Ben Fordham's 'Today' show replacement announced.

Ben Fordham’s Today show replacement was announced on Twitter today.

While we are sad to see Ben go, it looks like his shoes will be well-filled.

By fellow Today show presenter Tim Gilbert.

Welcome @TimgGilbert! We’re delighted to announce that Tim Gilbert will be our next Sport Host! #Today9 pic.twitter.com/N4HX5Q2jU1

— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) September 28, 2014

Gilbert has been seen as the sports presenter and host on the Weekend Today show and is often seen on the Channel Nine programme during the week. He has been with Channel Nine for nearly twenty years, dating back to his first appearances in 1996. Ben, who leaves the show at the end of this year, took to Twitter to spread the news, congratulating Tim on joining the team in 2015.  

The super talented @TimgGilbert joins @karlstefanovic @Lisa_Wilkinson @RichardWilkins @SylviaJeffreys @sjweather9 in 2015 #CongratsTG — BenFordham (@BenFordham) September 28, 2014

After 4 years of 4am alarms I’m saying goodbye to @thetodayshow at the end of 2014 to be on early morning baby duty but the good news is…

— BenFordham (@BenFordham) September 28, 2014

 

Ben, who is expecting his first child with wife Jodie Speers, announced in March that he is leaving the show to focus on radio commitments. “Jodie has been incredibly understanding with my work arrangement but I need to be realistic about what I can do and how long I can do it.”

Congratulations and best of luck to Tim.