Bath confirmed to take over from Ross
Nov 09
In officially announcing the resignation of Ian Ross today, Seven have confirmed that weekend newsreader Chris Bath will take over from Ross beginning on Monday, November 30. Roscoe will read his last bulletin for Seven News on Friday, November 27.
“It will be easier for me to walk away knowing I’m leaving the job in such good hands. Chris Bath is such a great communicator and a presenter who already enjoys the respect and affection of Sydney’s TV audience. She has nothing to prove. I wish her all the luck in the world and hope she enjoys the experience as much as I have” said Ross.
It is expected that Bath will also remain a presenter on the network’s current affairs show Sunday Night. Sydney news director Chris Willis also confirmed the appointment of former Nine weekday presenter Mark Ferguson to present weekend bulletins.
“This is a bittersweet moment,” said Peter Meakin, the network’s director of news and public affairs. “On the one hand, we are sorry that Ian is leaving. He has led Seven News to victory for five consecutive years and we are hugely in his debt. But we rejoice that someone as talented and popular as Chris is available to replace him.”
Media Spy members are discussing Roscoe’s resignation in the forums. Image credit.
TGIF November 9th 2009