Desperate times call for desperate measures! Studio 10’s Tristan MacManus is co-hosting the show with his model wife Tahyna Tozzi in a bid to draw viewers in amid terrible ratings
Studio 10 surprised viewers on Wednesday morning with an unannounced casting change.
Tristan MacManus was joined on the couch by his wife Tahyna Tozzi, who was following in the footsteps of regular co-host Sarah Harris.
Introducing his model wife, Tristan said, “Sarah is off work, so we have the only other person who seems to be keeping me in check – my beautiful and always right wife, Tahyna.”
Studio 10 surprised viewers on Wednesday morning with an unannounced casting change. Tristan MacManus was joined on the couch by his wife Tahyna Tozzi, who was following in the footsteps of regular co-host Sarah Harris
The 34-year-old filmmaker – who shares daughter Echo, four, and son Oison, two, with her husband, laughed at the joke.
“Oh, you’re lucky,” Tahya said, before adding, “You’re an absolute nightmare too.”
The 40-year-old Irish-born former dancer grinned nervously as Tahyna moved on to the next segment.
The couple, who have been married since 2014, sat wide apart on the couch at the start of the show.
TV Blackbox revealed in August that Tahyna auditioned for a role on Studio 10 after the show suffered its worst ratings in eight years.
Introducing his model wife, Tristan said, “Sarah is absent, so we have the only other person who seems to be keeping me in check – my beautiful and always right wife, Tahyna.”
Tahyna stepped in as co-host on Channel 10’s embattled morning program last month when Sarah filled in for Sandra Sully on 10 News First.
Industry blogger Robert McKnight said “stunt casting” a couple could help attract viewers.
On August 5, Studio 10 hit a new low when it drew a national audience of just 25,000 viewers across the country’s five capital cities.
TV Blackbox revealed in August that Tahyna auditioned for a role on Studio 10 after the show suffered its worst ratings in eight years
The news comes after the show underwent a major cast change in 2020, with fan favorites Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Joe Hildebrand dropping out.
Denise Drysdale and Natarsha Belling also left the same year, making way for a new cast.
Sarah Harris stayed and was joined by Tristan, Angela Bishop and Narelda Jacobs.
In July channel 10 categorically denied rumors that Studio 10 was on the chopping block.
A spokesman dismissed the speculation on July 4, telling the Daily Mail Australia the scheme remains profitable and is going nowhere.
Tahyna filled in for Studio 10 host Sarah Harris
