The new position will mark Georgie’s sixth role on the network in 12 months.

Georgie Tunny will reportedly be taking on a new role at Channel 10 in 2026. Photos: Instagram/georgie_tunny / Getty

Georgie Tunny is expected to be taking on a new position at Channel 10 in 2026 after one of the network’s biggest names announced their departure this week. Chris Bath is leaving her role as host of 10 News Weekend, with the broadcaster reportedly deciding not to renew her contract to save costs.

The veteran newsreader, who has been with the network for over seven years, hosts a 90-minute national Saturday evening bulletin and a one-hour Sunday evening bulletin, as well as a separate 90-minute Perth bulletin. She also hosts a drive radio program on ABC Sydney from Monday to Thursday.

It’s already been reported that The Project’s former host Georgie Tunny will be taking over next year, marking her sixth role on Channel 10 in 12 months.

In addition to hosting The Project until its cancellation in June, Georgie was the narrator on House Hunters Australia and a contestant on The Amazing Race Australia with her partner, Rob Mills.

She is also currently a fill-in presenter on the network’s current affairs program, 10 News+, and was announced in August as the host of The Brighter Side, a weekly program helping viewers tackle financial challenges.

Channel 10 reportedly decided not to renew Chris Bath’s contract to save costs. Photo: Channel 10

Major change to 10 News+

The news comes shortly after it was announced that Channel 10’s underperforming current affairs program 10 News+ will be trimmed from one hour to 30 minutes.

Amelia Brace and Denham Hitchcock will continue co-hosting 10 News+ from Sunday to Thursday, with Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton presenting on Fridays.

The program will also keep its 6pm time slot following the network’s hour-long state-based news bulletins, with Deal Or No Deal now airing at 6:30pm and the upcoming reboot of Millionaire Hot Seat, hosted by Rebecca Gibney, airing at 7pm.

10 News+ will be trimmed from one hour to 30 minutes in 2026. Photo: Channel 10

‘We’re in this for the long haul’

Ten’s news chief, Martin White, told the Sydney Morning Herald that the change will “take some pressure off” the hosts and allow them to break more stories.

“It’s a lot easier to break stories if you’re not having to file every single night, so I think this will serve the team really well,” he said.

Martin also asserted that, despite regular reports that the show is being cancelled, 10 News+ is here to stay.

“We’re investing in the show by making it half an hour because we think it will work better. We’re not getting rid of it; we’re in this for the long haul,” he said.