Signe Thinning stops as presenter – TV 2

After 15 years and about 2,000 live broadcasts, says Signe Thinning (52) to fall thanks for itself as Good morning Norway -programleder.

New morning faces on TV 2 gets Cathrine Fossum Hovdan (37), with long experience from TV 2 news.

since August 2000 Thinning been a part of the morning to Norwegian TV viewers, but after the election in the fall, it is the end.

– It is time

– It is a time for everything, says the experienced TV 2 profile, which came to the channel in 1994 and worked in both TV 2 Sport, TV 2. In addition to that, she led the program For better or worse, before joining Good morning Norway.

– The last two years there has been a theme I and my bosses have talked openly about, and now I’ve found that the time is right. Years Good morning Norway presenter has been amazing. I’ve had fun at work every single day – after early mornings. It has simply been a job that matched what I am, says Thinning, program manager with the longest experience in the morning show.

Are grown fond of Good Morning Norway job

Good morning Norway has been a big part of life for Signe Thinning these 15 years, and she has met and interviewed countless people – both known and unknown.

Here the laughter cramp Thinning:

– It is a special job that I am very fond of, it has become part of my identity. It is so close to the viewers and live so closely with the job, so I must admit that I have recently felt a kind of heartbreak, she says and continues:

– I have been privileged, felt that I’ve had a lot of confidence in “Good Morning Norway” and besides, I’ve learned so much.

Getting praised by the boss

Signes boss, Kari Anne Solbrække, is full of praise for the huge piece of work Signe has put in Good morning Norway.

– Signe must be the broadcaster TV 2 with the most live hours. She is a famous, beloved and accomplished TV2 profile with a unique ability to communicate with our audience. She has played an important role in building up – and consolidate – Good morning Norway as the country’s longest running and now only morning program on Norwegian television, said the editor.

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Highlights and special situations, there have been many, but when Signe will highlight the most important thing that has happened in her Good morning Norway-time, she chooses a competitive situation against NRK.

– In two innings put NRK on a team sitting in the morning to compete directly against the TV 2 and Good Morning Norway. Both times they gave up. For us it was a real treat and a tribute to our concept. It was one hundred percent direct competition, I am proud to have been part of it, says Signe.

Continuing TV 2

Although there are several early mornings in front of the camera, the 52-year-old still have to get up early. She continues namely in the same newsroom.

– Now I will be the part of Good Morning Norway editors. I look forward, is the desire and hopeful to embark on new and exciting challenges. The idea that new doors open when another closes, I’m just very hopeful for, she says.

The editor is very pleased that Signe continues in the newsroom.

Here, she must go on glass:

– She is full of ideas, has a special flair for good causes and has extensive experience as a journalist. She also has a vast network of contacts that will be broadcast to good. A great viewing crowd will miss her, but they will certainly see her again, since she can now tell interesting stories about people outside the studio, says Solbrække.

From news to morning television

Cathrine Fossum Hovdan is thus new presenter of “Good morning Norway ‘from 1 October. She is looking forward to taking on what she describes as her dream job.

– Yes, I think it is because it is so versatile. I love to meet people who have something to convey. In Good morning Norway you meet people with all kinds of stories. And so I’m very grateful that I get to be a part of the wonderfully talented editors of Good Morning Norway, says Hovdan.

ACQUIRES: Cathrine Fossum takes over thinning presenter job in Good morning Norway . Photo: TV2

She admits that she is excited about the new job.

– We’re talking about an institution in TV2′s broadcasting schedule so it’s clear that it’s a little scary. That said, I know after having been a substitute in the program sometimes that there is no better place to start the day. I look forward to becoming part of Good Morning Norway gang, says Cathrine who came to TV 2 in connection with the launch of TV 2 News Channel in 2007.

Since then she has Been news anchor on both TV 2 and TV 2 News Channel reporter in TV 2 news and presenter of “Document 2″ and “The House.” In 2009 she received SKUP diploma for the documentary “The pastor’s secret.” Before joining TV2 she was news anchor and reporter for TVNorges newscasts.

– Perfect Combination

Cathrine looking forward to getting used more sides of himself in his new role.

– Good morning Norway is constantly evolving, it is both relevant, informative, interesting and warm-hearted. The combination suits me perfectly. Here I use news journalist in me, while I may be more personal than in the role of anchorman. It is challenging and exciting. I also like very much the way the program has adopted social media in both dissemination and communication with viewers, she says.

Look Good morning Norway Mondays to Fridays clock 06.55 on TV2 or anytime on TV 2 Sumo (subscription required).

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