Tracy Grimshaw facts for kids

Tracy Grimshaw is a well-known Australian journalist and TV presenter. She was born on June 3, 1960. Tracy is famous for her long career with the Nine Network. She hosted A Current Affair for many years, from 2006 to 2022. Before that, she was a co-host of the morning show Today from 1996 to 2005. Tracy returned to the Nine Network in 2024 to host a new health show called Do You Want to Live Forever?

Tracy Grimshaw's TV Career

Tracy Grimshaw started her TV career in 1981. She joined Nine News in Melbourne as a reporter. By 1985, she began presenting news bulletins. In 1987, she became the presenter of Nine Morning News.

Reporting and Hosting Roles

During the early 1990s, Tracy reported on big events from other countries for the Nine Network. She also reported for A Current Affair. She even hosted A Current Affair during the summer breaks.

In 1995, Tracy co-hosted The Midday Show with David Reyne. The next year, she hosted Today on Saturday and a show called Animal Hospital.

Hosting Today and A Current Affair

On November 4, 1996, Tracy Grimshaw became the co-host of Today with Steve Liebmann. She held this important role for nine years. Her time as co-host of Today ended on December 23, 2005. Jessica Rowe took over her spot.

In 2005, Tracy also voiced a news reporter character named Katie Current in the Australian version of the movie Shark Tale.

On January 30, 2006, Tracy began presenting A Current Affair. She took over from Ray Martin. In May 2006, she interviewed two miners, Todd Russell and Brant Webb. They were survivors of the Beaconsfield Mine collapse. This special interview was called The Great Escape. Tracy was nominated for a Gold Logie in 2018. On September 5, 2022, Tracy announced she would leave A Current Affair. Her last show was on November 24, 2022, after 17 years.

Return to Nine Network

The Nine Network announced in September 2023 that Tracy Grimshaw would return in 2024. On January 19, 2024, she was announced as the host of a new medical series. This show is called Do You Want to Live Forever? She hosts it alongside medical expert Nick Coatsworth. The show first aired on June 17, 2024.

Tracy Grimshaw's Personal Life

Tracy Grimshaw grew up in Greensborough, Victoria. On May 7, 2015, she was in a horse riding accident. This happened at her property in Sydney. She was taken by helicopter to Westmead Hospital.

Tracy is a big fan of the St Kilda Football Club. This team plays in the Australian Football League.