Is Richard Wilkins stepping away from Today? The breakfast show’s longtime entertainment reporter will have a ‘lesser role on the air in 2023’
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Richard Wilkins could be preparing for retirement in the coming year as the Weekend Today co-host will reduce his time in front of the camera in 2023.
After 35 years with the network, sources at Nine said he will take on the title of “Network Entertainment Editor” for the next year.
The Daily Telegraph also reported that the 68-year-old could soon be replaced as co-host of the weekend breakfast show by Charles Croucher.
Richard Wilkins, 68, (pictured) could be preparing for retirement in the coming year as the Weekend Today co-host will spend less time in front of the camera in 2023
The publication further reported that Belinda Russell’s role in Weekend Today and Today Extra may also look different in the new year.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Nine for comment.
It’s not the only time Wilkins has faced rumors that he will soon step down from Today.
In December 2021, Nine’s boss Darren Wick had to tell The Sunday Telegraph that Wilkins would return to work amid rumors that his workload was being reduced due to concerns about his health.
After 35 years with the network, sources at Nine said he will take on the title of ‘Network Entertainment Editor’ in the coming year
“Richard is completely fine. He is fighting fit and will be with us for many years to come,” he said at the time.
The entertainment reporter had tested positive for COVID-19 three times last year and spent 18 days in isolation.
It comes after Wilkins celebrated 35 years with Channel Nine in May by throwing a poolside party at his home in Sydney’s Cremorne and inviting all his famous friends.
Sylvia Jeffreys, Lauren Phillips, Ben Fordham, Jayne Azzopardi and Tim Gilbert, among others, were all in attendance.
The Daily Telegraph also reported that the 68-year-old could soon be replaced as co-host of the weekend breakfast show by Charles Croucher (pictured)
It’s not the only time Wilkins has faced rumors that he will soon step down from Today. Pictured at today’s 40th anniversary celebration
Jeffreys and Phillips both took to Instagram to congratulate Richard on his incredible career milestone.
Alongside a group photo from the party, 36-year-old Jeffreys wrote, “Dickie is the kind of friend who makes you feel like family. I am so proud to call him a friend and celebrate his 35 years with Channel Nine. We love you, Dickie Bird.’
Phillips also shared two photos of herself hugging Wilkins and holding a glass of champagne.
My all-time favourite. Celebrating 35 years of this absolute legend on Channel 9. We adore you Dickie xx,’ she gushed.
Azzopardi shared a close-up of the epic cake with a photo of Wilkins in one of his signature suits on the icing, while Fordham, 45, shared two candid shots of himself clutching Wilkin’s girlfriend Nicola Dale as she bent over the cake . swimming pool.
It comes after Wilkins celebrated 35 years with Channel Nine in May by throwing a poolside party at his home in Sydney’s Cremorne and inviting all his famous friends. Pictured from left to right: Sylvia Jeffreys, Richard Wilkins, Tim Gilbert and James Birtles
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