Major Sunrise Star Quits Television After 20 Years to Launch Diamond Business

2023-10-03 09:33:03

Shock as major Sunrise star quits television after 20 years to launch diamond business: 'I am officially cutting ties'

Well-known news presenter Talitha Cummins has made a surprising announcement, retiring from her television career. In an Instagram post, Cummins shared a series of throwback photos of herself presenting the news on Weekend Sunrise alongside prominent colleagues. She revealed that she is cutting ties with her 20-year-long journalism and television career, and instead, focusing on her newly-launched diamond and jewellery business.

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News presenter Talitha Cummins, 43, announced on Monday that she has quit the media industry for good so she can focus on her newly-launched jewellery business. (Pictured left with former Sunrise colleague Edwina Bartholomew)

Cummins shared that her family has a long history of creating diamond jewellery, and she has partnered with her uncle and cousin to launch her own business. Notably, her brand will disrupt the market by using lab-grown diamonds instead of natural ones.

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'It's a big day for me today,' she began her caption, adding: 'I'm officially cutting ties with a 20 year career in journalism/television + media consulting and launching my business in diamond and jewellery creating'

Cummins emphasized that lab-grown diamonds are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds and share the same chemical, physical, and visual properties. She expressed excitement about being a part of the biggest disruptor in the jewellery industry and invited everyone to join her on this new adventure.

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Cummins explained that her family has been creating diamond jewellery for 50 years, and that she has launched her business in collaboration with her uncle and cousin

It is worth noting that Cummins left Seven in 2017 while on maternity leave, claiming she had been unfairly dismissed. However, she later reached a confidential settlement with the Seven Network.

Recently, Cummins worked as a newsreader on Triple M Sydney and made headlines for her open discussion about her sobriety. She decided to give up alcohol after missing work due to her drinking habits. Today, she reflects on her decision to quit drinking heavily and the positive changes it has brought to her life.

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In October last year, Cummins made headlines after she spoke candidly about her sobriety, revealing she decided to give up alcohol after missing a weekend of work

Cummins expressed gratitude for her husband and children, acknowledging that her alcoholism would have prevented her from having the life she enjoys today. She also highlighted the importance of therapy in her personal growth and newfound confidence.

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At the height of her alcoholism, she would consume four bottles of wine a night. And yet, still newsreader, Talitha, would be up by 5am, ready to read the morning news. Pictured right, at age 20

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