Tim Gilbert (journalist)
| Tim Gilbert | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Sydney |
| Occupation | Journalist & Sport Presenter |
| Employer | Nine Network |
Tim Gilbert is an Australian journalist.
Gilbert is currently a sports presenter on Today.[1]
Career
Gilbert's media career began at Radio 2GN in Goulburn and 2UE.[2]
In 1996, he joined the Nine Network and since then has been a sport presenter, commentator, reporter and producer on the network. He has presented sport reports on Nine News and been a reporter on The Cricket Show and The NRL Footy Show.
Gilbert has covered a number of sporting events both in Australia and around the world including the 2012 London Olympics and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
In February 2009, Gilbert was appointed weekend sports presenter on Weekend Today.[3]
Gilbert is also a fill-in host on Friday Night NRL if Cameron Williams is away. He is also a commentator for the network
In September 2014, Gilbert was announced as Ben Fordham's replacement on Today.[4] He commenced his new role in November.
In 2015, Andrew Johns caused controversy when he told Tim to "F&#k off" live on air during an episode of the Sunday footy show. Neither party would comment about their off air feud.
Personal life
Gilbert is married with children.
Tim's brother is Sky News Australia presenter Kieran Gilbert.
References
- ↑ "Tim Gilbert Today: 9Jumpin". 9Jumpin. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ↑ "Tim Gilbert". Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ↑ "Tim Gilbert". jump-in.com. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ↑ "Ben Fordham's Today replacement announced". Retrieved 12 September 2016.
External links
| Preceded by Ben Fordham |
Today Sport Presenter November 2014 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Originator |
Weekend Today Sport Presenter February 2009 - October 2014 |
Succeeded by Nathan Brown |