Kerri Anne

Kerri-Anne Kennerley's Bio

Kerri-Anne Kennerley, an immensely popular and versatile industry all rounder, has been a favourite with Australian television audiences for more than 20 years. Here's an outline of her credentials:

Kerri-Anne began in the entertainment industry at the tender age of 14, hosting the afternoon children's program Everybody In for the Nine Network in Brisbane.

She moved to the Ten Network a couple of years later to The Saturday Show, presenting three hours of live television every Saturday morning for three years.

From the age of 19, Kerri-Anne toured Australia as a cabaret singer, then took off on a month-long holiday to Jamaica and New York. She ended up staying in New York for five years working in various jobs in the entertainment industry.

Returning to Australia in 1981, Kerri-Anne immediately landed her job as co-host of the Ten Network's Good Morning Australia. She stayed there for 11 years working with Gordon Elliott, Tim Webster, Terry Willesee and Mike Gibson.

Moving on to radio in 1992, Kerri-Anne worked as a "fill-in" at 2UE in Sydney and then in 1994 took over the breakfast shift at 2CH where she was also chief executive officer of the station.

In mid-1995 Kerri-Anne returned to the Ten Network to host and co-produce Monday to Friday with Kerri-Anne, until December when she was approached for the role as host of the Nine Network's cornerstone of lunchtime entertainment, Midday

In February 1996, Kerri-Anne commenced her new role as host of Midday with Kerri-Anne for the Nine Network, fulfilling a long-term ambition to work on the show, and immediately returning the program to its former glory as the most-watched daytime program on Australian television.

In 1997, due to the enormous success of Midday with Kerri-Anne, she was nominated for the Gold Logie.

Kerri-Anne has become one of the most high-profile people on Australian television and is in constant demand for public appearances.

In 1999 Kerri-Anne joined What's Cooking.

She returned to the Nine Network to host Mornings with Kerri-Anne in October 2002.

Since 2004, Mornings has travelled to Europe, Alaska, Canada, Los Angeles and New Zealand.

In 2006, Mornings celebrated its 800th episode with special guest Clive James.

In 2007 then federal Opposition leader Kevin Rudd co-hosted an episode of Mornings with Kerri-Anne.

Kerri-Anne's now infamous interview with John Stamos was beamed across the globe.

The 1500th episode of Mornings featured Hollywood legend Liza Minnelli.

Kerri-Anne was the MC at the World Masters Games gala ball where she interviewed Prince Frederik of Denmark.

User comments

I was watching todays show how you were upset in regards to fat people and some persons comments in the usa in regards to not being comfortable being around so called fat people .YOu were not happy and called the person who said this a "cow . Yet you have a man on next commenting on so called "ugly people " dating site i think it was .And he goes on to say terrible things bout ugly people not being allowed to breed etc and you say nothing .I find this discusting . Discrimination is just that "discrimination and should be dealt with accordingly .Me personally would not of given that man the time of day with his rude discriminatory comments ,it is comments such as that that keep this sort of thinking going .I love your show but today you showed poor form and i think you need to really think bout who you are allowing on your show to make such horrible commments. Thankyou Cheryl

Hi there! I just read Kerri-Anne's bio. You may want to change "LISA MINNELLI" to "LIZA MINNELLI." Cheers, Bobby

There is a great system just starting in NSW called SchoolShopOnline which allows parents to order their kids' lunches online from the school's canteen menu from home at any time. School's need to rate their food red, yellow, green. At the end of the week parents get a graph rating their lunch choices for the week. Schools also get a graph showing choices made by parents to discuss with their parent group or publish in their newsletter. A great way to educate kids and parents while offering a useful service to parents!

I have noticed Kerri-anne hasn't been on everyday lately I hope she is well as I really enjoy her morning show

I had 7 operations in 13 months and your morning show helped me to think positive.Thank you. Regards Doris

I HAVE WATCHED YOUR SHOW WHEN YOU HAVE DOGS & CATS ON,YOU ARE SUCH A CARING PERSON TOWARDS THEM YOU ALLOW THEM TO JUMP ALL OVER YOU.I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU BECAUSE WE NEED YOUR HELP "urgently' with our PLIGHT IN LOCKYER VALLEY AREA IF YOU COULD SPARE A THOUGHT FOR US THAT WOULD BE GREAT.I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING TO LOG-ON WITH OUR STORY.DON'T KNOW HOW ELSE TO CONTACT YOU THANKS ELAINE

I cannot find the recipes from today's show with the Women's Weekly Best Ever Cakes???? Where are they please. Thanks Christine

Hi Kerrie ! love your show to bits watch it while on my treadmill everyday anyway what I would like to know is what brand makeup do you wear and colours like lips stick ,eye shadow etc as you always look pretty on the show as I'm now 46 years old and started to get confused what shade of make up I should wear oh and plus starting to get lines on my face hope you don't mind me asking you as I don't want to like a clown when I'm older lol thankyou for your show shirley

I was watching the show when you were discussing breast feeding while I was in the gym. Unfortunately the volume was down so I could not hear what was going on but I gather it was the same old issues. I have a few comments. Firstly I was in a position where I had to return to work a few weeks after the birth of my first two. I also hated having to watch what I ate as it affected the milk, having leaking breasts, breast inflated to many times their size and feeling totally responsible for feeding. I hated it and was quite happy with the choice I made to bottle feed.Secondly I wonder if men were responsible for feeding and in doing so had to expose their penis, I am sure there would be an outcry from both men and women alike.So breast feeders, please do not assume all women either can or want to breast feed. Secondly lay off the guilt trip put on us and thirdly do not jump to defense when some of us find it unpleasant to sit at a table with a woman breast feeding and her breast exposed.

Last Saturday morning's show (June 20th)had a chicken in rice flour and then fried and served with a salsa - I have continued to look for the recipe, however have not yet found it - would you be kind enough to send it to me - thanking you Majella

Meet the Kerri-Anne team

Kerri-Anne Kennerley

Kerri-Anne Kennerley, an immensely popular and versatile industry all rounder, has been a favourite with Australian television audiences for more than 20 years.

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Jamie Malcolm

After appearing on the Seven Network, the Ten Network and Foxtel, Jamie Malcolm moved to the Nine Network in 2002 as part of the original line-up on Mornings with Kerri-Anne.

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Rozz Switzer

Born in Brisbane in 1972, she developed a passion for performing during her primary school years. Rozz Switzer is the product presenter on Channel Nine's Kerri-Anne.

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Paul Hancock

Paul Hancock is a Sydney based professional TV presenter, stand-up comedian, M.C. and musician. Paul is the product presenter on Channel Nine's Kerri-Anne.

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