Channel Seven's Matt Doran 'vanishes' while reporting on Hunter Valley bus crash
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As many of our members may have heard on the news, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales was unfortunately struck by tragedy over the long weekend with a bus crash claiming the lives of 10 wedding guests. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the affected families during these challenging times.
In light of these events, news channels from all over Australia have been covering this devastating incident, hoping to provide the public with as much context and information as possible.
However, in a strange turn of events, popular Channel Seven TV presenter Matt Doran was at the centre of a frightening mystery while dispatched to cover the crash in the Hunter Valley.
The star reporter travelled to the Hunter Valley on Monday, having been scheduled to make an appearance on the Sunrise show on Tuesday morning. Alarm bells started ringing when Doran failed to show up for his segment, leaving authorities and colleagues concerned for his well-being.
According to insiders, when Doran's producer couldn't reach him at his Singleton hotel after repeated attempts and knocks on the door went unanswered, police were contacted, and a missing person alert was issued across the region.
Fears for Doran's safety were evident, as his wife Kendall Bora, an executive producer for Channel Nine's Today show, left her work immediately to head to the area to join the search for her husband.
'Earlier today, officers from Port Stephens Hunter Police District received a concern for a welfare report for a 40-year-old man,' NSW Police stated in an update.
'Officers conducted inquiries and located a man a short time later. There is no further police action.'
Fortunately, Matt Doran was found safe and sound, but the circumstances around his temporary disappearance still raise many questions. It remains unclear whether news reporter Liam Tapper, who went live on air from Cessnock on Sunrise on Tuesday morning, was already slated for that time slot or was a last-minute replacement for Doran.
Channel Seven has been contacted for a comment, but so far, none have been made.
Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands recently shared an intriguing theory regarding the mysterious disappearance of Channel Seven presenter Matt Doran. In a discussion on Wednesday's episode of the popular Kyle And Jackie O Show, Sandilands delved into the possible reasons behind Doran's vanishing act.
During the show, Sandilands speculated that Doran's unexplained absence might be connected to his disappointment at not being selected as the coveted replacement for David 'Kochie' Koch, the esteemed co-host of Seven's Sunrise show.
'He's still dirty that Shirvo got the big Kochie job. Because [Doran is] the Weekend Sunrise guy, so you'd think he was in the running for Kochie's job,' Sandilands argued.
'But no, not after the Adele fiasco,' he added.
Doran's name might ring a bell for some after his controversial and globally-headlined interview with British Grammy-award-winning singer Adele in November 2021. He had been sent to London for an exclusive interview about her highly-anticipated album 30 when he admitted that he hadn't listened to the album before the meeting, leading to the celebrity walking out and the $1 million deal falling apart.
The interview debacle reportedly led to a brief suspension from Channel Seven, though Doran later claimed there was no official suspension, and he merely took a week off.
Whilst there is still a lot of mystery surrounding this situation, we hope that Matt is alright and are glad he has returned safely to his family and colleagues.
For those who are experiencing mental health difficulties and are in need of counselling, these helplines can offer immediate support.
In light of these events, news channels from all over Australia have been covering this devastating incident, hoping to provide the public with as much context and information as possible.
However, in a strange turn of events, popular Channel Seven TV presenter Matt Doran was at the centre of a frightening mystery while dispatched to cover the crash in the Hunter Valley.
The star reporter travelled to the Hunter Valley on Monday, having been scheduled to make an appearance on the Sunrise show on Tuesday morning. Alarm bells started ringing when Doran failed to show up for his segment, leaving authorities and colleagues concerned for his well-being.
Matt Doran went missing from Hunter Valley on Tuesday. Credit: Instagram/mattdoran22.
According to insiders, when Doran's producer couldn't reach him at his Singleton hotel after repeated attempts and knocks on the door went unanswered, police were contacted, and a missing person alert was issued across the region.
Fears for Doran's safety were evident, as his wife Kendall Bora, an executive producer for Channel Nine's Today show, left her work immediately to head to the area to join the search for her husband.
'Earlier today, officers from Port Stephens Hunter Police District received a concern for a welfare report for a 40-year-old man,' NSW Police stated in an update.
'Officers conducted inquiries and located a man a short time later. There is no further police action.'
Fortunately, Matt Doran was found safe and sound, but the circumstances around his temporary disappearance still raise many questions. It remains unclear whether news reporter Liam Tapper, who went live on air from Cessnock on Sunrise on Tuesday morning, was already slated for that time slot or was a last-minute replacement for Doran.
Channel Seven has been contacted for a comment, but so far, none have been made.
Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands recently shared an intriguing theory regarding the mysterious disappearance of Channel Seven presenter Matt Doran. In a discussion on Wednesday's episode of the popular Kyle And Jackie O Show, Sandilands delved into the possible reasons behind Doran's vanishing act.
During the show, Sandilands speculated that Doran's unexplained absence might be connected to his disappointment at not being selected as the coveted replacement for David 'Kochie' Koch, the esteemed co-host of Seven's Sunrise show.
'He's still dirty that Shirvo got the big Kochie job. Because [Doran is] the Weekend Sunrise guy, so you'd think he was in the running for Kochie's job,' Sandilands argued.
'But no, not after the Adele fiasco,' he added.
Doran's name might ring a bell for some after his controversial and globally-headlined interview with British Grammy-award-winning singer Adele in November 2021. He had been sent to London for an exclusive interview about her highly-anticipated album 30 when he admitted that he hadn't listened to the album before the meeting, leading to the celebrity walking out and the $1 million deal falling apart.
The interview debacle reportedly led to a brief suspension from Channel Seven, though Doran later claimed there was no official suspension, and he merely took a week off.
Whilst there is still a lot of mystery surrounding this situation, we hope that Matt is alright and are glad he has returned safely to his family and colleagues.
For those who are experiencing mental health difficulties and are in need of counselling, these helplines can offer immediate support.
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention)
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 mental health support)
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 crisis support for suicide prevention)
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apparently he has had it for awhile .
