ABC names interim Insiders hosts as David Speers’ jump from Sky delayed until next year
Sky News has confirmed the departure of David Speers, announcing that he will leave the channel in 2020, as ABC has confirmed him as the new host of Insiders, replacing the retiring Barrie Cassidy who will leave on June 9.
Annabel Crabb and Fran Kelly will split the Insiders hosting role for the remainder of 2019. Both Crabb and Kelly were thought to be in the running to take over the Insiders role prior to the appointment of Speers.
The confirmation comes after news outlets reported Speers would take on the role weeks ago, among confirmation from Cassidy himself.
Do we have to listen to Fran on Insiders cutting off the person’s she has invited before they can have their say ? If so – I will be off to another in that time slot. It is irritating ! Kevin
Fran, has been quite disappointing in her role trying to ask too many questions without allowing time for a reasonable response to the question. She is certainly biased and could be more subtle in her leanings.
I am very disappointed to agree with the above. Annabelle listens and is interested in the answer. Fran seems to relish the opportunity to interrupt unless the speaker agrees with her own point of view.