The Project's Sarah Harris breaks down in tears live on air amid show's axing - and hints at new career move on major reality TV show
Sarah Harris has broken down as The Project enters its final days after being axed.
The host was left in tears live on air when Kate Langbroek praised the the series for being a maverick in the world of current affairs.
'In an industry where so much is planned and you are so straitjacketed in so many ways because of the necessities of TV. I don't know how you break all these structures and rules' she said.
That was enough to set Sarah off, leaving her swatting away tears as she confessed, 'You got me.'
Sarah said that Kate was 'inspiring' and added: 'I will be a sheep follow you around. You are magic.'
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Elsewhere in the episode, Sarah hinted that she may appear on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! once her time on The Project ends.
'I'm an unemployed celebrity, of course the jungle is coming for me' she said during a satirical segment in which Sarah joked she would look into a stand up comedy career.
The Project will air its final episode with on Friday night.
It was announced earlier this month that The Project would be pulled from the schedule after 16 years and more than 4,500 episodes.
Its final episode is set to air on June 27, and will be replaced by a single national 6pm news bulletin.
The Project hosts Waleed Aly, Sarah Harris and Hamish Macdonald are set to exit the network, while comedian Taunton will continue his guest appearances on other Ten shows.
Meanwhile, Channel Ten is moving forward with its major re-brand as the network prepares to launch a new current affairs show.
The premium news program, titled 10 NEWS+, is set to hit screens on Monday, June 30, at 6pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
10 NEWS+ will be broadcast across the country after Network 10's 5pm local news bulletins, offering a deeper analysis of some of the biggest stories of the day.
According to Paramount Australia, the segment aims to 'redefine evening news by providing comprehensive analysis, trusted reporting, and long-form investigative journalism'.
Keeping up with Australia's constantly evolving mediascape, the news program will be available via broadcast and streaming, as well as on digital and social platforms.
The show's lineup will include former 7News journalist Denham Hitchcock and Walkley Award-winner Amelia Brace, who will be regular faces during the 6pm bulletin from Sunday to Thursday.
Ursula Heger and Hugh Riminton will take the lead during the Friday broadcast.
The anchor team will be supported by reporters including Ashleigh Raper, Bill Hogan, Brianna Parkins, Samantha Butler, Carrie-Anne Greenbank, and Claudia Vrdoljak.
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