Famous sports presenter announces biggest career update: 'I have been so lucky'
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In an ever-changing media landscape, television personalities often take new turns in their careers.
This could leave watchers surprised and eager to see what's next.
For fans of one sports presenter, his recent announcement stirred up excitement and bittersweet sentiment.
Tony Armstrong, a bright and engaging presence on ABC News Breakfast since 2020, announced that he is leaving the program.
He announced his departure from the show yesterday and will host his final show in October.
Armstrong's rise to fame has been meteoric.
Two years after winning a Logie award for Best New Talent, he was nominated for his first Gold Logie this year.
While nervous about the announcement, he shared the growth he experienced at ABC.
'I just want to thank Brekky and the broader ABC News team for welcoming me in with open arms and helping me grow over the past few years,' Armstrong shared.
'It feels like I've been on a bit of a rocket ship.'
Throughout his announcement, he acknowledged the people throughout his career.
'I have been so lucky to be surrounded by an incredible team. It's those friendships that I'm going to cherish the most,' he added.
His departure is not just a loss for ABC but also for the viewers who have come to enjoy his refreshing take on sports.
His co-hosts paid tributes upon news of his departure.
'I am so sorry three years of talking sport and swapping gags with Tony is about to end,' Michael Rowland shared.
'He is an engaging colleague and a good friend.'
Bridget Brennan praised Armstrong as a 'wonderful friend' and emphasised the significance of his role for First Nations viewers.
Despite not appearing on the telly anymore, Tony Armstrong channelled his creative energy into new ventures.
Before announcing his departure, Armstrong revealed that he wrote his first-ever children's book, George The Wizard.
The book was co-created with illustrator Emma Sjaan Beukers and should be released in October.
Armstrong's decision to venture into children's literature was a bold step away from an expected path.
He shared that he 'didn't want to write another footy story or an Indigenous-led story', something his followers anticipated.
As we bid farewell to Tony Armstrong from ABC News Breakfast, we eagerly anticipate the magic he will bring to the world of literature.
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This could leave watchers surprised and eager to see what's next.
For fans of one sports presenter, his recent announcement stirred up excitement and bittersweet sentiment.
Tony Armstrong, a bright and engaging presence on ABC News Breakfast since 2020, announced that he is leaving the program.
He announced his departure from the show yesterday and will host his final show in October.
Armstrong's rise to fame has been meteoric.
Two years after winning a Logie award for Best New Talent, he was nominated for his first Gold Logie this year.
Tony Armstrong shared a photo of him with the ABC News Breakfast team after he made the announcement. Image Credit: Instagram/Tony Armstrong
While nervous about the announcement, he shared the growth he experienced at ABC.
'I just want to thank Brekky and the broader ABC News team for welcoming me in with open arms and helping me grow over the past few years,' Armstrong shared.
'It feels like I've been on a bit of a rocket ship.'
Throughout his announcement, he acknowledged the people throughout his career.
'I have been so lucky to be surrounded by an incredible team. It's those friendships that I'm going to cherish the most,' he added.
His departure is not just a loss for ABC but also for the viewers who have come to enjoy his refreshing take on sports.
His co-hosts paid tributes upon news of his departure.
'I am so sorry three years of talking sport and swapping gags with Tony is about to end,' Michael Rowland shared.
'He is an engaging colleague and a good friend.'
Bridget Brennan praised Armstrong as a 'wonderful friend' and emphasised the significance of his role for First Nations viewers.
Despite not appearing on the telly anymore, Tony Armstrong channelled his creative energy into new ventures.
Before announcing his departure, Armstrong revealed that he wrote his first-ever children's book, George The Wizard.
The book was co-created with illustrator Emma Sjaan Beukers and should be released in October.
Armstrong's decision to venture into children's literature was a bold step away from an expected path.
He shared that he 'didn't want to write another footy story or an Indigenous-led story', something his followers anticipated.
As we bid farewell to Tony Armstrong from ABC News Breakfast, we eagerly anticipate the magic he will bring to the world of literature.
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