Nine has confirmed that broadcaster Deb Knight will step away from the nightly Money News radio program on the Nine Radio network to return to a full-time TV role.
Knight will present the Money News show for the final time on Thursday. A replacement host has not yet been announced.
Knight will present the national 9News Morning bulletin at 11:30 AM each weekday, along with 9News Afternoon each weekday in Sydney. She will continue to host A Current Affair on Saturday nights.
“Deb is an exceptional journalist and a beloved figure on Australian screens, said Fiona Dear, Nine’s Director of News and Current Affairs. “Her extensive experience, versatility and deep connection with audiences make her the perfect fit for these key news presenting roles. We are thrilled to have her back full-time in our 9News and Current Affairs family,” Dear said, welcoming her back to TV.
“Deb has been an integral part of the 2GB on-air team since 2020, but her ties to talk radio stretch back much further,” said Greg Byrnes, National Content Manager of Nine Radio. He continued: “Nationally, the Money News program with Deb as host, has recorded some of its best ratings on record and she finishes up as No. 1 overall in Sydney. We’ll miss Deb on and off the air but as she’s remaining in the Nine family she’ll never be too far away.”
Deb Knight expressed enthusiasm: “I’m incredibly excited to be stepping back into a full-time television role with 9News and Current Affairs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of the daily news cycle and connect with viewers during these important bulletins. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time in radio, particularly hosting Money News, and I’m grateful for the wonderful listeners who tuned in. I’m also very pleased to continue hosting A Current Affair on Saturday nights.”
Deb will tell listeners about her departure from the Money News program tonight from 7pm when it airs across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR.
Her final Money News show will be this Thursday with a new host to be announced in coming weeks.