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Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran embraces his wife in emotional scenes on final day of work at Seven after his shock on-air resignation

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Weekend Sunrise co-host Matt Doran (pictured) shocked viewers with his shock resignation from on-air the breakfast show last month.

Weekend Sunrise co-host Matt Doran shocked viewers with his shock resignation from on-air the breakfast show last month.

He concluded his last day at the Channel Seven studios in Sydney on Sunday and was seen leaving work with a suitcase.

The breakfast host, 41, received a comforting hug from his wife, Kendall Bora, who was waiting outside.

Matt seemed relaxed and in high spirits, smiling as he made his way into Kendall’s arms.

She opted for a smart-casual ensemble that included a bright green shirt and dark blue pants.

The television personality completed the look with a pair of brown leather boots.

Weekend Sunrise co-host Matt Doran (pictured) shocked viewers with his shock resignation from on-air the breakfast show last month.

He concluded his last day at the Channel Seven studios in Sydney on Sunday and was seen leaving work with a suitcase.

He concluded his last day at the Channel Seven studios in Sydney on Sunday and was seen leaving work with a suitcase.

The breakfast host, 41, received a comforting hug from his wife, Kendall Bora, who was waiting outside. Both in the photo

The breakfast host, 41, received a comforting hug from his wife, Kendall Bora, who was waiting outside. Both in the photo

He loaded his large black suitcase into the waiting car, before leaving the area with his wife.

It comes after Doran ended his five years at Weekend Sunrise.

He made the emotional announcement live at the end of the show late last month.

The Seven star, who recently opened up about her struggle with depression on The Morning Show.

He will take time to focus on family and pursue other opportunities.

“Before we leave today, some breaking news from the Doran household,” the host began.

‘I want to share with you a decision I made, with my beautiful wife Kendall – and of course in sincere consultation with our beloved Italian greyhound Murphy – and that is that, after five years at Weekend Sunrise, I will end at the end of the year,’ he said.

‘This is something I have agonized over because it is honest to say it is one of the best jobs in the world, but we believe it is right and at the right time – for our little family.

Matt seemed relaxed and in high spirits, smiling as he made his way into Kendall's arms.

Matt seemed relaxed and in high spirits, smiling as he made his way into Kendall’s arms.

She opted for a smart-casual ensemble that included a bright green shirt and dark blue pants.

She opted for a smart-casual ensemble that included a bright green shirt and dark blue pants.

The television personality completed the look with a pair of brown leather boots.

The television personality completed the look with a pair of brown leather boots.

He loaded his large black suitcase into the waiting car before leaving the area with his wife.

He loaded his large black suitcase into the waiting car before leaving the area with his wife.

It comes after Doran ended his five years at Weekend Sunrise.

It comes after Doran ended his five-year run at Weekend Sunrise.

He made the emotional announcement live at the end of the show late last month.

He made the emotional announcement live at the end of the show late last month.

“Even though I’m sad and doing my best not to look Monique in the eye, where I am now is honestly a place of incredible gratitude for the laughter, the lessons, and the tears.

“I unwaveringly believe that this role – specifically, telling people’s most intimate and personal stories – is one of the most privileged positions on the planet.”

Matt will host his final episode of Weekend Sunrise on Sunday, December 8 alongside Monique.

The breakfast show host broke down in tears as he spoke about his friendship with his closest colleague.

‘Mon, you’re not just a colleague, you’re my best friend and I’m going to miss you, any chance for a hug?’ said.

In September, when Matt appeared on Morning Sunrise to launch his latest book, Mental State, about Australia’s mental health system, he bravely spoke about his own struggle with depression.

—Do you think we’re getting better, doctor, by raising our hands like you did and saying, “I have an anxiety problem”? Matt asked Dr. Cross.

“I’ve also had huge problems with depression in recent years, but I think people are still afraid to come forward and say that.”

The Seven star, who recently opened up about her struggle with depression on The Morning Show.

The Seven star, who recently opened up about her struggle with depression on The Morning Show.

He will take time to focus on family and pursue other opportunities.

He will take time to focus on family and pursue other opportunities.

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“Before we leave today, some breaking news from the Doran household,” the host began.

'I want to share with you a decision I made, with my beautiful wife Kendall - and of course in sincere consultation with our beloved Italian greyhound Murphy - and that is that, after five years at Weekend Sunrise, I will end at the end of the year

‘I want to share with you a decision I made, with my beautiful wife Kendall – and of course in sincere consultation with our beloved Italian greyhound Murphy – and that is that, after five years at Weekend Sunrise, I will end at the end of the year,’ he said.

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“This is something I’ve agonized over because it’s honest to say it’s one of the best jobs in the world, but we think it’s right and at the right time for our little family,” he added.

Matt will host his final episode of Weekend Sunrise on Sunday, December 8 alongside Monique.

Matt will host his final episode of Weekend Sunrise on Sunday, December 8 alongside Monique.

In September, when Matt appeared on Morning Sunrise to launch his latest book, Mental State, about Australia's mental health system, he bravely spoke about his own struggle with depression.

In September, when Matt appeared on Morning Sunrise to launch his latest book, Mental State, about Australia’s mental health system, he bravely spoke about his own struggle with depression.

The Melbourne-born reporter has worked at Channel Seven for eight years and was a reporter at Sunrise from 2016 to 2020.

The Melbourne-born reporter has worked at Channel Seven for eight years and was a reporter at Sunrise from 2016 to 2020.

“It’s amazing that you say that… the more we talk about it, the better it is,” Dr. Cross said, praising Matt for speaking so openly about his depression on TV.

Matt has raised concerns in recent years after he mysteriously disappeared from work on two separate occasions.

In June, he was unable to make it to Seven studios to work on Weekend Sunrise.

He was replaced by reporter Chris Reason, who returned to present the breakfast show alongside Monique Wright on Saturday 8 June.

A spokesperson for the network told Daily Mail Australia at the time that Matt was “on leave.”

A top Channel Seven star has been tipped to replace Doran, following his shock on-air resignation.

Seven’s US correspondent David Woiwod, who is based in Los Angeles, is likely to take on the co-host role alongside Monique Wright, according to news.com.au.

The Melbourne-born reporter worked at Channel Seven for eight years and was a reporter at Sunrise from 2016 to 2020.

He moved to Los Angeles in July 2020 to become the network’s US correspondent and was promoted to US bureau chief in April of last year.

Woiwod has earned a reputation for his engaging personality and cheeky banter in reporting.

In 2020, Woiwod blushed while appearing on Sunrise when he mispronounced American actress Ellen DeGeneres’ name as ‘Allan’.

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