Matt Doran's next move revealed after quitting Weekend Sunrise
Matt Doran's next move has been revealed, two months after his departure from Weekend Sunrise.
The TV journalist is set to relocate to the United States with his wife Kendall Bora, who is leaving her role as executive producer of Today on Channel Nine to become the network’s US bureau chief.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Kendall shared the news with staff on Tuesday, explaining that her and Matt would be moving to Los Angeles for her new role.
Fiona Dear, Nine's director of news and current affairs, also confirmed the news and told the publication that she’s looking forward to seeing Kendall take on the position.
“Kendall has had a stellar run at Today Show as EP and has spearheaded a number of transformative projects, including the streamlining of the entire Today Show team,” she said.
“I'm excited about what she can achieve as head of Nine's famed US bureau.”
It’s unknown exactly what Matt will be doing in LA, however, it's believed he is hoping to make documentaries.
During his farewell announcement in November, Doran admitted he has felt the pull back to being an investigative reporter and wants to focus more on crime stories and documentaries.
“It is my unshakeable belief that this role — specifically, being entrusted with the telling of people’s most intimate, most personal stories — is one of the more privileged positions on the planet," he said.
“And actually, storytelling is probably at the heart of this decision – finding ways to tell stories that break the mould. I came to the Seven Network eight years ago with a background in crime and documentaries, and I’m being pulled back in that direction again now.”
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