James Bracey (sports presenter)

For the English cricketer, see James Bracey.
James Bracey
Bracey c. 2017
Born (1984-09-17) 17 September 1984 (age 40)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia[citation needed]
EducationUniversity of Newcastle
OccupationTV presenter
Years active2008−present
EmployerNine Network
Known forNine News Sydney sports presenter

James Bracey (born 17 September 1984[citation needed]) is an Australian television sports presenter.[1]

He currently presents the sport on Nine News Sydney from Sunday to Thursday, having succeeded Cameron Williams who left the network suddenly in March 2022[2] before being named Williams' permanent replacement in May 2022.[3] He is also Channel Nine's chief NRL host, and primetime anchor at the Australian Open Tennis.

Career

Bracey began his television career as a sports reporter and presenter at Sky News Australia where he commenced working following his graduation from the University of Newcastle in 2005.[1] From January 2013 to December 2016, he hosted SportsNight with James Bracey on the network.[4]

He then joined the Nine Network and has since anchored much of its sports coverage - including the National Rugby League (Premiership rounds, State of Origins and Grand Finals), the Australian Open and the Presidents Cup.[1]

Bracey has also hosted Sports Sunday (2018–2022) and 100% Footy (since 2018).[1] He also filled in for Erin Molan as host of The Footy Show during her maternity leave in 2018.[5]

With the announcement that Bracey would be replacing Cameron Williams as sports presenter on Nine News, it was also announced he would be stepping down as host of Sports Sunday to make way for new host Roz Kelly who was also named as the sports presenter for the Friday and Saturday editions of Nine News.[6]

Bracey, alongside Allison Langdon, was named as Nine's primetime host for the 2024 Paris Olympics games.[7]

Controversies

While working at Sky News Australia, Bracey was accused of making an inappropriate gesture about Jim Wilson when it appeared he was mimicking oral sex when a studio shot of him was accidentally put to air while Wilson was talking during a live cross on Sportsline.[8] Sky News director of news and programming Ian Ferguson said he wanted to "correct misinformation" which had circulated on social media following the mishap and confirmed Bracey was coughing.[8] Wilson, guest Jimmy Smith and sports editor Paul Gregg all confirmed Bracey had been coughing uncontrollably when he unexpectedly appeared on screen and was not making a rude gesture about Wilson.[8]

Personal life

Bracey is a supporter of rugby league club the North Sydney Bears, he was named as the club’s number one ticket holder for the 2018 season[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "James Bracey bio". North Sydney Bears. North Sydney District Rugby League Club Ltd. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Real reason star sports anchor Cameron Williams left Nine". The Daily Telegraph. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ^ Otto, Tyson (7 May 2022). "Star sports presenter's replacement announced after sudden exit". news.com.au. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  4. ^ "James Bracey hosts final SportsNight on Sky News". Mediaweek. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Erin Molan's NRL Footy Show replacement host as the show changes tact again". The Daily Telegraph. 22 April 2018.
  6. ^ Perry, Kevin (7 May 2022). "Refresh for 9 News Sydney as James Bracey and Roz Kelly join the team". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  7. ^ Mediaweek (2023-09-06). "Nine Upfront 2024: Olympic and Paralympic commentators for Paris 2024". Mediaweek. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  8. ^ a b c Lion, Patrick (7 May 2012). "Australian Sky News presenter James Bracey defends himself from making lewd gestures on Sportsline". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  9. ^ Little, Steve (2017-10-19). "Media Release - James Bracey named as North Sydney Bears' Number One Ticket Holder for 2018". North Sydney Bears. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
Media offices
Preceded by Nine News Sydney
Sport presenter (Sunday to Thursday)
March 2022 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Originator
 100% Footy
Host
2018–present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Sports Sunday
Host
2018–2021 		Succeeded by