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ABC News Breakfast host James Glenday has been slammed for his on-air attire.
The criticism came after the veteran journalist broke with convention and appeared without a tie for Tuesday’s edition of the morning program.
Glenday, who has been with the national broadcaster for 15 years, took up the high- profile gig this month after long-time host Michael Rowland resigned the role last year.
‘Glenday without a tie looks odd and rather forced. Would look more natural with one on,’ complained one armchair critic on TV industry blog Media Spy.
The same user also took a shot at Nate Byrne, who appeared on the same episode wearing a colourful open-neck shirt.
‘Nate also needs to stop dressing like a male kinder teacher,’ the blogger moaned.
ABC News Breakfast host James Glenday has been slammed for his on air attire. The criticism came after the veteran journalist broke with convention and appeared without a tie for Tuesday’s edition of the morning program. (Pictured with co-host Bridget Brennan)
Glenday, who has been with the national broadcaster for 15 years, took up the high- profile gig this month after long-time host Michael Rowland resigned the role last year. Taking to blog Media Spy, a viewer said that Glenday looked ‘forced’ without a tie
However, a number of viewers leapt to defend the sartorial style of the ABC Breakfast news team.
‘Glenday looks fine sans tie, and Nate has always dressed in his own unique way – neither inhibits the way they do their job,’ a blogger said on the same thread.
‘They both look fine to me,’ agreed another.
Another user pointed out that it is usually female TV presenters who drawer flak from viewers.
‘On the one hand, it’s refreshing to see males being scrutinised for what they wear for a change.
‘On the other hand, both seem to do their jobs perfectly well in their current attire.’
It comes after Glenday was announced as ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland’s replacement last month.
Glenday came to the role after has frequently appearing as a fill-in host on the program.
The same viewer complained that weatherman Nate Byrne looked like a ‘kinder teacher’ in his colourful casual shirt. (Pictured)
Previously he was ABC’s 7pm newsreader in Canberra.
He now co-host the breakfast show alongside Bridget Brennan, whom he has revealed he met on his first day at the ABC when he joined as a cadet in 2010.
The veteran reporter has a wealth of political and field experience, having worked as both a Europe and US Correspondent for the ABC during his time with the network.
The broadcaster also confirmed sports presenter Catherine Murphy will be a replacement for Tony Armstrong on ABC News Breakfast.
‘The chance to join News Breakfast and take over from Michael Rowland, a beloved colossus of Australian broadcasting, is an offer I couldn’t refuse,’ says Glenday.
‘It will be a beautiful thing to present the show with Bridget, a long-time friend and fellow millennial. We’re quite different people, but for some inexplicable reason she tolerates my terrible jokes, so we get along well.
‘ABC News Breakfast is the natural place for the biggest names in Australia to come to share their news and stories. I can’t wait to begin work with the very talented team.’
Michael, 55, broke the shock news of his departure to viewers in December.
‘I’m leaving News Breakfast,’ Rowland announced.
‘I’m sorry to the viewers out there for the short notice. I’m not one for long and drawn out farewells and I wanted minimal fuss.
‘I love the job, it’s the best job I’ve had in the ABC. In fact, anywhere. But after 15 years of 3am starts my body is screaming “enough!”. And so too is my wife.
‘It’s been an immense privilege to be here for 15 years presenting the news to our viewers. That, to me, has been by far the most important part of the job.’
The veteran journalist anchored the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rowland has also served as Lateline’s economics correspondent and state political reporter in both New South Wales and Victoria.
Justin Stevens, the ABC’s news director, said in a statement: ‘Michael has been central to News Breakfast’s success over the past 15 years, a familiar and trusted face for viewers each morning.
‘His ability to traverse serious reporting as well as lighter topics, and do it on live TV for three hours every morning, shows what a hugely talented broadcaster he is.
‘We’ll miss him a lot on the News Brekky couch but we can’t wait to see what he does next for the ABC after a well-deserved rest.’
Meanwhile, Rowland’s ABC News Breakfast co-host Bridget said it has been ‘an honour and a privilege’ sitting alongside him.
‘I’ve been able to watch firsthand his enduring dedication to strong journalism and public service,’ Brennan said in a statement.
‘After 15 years, Australians will miss his presence each and every morning enormously, but I know we all appreciate the incredible effort he has given to News Breakfast for such a long time.
‘Michael, I hope this next chapter brings long sleep-ins and more time to stay up late and watch your beloved Doggies!’
