Sports presenter Abbey Gelmi leaves Seven News Melbourne: “Thank you for the nice farewell”
Abbey Gelmi is taking a break from Channel Seven.
The 7News sports presenter, 32, is expecting her first child and appears to be on maternity leave.
The TV star posted to Instagram on Monday, posing with a bouquet alongside host Mike Amor.
“Annnd, she’s officially on leave. Thank you @7newsmelbourne @mikeoz7 for the lovely (and very unnecessary) farewell,” she wrote.
“Lucky to have a job I can’t wait to get back to! @channel7′.
Abbey Gelmi is taking a break from Channel Seven. The sports presenter is expecting her first child and is apparently going on maternity leave. Pictured with Mike Amor
It comes after Abbie announced she and Kane Lambert are expecting their first child together.
She revealed the news in an interview with The Herald Sun in October.
“Even though it was such a special time, I felt pretty bad,” Gelmi told the publication.
“I could not have felt more support from my working family at Seven and I am so grateful for the grace they have shown me, especially during the Commonwealth Games.
“Annnd, she’s officially on leave. Thank you @7newsmelbourne @mikeoz7 for the lovely (and very unnecessary) farewell,” she wrote
It comes after Abbie announced she and Kane Lambert (right) are expecting their first child together
“It’s been a very busy few months for us and we’re excited for what’s to come.”
In May, Gelmi announced she was in the process of building her dream home from scratch and shared the news on her Instagram Stories.
“I’m enjoying this way too much,” she wrote in a caption alongside a photo gallery.
Abbey first sparked rumors that she was dating the recently retired Richmond star, 31, in May 2021.
The two reportedly attended Sam Mac’s book launch together in Melbourne at the time and were reportedly introduced by Love Island’s Tayla Damir.
The Daily Telegraph reported that the couple began dating after Abbey moved to Sydney from Melbourne.
She revealed the news in an interview with The Herald Sun in October. “Even though it was such a special time, I felt pretty bad,” Gelmi told the publication