Millar,55,also took to Instagram to share the news. “It’s a tough decision,but I’m excited about what the future holds,” she said.
She went on to thank the viewers for their passion and loyalty. “I’m going to miss the fact that you have invited me into your homes every morning,and you’ve shared your stories with us.”
Millar permanently replaced Virginia Trioli as co-host of the breakfast show in 2019,joining Michael Rowland on the couch.
Fellow ABC journalist Leigh Sales,who has been friends with Millar fornearly 30 years,took toInstagram to share some words of support.
“The one thing I know after 25 years working with this woman is whatever she delivers is done with quality,warmth and integrity,” Sales wrote. “You get a colleague like Lisa working alongside you once in a lifetime and Michael Rowland and the team have benefited hugely from having her there for five years. I’m proud of the amazing job she’s done and can’t wait for the next chapter!”
Following the announcement,ABC News director Justin Stevens described Millar as a “superb journalist and broadcaster who personifies the very best values and attributes of ABC journalists”.