‘I will certainly miss my role’: Iconic Better Homes & Gardens presenter Tara Dennis quits the popular Channel Seven show after 14 YEARS on air
It’s the end of an era for another iconic Better Homes & Gardens presenter.
Interior decorator Tara Dennis, 51, has confirmed she’s leaving the popular Channel Seven show after 14 years on-air.
Tara announced her departure from the series on Saturday in a lengthy Instagram post, alongside a photograph with long-standing co-star, Dr Harry Cooper.
‘I will certainly miss my role’: Iconic Better Homes & Gardens presenter Tara Dennis (left) has announced her departure from the show. Pictured with Dr Harry Cooper
‘A new year can often mean a fresh perspective so as we ease into 2021 I’m letting you know I’m changing things up a little,’ she began the heartfelt post.
‘After more than 24 years as a presenter on Australian television, 14 of those appearing as the Decorating Presenter on Better Homes and Gardens TV, I have made the decision to step back from my role in order to focus on my business and importantly my family,’ she explained.
Tara, who first made a name for herself on Channel Nine’s Changing Rooms, admitted: ‘I will certainly miss my role on Better Homes & Gardens as well as my TV family.’
Even still, she noted that she had a lot to look forward to now that she was no longer filming the series.
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Moving on! ‘[I] am excited to be moving forward in a positive way,’ Tara said about her upcoming time away from the small screen
‘[I] am excited to be moving forward in a positive way. I look forward to continuing to be able to deliver inspiration in new ways through our stores as well as our online platforms. I hope you can continue to follow our creative journey.’
On Instagram, fellow host Johanna Griggs broke her silence on Tara’s departure and went on to share a message of support for her.
‘I’m also excited cause not many people get to leave TV on their terms… but I’m also incredibly sad as we now have really big shoes to fill,’ she said.
Irreplaceable: Co-host Johanna Griggs shared a message of support with Tara and confirmed, there were no plans to replace the interior designer
Joh, 47, also urged fans to consider visiting Tara’s online store.
‘If you haven’t visited her stores before, or shopped them online – add it to your bucket list, as Tara’s effortless style and class is so clearly obvious in every single item she chooses to display.
‘I hope you can join me in congratulating her on a wonderful TV career, and wish her well in her business adventures. She deserves that.’
The former Olympic swimmer also confirmed the network had began looking to replace the beloved host.
‘Tara is so elegant, classy and talented… So before you ask – we aren’t rushing to replace her. We will take our time making that decision.’