Channel Seven star STEE live on air: Sunrise’s ‘man in Hollywood’ Nelson Aspen resigns after nearly 20 years as a showbiz correspondent
Sunrise’s longtime US-based entertainment reporter Nelson Aspen is leaving the Channel Seven breakfast show after nearly two decades on the air.
The 58-year-old announced his resignation on Friday after delivering his morning show business news bulletin live from New York.
“After 19 and a half years with Sunrise, I’ll give you my two weeks’ notice,” Aspen told co-hosts Natalie Barr and Michael Usher, who seemed surprised by the news.
Sunrise’s ‘man in Hollywood’ Nelson Aspen announced his resignation live on Friday. The veteran entertainment journalist was pictured here on the Oscars’ red carpet in March
Aspen leaves Sunrise to finish his new book, Your home is your castle.
“I’m going to finish my new book … and I’m going to do a book tour, a Q&A program that will include Australian cities,” he said.
Aspen’s last day will be July 15th.
“After 19 and a half years with Sunrise, I’ll give you my two weeks’ notice,” Aspen told co-hosts Natalie Barr (left) and Michael Usher (center), who appeared surprised by the news
An upset Barr said, ‘Nelson, it was a wonderful ride. We’ll miss you, but it’s not goodbye because we have two weeks to say it. ‘
Aspen has been a part of Sunrise for nearly 20 years and reports to a range of hosts, including Barr, Samantha Armytage and Melissa Doyle.
He was based in Los Angeles when he first joined the team, and remained Sunrise’s ‘man in Hollywood’ even after moving to New York City.
Aspen has been a part of Sunrise for almost 20 years, reporting to a range of hosts including Barr, Samantha Armytage and Melissa Doyle (left)
Aspen (filmed during one of his first appearances on Australian TV) leaves Sunrise to finish his new book, Your Home Is Your Castle. His last day will be July 15
Aspen celebrated 15 years at Sunrise in 2018 and said he was thankful that he ‘had the opportunity to interview so many stars’.
“Just to have the experience of being part of the Sunrise family and coming to Australia and meeting you and the fans … these are opportunities that are extraordinary,” he added.
He was recently presented by the Publicists Guild of America in 2020 with the International Media Journalist of the Year award by none other than Jennifer Aniston.
Throughout his career, Aspen has interviewed the likes of Julie Andrews, Harrison Ford and Rose Byrne, and has covered all the major awards for Sunrise, including the Oscars and Golden Globes.
Throughout his career, Aspen has interviewed the likes of Julie Andrews, Harrison Ford and Rose Byrne, and has covered all the major awards for Sunrise, including the Oscars.
Aspen was recently presented by the Publicists Guild of America in 2020 with the International Media Journalist of the Year award by none other than Jennifer Aniston (right).