Rebecca Judd

Rebecca Judd[1][2] (née Twigley; born 27 January 1983) is an Australian model, television presenter, speech pathologist and the wife of former Australian Football League player Chris Judd. She is currently host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards and was previously weekend weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne.

Rebecca Judd
Born
Rebecca Twigley

(1983-01-27) 27 January 1983
NationalityAustralian
OccupationSpeech pathologist, model and TV presenter
Years active2004–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2010)​
Children4

Career

In September 2004, Judd received considerable media attention due to her wearing a revealing red Tarvydas dress to the Brownlow Medal presentation. The dress was custom-made by Perth designer Ruth Tarvydas and was valued at A$2000.[3] Although Chris Judd, at that time her boyfriend, won the Brownlow Medal, much of the media attention focused on Judd's dress.[4]

Following the Brownlow presentation, Judd received a number of offers from Australian television networks.[5] Her first television role was as a guest presenter on Nine Perth program Just Add Water.[6] Judd also presented a news report about Melbourne Cup fashion for Seven News in October 2006.[7]

The following year, Judd started presenting the weekend weather for Seven News in Perth. Her presenting role drew criticism from some public, who complained that she looked anorexic. She spoke out against the claims, saying that she had never suffered from an eating disorder and she believed the fuss was due to her relationship with Chris Judd. Seven News director Shaun Menegola said it was a shame Judd had been attacked by some viewers and explained that her tall stature meant she looked thinner on camera.[8]

She is also a fashion ambassador for Myer, attending events such as the Melbourne Cup and the Australian Open golf.

In 2011, Judd joined the Nine Network as host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards. In the second quarter of 2013, she filled in for Livinia Nixon presenting the weather on Nine Afternoon News and Nine News Melbourne whilst Nixon was on maternity leave with her second child.

In April 2014, Judd was appointed weekend weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne.[9]

In May 2014, Judd designed a capsule fashion collection with Australian fashion brand Skin and Threads.

In November 2016, Judd resigned from Nine News Melbourne to spend more time with her family. She will continue to host Postcards.

In January 2017, Judd joined the KIIS Network to host the 3PM Pick-Up along with Katie "Monty" Dimond and Yumi Stynes.

In November 2020, Judd announced she would not be returning to the 3pm Pick-up in 2021, citing she wanted to take a break from the media and focus on her four children and husband Chris Judd.[10]

Personal life

In September 2007, Judd announced that she would be moving to Melbourne with then boyfriend Chris Judd. She completed her studies in speech and language pathology at La Trobe University in 2008 and worked in adult rehabilitation at the Alfred Hospital.

On 31 December 2010, Judd (née Twigley) married Chris Judd at Melbourne's Carousel at Albert Park.[11] They have a son born in 2011, a daughter born in 2014, and twin boys born in 2016.[12]

References
  1. Morrell, Sally (3 January 2010). "Rebecca Twigley bridal trend to take husband's surname". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  2. Byrne, Fiona; Coster, Alice (5 January 2010). "Chris and Rebecca Judd's honeymoon in Noosa". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
  3. Hellard, Peter (24 September 2005). "Bec steals the show". Herald Sun. p. 9.
  4. Fjeldstad, Jesper; Dawe, Peter; Barich, Anthony (10 October 2004). "Rebecca wows them with another winner". Sunday Mail. p. 72.
  5. Dennehy, Luke (9 October 2004). "Dress for success". Herald Sun. p. 107.
  6. Michie, Rosanne (13 February 2005). "Rebecca is hot property". Sunday Herald Sun. p. 76.
  7. Ganska, Helen (7 January 2007). "Rebecca Twigley's new TV role". Sunday Times. p. 3. Archived from the original on 5 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  8. Quartermaine, Braden (14 January 2007). "I'm not anorexic, says Twigley". Sunday Times. p. 19. Retrieved 16 January 2007.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Bec Judd reveals family is the reason why she's taking a step back from radio". celebrity.nine.com.au. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  11. Wilson, Kim (22 September 2007). "Rebecca Twigley not sad to quit smalltown Perth". Perth Now. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  12. https://www.instagram.com/p/BK7euO-j8Sl/
Media offices
Preceded by
Originator		 Nine News Melbourne
Weekend weather presenter
2014 – 2016		 Succeeded by
Justine Conway
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