The popular vet-turned-presenter has signed a lucrative new deal with the network that launched him.
Jonathan Moran reports in The Daily Telegraph that one of the 10 Network’s highest-profile stars Dr Chris Brown, co-host of The Living Room and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, has signed a new contract with the Seven Network.
After getting his first break on Harry’s Practice on Seven over 20 years ago, Brown moved to national prominence as the star or Bondi Vet on 10. During his tenure at the network he’s been a regular on The Project, as well as hosting The Dog House Australia and The Living Room. After Brown was paired with Julia Morris by chance to present a segment at the Logies the duo were contracted to host I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, with the ninth season due to air Easter this year.
Brown said:
“I’m not entirely sure my old access pass works but once we get over that hurdle and I’m back from the jungle, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into some exciting new projects in the second half of the year and beyond with Seven.”
A Network 10 spokesperson told TV Blackbox:
“Chris Brown has provided Australians with warmth and compassion as the resident vet on Bondi Vet, treating animals large and small.
“He has served up a multitude of uplifting, inspiring and hilarious stories with Amanda, Barry and Miguel on The Living Room couch and Chris, along with Julia Morris is contracted to the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! which will be back on screens and back in the South African jungle in April.”
Seven West Media CEO James Warburton said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Chris back to Seven. It’s been too long.
“Chris is one of the most popular and recognised people on Australian TV, bringing warmth, intelligence and a great sense of humour to everything he does. We can’t wait to have him on board and to announce the great new content he will star in.”
Brown starts his new contract with Seven July 1 2023.
