Aussies call for Deborah Knight to replace Tracy Grimshaw on A Current Affair

Allison Langdon may be the hot favourite to replace Tracy Grimshaw as host of A Current Affair, but it seems Deborah Knight is the people’s choice.

Viewers are calling for the veteran 2GB and Nine News presenter, 49, to take over the top job, describing her as ‘professional’, ‘refreshing’ and ‘a natural’.

‘Deb Knight is so breathtaking and professional. Every time she comes on it’s so refreshing,’ one fan wrote on Facebook.

Allison Langdon may be the hot favourite to replace Tracy Grimshaw as host of A Current Affair, but it seems Deborah Knight (pictured) is the people’s choice 

‘I thought Deb Knight would have been the automatic choice. She’s a natural at it,’ another agreed.

‘I think Deb Knight does a wonderful job now and would be the best to carry on from Tracy – that’s if she wants the job,’ a third wrote.

‘Definitely Deb Knight for A Current Affair,’ another commented.

Viewers are calling for the veteran 2GB and Nine News presenter, 49, to take over the top job, describing her as ‘professional’, ‘refreshing’ and ‘a natural’ 

‘I’m hoping Deb Knight gets the job. I think she is a beautiful lady and I love watching her,’ one said.

‘Deb Knight. She’s so professional and does a great job. Presents beautifully,’ another agreed.

One viewer said: ‘Deb Knight would have to be my pick and I’m sure if you asked all the Channel Nine viewers they would say Deb.

‘She not only looks good but presents herself in a very professional manner.’ 

Grimshaw will soon sign off from A Current Affair after 17 years hosting the popular news show

Langdon was absent from the Today show for the sixth day in a row on Thursday, fuelling rumours Nine is about to announce her move from breakfast to prime time.

Industry sources say the 43-year-old is the firm favourite to replace Grimshaw on A Current Affair, but it’s unclear who will be taking her spot on Today.

Nine execs are understood to be trying out different co-anchors with Karl Stefanovic, including former U.S. correspondent Amelia Adams and 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo.

Langdon (pictured) was absent from the Today show for the sixth day in a row on Thursday, fuelling rumours Nine is about to announce her move from breakfast to prime time 

Langdon has not been mentioned on air since the last time she hosted Today, which was on Wednesday, November 2.

She is said to be keen to move to A Current Affair because the working hours are easier as a working mother.

While Nine hasn’t made an announcement about the new host of ACA, the network is believed to only be considering candidates from within its own ranks.

Nine execs are understood to be trying out different co-anchors with Karl Stefanovic, including former U.S. correspondent Amelia Adams (right) and 60 Minutes reporter Sarah Abo 

This rules out The Project host Carrie Bickmore, who is leaving Channel 10 at the end of this month and was previously linked to the high-profile role.

If Langdon does get the job, she can add her name to an illustrious list that includes broadcast titans like Ray Martin, Mike Munro and Jana Wendt.

Coincidentally, her husband Mike Willesee Jr is the son of the late former ACA great Mike Willesee who hosted the program’s first three seasons and, later, a further five.

Abo (right), who has filled in for Langdon often this year, stepped up to the desk on Thursday