Major Channel Seven star plans to replace Matt Doran on Weekend Sunrise after his shock on-air resignation

The Channel 7 star is expected to replace Weekend Sunrise co-host Matt Doran following his shock on-air resignation on Sunday.

According to Seven’s US correspondent David Wojwoda, who is based in Los Angeles, he is likely to take on the role of co-host alongside Monique Wright. news.com.au.

The Melbourne-based reporter worked at Channel Seven for eight years and was a reporter at Voskhod from 2016 to 2020.

He moved to Los Angeles in July 2020 to become the network’s U.S. correspondent and was named U.S. bureau chief last April.

Voyvod earned a reputation for his charming personality and cheeky banter during his reporting.

In 2020, Woywod turned red during an appearance on Sunrise when he mispronounced American actress Ellen DeGeneres’ name as “Allan”.

It comes after Doran summed up his five years at Weekend Sunrise.

The 41-year-old breakfast presenter made the emotional announcement live on air at the end of the show on Sunday.

The Seven star, who recently opened up about his battle with depression on The Morning Show, said he will take time to focus on his family and pursue other opportunities.

— Before we leave today, some latest news from the Doran house. “I want to share with you a decision I made with my beautiful wife Kendall – and, of course, in serious consultation with our beloved Italian greyhound, Murphy – and that is: after five years at Weekend Sunrise, I am ending at the end of the year,” he said.

“It’s something I’ve been agonizing over because, frankly, it’s one of the best jobs on earth, but we think it’s the right thing at the right time for our little family.”

“Even though I’m sad and doing my best not to look Monique in the eye, where I am right now is honestly one of incredible gratitude for the laughter, the lessons, and the tears.

“I am unwavering in my belief that this role—particularly being trusted to tell people’s most intimate, most personal stories—is one of the most privileged positions on the planet.”

Matt will present his final episode of Weekend Sunrise on Sunday, December 8, alongside Monique.

The breakfast host burst into tears as he spoke about his friendship with his closest colleague.

“Mon, you are not just a colleague, you are my best friend and I will miss you, is there a chance for a hug?” – he said.

In September, when Matt appeared on Morning Sunrise to revive his latest book, Mental State, about Australia’s mental health care system, he bravely opened up about his battle with depression.

“Do you think, Doctor, we feel better when we raise our hand like you and say, ‘I have anxiety problems’?” Matt asked Dr. Cross.

“I’ve had huge problems with depression over the last couple of years too, but people I think are still afraid to come forward and say it.”

“It’s amazing that you say that… the more we talk about it, the better,” Dr. Cross said, praising Matt for being so open about his depression on television.

Matt has caused concern in recent years after he mysteriously disappeared from work twice.

In June he was unable to make it to Seven studios to work on Weekend Sunrise.

He was replaced by news reporter Chris Reason, who returned to host the breakfast show alongside Monique Wright on Saturday 8 June.

A network spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia at the time that Matt was “on holiday”.