Talitha Cummins
Talitha Cummins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1979 or 1980 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter, journalist |
| Years active | –2023 |
| Known for | News presenter on Weekend Sunrise; reporter for Seven News; weather presenter for Seven News Brisbane |
Talitha Cummins (born 1979 or 1980) is an Australian television presenter and journalist.
She has held roles including news presenter on Weekend Sunrise, reporter for Seven News, and weather presenter for Seven News Brisbane.
Career
Cummins began her career within various Queensland bureaus of the Seven network, initially working in Maroochydore before transferring to Cairns.
In 2011, she relocated to Sydney to serve as a reporter for Seven News Sydney, also stepping in as a substitute presenter on both Seven Morning News and Seven Afternoon News.
She joined the team at Weekend Sunrise in 2014, succeeding Jessica Rowe as the news presenter.
In January 2017, Cummins alleged that she was dismissed by the Seven Network while on maternity leave and subsequently initiated an unfair dismissal claim.
Additionally, she has experience as a casual newsreader for Triple M Sydney.
In October 2023, Cummins publicly announced her exit from the media industry to concentrate on her diamond and jewellery enterprise.
Personal life
Born on the Gold Coast, Cummins was formerly engaged to ex-Olympic beach volleyball athlete Lee Zahner, with their relationship ending in 2010.
In May 2013, she revealed her engagement to personal trainer Ben Lucas; they wed in New York City in October of the same year.
On the ABC's Australian Story in 2016, Cummins disclosed her battle with alcoholism. Journalist Chris Bath commented on Cummins' ability to maintain professionalism during broadcasts despite these challenges.