David Reyne Says Goodbye To 9am and Kim

It’s always seemed like an awkward fit. David Reyne and Kim Watkins, stars of Channel 10′s morning program 9am With David & Kim. Strangely, despite the oil and water vibe of the program, it strangely worked. The show was distinctive and stood well apart from the distinct similarity of The Morning Show and Mornings With Kerri-Anne Kennerley.

9am With David & Kim has proven itself as the little show that could, despite middling ratings in the timeslot, it has stayed on air for several years now. Defying expectation. I’d heard several statements from PR folk in the early weeks of the show that they had booked talent to appear on the show, but didn’t expect the show to still be on the air by the time the segment was to be recorded.

DAVID REYNE EXITS STAGE LEFT

Friday 21, August 2009

Network Ten today announce David Reyne, host of “9AM”, has decided not to return for another season, signing off from the show he helped launch, at the end of this year.

David Reyne said, “After 4 year of hosting ’9AM’ I have decided to hand in my notice to Network TEN. Over almost 1,800 hours of the program I’ve run with the whole gamut of topics from global
warming, the GFC, celebrity gossip to choosing the right vase for your Mother’s Day flowers and reading tea leaves. It’s been truly exhilarating, occasionally excruciating and utterly exhausting.”

“I know it’s customary at a time like this for the exiting host to say something gratuitous about their employer – but I truly mean it when I say that it’s been a great delight for me to have worked with
the magnificent team of people at Network TEN. I’m very grateful for their support over the past 4 years.”

“For the time being I’m just looking forward to a long lie down over summer while thinking about what 2010 may hold in store for me.”
Network Ten’s chief programming officer, David Mott said, “We have appreciated and enjoyed working with David over the last 4 years.”

“9AM was a brand new venture back in 2006 and David’s good humour and skill have been fundamental in establishing the loyal audience base we enjoy now.”

“We will miss him and wish him well.”

“In light of David’s decision we are reviewing all elements of “9AM” in 2010. More announcements will be made over the coming months.

It will be interesting to see where Ten take the timeslot in 2010. While they may opt for a new co-host for Kim, it would hardly be a surprise to see them use their resources elsewhere and revamp the timeslot entirely.

4 years fronting a TV show like this has been a hell of a run.