Sally Obermeder is all smiles as she welcomes former co-host Tom Williams back to The Daily Edition – after Ryan Phelan was sacked amid domestic violence charges
Sally Obermeder is overjoyed to be wrapping up her final week hosting The Daily Edition with former co-host Tom Williams by her side.
Tom, who hosted The Daily Edition from 2013 to 2018, officially returned to the show on Wednesday to replace Ryan Phelan, who was sacked on Monday after being charged over domestic violence allegations.
Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Sally put on a chipper disposition as she re-introduced Tom to fans via Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the pair beaming on-set.
‘Look who’s back!’ Sally Obermeder (left) welcomed her former co-host Tom Williams (right) back to The Daily Edition with a cheerful Instagram post on Wednesday – after Ryan Phelan was sacked amid domestic violence charges
‘Look who’s back ??!! Yep. It’s @tomwilliams70 finishing the week and the @dailyeditionon7 era with me, just like we started 7 years ago,’ she rejoiced in the caption.
Sally also shared a tribute to Tom via Instagram Stories, uploading a video of herself spending quality time with him behind-the-scenes.
Walking through the halls of Channel Seven studios, Sally told the camera: ‘All right, I’ve got some good news. Guess who’s here today? Guess who is coming to play on The Daily Edition with me. Who is it? Who is my mystery person?’
‘Back for good times!’ Sally (right) also shared a tribute to Tom (left) via Instagram Stories, uploading a video of herself spending quality time with him behind-the-scenes
She finally reached Tom, who was sitting in a makeup chair preparing for his big comeback.
‘Back for good times!’ cheered Tom, beaming into the camera.
‘Tommy! My mate Tommy’s back. So good!’ Sally beamed, as Tom added: ‘It’s going to be fun, Sal!’
Just like old times! Sally (front) beamed triumphantly as she shared footage of herself and Tom (back) preparing to host another episode of The Daily Edition
Seven confirmed the axing of The Daily Edition last week, with its final episode to air this Friday.
Tom will front the program alongside Sally for the show’s final two episodes.
TV Blackbox reported on Tuesday that Tom would rejoin host Sally in light of serious allegations made against Phelan by his girlfriend, 44-year-old ballet instructor Chelsea Franklin.
Sacked: TV Blackbox reported on Tuesday that Tom would rejoin host Sally in light of serious allegations made against Phelan (left) by his girlfriend, 44-year-old ballet instructor Chelsea Franklin. Pictured with Sally Obermeder
Phelan, 45, was charged on Monday night over an alleged domestic violence incident with Ms Franklin at their home in Frenchs Forest in Sydney’s northern beaches.
Hours before he was charged with the alleged assault, the veteran television presenter arrived for his final week at work as though nothing was amiss.
The first time bosses at Channel Seven learned of the alleged altercation was when a reporter called asking for further information about Phelan’s arrest, Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Phelan’s girlfriend Ms Franklin told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday the pressures associated with his job and getting sacked led to the argument that saw her report him to police.
She broke down in tears as she told how Phelan’s alleged assault of her on Saturday night was a ‘horrible mistake’, but admitted she ‘still loves him’.
‘I’m gutted, I’m devastated, I’m shattered:’ Phelan’s girlfriend Chelsea Franklin (left) broke down in tears as she told Daily Mail Australia how Phelan’s alleged assault of her on Saturday night was a ‘horrible mistake’, but admitted she ‘still loves him’