It's one of the most popular shows in Canada and an institution at
Citytv.
CityLine has been on the air for 24 years and was the original TV show that put the spotlight on design, food, gardening, health, fashion, beauty and other items of interest to domestic goddesses everywhere.
Now there are entire networks devoted to the subject. But a quarter of a century ago, this show was unique. And it remains that way to this day.
Part of that success has always been attributed to the hosts who guided viewers through the ins-and-outs of homemaking and style. In the early years, that was the legendary Dini Petty. And for 19 of those seasons, it was the remarkable Marilyn Denis.
But after
she left the show in May, there was a big question mark: who could possibly replace the irreplaceable?
After trying out a series of co-hosts over the summer and early fall, we can finally answer that question - and it's someone you know very well.
Tracy Moore has been a fixture on
Breakfast Television since 2005 and had just returned from maternity leave to come back to her reporting beat. That beat will now see her staying a lot closer to home.
She's thrilled by the challenge.
"I'm so excited to be able to be working with some of the best people in the industry.
These people are known across the country. We're going to have a great time and it's going to be a great season. I'm honoured."
While other hosts also passed muster during the summer on-air audition, Tracy was an audience favourite - and the obvious choice. "We had a very tough decision to make," admits Jamie Haggerty, the V.P. and G.M. of
Citytv. "There was such talent that came out that hosted the show and we couldn't be happier that we've made the right decision with Tracy Moore."
The host may be changing but the features and guests that have made the show a morning must will remain.
You won't have to wait long to see her in charge. She officially takes the helm on Monday, October 27th.
And if the past is any indication, she may be there for a very long time.
CityLine website