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| children = 2
| years active = 2000–present
| known_for = ] – Host (2022–present)<br>'']'' – presenter and reporter (2011-present)
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'''Allison Langdon''' is an Australian television presenter, journalist, reporter and author. She is currently the host of '']'' and a presenter and reporter on localised version of current affairs program '']''.
'''Allison Langdon''' (born 20 May 1979) is an Australian reporter, news presenter and author.


Langdon is currently host of '']'' and a reporter on '']''.<ref name="Allison Langdon - Nine News Reporter, Sydney"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110503194856/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=449275 |date=3 May 2011 }} — (retrieved 11 June 2010)</ref> She will host '']'' with ] from January 2020. Langdon was previously co-host of breakfast television program '']'' alongside ] and '']''.<ref name="Allison Langdon - Nine News Reporter, Sydney"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110503194856/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=449275 |date=3 May 2011 }} — (retrieved 11 June 2010)</ref>

==Early life and training==
Langdon was born in ] but moved to ] at age seven.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hutton |first=Dan |date=2016-03-30 |title=Allison Langdon - The Best in the Business |url=https://thebeast.com.au/people/allison-langdon-the-best-in-the-business/# |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=The Beast |language=en-US}}</ref> She attended Wauchope High School and ]'s MacKillop Senior College.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wauchopegazette.com.au/story/2691335/langdon-returns-home/|title=Langdon returns home|first=Libby|last=Stewart|date=13 November 2014|website=Wauchope Gazette}}</ref> During her time at school, she presented radio programs on Monday evenings on the local community radio station 2WAY FM, which is based in Wauchope.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/allison-langdon-on-motherhood-marriage-and-diving-into-the-today-hot-seat-20200129-p53vn2.html|title=Allison Langdon on motherhood, marriage and diving into the Today hot seat|first=Michael|last=Lallo|date=1 February 2020|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> After leaving school, she studied journalism at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boland |first=Bray |date=2022-11-28 |title=From community radio presenter to A Current Affair host |url=https://radiotoday.com.au/from-community-radio-presenter-to-a-current-affair-host/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=Radio Today |language=en-AU}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Allison attended ] High School and ]'s MacKillop Senior College. During her time at school, she presented radio programs on Monday evenings on the local community radio station 2WAY FM, which is based in Wauchope. After leaving school, she studied journalism at ] and filed stories for the National Radio News service of the Australian Community Radio Network, run by the CBAA. She was also a broadcaster with the on-campus community radio station ]-FM.


Langdon joined the ] after completing her journalism degree, which included an ] with ] in ]. She began her media career as a producer for '']'' in 2001. Langdon joined the ] after completing her journalism degree, which included an ] with ] in ]. She began her media career as a producer for '']'' in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2010 |title=Allison ticks up new spot at Nine |url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/allisons-new-spot-at-nine/news-story/e0ac8f23e9566c53b36889d4163d0350 |website=couriermail.com.au}}</ref>


In 2002, Allison worked as a producer for the 6:00pm bulletin of '']''. Seeking more on-the-road experience, Langdon moved to Nine's ] newsroom and, in her first year in the ], won the David Marchbank Award for best new journalist. Alongside her round as political reporter for the ], Langdon travelled to ] and ] covering stories for news and the '']'' program. In 2002, Langdon worked as a producer for the 6:00pm bulletin of '']''. Seeking more on-the-road experience, Langdon moved to Nine's ] newsroom and, in her first year in the ], won the David Marchbank Award for best new journalist.<ref> {{dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> Alongside her round as political reporter for the ], Langdon travelled to ] and ] covering stories for news and the '']'' program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Allison Langdon |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/allison-langdon-bio/4e65e0d7-4cbf-4f70-8121-9ed8ca7e026f |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=9now.nine.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>


Langdon was one of the first Australian journalists on the ground following the ] in ] in September 2004. She filed daily for all of Nine's bulletins before following the Australian survivor, five-year-old Manny Musu, to ]. Langdon was one of the first Australian journalists on the ground following the ] in ] in September 2004. She filed daily for all of Nine's bulletins.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/news-features/allison-langdon-hard-work-and-heart-break-20141004-3hag9.html|title=Allison Langdon: hard work and heart break|website=Daily Life}}</ref>


⚫ In 2008, Langdon released her first book; ''The Child Who Never Was: Looking for Tegan Lane'', which examined the murder of newborn infant Tegan Lane by her mother ].<ref name="auto"/>
In October 2004, Langdon returned to ] as a general reporter and took over the court rounds for '']''.


In February 2009, Langdon was criticised for her reporting in ], which had been devastated by the ], and where 34 people had died. The town was sealed off as a crime scene, but Langdon and her camera crew helicoptered into the scene despite a police ban on entering the town.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/reporting-the-bushfires/9975058|title=Reporting the Bushfires|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|work=Media Watch|date=2009-02-16|access-date=2021-01-09}}</ref>
In early 2007, she was appointed as news presenter on '']'', filling-in for ] while she was on maternity leave during the first half of 2007. Later in 2007, Langdon often presented '']'' and '']'' bulletins on Fridays. Langdon also presented bulletins over the 2007-08 summer.


⚫ In 2011, she became a reporter on the ]'s '']'' program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/allison-langdon-bio/4e65e0d7-4cbf-4f70-8121-9ed8ca7e026f|title=Allison Langdon|website=9now.nine.com.au}}</ref>
In 2008 Langdon became the Friday presenter of '']'', staying in this role until the axing of the program. Langdon continued as a fill-in presenter for '']'' through 2008.


⚫ In December 2017, Langdon was appointed co-host of '']'', replacing ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/nine-announces-new-weekend-today-hosts/news-story/a5b3345048b84c6820adff4a499639db|title=Nine announces new Weekend Today hosts|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref> She continued to work as a reporter on '']'' and a fill-in presenter on '']'' and '']''.
⚫ Also in 2008, Langdon released her first book; ''The Child Who Never Was: Looking for Tegan Lane'', which examined the murder of newborn infant Tegan Lane by her mother ].


⚫ In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Langdon will host ''Today'' with ] from January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/today-show-lineup-karl-stefanovic-returns-as-georgie-gardner-turns-to-news/068e248b-eec4-4646-9242-3fe3846541bf|title=Karl Stefanovic returns to Today as Georgie Gardner reveals her plans for the future|website=9now.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-08}}</ref>
Langdon was a senior reporter in the ], and continued to fill-in on '']'' bulletins, and ].


In 2021, Langdon was announced as the host of the brand new Nine Network entertainment parenting program titled '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Kevin |date=2021-10-17 |title=AIRDATE {{!}} Allison Langdon and Dr. Justin Coulson present confronting new series PARENTAL GUIDANCE |url=https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2021/10/18/airdate-allison-langdon-and-dr-justin-coulson-present-confronting-new-series-parental-guidance/ |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=TV Blackbox |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ally Langdon says her 'biggest parenting fail' is also a 'success' |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/parental-guidance/2021-exclusive-ally-langdon-parenting-fails-toilet-brush-tantrum/ca6a2e54-35df-4a1d-975e-8410c1eaa244 |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=9now.nine.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> She returned to the show for a second season which premiered in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everything you need to know about Parental Guidance Season 2 |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/parental-guidance/2023-season-2-everything-you-need-to-know-premiere-date-ally-langdon-dr-justin-coulson-cast-explainer/f698c13f-0094-41f0-80d4-990f58bca50f |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=9now.nine.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
⚫ In 2011, she became a reporter on the ]'s '']'' program.


In November 2022, Nine Network announced that Langdon was appointed as the host of '']'', replacing ] from 2023, with her role on ''Today'' taken over by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Thomas |date=2022-11-27 |title=Ally Langdon named new host of A Current Affair, Sarah Abo joins Today Show |url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/ally-langdon-named-new-host-of-a-current-affair-departs-today-show-20221127-p5c1n4.html |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ In December 2017, Langdon was appointed co-host of '']'' replacing ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/nine-announces-new-weekend-today-hosts/news-story/a5b3345048b84c6820adff4a499639db|title=Nine announces new Weekend Today hosts|work=NewsComAu|access-date=2018-01-09}}</ref> She will also continue as a reporter on '']'' and be a fill-in presenter on '']'' and '']''.


At the ], Langdon won Best News or Public Affairs Presenter for her work on ''A Current Affair''. This was her first individual Logie.<ref>{{cite news |author= |agency= |title=All the winners of the 2024 Logie Awards |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/logies-2024-winners-gold-logie-winner-larry-emdur-and-all-the-other-winners/696a0a0f-4a13-4a62-b9e1-9f07f4ee9032 |quote= |newspaper=] |date=2024-08-19 |access-date=2024-08-19 }}</ref> In her acceptance speech, Langdon acknowledged her late father-in-law ], the first presenter of ''A Current Affair''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roulston |first=Amy |date=19 August 2024 |title=Current Affair host Ally Langdon holds back tears during emotional Logies acceptance speech as she takes home silver |url=https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity-life/a-current-affair-host-ally-langdon-holds-back-tears-during-emotional-logies-acceptance-speech-as-she-takes-home-silver/news-story/d1a7e3eb0d19f949e3422098327a62c7 |website=skynews.com.au}}</ref>
⚫ In November 2019, the ] announced that Langdon will host '']'' with ]<nowiki/>c from January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/today-show-lineup-karl-stefanovic-returns-as-georgie-gardner-turns-to-news/068e248b-eec4-4646-9242-3fe3846541bf|title=Karl Stefanovic returns to Today as Georgie Gardner reveals her plans for the future|website=9now.nine.com.au|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-11-08}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Langdon filed a ] complaint against an admirer she alleges went too far, by sending her sexually explicit love letters. The admirer, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, is banned from coming within 500&nbsp;m of Langdon, or Channel Nine's ] studios in Sydney and he appeared in court on 22 June 2007.<ref>{{Cite web | author= | date= | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/allison-langdon-in-fear-of-stalker/news-story/f7a532e5d9deab6c89aa9fef82c17443?sv=6369d294acb0794c231c577cc81cd00b | title=Allison Langdon in fear of stalker | access-date=2 June 2007}}</ref> Langdon filed a ] complaint against an admirer who sent her sexually explicit love letters. The admirer, who pleaded not guilty, was banned from coming within 500&nbsp;m of Langdon, or Channel Nine's studios in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/allison-langdon-in-fear-of-stalker/news-story/f7a532e5d9deab6c89aa9fef82c17443?sv=6369d294acb0794c231c577cc81cd00b | title=Allison Langdon in fear of stalker|website=Heraldsun.com.au | access-date=2 June 2007}}</ref>


It was reported on 26 August 2007, that Langdon had announced her engagement to journalist ], son of former '']'' host ]. Langdon and Willesee, Jr. married in 2008. In August 2007, Langdon announced her engagement to journalist ], son of former ''A Current Affair'' host Mike Willesee. Langdon and Willesee, Jr. married in 2008. They have a son and a daughter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/allison-langdon-baby-54608|title=Allison Langdon has shared the first pics of her baby girl|last=Wylie|first=Rebel|website=Now To Love|language=en|access-date=2019-05-03}}</ref>

In August 2016, Langdon announced that she and husband ] are expecting their first child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/private-sydney/baby-news-for-60-minutes-reporter-allison-langdon-20160818-gqvjyv.html|title=Baby news for 60 Minutes reporter|last=Hornery|first=Andrew|date=18 August 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-19}}</ref> The couple had a son in January 2017, followed by a daughter in March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/allison-langdon-baby-54608|title=Allison Langdon has shared the first pics of her baby girl|last=Wylie|first=Rebel|website=Now To Love|language=en|access-date=2019-05-03}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
*{{cite news|last1=O'Dwyer|first1=Erin|title=Allison Langdon: hard work and heart break|url=http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/news-features/allison-langdon-hard-work-and-heart-break-20141004-3hag9.html|accessdate=10 October 2014|work=dailylife.com.au|date=5 October 2014}} *{{cite news|last1=O'Dwyer|first1=Erin|title=Allison Langdon: hard work and heart break|url=http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/news-features/allison-langdon-hard-work-and-heart-break-20141004-3hag9.html|access-date=10 October 2014|work=dailylife.com.au|date=5 October 2014}}

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Australian journalist

Allison Langdon
BornWollongong, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Other namesAlly
EducationCharles Sturt University
Occupations
  • TV presenter
  • reporter
  • journalist
Years active2000–present
EmployerNine Network
Known forA Current Affair – Host (2022–present)
60 Minutes – presenter and reporter (2011-present)
Notable work
Spouse Michael Willesee Jr. ​ ​(m. 2008)​

Allison Langdon is an Australian television presenter, journalist, reporter and author. She is currently the host of A Current Affair and a presenter and reporter on localised version of current affairs program 60 Minutes.

Langdon was previously co-host of breakfast television program Today alongside Karl Stefanovic and Weekend Today.

Early life and training

Langdon was born in Wollongong but moved to Wauchope at age seven. She attended Wauchope High School and Port Macquarie's MacKillop Senior College. During her time at school, she presented radio programs on Monday evenings on the local community radio station 2WAY FM, which is based in Wauchope. After leaving school, she studied journalism at Charles Sturt University.

Career

Langdon joined the Nine Network after completing her journalism degree, which included an internship with CBS in New York City. She began her media career as a producer for Nightline in 2001.

In 2002, Langdon worked as a producer for the 6:00pm bulletin of National Nine News. Seeking more on-the-road experience, Langdon moved to Nine's Darwin newsroom and, in her first year in the Top End, won the David Marchbank Award for best new journalist. Alongside her round as political reporter for the Northern Territory, Langdon travelled to Mexico and East Timor covering stories for news and the Sunday program.

Langdon was one of the first Australian journalists on the ground following the Australian Embassy Bombing in Jakarta in September 2004. She filed daily for all of Nine's bulletins.

In 2008, Langdon released her first book; The Child Who Never Was: Looking for Tegan Lane, which examined the murder of newborn infant Tegan Lane by her mother Keli Lane.

In February 2009, Langdon was criticised for her reporting in Marysville, Victoria, which had been devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires, and where 34 people had died. The town was sealed off as a crime scene, but Langdon and her camera crew helicoptered into the scene despite a police ban on entering the town.

In 2011, she became a reporter on the Nine Network's 60 Minutes program.

In December 2017, Langdon was appointed co-host of Weekend Today, replacing Deborah Knight. She continued to work as a reporter on 60 Minutes and a fill-in presenter on Nine News Sydney and Today.

In November 2019, the Nine Network announced that Langdon will host Today with Karl Stefanovic from January 2020.

In 2021, Langdon was announced as the host of the brand new Nine Network entertainment parenting program titled Parental Guidance. She returned to the show for a second season which premiered in 2023.

In November 2022, Nine Network announced that Langdon was appointed as the host of A Current Affair, replacing Tracy Grimshaw from 2023, with her role on Today taken over by Sarah Abo.

At the Logie Awards of 2024, Langdon won Best News or Public Affairs Presenter for her work on A Current Affair. This was her first individual Logie. In her acceptance speech, Langdon acknowledged her late father-in-law Mike Willesee, the first presenter of A Current Affair.

Personal life

Langdon filed a stalking complaint against an admirer who sent her sexually explicit love letters. The admirer, who pleaded not guilty, was banned from coming within 500 m of Langdon, or Channel Nine's studios in Sydney.

In August 2007, Langdon announced her engagement to journalist Michael Willesee, Jr., son of former A Current Affair host Mike Willesee. Langdon and Willesee, Jr. married in 2008. They have a son and a daughter.

References

  1. Allison Langdon - Nine News Reporter & Presenter, Sydney Archived 3 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine — (retrieved 11 June 2010)
  2. Hutton, Dan (30 March 2016). "Allison Langdon - The Best in the Business". The Beast. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  3. Stewart, Libby (13 November 2014). "Langdon returns home". Wauchope Gazette.
  4. Lallo, Michael (1 February 2020). "Allison Langdon on motherhood, marriage and diving into the Today hot seat". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  5. Boland, Bray (28 November 2022). "From community radio presenter to A Current Affair host". Radio Today. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  6. "Allison ticks up new spot at Nine". couriermail.com.au. 11 December 2010.
  8. "Allison Langdon". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Allison Langdon: hard work and heart break". Daily Life.
  10. "Reporting the Bushfires". Media Watch. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  11. "Allison Langdon". 9now.nine.com.au.
  12. "Nine announces new Weekend Today hosts". NewsComAu. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  13. "Karl Stefanovic returns to Today as Georgie Gardner reveals her plans for the future". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  14. Perry, Kevin (17 October 2021). "AIRDATE | Allison Langdon and Dr. Justin Coulson present confronting new series PARENTAL GUIDANCE". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  15. "Ally Langdon says her 'biggest parenting fail' is also a 'success'". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  16. "Everything you need to know about Parental Guidance Season 2". 9now.nine.com.au. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  17. Mitchell, Thomas (27 November 2022). "Ally Langdon named new host of A Current Affair, Sarah Abo joins Today Show". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  18. "All the winners of the 2024 Logie Awards". Nine News. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  19. Roulston, Amy (19 August 2024). "Current Affair host Ally Langdon holds back tears during emotional Logies acceptance speech as she takes home silver". skynews.com.au.
  20. "Allison Langdon in fear of stalker". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2007.
  21. Wylie, Rebel. "Allison Langdon has shared the first pics of her baby girl". Now To Love. Retrieved 3 May 2019.

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