Tony Armstrong has finally revealed his next television plans after leaving ABC News Breakfast.
The TV star, widely considered the public broadcaster’s golden boy, departed his role last Friday after three years in the network.
Addressing his future career moves during Channel Ten’s The Project on Friday, Armstrong revealed that he will be working on “slower things” compared to the fast-paced newsroom environment he is used to.
‘Breakfast news, or news, as we all know, you are tied to a desk. That’s why you always have to go back to something,” the 35-year-old explained to the panel.
‘It’s harder to think more slowly. So I’m working on some things like that.
“I won’t be on TV as much as I used to. But I’ll be around.
The TV star also teased that he has another exciting ‘six-part factual’ project ‘early next year’ with ABC and appeared on The Project to promote his new children’s book, titled George the Wizard.
Armstrong’s announcement comes amid rumors that He will replace Channel Seven’s chief newsreader Tim Watson in presenting sport on 7News Melbourne.
Tony Armstrong has finally revealed his next television plans after leaving ABC News Breakfast
According television black boxSports presenter Tim, 63, is reportedly “ready to call it a day” at the network after 13 years and deliver his weekday sports bulletin during Melbourne’s 6pm news.
Rebecca Maddern had been seen as the favorite for the job, but rumors are now circulating that Armstrong is also in the running to take on the top job.
Luke Darcy accidentally announced his friend Tim’s much-speculated departure on his Triple M radio show last month, before realizing Seven was still keeping the move strictly under wraps.
Addressing his future career moves during Channel Ten’s The Project on Friday, Armstrong revealed he will be working on “slower things” compared to the fast-paced newsroom.
“I’m going to drop another little bombshell here and that is… Tim “Whispy” Watson is about to end up at the Seven Network,” the AFL star turned radio host told his listeners.
Moments later, she began backtracking angrily after her co-hosts asked her if Tim knew his impending exit would be made public on his show.
“That may have been an off-air conversation,” Luke then confessed. ‘Let’s forget that part… let’s forget that… let’s move on from that part.’
Armstrong’s contract with ABC is believed to expire in a matter of weeks, although he is said to be hoping to land a prime-time gig with the network next year.
Armstrong, widely considered the public broadcaster’s golden boy, left his position last Friday after three years at the network.
When announcing his departure from ABC News Breakfast last month, Armstrong confirmed he will be working on a new project with ABC next year, but remained coy about details of the mysterious job.
“I’ve got something coming out early next year, I can’t say what it is yet, it’s top secret,” the former Sydney Swans star joked.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven and Armstrong’s representatives for comment.
Armstrong’s last day on ABC News Breakfast was somewhat marred when the network called him out for doing voiceovers for insurance company NRMA while working on the show.
Janine Perrett exposed Armstrong’s work on Media Watch and revealed that she had been working as a voice for NRMA’s insurance ads since July.
Media Watch’s stand-in host said it was “surprising” that Armstrong hadn’t gotten the station’s approval before landing the new gig.
The ABC Editorial Policy states that any outside work undertaken by a high-profile presenter is not prohibited, but is considered “very high risk”.
The ABC told Media Watch that their voice-over work was done without their knowledge and was due to a “misunderstanding with Tony’s outside representation.”
‘They have been provided with a copy of the external working guidelines and reminded that all ABC employees must comply with them. “Tony is a very valued employee and has the full support of ABC,” the station said.
Armstrong’s last day on ABC News Breakfast was somewhat marred when the network called him out for doing voiceovers for insurance company NRMA while working on the show. Pictured with his girlfriend Rona Glynn-McDonald at 2024 Logies
Addressing the controversy, the sports star admitted it had been a “fun old week” during his latest ABC News breakfast show on Friday.
‘Mixed feelings. “You can tell by my body language that I don’t like to talk about myself too much, despite having a career where I’m in front of a camera,” he told viewers.
“It’s been a whirlwind three years. Believe it or not, I was nervous when I started.
‘It didn’t last long. But yeah, that wasn’t that long ago. And yes, News Breakfast has given me everything, really. It’s given me… It’s given me a joy ride!
“I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in today to be able to go out on my own terms and deal with whatever comes next.”
‘I really don’t know exactly what it is yet… I’m so grateful to everyone watching and everyone who said such nice things to me throughout this particular week.
‘It’s been a fun old week. But yeah, people have been very, very kind to me.”
