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Kylie Gillies
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Gillies in May 2012
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| Born | 4 May 1967 |
| Occupation | Seven Network presenter and journalist |
| Years active | 1991−present |
| Spouse(s) | Tony Gillies (1989–present) |
| Children | 2 |
Kylie Gillies (born on May 4, 1967) is an Australian television presenter. She works for the Seven Network in Sydney, Australia. Kylie is well-known as the co-host of The Morning Show alongside Larry Emdur.
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Kylie Gillies' Early Career
Kylie Gillies was born in Tamworth. She went to Tamworth High School. Her first job was as a researcher at a radio station called 2TM. After that, she worked for Prime Television for ten years. There, she was a reporter, producer, and news presenter. Her very first role at the Seven Network was as an assistant producer for Seven's Late News.
Becoming a Sports Presenter
Before joining The Morning Show, Kylie was a sports news presenter on a show called Sportsworld. She also reported for Seven's coverage of the Australian Open Tennis. During the Open, she shared weather updates and sports news each day.
News and Morning Show Roles
In December 2006, Kylie often presented the weekend sports report for Seven News in Sydney. She also filled in as a presenter on other popular shows. These included Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise, Seven Morning News, and Seven 4.30 News. In June 2007, Kylie started her main role as co-host of The Morning Show with Larry Emdur. This show airs right after Sunrise.
Highlights and Achievements
Kylie Gillies has had many memorable moments in her career. She has shown her skills in various types of television.
Dancing with the Stars
In June 2009, Kylie announced she would join the TV show Dancing with the Stars. She worked hard and finished in third place in the competition.
Recognized for Journalism
In 2010, Kylie received a special award called a Walkley Award. This award is given to people who have made important contributions to journalism. It showed how much her work was valued.
Reporting Major Events
In April 2011, Kylie reported live from London for The Morning Show and Seven News. She was there to cover the exciting Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Later, in 2014, Kylie and her co-host Larry Emdur reported on the serious events of the 2014 Sydney hostage crisis. They helped keep viewers informed during a difficult time.
Celebrating Milestones
In 2017, Kylie Gillies celebrated a big milestone. She marked 20 years of working with the Seven Network. She also celebrated 10 years of co-hosting The Morning Show with Larry Emdur.
Kylie Gillies' Family Life
Kylie Gillies is married to Tony Gillies, who is also a journalist. They got married in 1989. Together, they have two sons named Gus and Archie.
