David Reyne looks forward to sleeping in!
9AM with David & Kim could be looking for a new title following the announcement that David Reyne will step down from the show at the end of the year.
"After four years of hosting 9AM I have decided to hand in my notice to Network TEN," he said today.
"Over almost 1,800 hours of the program I've run with the whole gamut of topics from global warming, the GFC, celebrity gossip to choosing the right vase for your Mother's Day flowers and reading tea leaves. It's been truly exhilarating, occasionally excruciating and utterly exhausting."
Reyne has been with the show since its inception, when it was brought into TEN's early morning schedule following the end of Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton.
"I know it's customary at a time like this for the exiting host to say something gratuitous about their employer -- but I truly mean it when I say that it's been a great delight for me to have worked with the magnificent team of people at Network TEN. I'm very grateful for their support over the past four years," he said.
"For the time being I'm just looking forward to a long lie down over summer while thinking about what 2010 may hold in store for me."
9AM, whose regulars include Dicko, Adam Richard and Dr Chris Brown, has fierce competition from The Morning Show on Seven and Mornings with Kerri-Anne on Nine.
Whilst most morning advertorial shows pay their own way, it is a constant ratings battle.
Programmer David Mott hinted at future changes today, saying: "In light of David's decision we are reviewing all elements of 9AM in 2010. More announcements will be made over the coming months."
But he acknowledged Reyne's contribution to the show.
"We have appreciated and enjoyed working with David over the last four years."
"9AM was a brand new venture back in 2006 and David's good humour and skill have been fundamental in establishing the loyal audience base we enjoy now.
"We will miss him and wish him well."
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