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The Mission has unveiled its line-up for 2023, after three of its largest names abruptly give up, triggering the ‘largest shake-up’ within the present’s historical past.
Lisa Wilkinson, Carrie Bickmore and Peter Helliar all give up Community Ten’s flagship present affairs present inside a matter of weeks earlier this yr.
Studio 10‘s Sarah Harris was confirmed in November as Wilkinson’s replacement. She’s going to host 5 nights per week.
“I am past excited to be becoming a member of one in all Australia’s most iconic and agenda driving exhibits,” she mentioned.
“The Mission does information like no different program in Australia and it is precisely the type of enjoyable and fearless TV I like to make.”
On Monday, Ten confirmed that comics Sam Taunton and Michael Hing would be a part of Harris, the final remaining long-standing host Waleed Aly, and Hamish Macdonald and Georgie Tunny as the complete line-up.
Slapstick comedian Taunton will be a part of Harris and Aly on the desk Monday to Thursday.
“I am so excited and nervous to affix The Mission in 2023 (nervous primarily as a result of they’re handing down Carrie’s wardrobe to me and I am undecided I can pull it off),” he mentioned.
“It is a recent forged and we’re all wanting ahead to creating one thing new and energetic that I feel individuals will actually reply to. I am additionally excited to steal Waleed’s opinions and use them as my very own at dinner events.”
Hing, who’s Triple J Drive host of SBS’s Movie star Letters & Numbersgamer, actor and podcaster, will take over on Friday and Sunday nights.
“Truthfully, I am so thrilled to be becoming a member of Lisa, Pete and Carrie at The Mission and sit up for attending to work with among the largest names in tv! Wait, what?” he mentioned.
Govt producer Chris Bendall mentioned Hing and Taunton had been “a part of The Mission‘s prolonged household for some time” and he was “rapt” to have lined them up for greater roles.
“Comedy is on the heart of what The Mission does and given the information has by no means been extra in want of fun. These two will ensure there isn’t a higher place to get your information and have enjoyable whilst you do it,” he mentioned.
“After the largest shakeup in The Mission‘s historical past, I’m assured we now have the proper line-up to launch into the brand new yr. It doesn’t matter what type of day viewers have had, we’ll assure it is going to finish with a smile. With our new workforce, I can’t wait to maintain serving up the laughs in 2023.”
Community Ten government producer Tamara Simoneau described the brand new line-up as a “dream workforce”.
“We really feel fairly fortunate to have Sam and Michael finishing our thrilling new line-up with Waleed, Sarah, Hamish and Georgie for 2023. Who would not need to hang around with this crew after a protracted day?” she mentioned.
“Each skilled and in-demand stand-up comics, Sam and Michael will deliver the laughs, however they’ve additionally acquired just a few surprises up their sleeves. There’s an important chemistry with the brand new workforce already and we all know Australia goes to like them.”
The Mission returns on Sunday, January 8, at 6.30pm
