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Aussie TV presenter Hannah Hollis shares career news

She’s earned a reputation as a passionate, knowledgeable sports reporter during her decade on-air with Fox Sports. Now Hannah Hollis is looking for her next challenge.

Australian TV presenter Hannah Hollis has announced she’s departing Fox Sports after 10 years with the sports broadcaster, but will remain in her role as presenter on lifestyle show, Luxury Escapes. which is currently in production with Foxtel.

The presenter, who has earned a strong fanbase over the years for her work in sports broadcasting, will farewell Fox with her final appearance on Sunday’s netball coverage.

The star is no stranger to Luxury Escapes, having already featured on it in the second season.

First aired in 2016, Luxury Escapes offers viewers an inside look into the world’s best holidays, featuring some of Australia’s most beloved locations and international getaways like Singapore, Los Cabos, Bali, the Maldives and Thailand.

Nice work if you can get it, and when Hollis speaks to news.com.au, she’s just returned from an assignment in the US, which will debut later this year.

Hollis has just wrapped filming a story for Luxury Escapes in the US.
Hollis has just wrapped filming a story for Luxury Escapes in the US.
The TV star travelled through the Nevada desert to film the episode.
The TV star travelled through the Nevada desert to film the episode.

“I’ve loved it. I’ve been to some of the most beautiful places around the world experiencing wild indulgence, adventure, food, art and culture all steeped in local tradition. It’s a joy to share stories like this,” Hollis said of embracing the new career challenge.

But Hollis is keen to stress she hasn’t turned her back on sports reporting – it remains her first love, and she’s eager to work more in the field in the future. Having finished up with Fox Sports, she will now look for new opportunities, mixing her passion for sport and entertainment.

“I am finishing up with Fox Sports following this weekend’s Suncorp Super Netball round, after 10 fulfilling and enriching years,” she said.

“My time with Fox Sports and Foxtel — and the opportunities I’ve enjoyed over the past decade — have further fuelled my ambition. Now, I feel it’s the right moment to explore broader professional challenges.

“Sport is the cornerstone and heartbeat of my career and I’ve also enjoyed exploring my ambition beyond that and into entertainment. So it’s not one or the other.”

Hollis said she’d had “10 fulfilling years” at Fox Sports. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Hollis said she’d had “10 fulfilling years” at Fox Sports. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Her extensive experience over 10 years includes being part of the 2024 Paris Olympics coverage which was recognised at the Aus Sports Commission Awards last year; game day hosting for NRL and various Rugby League entertainment show and WNBL and Suncorp Super Netball coverage to name a few.

The glamorous presenter also reflected on her time with Fox Sports. Picture: Supplied
The glamorous presenter also reflected on her time with Fox Sports. Picture: Supplied

“I’m proud of people I’ve worked with and learnt from and I’m grateful to have spent a decade with a high performing passionate and dedicated team,” she said of her time covering sport.

“My proudest highlights include our award-winning Paris Olympic coverage, the NRL opener in Las Vegas.

“Hosting Fox League and Fox Netball, the latter of which includes building a new team from the ground up and our world first all female NRL show League Life.

“I’ve relished exploring the world of entertainment over the years interviewing Hollywood stars and now hosting a high end travel show.”

Hollis is currently exploring her next career move in sport and beyond.

“Hannah is an enormous talent and just beginning to make her mark in the world of entertainment,” said Steve Crawley, Managing Director Fox Sports.

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