Mel Doyle is all smiles as she makes triumphant return to Sunrise and reunites with former co-host Kochie
Mel Doyle made her long-awaited return to Sunrise on Thursday morning.
The beloved Channel Seven fan favourite was all smiles as she reunited with former co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch.
Mel, 52, was promoting her new gig as the host of the This Is Your Life reboot.
Mel Doyle made her long-awaited return to Sunrise on Thursday morning. The beloved Channel Seven fan favourite was all smiles as she reunited with former co-host ‘Kochie’
‘It’s just time for feel good, warm nostalgia,’ she said of the iconic show, which last aired on Channel Nine in 2011.
‘I think we all need a big warm hug, so hopefully that’s what it’ll do.’
Mel also gave an update on her personal life, revealing that her son Nick is now 21 and studying abroad, while daughter Tully, 18, just started university.
‘They were all born during the show!’ Kochie exclaimed.
‘I know,’ Mel gushed. ‘Everyone knows them since they were tiny little babies. It’s nice to come back and see you guys.’
Mel, 52, was promoting her new gig as the host of the This Is Your Life reboot
Mel previously hosted Sunrise from 2002 until she was replaced by Samantha Armytage in 2013.
She’s been busy this year, recently presenting Nine’s observational prison series Australia Behind Bars, but has returned to Seven to host the revamped This Is Your Life.
Speaking to the Daily Telegraph in April, the 52-year-old said she’s ‘honoured to continue the legacy of such an iconic program’.
Based on the original American format, This Is Your Life showcases the life of a guest celebrity, sports star, performer or high achiever in a certain discipline each episode, with contributions from family and friends.
It was announced in August 2020 that Melissa would be leaving Seven after an incredible 25 years of service with the network. Pictured with David Koch in August 2013 when she announced she was leaving Sunrise
This Is Your Life premiered on Seven in 1975 with journalist Mike Willesee as host.
It lasted until 1980 with hosts Digby Wolfe and Roger Climpson and was then axed by the network.
It made a return on Channel Nine from 1995 to 2005 with Munro back in the hosting chair, and there was an additional season in 2008.
The program was then taken off the air again for two years before Eddie McGuire helmed a short four-episode run of the series in 2011.
Meanwhile, it was announced in August 2020 that Melissa would be leaving Seven after an incredible 25 years of service with the network.
During her career, Melissa hosted several of Seven’s flagship programs, including Sunrise, Today Tonight, 7News, Sunday Night and The Latest.
During her career, Melissa hosted several of Seven’s flagship programs, including Sunrise, Today Tonight, 7News, Sunday Night and The Latest
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