Jennifer Keyte
Jennifer Keyte | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news anchor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Presenter for 10 News First Melbourne; former news anchor on Seven News Melbourne |
Jennifer Anne Keyte (born 21 January 1960) is a prominent Australian journalist and news anchor.
Currently, Keyte serves as the presenter for 10 News First Melbourne and occasionally hosts national news bulletins. Previously, she was a news anchor on Seven News in Melbourne.
Education
Keyte attended St. Columba's College, Essendon before enrolling in a Bachelor of Arts program at La Trobe University, which she left after completing her first year.
Career
Her media career commenced in 1980 with a cadetship at EON FM, Australia's inaugural commercial FM radio station. She subsequently worked as a journalist and newsreader at 3XY.
In 1982, Keyte transitioned to television by joining ATV-10's Eyewitness News Melbourne, where she reported on courts, crime, and state political matters. She also had brief stints on Good Morning Australia and weekend news bulletins.
By 1986, she was hosting Channel 10's late-night entertainment program 'Nightlife'.
The following year, in 1987, Keyte shifted to HSV-7 to co-anchor Seven Nightly News alongside Glenn Taylor. Additionally, she contributed news segments to Tonight Live with Steve Vizard. At the close of 1995, she resigned reportedly due to plans to pair her with former colleague David Johnston for the 6pm news slot.
After a short tenure at radio station 3AW in 1996, Keyte joined the Nine Network, where she hosted programs such as Good Medicine and Moment of Truth. Despite receiving offers to return to Seven during its ratings challenges, she remained with Nine for several years.
In August 2003, Keyte made a return to the Seven Network, taking over weekend news presenting duties in Melbourne by swapping roles with Peter Mitchell. She also occasionally substituted on Sunrise, as well as the Seven Morning News and Seven 4.30 News broadcasts.
In 2006, Keyte and her colleagues faced contempt of court charges related to the alleged disclosure of suppressed information from the Children's Court; they were eventually cleared of all charges.
Keyte rejoined Network Ten in May 2018 as the presenter of 10 News First Melbourne, succeeding Stephen Quartermain.
From September 2020 until February 2023, she anchored the Adelaide edition of 10 News First after the production was relocated from Melbourne. With Adelaide resuming local production in 2023, Keyte continues her role as presenter based in Melbourne.
Personal life
Keyte is a mother of two children. She separated from her husband, Ben Faggetter, in 2009 and they subsequently divorced.