Fans of the famous Australian talk show “The Project“ are left in shock and sadness. After the program ended on Tuesday, Carrie delivered the news of her stepping aside as the presenter. Ending her 13 years long journey on the show. It was an emotional moment for her as she delivered the news herself, and the viewers are definitely going to miss her as well.
But one question is on everyone’s mind. Why is she leaving The Project? Before we discuss the reasons for her leaving the show, let me give you a quick introduction of her for those who might not be very well familiar with the show or Carrie Bickmore.
Carrie Bickmore Is a TV personality plus a radio presenter through which she started her career. In 2006 she made her way into the television variety show “Rove Live”. Later in the year 2009, she joined The Project and has been part of it since the day it first aired.
Throughout her long career, she has won multiple awards for her work which led her to become famous among her other Australian presenters. Now that you are familiar with her, let’s get back to more on Carrie leaving The Project.
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Carrie Bickmore Leaves the Project:
As we know, Carrie will no longer be a part of The Project. At the time of her announcement, she said that she would be part of it till the end of 2022. Once the show ended, Carrie announced her departure. Even before sharing the news, she became emotional and got bit of tears.
Describing the decision as the hardest choice in her professional career. She also added that she wants more family time and hasn’t decided what she is going to do next in her career. Describing the show as her home away from home.
She says it was really an incredible journey for her, and she is going to miss the viewers. Along with her co-hosts: Kate Langbroek, Peter Helliar, and Hamish Macdonald. Thanking them for their support over the years.
.@BickmoreCarrie has been on The Project desk since the day we first launched in 2009 and tonight, Carrie has revealed that she will be leaving the show. Here is the moment she made the the announcement.#TheProjectTV pic.twitter.com/a7RkxGl6KH
— The Project (@theprojecttv) October 11, 2022
Explaining that even though she is leaving the show and doesn’t know where to go next, she is going to be on television itself. Further expanding on the whole reason “That she wants to spend more time with family”, she wants to go to more cricket training sessions and Piano sessions with her children.
Even her Son Ollie was present in the audience at the time of her announcement. As Carrie and her co-hosts chat further, remembering that her son was only 1 year old when the show started back in 2009.
She even shares the conversation she had with her son when she told him about her leaving the show. To which the response was he wanted to be there when she made the announcement of her retirement. While the whole audience, as well as her co-host, starts laughing, finding it funny and so innocent.
Lastly, adding that she would surely be watching the show with a glass of wine from the comfort of her home.
Co-Hosts And Fans Reaction:
After the announcement, her co-hosts revealed that they got to know the news of Carrie leaving just a few days earlier.
As they all wished her the very best for the future, Helliar’s compliment stood out from the rest. He says that” She is the star and the soul of The Project.”
As for the fans, they had a very positive reaction to the reveal. Some were very glad she was leaving the show, as it was their thinking that the show was not worth her time anymore. And she can do much better than this.
Thanking her for the wonderful 13 years in the show and wishing her the best of luck in her upcoming endeavors. Few get all emotional at the news of her departure from the show.
