RollerCoaster looking for a new host as Elliot Spencer resigns…

Elliot Spencer has resigned from hosting RollerCoaster which airs children’s programming every weekday from 4pm to 5pm on ABC1. His resignation comes after 1000 episodes and five years on the air as host and writer of the programme.

Tim Brooke-Hunt, ABC TV’s Executive Head of Children’s TV said “ABC TV greatly values Elliot’s contribution and we are reluctant to lose his skills to the organisation, so we will assist him in finding other roles within the ABC, and with independent producers with whom we work.”

“Elliot has made an outstanding contribution as both a writer and host of RollerCoaster over such a long period of time. He has been a positive role model for many kids who have regularly watched the show, and I am delighted he wishes to continue his career with the ABC,” he added.

Spencer will step away from the programme looking for opportunities to develop his skills as a writer and performer in TV comedy and light entertainment.

Spencer said “I will truly miss hanging out with all of the amazing and hilarious Rollercastrians across the country. I’m so unbelievably thankful for their support of the show and me, that it is impossible to describe my level of unbelievable thankfulness!

“However the time is right for me to start working on something bigger and funnier than was possible within Rollercoaster. So fear not my friends, my imagination is unstoppable. I’ll be back with something to make you laugh your lips off and once again say ‘Elliot is weird. But that’s why we like him’. As always, this is only bye for now, not forever.”

He will remain as host of RollerCoaster until January 2010 and a decision on the programme’s future will be made in the New Year. RollerCoaster can also be seen on ABC3 at 9:55am each weekday.

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