Tracy Grimshaw facts for kids

Tracy Grimshaw is a well-known Australian journalist and TV presenter. She was born on 3 June 1960. Many people know her from her long career with the Nine Network.

Tracy was the host of A Current Affair from 2006 to 2022. Before that, she was a co-host of the morning show Today from 1996 to 2005. In 2024, she returned to TV to host a new medical show called Do You Want to Live Forever?.

Tracy Grimshaw's Career Journey

Tracy Grimshaw started her 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

In the early 1990s, Tracy reported on big events from overseas for the Nine Network. She also reported for A Current Affair. During the summer breaks, she would often host A Current Affair too.

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.

Co-hosting Today

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

In 2005, Tracy even lent her voice to a movie! She played a news reporter character named Katie Current in the Australian version of the animated film Shark Tale.

Leading A Current Affair

On 30 January 2006, Tracy Grimshaw started 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 big award called the Gold Logie in 2018. On 5 September 2022, Tracy announced that she would be leaving A Current Affair. Her last show was on 24 November 2022, after 17 years as host.

Return to Television

In September 2023, the Nine Network announced that Tracy would be coming back to TV in 2024. On 19 January 2024, it was revealed that she would host a new medical series. The show is called Do You Want to Live Forever? and she hosts it with medical expert Nick Coatsworth. It started on 17 June 2024.

About Tracy's Life

Tracy Grimshaw grew up in a place called Greensborough, Victoria. On 7 May 2015, she had a horse riding accident at her property in Sydney. She needed medical help and was taken to Westmead Hospital.

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