Channel Seven looks set to shake up its news and current affairs programming following the departure of Jodie Speers as early morning newsreader.

The 41-year-old announced on Friday she was leaving Seven and the news business after 15 years at the network.

Speers’ departure coincides with Seven’s plans to make further adjustments to its news and current affairs programmes.

From Monday 25 March, the network will replace the early 5am news bulletin with an extended version of the Sunrise breakfast show.

According to TV black boxthere will now be a 30 minute early version of Sunrise with Edwina Bartholomew, followed by a regular version of the breakfast show hosted by Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington at 5.30am.

Speers took to Instagram on Friday morning after her final on-camera appearance to write an emotional post reflecting on her career with the television network.

‘The end of an era! I didn’t expect to feel so emotional today!’ she stated in her caption.

‘This job has given me so much over the past fifteen years. From a stint in Federal Parliament, another in the courts, and everything from crime scenes to red carpets, bushfires to brain surgery, every day was different.

‘Sometimes sad, often stressful, sometimes hilarious or downright bizarre.’

Speers added, “Since then, I’ve spent years reading the early news… juggling babies and toddlers, getting up at an ungodly hour… but getting home in time to see my babies wake up.

Speers, who married 2GB radio presenter Ben Fordham in 2011, admitted she is looking forward to starting a new career in law.

“I completed law school this past year and am now looking forward to completing my JD and returning to the court in a different capacity!” she continued.

‘As always, the people make the place – I’ve worked with so many people over the years – and I can’t think of a single bad egg. It’s these guys that I will definitely miss the most.”

Speers’ friends and fellow Channel Seven colleagues congratulated her on her role and wished her all the best for her exciting future.

“I’m going to miss starting our day with you,” Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac noted. ‘But maybe your new profession will come in handy for me one day. Congratulations, well done.’

‘Super woman!!! Congratulations on a great TV career and good luck with the next exciting chapter,” wrote Channel Nine reporter Belinda Russell.

“Just casually doing law school in your spare time…what a machine,” Leila McKinnon added.

Speers and Fordham, who is also a presenter for Channel Nine, married in 2011 and are parents to three children: Freddy, nine, Pearl, seven, and Marigold, four.

Since January 2016, she has hosted the Early News bulletin for Channel Seven.

Below deck‘S Ben Willoughby had his work cut out for him when he took over Jared Woodin – and he still has questions about the first departure of the deck crew with him as boatswain.

“This is the longest charter we had all season: four days long. We are already one man less [with Jared], but it’s nothing I don’t think we can handle. It’s unheard of [though when we] First [are] I’m from the dock,” Ben said exclusively We weekly. ‘You have two blankets [on the boat] while Sunny [Marquis] is stated in the tender. You wouldn’t do that. To be honest, I don’t even know if it’s legal.”

The reality star pointed out that it wasn’t easy to have stew Cat Baugh leave shortly after Jared.

“Interieur would support us with everything we needed, [such as] cleaning up the crew’s mess and all that kind of stuff. [They could] are taking back some duties from the deck team because we have one less man,” he explained. ‘But now they have to take it [more] tasks in their own department.”

Ben continued: “It’s just not a level playing field anymore because we have two crew members [during] the largest charter we have had. I mean, what could go wrong? Emotions are running high. It’s definitely an experience, to say the least, and I wouldn’t want to do that again.”

During the Monday March 18 episode of Below deck, Captain Kerry Titheradge let Jared go and then promoted Ben. The crew was in for another commotion when Cat asked to leave to deal with the problems at home. Despite having two people behind him, Ben slipped effortlessly into the role of boatswain, even though he wasn’t offered the job right away.

“At first I think [I was] a lot [surprised to not be bosun] because between the two seasons I had worked as a boatswain on other ships, which was great. I fell into that role very easily,” he noted. “So when I was asked to come back and I actually stepped back from the lead sailor, I thought, ‘Damn, I’ve got to bite my tongue a little bit here and see what kind of circus this person is.’ run.'”

Ben found it “very difficult” at first, adding: “You could definitely see that in the first few episodes. It’s hard for me to just step back from a role knowing that we are destined to fail with Jared at the helm. [It was] very frustrating. I don’t think Sunny or Kyle [Stillie] I could see my frustration, but at some point I was ready to walk away. I thought, ‘If we keep doing this, I’m going to get off this boat.’”

The tension between Ben and Jared became apparent as season 11 unfolded.

“I think it was more of a competition between the two of us. I think Jared took it that way because he could have used me to his advantage. I know the boat, I know how it works very successfully,” Ben explained. “But I think he was just trying to use what we call two-stripe authority to influence that on me. I tried my hardest to bite my tongue, but I was ready to walk off that boat because I knew we were destined to fail. And apparently we are here.”

According to Ben, the benefit of taking over from Jared was that he learned what mistakes not to make.

“I was really happy that he got to work on it for the first time and I could kind of see what was going on,” he admitted Us. “I’m glad he made the first attempt so I could see how to do it and what Kerry was like and where he demanded things. Especially in the docking situations… I could tell Jared was stumbling and fumbling. So I knew I just had to be there on my A-game.

Below deck season 11 airs on Bravo Mondays at 9pm ET. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock.

SERGIO REGUILON remains stunned by his move to Tottenham.

The Spaniard claims he was told by Ange Postecoglou that he was part of the Spurs boss’ plans at the start of the season.

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But he was then loaned out to Manchester United for the first half of the season as cover for the injured Luke Shaw, before being loaned out to Brentford in January.

Reguilon, 27, said: “During the preparation I was very happy and he (Postecoglou) was happy with me, also with the staff.

“I played all the matches like a normal player.

“The week before I went to see him. “Do you want me to be at the club?” “Yes, I have to make a list and you are on my team.” It was strange.

“The next day I was outside training and I didn’t know what happened.”

Destiny Udogie emerged as Postecoglou’s first choice, while Reguilon – signed from Real Madrid for £32m in 2020 – underwent his second and third loans at the club.

This was said by the ex-Atletico Madrid star, who has another year left on his contract with Spurs this summer The times: “I know I can play for Spurs, but many aspects of football are out of the player’s control.

“And I don’t feel like sitting in the stadium watching. I’m 27, I have too much football to live.

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“I don’t understand why one day it’s ‘yes’ and the next it’s ‘no’, but…

“I don’t think it’s a performance reason. I think it’s another reason: this is football, this is business.”

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Reguilon has made 67 appearances for Spurs so far, with his last appearance coming two years ago.

Last season he made twelve appearances for Atletico and this season he made another twelve appearances for United.

Reguilon has played five times for Brentford so far.

But with Rico Henry expected to regain his place when he eventually returns from a long-term injury, Reguilon may also have no future at the west London club.

Mr. Biden has portrayed Mr. Trump as a threat to the foundations of American democracy. He has carefully avoided discussing the many legal threats the former president faces, including four criminal charges and one trial set to begin later this month.

Trump, 77, has portrayed Biden, 81, as elderly, debilitated and unable to carry out the basic duties of the presidency. “It’s the fascists and the communists surrounding him — they’re calling,” Trump said on Fox News on Tuesday, in a sign of the caustic and conspiratorial campaign to come. ‘They are in charge. He is not in charge.”

Much has changed since Mr. Biden defeated Mr. Trump four years ago.

America withdrew from Afghanistan, Russia invaded Ukraine, the Covid pandemic receded and the stock market soared. Inflation and interest rates rose, but unemployment did not. The federal right to abortion was swept away by the Supreme Court, border crossings reached record highs and a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a riot that resulted in charges of federal crimes against more than 1,200 people. people – including Mr Trump himself, who is accused of being part of a conspiracy to defraud the nation by undermining the 2020 election results.

The 2024 elections are expected to be a referendum on all this and more.

Mr. Trump has not yet formally secured the delegates needed for the nomination, but that could happen as soon as next week. On Thursday, Mr. Biden will have the opportunity to make the case for a second term during his State of the Union address.

Mr Biden, who ran for office in 2020 to restore “the soul of the nation” by wresting the White House from Mr Trump, has made freedom a central theme of his candidacy, supporting abortion rights for women and emphasizes the need for free elections for all. . Mr. Trump has made immigration an animating cause of his campaign, promising to immediately close the border when he returns to the White House, even if it requires him to be a “dictator” on day one, as he put it.

Vick Hope has paid a heartfelt tribute to Radio 1 co-presenter Jordan North after it was announced he was quitting after 10 years with the broadcaster.

Taking to Instagram, Vick, 34, shared a slew of throwback snaps and clips of the pair together, describing him as a “legend” and an “incredibly special friend.”

However, the DJ, who has co-hosted the Going Home show with 34-year-old Jordan since 2021, admitted she was disappointed not to be able to provide a “proper on-air broadcast” ahead of his abrupt departure.

She wrote: 'Absolutely gutted, to be honest. Our @jordannorth1, you are a true @bbcradio1 legend, a dreamy co-host and an incredibly special friend. There are too many memories for these collages, but we laughed so much.'

'Thank you for sharing your humor and your warmth; your stories, your skills and your mind. Going home with Vick and Jordan was such a crazy, chaotic ride.”

She continued, “I've enjoyed being with you on this journey for a while, and I will always support and encourage you as you embark on the next chapter.”

“You are about to rise, everyone will love you as much as we do, please take care of yourself out there. And keep the tunes coming.”

“I'm so sad that we didn't get a proper on-air broadcast, but I think the (inadvertently, accidentally, in the right way) killing of Judge Jordan will have to serve as a radio farewell this week.”

Before adding, “To our listeners: thank you for being with us every day and being the heart and soul of the show. Let's welcome the lovely, brilliant @jamielaing with open arms and all have a great time together.'

Following Jordan's big announcement, it was revealed that Jamie Laing, 35, will take his place – Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 6pm – alongside Vick.

The presenter has stepped down after a decade at the broadcaster to reportedly replace Roman Kemp as host of Capital Breakfast.

Jordan has since taken to Instagram to thank his 834,000 followers for their positive reaction to the news.

Jordan shared an album of throwback snaps from his time at the station and captioned his update: “Hello everyone.

'I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues/talented producers at Radio 1, many of whom I consider life-long friends and will miss dearly. You've all reached out to me in the last 24 hours and it really has meant a lot.

'To my wonderful fellow presenters I wish I could thank you all personally, I loved working with you, it was absolutely fantastic! Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all of you wonderful people, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope…I will missing being on the air with you every day.

'Most importantly my biggest thanks to the wonderful listeners who have been very generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words and messages were so sweet, thank you so much.

“I'll be back soon and can't wait to see you all again.”

But not all fans were happy after the announcement, as some took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their dismay.

One wrote: 'Why do the good ones always leave?'

'I really hope this was your decision @jordannorth1 and that it means bigger things for you – we love you and will miss you very much xx.'

“You will be missed.”

Roman will reportedly leave Capital Radio after seven years co-hosting the station's breakfast show with Chris Stark and Siân Welby.

According to sources, Jordan will replace Roman.

Insiders revealed to The Sun that Jordan had signed a big money deal with the rival broadcaster.

The source said: 'Jordan is moving to Capital FM to replace Roman and he couldn't be more excited. It's absolutely huge for him and although it's difficult to leave the BBC, he's excited to get to work with Capital.

“Jordan's decision was a tough pill to swallow for the BBC, but there was nothing they could do to change his mind.”

MailOnline has contacted Jordan, Roman and Capital for comment.

EMMA HAYES was left stunned when Brighton sacked Melissa Phillips after less than 10 months in charge of the women's side.

The Chelsea boss also sympathized with Jurgen Klopp's reasons for stepping down as Liverpool boss and leaving at the end of this term.

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Hayes, 47, spoke to reporters on Friday, less than 24 hours after the Seagulls announced Phillips' departure.

The departure of the American head coach came five days after Chelsea's 3-0 defeat to Albion.

It follows a run of seven defeats in twelve WSL matches this season, with the Seagulls sitting second from bottom.

Brighton say their decision was “vital to the progress” they want to see the team make in the WSL, with the club harboring top three ambitions.

Hayes, whose team hosts Everton, said: “The manager has only been appointed since April last year, she just put players in the window in January.

“I thought they were a very organized team when we played them last week, but there are a lot of young players who need a while (to develop).

“It is difficult for anyone to get into the top three.

“We have developed a much more experienced team than Brighton since the challenges it has posed for Manchester United.

“To be honest, I was shocked by that decision.

“Yes, the game is going that way, but no one here (in women's football) gets paid a million pounds to make that decision. It seemed a little fast.”

Hayes' team are currently at the top after ten wins from twelve league matches this season.

And they hope to win a seventh WSL title under their boss, who will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to take charge of the US women's team.

Hayes' departure after 14 trophy-laden years in the Blues' hotseat will coincide with Klopp parting ways with Liverpool later this year.

The 56-year-old German will leave at the end of this season after nine successful years in which he led the Reds to seven major trophies, including Champions League and Prem titles.

And 'a lack of energy' was one of the reasons Klopp gave for his decision to leave the club he loves.

On his motivations for stepping down from his role, Hayes said: “I could relate to everything he said, and I think perhaps not enough attention and time is given to the mental health and wellbeing of the football staff.

“Everyone expects the most from us (manager).

“Players expect everything from us, clubs expect everything, everyone expects everything. But the number of hours you have to spend on this job is unsustainable.”

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On Klopp's candid explanation, Hayes added: “He put it better than me.

“He put it very well. However, I don't have his luxury, that's the difference

“Nevertheless, I'm also going to the Olympics and a World Cup (with the US), so I might have to think about that or keep myself as fresh as possible.”

RAFA BENITEZ has hinted at the reason behind Jurgen Klopp's departure to Liverpool by declaring: “I know something.”

Klopp stunned the Reds when he announced he would leave the club at the end of the season.

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The German boss had 18 months left on his Anfield contract.

And Klopp's impending departure means Liverpool are looking for a new boss who can continue his incredible legacy after wins in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.

Klopp cited exhaustion as the reason for his decision, having managed the Reds since 2015.

But Benitez has hinted there is more to his departure from Liverpool than meets the eye.

The former Reds boss and Champions League winner currently manages Spanish side Celta Vigo.

And he claims his links to Anfield mean he “knows something else from the inside” about Klopp's impending departure.”

Benitez said: 'I have an advantage, which is that I have people in Liverpool and also people at the club, so I know more or less how it happened.

“I only have positive words about Klopp because he is my friend and I have a good relationship with him.

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“He [Klopp] has done tremendous work and continues to do so. Everything I can say about Klopp and Liverpool is positive.

'I know something else from the inside, and that has more value than me being there.

“He's going to cast his vote and give the club time to reorganize, which from another perspective is also very German because they give notice in advance, so it's not a shock.

“Let's hope that Liverpool will do well for the time being and if another coach comes. I hope the best for the club.”

BJP wins mayoral election in Chandigarh in the first BJP wins mayoral election in Chandigarh with 16 votes for mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar. The Congress mayoral candidate received 12 votes. 8 votes were declared invalid.

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the mayoral elections in Chandigarh on Tuesday. BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar won the mayor's post by defeating AAP's Kuldeep Kumar. BJP won the polls by 16 votes ahead of mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar. The Congress mayoral candidate received 12 votes. 8 votes were declared invalid.

On the post of senior deputy mayor, Kuljeet Sandhu of the BJP was pitted against Gurpreet Singh Gabi of the Congress, while the position of deputy mayor was contested between BJP's Rajinder Sharma and Nirmala Devi of the Congress.

This contest marked the first clash between the NDA and the INDIA bloc ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, after Nitish Kumar's unexpected switch.

#WATCH | BJP wins the mayoral election in Chandigarh with 16 votes over mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar. Congress and AAP mayoral candidate Kuldeep Singh got 12 votes. 8 votes were declared invalid. pic.twitter.com/vjQYcObylT

— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2024

Soon after the results, AAP National Congress member and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: “The kind of foul play committed in broad daylight in the Chandigarh mayoral elections is a matter of concern. If they stoop to this level in the mayoral election, they can go to any level in the general election. This is very worrying.”

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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 30, 2024

Originally scheduled for January 18, the elections were previously postponed just before councilors were about to cast their votes due to the ill health of Speaker Anil Masih. This sparked a protest from the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress members who accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating the turn of events.

PEP GUARDIOLA has paid tribute to his biggest rival Jurgen Klopp and claimed he will sleep better next season once the German has resigned from Liverpool.

Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will leave the Reds at the end of the season after nine trophy-laden years.

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He has spent much of that time taking on Guardiola's Manchester City in the biggest Premier League battle of the modern era.

“Of course I will miss him. It was a shock, like for everyone.

“We will lose something. We cannot define our period here without him, without Liverpool. It's impossible.

“He's the best rival I've ever had in my life.

“In Dortmund, when I was at Bayern, and then here. I think the Premier League will miss him, the charisma, the personality and especially the way his teams play.”

“Of course I wish him all the best.

“He won't admit it, but he will come back, I know that. Maybe in ten years, I don't know.

“He carefully said that he needed to recharge his energy. With his personality, with his energy, he will come back, to the national team, another team, I don't know. I think football needs personalities and managers like him.”

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But Guardiola hinted he would not follow Klopp's lead and step down to recharge.

The former Barcelona boss said: “I'm doing well. I have another year, I want to do it and maybe extend it. So I'm doing well.”

JURGEN KLOPP's next job could take him into international management or taking over a European giant.

The Liverpool manager will leave Anfield at the end of this season after eight and a half years in charge.

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Although Xabi Alonso has been tipped as an early favorite to succeed Klopp, the German's next steps are less clear.

However, he has remained steadfast in his refusal to manage another club in England, declaring he will step away from the dugout for at least a year.

He explained: “No club, no country for next year. No other English club ever has.

“Even if I don't have anything to eat, it won't happen.”

But where could Klopp's next managerial role lie?

Here, SunSport looks at five potential destinations for the Reds boss.

England

Gareth Southgate's England contract currently expires at the end of the year, with the European Championship being his fourth major tournament.

Replacing Southgate in the Three Lions dugout would allow Klopp to remain in England without having to face Liverpool.

Current Under-21 boss Lee Carsley could replace Southgate instead after turning down the chance to become Republic of Ireland boss.

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Germany

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By sticking with international management, Klopp was finally able to take charge of his native Germany.

The German Football Association was desperate to appoint him after sacking Hansi Flick in September, before Julian Nagelsmann was offered a short-term contract until the end of the European Championship.

As with the England job, it would allow Klopp – who has admitted his energy levels are not as high as he thought they would be – to disconnect from the intensity of day-to-day club management.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's managerial situation has cleared up after Carlo Ancelotti signed a new contract in December.

He was strongly linked with the Brazil job before lining up an extension until 2026.

However, with Los Blancos currently behind surprise La Liga leaders Girona, his position is far from secure.

If they fail to win the league or the Champions League this season, the club's attention could shift to the unemployed Klopp in the summer.

Barcelona

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Bitter rivals Barcelona could find themselves in a similar situation with club legend Xavi under increasing pressure.

Despite winning the league last season, he has hinted he will leave the club if Barcelona fail to win a trophy this season.

The Blaugrana are already eight points behind in third place and have reportedly lined up Klopp as a potential candidate to replace Xavi.

Borussia Dortmund

Before becoming Liverpool boss in 2015, Klopp spent seven years at the helm of Borussia Dortmund.

During that time he won consecutive league titles and reached the final of the Champions League.

Dortmund is now managed by former West Ham assistant Edin Terzic.

However, BVB are currently in fifth place, having dramatically missed out on the title last season, leaving Bayer Leverkusen top by 15 points.

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