EXCLUSIVE: Liz Hayes shocking move amid Channel Nine changes

With her crime show Under investigation likely won’t return to screens until 2025, Liz Hayes can finally close the book on her time at Channel Nine next year.

Liz, 68, has been with Nine for more than 40 years. The network is currently in a period of great upheaval, with new boss Matt Stanton announcing cuts of up to $50 million through July 2025. New idea learned that Liz may be developing an exit strategy that will ultimately lead to her being taken to Network 10.

“There’s been a lot of talk about what Liz is planning to do,” says a well-placed TV insider.

“There are rumors that she might return to her old haunts in the Tenth, where she started back in the day.”

There have been rumors for weeks What Under investigation Liz’s main show at Nineperhaps he will be fired. At the 2025 content reveal event last week, the series was not included in the list of returning shows. His absence renewed speculation that he had been dumped or “rested”.

Liz Hayes under investigation — It was not confirmed that Under Investigation would return for Nine’s Upfronts presentation last week. *(Source: Nine)*

Nine veterans, such as advertising executive Victoria Buchan, have already been shown the door, insiders say. Under investigationIts apparent demise after just four years would send a chilling message to all on-air talent.

“If that’s what they’re comfortable doing with the Liz Hayes show, then there’s nothing off the table,” one network source said. Daily Mail Australia in August.

“To even think about ending her show is just cruel. This means that absolutely no one and nothing is safe.”

At a presentation last week, Nine confirmed that Liz would still be presenter. 60 minutess in the new year. She will also anchor Nine’s coverage of the upcoming US presidential election alongside Karl Stefanovic.

Sources say Liz continues 60 minutes should be “interesting”. She was apparently annoyed when producers invited Tracey Grimshaw for the program’s recent chat with Elle Macpherson.

Liz Hayes Karl Stefanovich — Liz was all smiles at Nine’s Upfronts last week, where she posed with Karl Stefanovic. *(Photo: Getty)*

The relationship between Liz and Tracy is said to have deteriorated due to the controversial interview.

“They are good friends. Tracy would definitely talk to Liz about the Elle interview and she would give her blessing,” says the source.

But privately, Liz was said to be furious that her ex Current case the owner has invaded her territory. What is characteristic is Liz didn’t defend Tracy after the interview was rejected for Elle’s controversial comments about her cancer treatment.

If Liz ultimately decides to move to Network 10, she could enlist the help of several former Nine colleagues who have already transferred there.

News anchor Sharyn Ghidella moved on to another position in September, and Liz is also close to her ex Project co-host Lisa Wilkinson. Their friendship goes back many years, and Liz even playing Cupid for Lisa and her husband Peter FitzSimons.

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