Two Channel Seven stars have left Australian viewers stunned after revealing how little they earn.
Reporter Rosanna Kingsun and news anchor Samantha Heathwood spoke with Forward on Instagram in videos posted this week and were asked about their salaries.
Rosanna told the host that television journalists at her level earn only $80,000 to $90,000 a year despite having 12 years of experience.
‘The salary surprises me. “I expected them to be paid much more than $90,000 a year,” one person wrote in the comments.
’80 to 90 that’s bullshit,’ read another blunt comment, while someone who saw the clip agreed.
‘It’s not enough! It should be at least 140! Is this amount greed or simply the high cost of living?’ someone else said.
Two Channel Seven stars have left Australian viewers stunned after revealing how little they earn. In the photo: Samantha Heathwood.
Reporter Rosanna Kingsun (pictured) and news presenter Samantha Heathwood spoke to Getahead on Instagram in videos posted this week and were asked about their salaries.
“That’s very low, you can’t live off that if you have a family,” another surprised person chimed in.
Heathwood was asked the same question and although he was paid much more than his peers, he still left viewers scratching their heads.
The journalist said she earned “much less than $200,000” despite having been in the industry for more than 20 years.
“She deserves over 200k,” one person said in the comments, before adding that the Today show’s Karl Stefanovic gets a lot more fame.
‘I bet Karl doesn’t write, so how the hell does he deserve more than 1 million a year?’ they continued.
“It’s all about ratings and I really hope she hits the jackpot soon, whether through her writing or the ratings of her shows.”
Others shared their love for Heathwood, with one person saying: “One of my favorite interviews you’ve done.” His passion for the race is evident!’
Another wrote: ‘Sam is one of the best news readers/reporters! She is very kind, attentive and gentle when interviewing you, even in difficult moments.’
Rosanna told the host that television journalists at her level earn only $80,000 to $90,000 a year despite having 12 years of experience.
Heathwood said he earned “well under $200,000” despite having been in the industry for more than 20 years.
Heathwood joined Channel Seven in 2021 after working as a regional news presenter for 9 News Queensland.
Samantha presented the 6pm Channel Nine news bulletins for both regional Queensland and Darwin.
The glamorous presenter sent the eastern suburbs rumor mill into overdrive on New Year’s Day after sharing her plans with an ex on social media.
The rumor on everyone’s lips: Had Sam reunited with his old flame, playboy saloonkeeper and former Bachelorette star Stu Laundy?
‘We welcome 2025 with a last-minute trip to Sydney for a night on the water! Checked wish list item. So spectacular and so much fun,’ he wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you @stulaundy44.”
However, cold water was quickly poured on the talk.
“She’s a peer, but dating-wise she’s out of the age group,” a friend of the master of hospitality told Daily Mail Australia, referencing his penchant for dating younger women.
Meanwhile, Kingsun has more than a decade of experience in Queensland, the Northern Territory and the ACT.
Before joining 7News Brisbane around 2020, he worked for Nine News in Darwin and Canberra, and WIN News in Canberra and Townsville.