Rodger Corser has broken his silence about being replaced by Gretel Killeen as the host of the Channel Ten reality TV series The Traitors.
The veteran presenter, 52, attended the Nine Upfronts in Sydney on Thursday night and exclusively told Daily Mail about his thoughts on Gretel, 62, being appointed the new host.
‘I think she is a great choice! I sent her a DM telling her I don’t think they could have chosen a better person,’ Rodger began.
‘My congratulations, I hope the series goes well.’
Rodger hosted the Channel Ten reality TV series from 2022 to 2023, and when it was dropped in 2024, he moved to Channel Nine to present an upcoming game show called The Floor.
It was announced last month that Ten would be reviving The Traitors in 2026, with former Big Brother Australia host Gretel Killeen now set to present.
Rodger Corser has broken his silence about being replaced by Gretel Killeen as the host of the Channel Ten reality TV series The Traitors
Earlier this month, Rodger was pictured looking on edge at a driving range following news that Gretel would be filling his boots on The Traitor.
In July, a TV insider claimed the Aussie media star was quietly ‘let go’ by Channel Ten last year after helming the reality series between 2022 and 2023.
Pictures of the 52-year-old, taken after his replacement was revealed, appeared to suggest that he was blindsided by the hosting switch-up.
The Aussie star appeared stressed and rigid as he spoke on the phone to a mystery caller.
The outing came shortly after it was announced by Channel Ten that veteran host Gretel Killeen was the new face of The Traitors.
The former Big Brother presenter will lead the third season of the series, which is currently being filmed in New Zealand.
Channel Ten shared the exciting announcement on social media in September, alongside a photo of a radiant-looking Gretel.
‘The Traitors is returning to 10 with Aussie legend Gretel Killeen as host!’ they began.
The veteran presenter attended the Nine Upfronts in Sydney on Thursday night and exclusively told Daily Mail his thoughts about Gretel being appointed the new host
Rodger hosted the Channel Ten reality TV series from 2022 – 2023 and when it was dropped in 2024, he moved to Channel Nine to present an upcoming game show called The Floor
They then revealed when fans could expect to see the upcoming season.
‘Dust off your cloaks, trusty Traitors, and prepare to bury the hatchet… in your closest ally’s back. #TheTraitors Australia. Coming to @Channel10AU in 2026.’
Gretel shared her excitement about the role in a statement.
‘As a writer and performer, I love a new experience. Hosting The Traitors gives me permission to explore an alternate version of myself, full of challenging mischief.’
Meanwhile, Tamara Simoneau, Vice President, Content, Paramount Australia, expressed how delighted they were to be working with Gretel.
‘There is no one better to bring it to life than the OG of groundbreaking, buzz-worthy reality shows, Gretel Killeen,’ they said.
‘We are assembling a brilliant cast of the most cunning and clever Aussies, but Gretel is poised to take them on a ride that’ll test them like never before. Audiences are going to be on the edge of their seats.’
