Since Melissa Doyle’s shock departure, “Where to next?” has been the question on everybody’s lips, and Woman’s Day hears she’s about to make her mark on one of the country’s most loved news programs.
Yep, we’re talking about Ten’s The Project!
According to one insider, Lisa Wilkinson, who earns a reported $2 million at the network, will be forced to take a “massive pay cut” in the near future when her contract is renegotiated.
“Rove McManus [whose company produces the show] has been told to tighten the reins. Lisa is up for renewal, and the guess is she will take a big cut to make way for the likes of Mel to step in as a regular on The Project,” the source dishes.
Mel Doyle could be a shoo-in for a place on The Project.
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Interestingly, Lisa has been publicly supportive of her former TV rival, taking to social media to pay tribute to Mel.
“So much admiration for you Melissa Doyle. After 25 hugely successful years, you are, as always, a class act with your news today,” the 60-year-old wrote in a touching post.
Fuelling rumours the pair could join forces very soon, and highlighting their immense respect for each other, Lisa says she’d looked to Mel for inspiration when she first took on her role at Today.
So is it happening or isn’t it? Time will tell – stay tuned!
