After seven years, seasoned anchor Chris Bath will wrap at the end of the year.
Chris Bath is departing 10 News in what has been reported as a cost-cutting measure.
News.com.au claims the broadcaster has decided not to renew her contract.
Bath has been with 10 since 2018 on both The Project and 10 News, most recently as a weekend news presenter. She has been hosting a 90-minute national Saturday evening bulletin as well as a separate 90-minute Perth bulletin and a one-hour Sunday evening bulletin for both markets.
“According to insiders, after seven years at 10, Bath was deemed too expensive for 10 to keep on its books,” it reported.
Rumours swirled last December she might be departing after radio duties at ABC.
“Despite reports to the contrary (I) will be showcasing the excellent work of the fine #TenNewsFirst team & see you on the telly for @10newsfirst @channel10au all weekend & in 2025 too…. There’s TV life in the old girl yet….” she wrote at the time.
Her departure comes after 10 News+ was renewed for 2026 but cut back to 30 minutes, with no job losses, and as Paramount worldwide is jettisoning staff -so far Paramount Australia seems to have been spared an immediate impact. ‘Bathie’ may suggest otherwise.
In recent weeks 10 News has also seen Georgie Tunny in the anchor chair.
Updated: From a Network 10 spokesperson: “After seven years presenting the national weekend bulletin for 10 News, Chris Bath will present her last bulletin at the end of this year. Chris is one of Australia’s most respected news presenters and we thank her for her passion, dedication and contribution throughout her time presenting this bulletin. Chris will always be a valued member of the 10 family.”