He is an accomplished Australian television broadcaster and reporter with extensive journalism expertise. His career spans over two decades, making him one of Australia’s most famous journalists. He covered global sports and politics extensively.
Michael began his broadcast career in 1990 as a final-year cadet journalist with the Golden West Broadcast Network in Bunbury. He then worked in Kalgoorlie before joining STW-9 in Perth the following year. Usher has become a national icon throughout his 23 years with Nine Network.
Annalie Usher, Michael’s Wife
Television host Michael married Annalie Usher. Their marriage ended some years ago. They had three children despite their divorce. Sons Tom and Max, daughter Alex. Michael admitted that his 2013 divorce was difficult.
He said he was a wreck throughout that time. When life strikes a wall, everything stops, triggering a downward spiral. He said his friends and coworkers helped him cope with the separation and recuperate. He and Annalie have not discussed their breakup.
An insider source said job stresses, mostly on the road, may have caused their breakup. He remembered the difficulty of getting up from the floor and the shame and embarrassment he felt when the marriage ended.
Michael Usher Marriage
Annalie Usher and the reporter divorced in 2013. The couple co-parents their three children despite their divorce. In 2020, reports circulated that the reporter had rekindled her love with a lawyer and mother of three. Yet to be verified. Usher candidly discussed his “dad guilt” and his failing marriage in a rare interview.
He is focusing on work. Michael took over Seven News Sydney’s weekend hosting duties from Melissa Doyle in October 2016. He presented The Latest: Seven News in December 2018, continuing his rise.
Michael Usher Age Disparity
Michael, a respected Australian reporter, was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1970. His ex-wife Annalie’s age is unknown, although their age disparity is. Usher began his media career in 1987 after graduating from All Saints’ College in Perth. His interest in media studies led him to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 1989 for an Associate Diploma.
He joined TCN-9 News in Sydney in 1993. Michael became a Nine Network Olympics correspondent in three years. He led the network’s 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympics coverage. He worked in Los Angeles as the National Nine News US reporter for three years in 2001.
Michael returned to Sydney in 2006 to anchor Nightline, which sparked his interest in presenting. He then hosted A Current Affair and weekend news bulletins before joining 60 Minutes in 2009. Usher showed his flexibility by co-hosting the 2010 New Year’s Eve Fireworks with Alicia Gorey.
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