It’s still a serious case of scalp scratching at the Today Tonight camp – with rumours abound that host Anna Coren will be replaced by fill-in Samantha Armytage.
Coren’s itchiness in the TT chair has become clearly apparent to Seven producers, after completing screen tests for CNN in both Hong Kong and Atlanta - and will return from the Beijing Games in contract negotiation mode.
Head of Seven news, Peter Meakin, was undeterred by the possible departure of Coren.
“Our bureau positions are filled” Meakin said.
Meanwhile, temp host Samantha Armytage has been waiting in the wings, and looks like to be an easy option if Coren and Seven can’t see eye to eye.
Seven insiders consider Armytage a warmer, more natural host than Coren – and few options besides her have been considered.
Aside from her TT fill in duties, her role in Weekend Sunrise with Andrew O’Keefe has further solidified her position as a potential replacement.