Melissa Doyle

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Melissa Jane Doyle (born February 10, 1970) is a popular Australian television personality.

She is currently one of the two main hosts on the Seven Network's Sunrise. Her co-host is David Koch. Their on-screen chemistry is touted as largely responsible for the success of the program.

In her youth she attended Pymble Ladies' College, She studied communications at Charles Sturt University. She gained a cadetship in Canberra in 1990, then moved to Prime Television to become news anchor and general reporter. Doyle was one of Sunrise's original hosts before it was axed in 1998, before being resurrected in 2000. She also had a stint reading the Seven Late News. In 2000, she took over as host of Sydney's Today Tonight following the departure of Stan Grant (junior). She stayed until March 2001 when she left for maternity leave. She had previously been the designated fill in for Grant when he was away or unable to host.

She met her husband John on a blind date. They married on November 11, 1995. The couple have two young children.

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