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Lisa Wilkinson's shock return to Channel 9

We never thought we'd see the day. - by Georgia Mars
  • 17 Jul 2018

Former Channel Nine star Lisa Wilkinson has made a shock return to the network, making a cameo on Australian Ninja Warrior, as her son Louis attempted the epic course. 

The 58-year-old television host shockingly departed Nine in favour of Channel Ten last year, when she was refused pay parity with her then co-host Karl Stefanovic. 

Channel Nine
Channel Nine

Louis’ two siblings, Billi and Jake, and father, Peter FitzSimons, ran alongside the course during his run, while mum Lisa stayed in the bleachers with the rest of the audience.

Channel Nine
Channel Nine

The Project co-host could be seen excitedly filming her son. 

Channel Nine
Channel Nine

Speaking to the camera, Louis said: 'Although I am my parents’ son, I am my own man, and I’m here to prove that today.' 

Louis unfortunately fell at the third obstacle, lasting just 30 seconds in the gruelling course. 

However, he still made it to the semi-finals, finishing 15th on the night.

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Related: Lisa Wilkinson reflects on her 'year from hell'


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Georgia Mars is a Digital Content Editor at New Idea Magazine. As a self-professed celeb expert, Georgia claims to know everything about everyone! When she's not digging deep for the next big celebrity scoop, you can find Georgia catching up on the latest reality TV.

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