Perth-based presenter Basil Zempilas is emerging as the hot favourite for a plum vacancy at Sunrise / Weekend Sunrise.



Industry chatter has him earmarked to fill Fridays on Sunrise as David Koch pulls back to a 4 day week, and replace Andrew O’Keefe on Weekend Sunrise.

Zempilas, who has already made hosting shifts on the breakfast show, is best known for sporting coverage with Seven, hosting Perth’s Telethon, and radio 6PR duties.

He is well-regarded by Seven management. But a 3 day week on the East Coast is likely to impact on his weekday duties at 6PR in the West.

One source told TV Tonight his appointment is already “signed, sealed and delivered.”

On Friday Andrew O’Keefe announced his departure from Weekend Sunrise after 12 years.

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