Georgie Tunny (born 1991) is an Australian journalist and television presenter.
Georgie Tunny | |
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| Born | 1991 (age 32–33) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Employer | Network 10 |
| Television | The Project |
| Partner(s) | Rob Mills (2018–present; engaged) |
She is best known for her work as a co-host of Network 10's The Project and presenter on ABC's News Breakfast.[1]
Early life and education
editTunny was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland.[2] She attended Brigidine College, Indooroopilly and the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelor degree in Arts and Journalism in 2013.[2] She began her career with an internship at The Courier-Mail
Career
editNews Breakfast
editIn 2012, Tunny joined the ABC becoming a sports presenter on News Breakfast in 2015.[2]
In 2017, Tunny attempted to interview Melbourne Victory football player Mitch Austin. However, after Tunny asking her first question, Austin suffered an apparent panic attack and walked off the set.[3] The incident attracted considerable media attention.[4][5] Asked about the incident in 2022 during the I've Got News For You podcast, Tunny described the moment as "terrifying" and said that although she was concerned for Austin's welfare, she regrets being initially concerned for herself and the possible ramifications the interview would have on her career.[6]
In August 2021, The Age published a letter from a female reader complimenting Tunny for being "a lovely natural young woman" and not "a bottle blonde with eyelash extensions or rounded cleavage", calling Tunny "a breath of fresh air, with plenty of sunshine".[7] This prompted former News Breakfast presenter Virginia Trioli to criticise the newspaper for publishing such a letter.[7] Editor of The Age Gay Alcorn subsequently apologised to readers and to Tunny describing it as "an inappropriate letter that should not have been published."[7]
Foxtel
editIn late October 2021, it was announced Tunny would be leaving the ABC after eight years to be the host of daily News Flash segments on Foxtel's news streaming service Flash, which had been launched earlier that month.[8][9]
The Project
editAfter Carrie Bickmore announced she would be taking extended leave from The Project in March 2022, Tunny and Chrissie Swan were announced as Bickmore's replacements.[10]
In August 2022, it was announced Tunny had left the Flash streaming platform after she was appointed as a permanent member of The Project, as a producer, reporter and presenter.[11]
Apart from her role with The Project, Tunny was also a member of Network 10's Melbourne Cup Carnival horse racing coverage in 2021 and 2022.[12][13][14]
Personal life
editTunny commenced a relationship with Australian singer and actor Rob Mills after he contacted her in 2018 after seeing her on News Breakfast.[15] Mills announced on 31 December 2021 that he and Tunny were engaged.[16]
References
edit- ^ Pobjie, Ben (4 April 2022). "Georgie Tunny's 'big challenge' of having an opinion on The Project". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Georgie Tunny". 10play. 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Carmody, Broede (3 October 2017). "'There goes Mitch': Melbourne Victory's Mitch Austin walks out of interview". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Honeysett, Stuart (3 October 2017). "Melbourne Victory's Mitch Austin walks out of ABC TV interview after "panic attack"". Nine's Wide World of Sports. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "TV presenter left stunned as Victory's Austin walks out on interview". SBS Sport. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Bond, Nick (22 August 2022). "Georgie Tunny reveals one regret about 'terrifying' live TV moment". news.com.au. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Molloy, Shannon (19 August 2021). "ABC host Virginia Trioli slams The Age for running a reader letter attacking the appearance of female weather presenters". news.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (31 October 2021). "GEORGIE TUNNY to present 'snackable' updates for new streaming service FLASH". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (1 November 2021). "Georgie Tunny leaves ABC for Flash". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (31 March 2022). "CHRISSIE SWAN and GEORGIE TUNNY set to takeover THE PROJECT desk as CARRIE BICKMORE takes leave". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (16 August 2022). "Georgie Tunny swaps Flash for The Project". Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Knox, David (26 October 2021). "Derby Day: Oct 30". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
...and racing reporter Georgie Tunny.
- ^ Knox, David (12 September 2022). "10 confirms Melbourne Cup broadcasting team". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
Covering all things fashion and entertainment in the Birdcage is Rob Mills, The Project's Georgie Tunny...
- ^ Knox, David (27 November 2022). "10 team steps out for Oaks Day". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Rizvi, Jamila (31 July 2020). "'I promise I'm not crazy': how Rob Mills won Georgie Tunny's heart". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona (1 January 2022). "Rob Mills set to marry journalist Georgie Tunny". Herald Sun. Retrieved 27 November 2022.