Channel Nine veteran Georgie Gardner cut a low-key figure on Saturday when she was seen walking her dog outside her home in the upscale Sydney suburb of Mosman.
The long-serving presenter, 54, has made headlines for her alleged clash with a junior staff member, and insiders have been speculating about her future at the network.
Georgie was also absent from her usual Friday night news bulletin to attend her son’s graduation, and the next morning she was seen with her husband Tim Baker walking dogs in the park.
He looked effortlessly chic as he rocked a monochromatic look in a loose-fitting gray sweater paired with black pants and mismatched black and white shoes.
She finished her ensemble with orange Vieux sunglasses and carried a black bag slung over her shoulder.
The Perth-born journalist wore her blonde hair in a ponytail and highlighted her natural beauty by not wearing makeup for the outing.
Gardner appeared engrossed in conversation with her husband Tim as she enjoyed a sunny day in the affluent area of Sydney.
It follows reports that Gardner has just one year left on his Nine contract, which sees him earn $600,000 a year for two days a week of work, leading pundits to speculate about possible replacements.
Channel Nine veteran Georgie Gardner cut a downbeat figure on Saturday when she was seen walking her dog outside her home in the upscale Sydney suburb of Mosman.
The longtime anchor, 54, has made headlines for her alleged confrontation with a junior employee, and insiders are speculating about her future at the network.
The journalist appeared disheartened as she walked with her husband Tim Baker as they took their dog for a walk in a leafy local park.
Gardner looked effortlessly stylish as she rocked a monochrome look in a loose-fitting gray sweater paired with black pants and black and white sneakers.
The Nine News Sydney presenter reads the news every Friday and Saturday night for the network, but was absent from her job on Friday to attend her son’s graduation.
‘Nine is in trouble. “There is a huge experience gap between household names, such as Georgie Gardner and Karl Stefanovic, and everyday reporters such as Kate Creedon and Gabriella Boyle,” a source said. The daily telegraph.
‘Some of these people only work two days a week for $600,000. They work two hours a week. Economically that doesn’t work.
‘The goal will be to get good people to do more. “This is what the future will be like.”
They said there are many keen journalists, such as 60 Minutes reporter Amelia Adams, who are keen to take on a role at Nine News should anyone resign.
She accessorized with orange Vieux sunglasses and a black bag slung over her shoulder.
The Perth-born journalist wore her blonde hair up in a ponytail and highlighted her natural beauty by not wearing makeup for the outing.
Gardner appeared engrossed in conversation with her husband Tim as she enjoyed a sunny day in the affluent area of Sydney.
It follows reports that Gardner has only one year left on his contract, earning him $600,000 a year for his two-day-a-week job, leading insiders to speculate about possible replacements.
“Amelia is very loved and is incredibly good at her job,” they added.
Today Extra co-host Sylvia Jeffreys and Weekend Today’s Sophie Walsh are other names that have also been suggested by experts.
However, it is not suggested that any speculation about Gardner’s future at the network is related to his alleged clash with the junior producer.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Nine for comment.
Elsewhere on Friday night, Gardner was absent from his usual news-reading schedule to attend his son’s high school graduation.
She was instead replaced by Mark Burrows, but will return to report the news on Saturday night.
The Nine News Sydney presenter reads the news every Friday and Saturday night for the network, but on Friday she missed her job to attend her son’s graduation.
Gardner seemed to have fun playing with his dog.
She seemed focused as she walked with her husband.
It follows reports of an alleged confrontation at the studio between Gardner and a junior producer that emerged last month.
The star broadcaster allegedly exploded at his junior colleague during the Saturday night news bulletin on August 31.
A television source told Daily Mail Australia that the alleged incident was due to the way Gardner’s scripts had been prepared before airing.
‘Georgie turned up in a terrible mood. He didn’t think the summary was satisfactory or the way the (news) introductions were written, and basically said it was bullshit. The atmosphere was tense, she insisted on rewriting the introductions herself.’ they said.
The blonde beauty seemed happy to be able to enjoy some local sights.
Georgie turned heads with her relaxed style while watching a local cricket match in the park.
“The junior producer (who Daily Mail Australia chose not to name) said she wasn’t done with them yet, prompting Georgie to walk up behind her and yell at her to “grow up.”
According to the source, the heated discussion continued in the studio as the scripts were loaded onto the teleprompter.
At least part of the exchange was apparently recorded and turned over to management for an internal investigation following an official complaint.
Gardner disappeared from his regular weekend news-reading duties for two weeks after the alleged altercation.
However, she was reportedly on scheduled leave and returned to work last Friday night.
Nine has declined to comment publicly on the complaint filed against Gardner.
However, the network’s director of news and current affairs Fiona Dear said in a statement: ‘Georgie Gardner is a long-standing and highly respected member of our Nine News team. We offer no further comment.’
There is no suggestion that Gardner engaged in inappropriate conduct, only that a complaint has been made and an investigation is underway.
