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Tracy Grimshaw announces new TV project after leaving A Current Affair
Channel Nine has unveiled a brand new series co-hosted by Tracy Grimshaw.
Tracy Grimshaw is set to return to Australian TV this year after stepping away from her longtime role on A Current Affair in November 2022.
Channel Nine announced on Friday that the veteran TV journalist, 63, will co-host a brand new series alongside medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth titled Do You Want To Live Forever?.
The thought-provoking series will explore the quest for longer life and follow four Australian couples as they “shift the dial on their health and longevity”.
Tracy, who describes herself as “a bit of a medical nerd”, said in a statement that she’s really looking forward to working alongside Dr Coatsworth.
“I’m keen to explore exactly what a long life will look like,” she shared. “While in honesty I really haven’t spent my life looking for the fountain of youth, I’m fascinated by how far people are taking that search, and how advanced medicine is becoming in that space.”
Dr Coatsworth added: “For centuries people have been captivated by the idea of living forever. I am extremely excited to be working with the highly respected Tracy Grimshaw on this new series.”
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Allison Langdon, who took over from Tracy’s role on A Current Affair last year, officially announced the program at Channel Nine’s 2024 launch event in Melbourne on Friday.
“What I learned last year being in the ACA office is that Tracy loves a medical story,” she said. “She goes into the minutiae of it and she’s looking at footnotes, so this is a perfect job for her to come back to.
“The fact that she's teaming up with Nick Coatsworth, it’s going to be a really fantastic series. I know the team are already working behind the scenes pulling it all together and it's going to be magnificent.”
60 Minutes announces two new reporters
Channel Nine also announced on Friday that award-winning investigative journalist Dimity Clancey and international news correspondent Adam Hegarty will be joining 60 Minutes in 2024.
The pair will join Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams for the current affairs program’s 46th season.
In a statement from Nine, former A Current Affair presenter Dimity described the role as “a dream come true”.
“60 Minutes holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Australians, mine included,” she said. “What excites me is that the program’s consistent ability to foster meaningful conversations and drive positive change aligns with my passion for storytelling that matters.”
Former 9News reporter Adam added that it’s “an absolute honour” and “a professional milestone” to be joining 60 Minutes in 2024.
“It’s the program every journalist aspires to be a part of, and I feel privileged to join its esteemed ranks,” he said. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with some of Australia’s most celebrated journalists and contributing to the incredible team behind this powerhouse program. I’m ready to make my mark.”
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