Amanda Keller

Amanda Rose Keller was born in 1962 and began her media career in 1983 as a researcher for the children’s television show, “Simon Townsend’s Wonder World!”. She progressed to researcher and producer roles for “Good Morning Australia” and “Midday” in the mid-1980s, gaining regular on-camera appearances. A significant turning point in her career came in 1987 when she joined the international science program “Beyond 2000”, where her reporting skills earned her significant recognition, including the United Nations Association of Australia’s Media Peace Award in 1989 and the Michael Daley Award for Science Journalism. Her early work laid the foundation for her diverse and successful career in Australian media.

Throughout the 1990s and beyond, Keller expanded her presence in both television and radio. In 1994, she joined Andrew Denton’s show “Denton” as a regular guest, which led to co-hosting the breakfast show on Triple M radio for five years. She also hosted her own cable television show, “The Hub”, and later “Mondo Thingo” in 2004. Her acting roles include Amanda Doyle in the SBS TV series “Swift and Shift Couriers” (2008-2011) and Mayor Rees in “Housos” (2011). She was a team leader on Network Ten’s quiz show “Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation” from 2009 to 2012 and participated in “Dancing with the Stars” in 2006, later becoming a co-host of the show in 2019. In 2017, she was inducted into the Australian Commercial Radio Hall of Fame, recognizing her long-standing contributions to radio.

Currently, Amanda Keller co-hosts the popular “Jonesy & Amanda” breakfast show on Gold 101.7 (WSFM) and is the host of Network 10’s popular lifestyle program “The Living Room”. She continues to make appearances on various television shows and was named to host the ABC factual series “The Role of a Lifetime” and the first Australian series of “The Piano” set for 2025. Her career demonstrates a consistent presence and adaptability across multiple media formats, solidifying her status as a respected Australian media personality. In 2015, she released her autobiography, “Natural Born Keller”, further detailing her journey and experiences.