Matt Shirvington has opened up about his experiences co-hosting Sunrise, a year after stepping into the role.
The 44-year-old took over as co-anchor alongside Natalie Barr on June 13, and his first day saw huge ratings from viewers.
Reflecting on his journey, Shirvington shared his gratitude for the opportunity.
‘It was just amazing… there hasn’t been a day where I’ve driven to work in the middle of the night with no one else around, even in the winter when it’s raining, where I’ve thought, ‘Should I do this? do it again?” he said The Sunday Telegraph.
“When you’re on the air almost four hours a day, five days a week – and it’s that busy – it’s the fastest show,” he explained.
Matt Shirvington has opened up about his experience co-hosting Sunrise, a year after stepping into the role
“You don’t get any downtime; It’s been a wild ride over the last 12 months,” he continued.
The former athlete also expressed his pride in the show’s continued success and maintaining its position as Australia’s leading breakfast programme.
“I’m really proud of the way things have gone this year… we’re still the No. 1 brekkie show. That in itself, after 12 months, is huge,” he told the publication.
“Being able to replace someone and continue the success of the show at the same time is huge and really encouraging,” he added.
The 44-year-old took over as co-anchor of Sunrise alongside Natalie Barr on June 13, and his first day saw huge ratings from viewers
David Koch, 68, the longest-serving breakfast TV presenter in Australian history, stunned viewers and the industry in May 2023 by announcing he was leaving the program after 21 years.
Shirvington was announced as Koch’s replacement in June, having worked at Seven since 2020.
The official announcement was made during the breakfast show, four days before Koch filmed his final show.
Matt shares daughters Sienna, 16, Winnie, 14, and son Lincoln with wife Jessica, who he married after they met when they were just 17 years old.
‘It was just amazing… there hasn’t been a day when I’ve driven to work in the middle of the night with no one else around, even in the winter when it’s raining, where I’ve thought, ‘Should I do this? do it again?’ he told The Sunday Telegraph
David Koch, 68, (pictured) the longest-serving breakfast TV presenter in Australian history, stunned viewers and the industry in May 2023 by announcing he would be leaving the program after 21 years