Lisa Wilkinson said goodbye to 2023 with an emotional message.
The television personality shared a smiling selfie with a happy caption on Instagram on New Year's Sunday.
“Farewell 2023. I wish you all a new year full of love, peace and the warm embrace of all those who mean the most to you,” the 64-year-old wrote.
According to sources, Lisa wants to return to television screens after months of inactivity and five tiring weeks in the courtroom.
The Channel 10 star and former breakfast TV darling wants to do more “blockbuster interviews” in the new year, friends told the Weekend Australian.
Lisa Wilkinson (pictured) said goodbye to 2023 with an emotional message. The television personality shared a smiling selfie with a happy caption on Instagram on New Year's Sunday
Wilkinson left The Project last November and although she remained on Ten's payroll until the end of 2024, she has not appeared on the channel for 13 months.
Despite her lengthy break from the network, Wilkinson remained in the public eye through her role in a high-profile libel trial.
Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network 10 and Wilkinson over an interview with Brittany Higgins that aired on The Project and online.
In the last five weeks of the court session, the defamation case was heard in court. Judge Lee reserved his decision on the matter.
“Farewell 2023. I wish you all a new year full of love, peace and the warm embrace of all those who mean the most to you,” the 64-year-old wrote
Friends of Wilkinson say her court appearances have worked in her favor by giving the TV star “a constant stream of publicity”.
“Yes, she hasn’t been on air for a while but I don’t think anyone will have forgotten her,” former Seven and Nine chief executive Peter Meakin told the Weekend Australian.
“I am sure her loyal followers will remain loyal to her.”
Channel Ten, owned by Paramount, unveiled its 2024 content lineup at its Upfronts event last week and Wilkinson was not visible.
Network Ten claims they are in talks to develop “other projects” with Wilkinson.
Wilkinson left The Project last November and although she remained on Ten's payroll until the end of 2024, she has not appeared on the channel for 13 months. Pictured on The Project