Lee Lin Chin to depart SBS after 30 years
"This isn't by any means an easy decision," says legendary SBS news presenter.
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Say it isn’t so….
Legendary news presenter Lee Lin Chin will SBS after more than 30 years with the network.
“Having spent the bulk of my professional life at SBS, this isn’t by any means an easy decision. I shall be leaving a happy and satisfying role as a newsreader. My friends and colleagues for whom I have fervent respect will be deeply missed,” she said.
SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said: “SBS would like to pay tribute to Lee Lin and thank her for her significant contribution to SBS, but also to the wider Australian media industry. Lee Lin is truly one of a kind and we will miss her colourful personality gracing our screens on the weekend. Lee Lin embodies everything that SBS stands for and will always be part of the SBS family. We respect her decision to embrace new projects and wish her all the very best for the future.”
Lee Lin Chin began working for SBS as a translator for Chinese-language films in 1980 after migrating from Singapore and then joined World News Australia team in 1988 to front the weekend bulletins.
Known for her iconic voice and eclectic fashion style, she recently embraced comedy clips on SBS VICELAND’s The Feed, earning a 2016 TV Week Gold Logie nomination and appearing as the face of Australia to Eurovision audiences globally.
SBS has also confirmed the return of Anton Enus, after nearly two years successful battling bowel cancer in September to present two bulletins a week.
Ebeid said: “We are absolutely delighted that Anton Enus is back to full health. Anton is a journalist of the highest-regard and we’re looking forward to welcoming him back and having his expertise in the SBS newsroom and on our screens from September.”
Anton Enus said: “I was thrilled to receive the all-clear in March. I’ve been away from SBS for nearly two years and missed it immensely. I can’t wait to get back to into the studio alongside the best news team in the business.
“I’d also like to pay tribute to Lee Lin, whom I’ve worked with for nearly 20 years at SBS. She has set such a great example for her colleagues here and across the television industry. She’s a class act.”
Lee Lin Chin will sign off from SBS World News on Sunday 29 July, 6.30pm.
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10 Responses
i liked her doing the news for sbs.
david whats Janice Petersen doing for sbs- does she still do the news.
Yes and fills in on Insight, will be hosting Go Back Live.
David you started this story off with the same words I used when I found out “Say it isn’t so” What a wonderful classy, intelligent lady all the best for what you do next Lee Lin.
I saw your tweet I think.
She’s a fantastic woman with a create sense of humor!
Lee Lin Chin thanks for bringing colour and fashion to our TV screens. You will be missed.
My favourite news presenter of all time. Absolutely love her personality, sense of humour, fashion style. An icon of Australian TV, hope to see her back someday.
She’s almost an institution. A chapter in Australian television is ending. Sad
Sorry…Just lost for words….. ?
I’d love to see her host The Project one night.