Regional broadcaster PRIME7 has confirmed its updated presenter line-up for 2021 with anchor Madelaine Collignon heading off on maternity leave at the end of this week.
PRIME7 LOCAL NEWS weather presenter Elly Wicks will be taking over from Maddie on the news-desk alongside Karl Lijnders, while Kirstie Fitzpatrick will move into the weather presenter role.
Madelaine Collignon will return in 2022.
“At this stage, I’m looking to take 12 months off work so my husband and I can adjust to being a family of five. But I promise that I intend to return,” said Madelaine. “I love the work I do with PRIME7, and know how important local news is to all our viewers.”
“It is a privilege to read the number one rating TV news bulletin in Maddie’s absence,” added Elly Wicks. “PRIME7 NEWS has served the local community for decades and I am looking forward to continuing the PRIME7 tradition of bringing viewers the stories that matter most to them.”
“We will of course miss Maddie madly, but we look forward to becoming aunties and uncles for the third time!” said Karl.
PRIME7 LOCAL NEWS WITH ELLY WICKS AND KARL LIJNDERS STARTS MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY AT 6:00PM ON PRIME7
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