The Project slammed for hiring Sarah Harris
Fans of The Project have slammed Channel 10 for replacing Carrie Bickmore with Sarah Harris as the new host for the nightly news program.
While Sarah has been congratulated by many popular Australian media personalities on this huge milestone in her career, the decision has really bothered some viewers.
Freelance writer Mary Madigan praised Sarah as a presenter but said the choice was “uninspired” and not “ground breaking”.
Mary said: "She’s doing the school drop-off, I’m rolling out of bed with a pounding hangover and trying not to drop my Opal card as I race for the bus. She has a mortgage, I have Afterpay repayments to make."
Madigan also slammed Channel 10 for pairing her up with Waleed Aly, because he is "also a parent".
"If you want to see middle-aged white people delivering the news every channel is offering that in spades. In my humble opinion, the panel needs someone with the same kind of vibe as Tony Armstrong. Young, hungry and with a slightly different point of view," she added.
Taking to Twitter, many seconded the comments, with one writing: "You needed some youth to reinvigorate this program. Georgie Tunny and Tony Armstrong come to mind. Tony too valuable to just be doing sports on the ABC news."
Another wrote: "I think she will go well. At least give her a chance. I wouldn't mind seeing Tony Armstrong come on board. Tony is a very smart guy and has credibility.".
However, many have praised Sarah as a casting choice, branding her "perfect".
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