Further changes are coming to The Project, with comedian Peter Helliar announcing during Tuesday night’s show that he will also be leaving the current affairs program.
The news follows the immediate departure from the show of former co-host Lisa Wilkinson on Sunday night, along with long time host Carrie Bickmore who prepares to finish up with the panel current affairs show.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, the 10 Network said:
“Network 10 can confirm that Peter Helliar will step down from The Project. His last episode will be on Wednesday, December 7.”
Beverley McGarvey, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said:
“It’s incredible to think Peter Helliar has been part of the 10 family for 22 years.
“Of course, we all remember Pete delivering his comedic brilliance on Rove Live back in 2000, but also his role on the much-loved AFL show, Before The Game where his alter ego Strauchanie was born.
“Pete’s talent at 10 has also extended behind the camera as writer, director and star of How To Stay Married which ran for three seasons, plus his comedy shows Skithouse and Cram.
“One of the most loved and respected comedians in the country, Pete joined The Project in 2014 filling the comedy seat, a seat which he has held for the past eight years. Given the breadth of his work, it is amazing that we have been lucky enough to have him sit at The Project desk four days a week.
“Pete has made the decision to take more time to dedicate to his first loves – writing and stand-up – and we look forward to our continuing relationship.”
