CHCH-TV has announced that veteran broadcaster Rick Zamperin is joining Morning Live as the morning show’s new co-anchor.
A 30-year broadcaster, Zamperin is familiar to Hamiltonians as a constant on 900 CHML, the Corus Entertainment news/talk station that was shuttered last August. With CHML for more than 23 years, Zamperin had hosted Good Morning Hamilton, in addition to The 5th Quarter, which aired following Hamilton Tiger-Cats games. He was also the play-by-play voice of the team for eight seasons.
“Morning Live has always felt like family to me, even from the other side of the screen,” said Zamperin, in a CHCH announcement. “I’ve spent my career telling the stories of this region, and now I’m thrilled to wake up with viewers every morning and continue doing what I love — just with a lot more cameras around.”
Zamperin succeeds Tim Bolen, who joined Citytv’s Breakfast Television in March.
“Rick and I once shared a police scanner, a notepad, and way too many stale donuts,” said Morning Live co-anchor Annette Hamm. “To say I’m thrilled to have him beside me again, this time with better lighting, is an understatement.”
“Rick’s reputation speaks for itself,” added Greg O’Brien, CHCH news director. “He’s trusted, relatable, and deeply rooted in this community. We’re excited to have him bring his knowledge and perspective to our anchor desk as we continue to evolve the show while staying true to what makes Morning Live special.”
Zamperin will make his Morning Live debut on Monday, May 12 at 6 a.m. ET.
