Network Ten is thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s most respected presenters, Stephen Quartermain is returning to TEN Eyewitness News First At Five Melbourne as Sports Presenter.
From Monday 23 July, Stephen will join award-winning journalist and presenter Jennifer Keyte and weather presenter Mike Larkan to deliver all the latest local, national and international news, sport and weather to Melbourne audiences.
The return of Stephen rounds out an already exceptionally trustworthy and highly credible line up of presenters making TEN Eyewitness News First At Five Melbourne the home of the finest presenting team in the state.
Stephen Quartermain said: “I’m happy to be continuing as part of the TEN Eyewitness News First At Five team. It will also be great working again with Jennifer who I shared the news desk with in the 1980s.”
Jennifer Keyte said: “I am very excited about working with Stephen Quartermain again. We started at Channel Ten together many years ago, and had a great time as young enthusiastic reporters. Stephen has always been passionate about sport and I am thrilled to be working with him again along with the always colourful, entertaining and informative Mike Larkan.”
Network Ten’s Network Director of News Content Ross Dagan said: “Stephen Quartermain’s experience in covering sport in Melbourne is unmatched. It’s in his DNA and we are delighted that he will present such an important part of our Melbourne bulletin.
“His return to the sports desk gives TEN Eyewitness News First At Five the most experienced presenting line-up in Melbourne. Along with Jennifer Keyte and Mike Larkan, we have extraordinary depth and ability to deliver on the news, sport and weather coverage that matter to the city and the state.
“We are looking forward to working with Quarters to leverage his sporting expertise not just in Melbourne, but across the network,” he said.
TEN’s fresh early-evening line up also includes the premiere of Pointless at 6.00pm. Hosted by Dr Andrew Rochford and Mark Humphries this crazily addictive new quiz show is set to shake things up and is set to become a staple of Australian weeknight viewing.
