What’s New October 23, 2026
Sharnelle Vella with Bob Murphy. Image: ABC.
Sharnelle Vella has announced she is stepping away as co-host of 774 ABC Melbourne Breakfast – saying she wants to spend more time with her baby daughter Eve.
Vella informed the ABC she won’t be returning from maternity leave to co-host Breakfast alongside Bob Murphy.
“I’ve loved my time at the ABC, and I’m grateful to have been offered an opportunity to return,” Vella said.
“But since becoming a mum to Eve, I’ve realised just how much I want to spend this precious time with her.“
“Every parent knows how quickly these early months pass. Right now, I want more time at home with my baby and my family, so I’ve decided to leave 774.”
“Thank you to my colleagues and to everyone who has listened and supported me. It’s been a special chapter, and I’ll always be grateful for it.”
774 ABC Melbourne Manager Shelley Hadfield said “Sharnelle is an absolute superstar and we have loved having her as part of the 774 family. The audience warmed to Sharnelle so quickly and she was inundated with messages of love and knitted baby clothes when she announced she was pregnant. We respect Sharnelle’s decision and we will miss her. We wish Sharnelle and her beautiful family all the best.”
Bob Murphy and Richelle Hunt will continue presenting Breakfast for the remainder of the year.
Details about the 2027 774 ABC Melbourne line up will be announced later this year.