Melanie McLaughlin

Mel McLaughlin
Mel McLaughlin and Lara Pitt (2011)
Born	Melanie Louise McLaughlin (1979-09-03) 3 September 1979 (age 37) Sydney, New South Wales
Nationality	Australian
Occupation	Sport presenter
Employer	Seven Network
Known for	Seven News Big Bash League

Melanie Louise "Mel" McLaughlin (born 3 September 1979) is an Australian sport presenter for the Seven Network. McLaughlin previously worked for Fox Sports where she hosted multiple football (soccer) shows including Kick Off, Indian Super League and Fox Sports FC, while also being a regular on Fox Sports News.

In 2007 McLaughlin joined Fox Sports where she hosted multiple soccer shows including Kick Off, Indian Super League and Fox Sports FC. She was a regular on Fox Sports News.

In 2013 she joined Network Ten to host the network's coverage of the Big Bash League. She also hosted Ten's coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics, 2014 Commonwealth Games and Australian F1 Grand Prix. McLaughlin was also host of the short-lived The Thursday Night Sport Show alongside Sam Mac and Mark Howard.

In January 2016, cricketer Chris Gayle made inappropriate comments to McLaughlin during a live interview. He was sanctioned with a A$10,000 fine for inappropriate conduct.

In April 2016, McLaughlin moved to the Seven Network. She was appointed weeknight sport presenter on Seven News Sydney replacing Jim Wilson. She hosted Seven's coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics and the Australian Open. She will also host the networks coverage of the Australian Swimming Championships and 2017 Rugby League World Cup.