Liz Cantor has opened up about how she will juggle jobs at two of Australia’s biggest television networks.
The veteran presenter, 41, who will continue to host her two lifestyle programs at Channel Seven after moving to Channel Ten’s 10 News First, revealed she spoke with both networks to develop a deal which worked for everyone.
‘Ten immediately okayed it. But when I asked Seven if there was any way I could do 10 News but also [Seven’s] Creek to Coast and Weekender, I was told it just wasn’t done,’ Liz told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
‘When I asked why, no one really had a reason. So I kept pushing and they said, “well, let’s see what we can figure out”.’
Liz added that after a lot of back and forth they finally reached an arrangement everyone was happy with, where she could continue to present her lifestyle programs after defecting to 10 News.
‘When I finally got the call, I was shooting a segment for Creek to Coast, when the bosses at Seven said, in recognition of my 18 years’ commitment to the shows, they got it across the line. I could do both. I burst into tears.’
She added the deal was mutually beneficial to both Seven and Ten and she hoped that similar arrangements could be made in the future for other presenters, which would benefit all major networks.
‘I thank both networks for their foresight and ability to be open-minded. We’re at the stage now where it no longer needs to be Seven versus Nine versus Ten, but all free-to-air channels should be working together to keep viewers.
Liz Cantor (pictured) has opened up about how she will juggle jobs at two of Australia’s biggest television networks
‘I’m proud to be one of the first who’s working across the two networks. I hope I won’t be the last.’
Last month, resigned Seven star Liz Cantor confirmed a huge ‘plot twist’ in her big move from the channel to its rival Network 10.
The bubbly presenter confirmed she is quitting 7News after 17 years with the embattled channel and is moving to Network 10.
The veteran presenter, 41, who will continue to host her two lifestyle programs at Channel Seven after moving to 10 News, revealed she spoke with both networks to develop a deal which worked for everyone. Pictured with Ten star Sharyn Ghidella
However, she later made the surprising announcement she is not leaving Seven all together, but will stay on to host her two popular lifestyle shows.
Taking to Instagram to reply to a fan asking if she will be saying a ‘full goodbye’ to Seven, she clarified she will be continuing her roles on Creek to Coast and Weekender.
She detailed the unusual arrangement between rivals Seven and Network 10 and described it as a ‘bold move’ in free-to-air television, as presenters usually work exclusively with just one channel.
Cantor began her role at Network 10 earlier this week, where she anchors the 10 News First Queensland bulletin live from Brisbane – The stunner is helming the program alongside another former Seven reporter, Sharyn Ghidella, who was axed from the network last month amid job cuts.
Liz added that after a lot of back and forth she finally reached an arrangement everyone was happy with, where she could continue to present her lifestyle programs after defecting to 10 News
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