''Helloworld'' is an Australian travel and lifestyle television program. It is created through a partnership between
Helloworld Travel Limited and the
Nine Network
Nine Network (stylised 9Network, and commonly known as Channel Nine or simply Nine) is an Australian commercial free-to-air television network. It is owned by parent company Nine Entertainment and is one of the five main free-to-air television ...
. ''Helloworld'' is hosted by a group of Australian television personalities.
The series features both Australian and international locations, promoting tourist destinations around the world, and offering viewers access to special deals following each segment.
History
Nine Network era (2018–19)
The first season premiered on 7 October 2018 on the
Nine Network
Nine Network (stylised 9Network, and commonly known as Channel Nine or simply Nine) is an Australian commercial free-to-air television network. It is owned by parent company Nine Entertainment and is one of the five main free-to-air television ...
, which had initially partnered with Helloworld Travel to produce the series. The original presenters are
Ray Martin,
Denis Walter
Denis Clive Walter OAM, (born 3 January 1955) is an Australian radio presenter, baritone singer, recording artist and media personality who also presented television news for 16 years.
Career
Walter's music career has lasted over forty years ...
,
Vince Sorrenti
Vince Sorrenti (born 21 March 1961) is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer and television presenter from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He is of Italian descent. Sorrenti performs nationally and internationally. He performs at sports hospitalit ...
,
Sonia Kruger
Sonia Melissa Kruger is an Australian television presenter, actress and media personality. Kruger is currently the host of ''Big Brother (Australian TV series), Big Brother Australia'' and a presenter on ''The Voice (Australian TV series), The ...
,
Steven Jacobs,
Bec Hewitt
Rebecca June Hewitt ( Cartwright; born 23 July 1983) is an Australian actress, television presenter and singer. From 1998 to 2005, Hewitt played Hayley Smith Lawson on the soap opera ''Home and Away''. As Bec Cartwright, Hewitt released an ep ...
, Lauren Phillips, Matt Wilson and Ashley Hart.
Seven Network era (2019–20)
In October 2019, it was announced that the second season will air in partnership with the
Seven Network
Seven Network (stylised 7Network, and commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is an Australian commercial free-to-air Television broadcasting in Australia, television network. It is owned by Seven West Media, Seven West Media Limited, ...
.
Giaan Rooney
Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world ...
joins the show as a presenter with
Bec Hewitt
Rebecca June Hewitt ( Cartwright; born 23 July 1983) is an Australian actress, television presenter and singer. From 1998 to 2005, Hewitt played Hayley Smith Lawson on the soap opera ''Home and Away''. As Bec Cartwright, Hewitt released an ep ...
,
Ray Martin, Matt Wilson, Ashley Hart and
Vince Sorrenti
Vince Sorrenti (born 21 March 1961) is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer and television presenter from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He is of Italian descent. Sorrenti performs nationally and internationally. He performs at sports hospitalit ...
returning as presenters.
Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ...
, the second series finished in March 2020.
Return to Nine Network (2024–present)
In October 2024, the third series that will return to Nine in partnership with Helloworld Travel with
Luke Nguyen,
Eddie McGuire
Edward Joseph McGuire (born 29 October 1964) is an Australian television and radio presenter, journalist, Australian Football League commentator and former TV executive. He is also an occasional ''Herald Sun'' newspaper columnist. He hosted C ...
and
Anthony Lehmann
Anthony Lehmann (born 20 August 1969), professionally known as Lehmo, is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter.
Career
Born in Peebinga, South Australia, Lehmann started out working as a chartered accountant before reali ...
are joining
Giaan Rooney
Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world ...
as the presenting team with returning presenter Lauren Phillips. The first episode broadcast on November 3rd, 2024.
Presenters
Current
*Lauren Phillips (series 1, 3-present)
*
Giaan Rooney
Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world ...
(series 2-present)
*
Luke Nguyen (series 3-present)
*
Eddie McGuire
Edward Joseph McGuire (born 29 October 1964) is an Australian television and radio presenter, journalist, Australian Football League commentator and former TV executive. He is also an occasional ''Herald Sun'' newspaper columnist. He hosted C ...
(series 3-present)
*
Anthony Lehmann
Anthony Lehmann (born 20 August 1969), professionally known as Lehmo, is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter.
Career
Born in Peebinga, South Australia, Lehmann started out working as a chartered accountant before reali ...
(series 3-present)
Former
*Ashley Hart (series 1 & 2)
*
Bec Hewitt
Rebecca June Hewitt ( Cartwright; born 23 July 1983) is an Australian actress, television presenter and singer. From 1998 to 2005, Hewitt played Hayley Smith Lawson on the soap opera ''Home and Away''. As Bec Cartwright, Hewitt released an ep ...
(series 1 & 2)
*Matt Wilson (series 1 & 2)
*
Ray Martin (series 1 & 2)
*
Vince Sorrenti
Vince Sorrenti (born 21 March 1961) is an Australian stand-up comedian, writer and television presenter from Punchbowl, New South Wales. He is of Italian descent. Sorrenti performs nationally and internationally. He performs at sports hospitalit ...
(series 1 & 2)
*
Denis Walter
Denis Clive Walter OAM, (born 3 January 1955) is an Australian radio presenter, baritone singer, recording artist and media personality who also presented television news for 16 years.
Career
Walter's music career has lasted over forty years ...
(series 1)
*
Sonia Kruger
Sonia Melissa Kruger is an Australian television presenter, actress and media personality. Kruger is currently the host of ''Big Brother (Australian TV series), Big Brother Australia'' and a presenter on ''The Voice (Australian TV series), The ...
(series 1)
*
Steven Jacobs (series 1)
Series overview
See also
*
''Getaway''
*
''Postcards''
* ''
Luxury Escapes''
*
List of Australian television series
Future shows
Seven
Nine
*''The Golden Bachelor'' (reality, 2025)
*''The Floor'' (game show, 2025)
*''Château DIY Australia'' (lifestyle, 2025)
Network 10
* ''Airport 24/7'' (reality, 2025)
* ''Ghosts Australia'' (comedy, 2025)
* ...
References
External links
*
Nine Network original programming
Seven Network original programming
2018 Australian television series debuts
Television productions postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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