
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