Major Channel Seven icon walks away after 12 years
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In a surprising turn of events, Kendall Gilding, a beloved figure on Channel Seven, has decided to part ways with the network after a remarkable 12-year tenure.
This departure is not due to redundancy but a personal decision by Gilding, who has become a household name for Queensland viewers as the host of the Channel 7 News at 4 pm each weekday.
Gilding won’t be seen behind the Queensland news desk ‘after failing to come to terms on a new contract’.
Her journey in journalism began in 2011 when she started as a presenter on Brisbane radio station 96five Family Radio.
Later that year, she joined Channel Seven, marking the beginning of a long and successful career with the network.
Over the years, Gilding has become a familiar face for viewers, delivering the news with professionalism and charm.
However, Gilding's life isn't just about her career. She's also a dedicated wife and mother.
Last year, she shared the exciting and somewhat unconventional birth story of her second child, Moses Morgan.
In a candid interview, Gilding said, ‘I only had a three-hour active labour which is awesome, and he was born in the shower, and Tim was able to catch him.’
'I was in the shower facing the wall, and Tim was behind me kneeling on the floor…he was down there with the midwife ready to go and waiting to see what we were having.’
'Then Tim caught him, lifted him up to my chest, looked up to me and said "It's Moses". We didn't know what we were having, but we definitely knew if it was a boy, that is what he'd be called. It was pretty special.’
'We've been living deep in the baby bubble! Our boy Moses Timothy Morgan arrived on Wednesday! 3.2kg and 51cm long,' Gilding captioned her post on social media alongside a photo with their second child.
'I had a beautiful, redemptive birth experience thanks to my darling husband & the [midwifery] team! I am a seriously blessed woman! God is good!'
Gilding's journey to motherhood hasn't been without its challenges.
She and her husband previously faced fertility issues before welcoming their first child, Olive, in 2019, through IVF treatments.
Explaining that she ‘desperately’ wanted a family, Gilding said, 'But the desire of my heart was still to fall pregnant naturally.’
'After trying and trying—we were headed down the same medical road.’
'Then, at the 11th hour, just a few days before surgery—I took a test & for the first time in our lives, we watched that little window turn positive!’
Gilding's departure from Channel Seven marks the end of an era, but it also opens up a new chapter in her life.
As she steps away from the limelight, she leaves a legacy of journalistic excellence and a connection with viewers that will be hard to replace.
We wish Kendall Gilding all the best in her future endeavours and thank her for her years of dedicated service to Channel Seven and its viewers. Her presence on the network will be missed, but we're excited to see what the next chapter holds for her.
Similarly, prominent journalist Karina Carvalho decided to step down from her role after 17 years with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Her decision to leave was not made in haste but is a thoughtful step towards exploring new opportunities. Read more about her departure here.
What are your thoughts on Kendall Gilding's departure from Channel Seven? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
This departure is not due to redundancy but a personal decision by Gilding, who has become a household name for Queensland viewers as the host of the Channel 7 News at 4 pm each weekday.
Gilding won’t be seen behind the Queensland news desk ‘after failing to come to terms on a new contract’.
Her journey in journalism began in 2011 when she started as a presenter on Brisbane radio station 96five Family Radio.
Later that year, she joined Channel Seven, marking the beginning of a long and successful career with the network.
Kendall Gilding is set to leave Channel Seven after 12 years. Credit: @kendallgilding7 / Instagram
Over the years, Gilding has become a familiar face for viewers, delivering the news with professionalism and charm.
However, Gilding's life isn't just about her career. She's also a dedicated wife and mother.
Last year, she shared the exciting and somewhat unconventional birth story of her second child, Moses Morgan.
In a candid interview, Gilding said, ‘I only had a three-hour active labour which is awesome, and he was born in the shower, and Tim was able to catch him.’
'I was in the shower facing the wall, and Tim was behind me kneeling on the floor…he was down there with the midwife ready to go and waiting to see what we were having.’
'Then Tim caught him, lifted him up to my chest, looked up to me and said "It's Moses". We didn't know what we were having, but we definitely knew if it was a boy, that is what he'd be called. It was pretty special.’
'We've been living deep in the baby bubble! Our boy Moses Timothy Morgan arrived on Wednesday! 3.2kg and 51cm long,' Gilding captioned her post on social media alongside a photo with their second child.
'I had a beautiful, redemptive birth experience thanks to my darling husband & the [midwifery] team! I am a seriously blessed woman! God is good!'
Gilding's journey to motherhood hasn't been without its challenges.
She and her husband previously faced fertility issues before welcoming their first child, Olive, in 2019, through IVF treatments.
Explaining that she ‘desperately’ wanted a family, Gilding said, 'But the desire of my heart was still to fall pregnant naturally.’
'After trying and trying—we were headed down the same medical road.’
'Then, at the 11th hour, just a few days before surgery—I took a test & for the first time in our lives, we watched that little window turn positive!’
Gilding's departure from Channel Seven marks the end of an era, but it also opens up a new chapter in her life.
As she steps away from the limelight, she leaves a legacy of journalistic excellence and a connection with viewers that will be hard to replace.
We wish Kendall Gilding all the best in her future endeavours and thank her for her years of dedicated service to Channel Seven and its viewers. Her presence on the network will be missed, but we're excited to see what the next chapter holds for her.
Similarly, prominent journalist Karina Carvalho decided to step down from her role after 17 years with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Her decision to leave was not made in haste but is a thoughtful step towards exploring new opportunities. Read more about her departure here.
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