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Jo Silvagni steps in for Seven News weather

Seven Melbourne weather presenter Giaan Rooney will take maternity leave, to be replaced by Jo Silvagni.

2013-12-10_2246Seven Melbourne weather presenter Giaan Rooney will take maternity leave, to be replaced by Jo Silvagni, best known to viewers as a former Sale of the Century hostess (as Jo Bailey).

Silvagni, wife of former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni, has also previously hosted Melbourne Weekender for Seven.

Seven News Melbourne director, Simon Pristel, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jo back to full-time television. We’ve missed her.’

“Melbourne will be familiar with Jo’s warm, fun style – something which will come in handy when discussing our ever-changing weather.”

“It comes at a great time in my life where my kids are getting a bit older and little bit more independent now. It just seemed like the right fit at the right time, so it will be fantastic,” Silvagni said.

“Giaan has been great, too. I’m giving her baby advice and she’s giving me weather advice so it’s a two-way street. It’s been fantastic, she’s been a big help.”

Rooney replaced David Brown in February.

Nine’s Melbourne weather presenters Livinia Nixon and Rebecca Judd have also both been in the motherly way, with the latter set to take maternity leave while covering for the former.

Silvagni begins her new weeknight role in January after the Australian Open tennis.

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