Here's Every "Saturday Disney" Host Then Vs Now

    Oh boy, this makes me feel nostalgic.

    Isha Bassi
    by Isha Bassi

    Post Writer

    1. Sofie Formica

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Facebook: Sofie Formica / Via Facebook: sofie.formica

    When they hosted: 1990-1992

    What they're up to now: After Saturday Disney, Sofie went on to host shows like Just Kidding!, The Great Outdoors and The Great South East. She also starred on Home and Away — just like every other Aussie ~celeb~.

    2. Jeniene Mapp-Testa (née Mapp)

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Facebook: Madisons Cafe / Via Facebook: 124050647649043

    When they hosted: 1990-1996

    What they're up to now: Jeniene's last acting gig was as a host for Playhouse Disney in 2001. She now runs a wedding cake company called Madisons Cafe with her husband.

    3. James Sherry

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, YouTube: James Sherry / Via youtube.com

    When they hosted: 1990-1994

    What they're up to now: James Sherry has kept busy since his Saturday Disney days. He went on to host A*Mazing and has been a producer and presenter for Tennis Australia, AFL and Cricket Australia.

    4. Lisa Cakar (née Barry)

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, @lisalipsticklover / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 1992-1997

    What they're up to now: Lisa's last acting gig was as a co-host on Now You See It. She's since transitioned into the beauty industry, releasing her own line of lip products called Perfect Poutz.

    5. Shelley Craft

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Chris Hyde / Getty Images

    When they hosted: 1996-2002

    What they're up to now: Shelley has probably had the most successful career post-Saturday Disney. She's gone on to host The Great Outdoors, Australia's Funniest Home Videos, Domestic Blitz, The Block, Reno Rumble, as well as report on The Melbourne Cup and 2002 Winter Olympics.

    6. Marc Buhaj

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Craig Sjodin/Marc Buhaj

    When they hosted: 1994-1999

    What they're up to now: Marc quit hosting after Saturday Disney and is now the Senior Vice President, Programming and General Manager for Disney XD. What a career change.

    7. Melanie Symons

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Facebook: MelanieASymons / Via Facebook: MelanieASymons

    When they hosted: 1997-2002

    What they're up to now: Mel continued to host a variety of shows after Saturday Disney, including Ground Force, Australia's Best Backyards and Wheel Of Fortune. She also hosted the first fashion segments on Sunrise and is currently a presenter on Sydney Weekender.

    8. Tim McDonald

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Marcia Hodder / Tim McDonald / Via starnow.com.au

    When they hosted: 1999-2000

    What they're up to now: Tim has continued to act, appearing in shows like H20: Just Add Water, Sea Patrol and Utopia. He's also currently pre-producing his own feature film called Tutu.

    9. Shae Brewster

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, LinkedIn / Via linkedin.com

    When they hosted: 2002-2013

    What they're up to now: After hosting Saturday Disney for 11 years, Shae went off the radar. But after some deep internet ~sleuthing~, I discovered this website which says she teaches TV Presenting and Voice at Nida and is the voice of 7Flix. Plus, on her LinkedIn, she's listed as Director/Editor for Love Storm films, so it looks like she's keeping busy. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    10. Sara Kirby (née Groen)

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, Graham Denholm / Getty Images

    When they hosted: 2002-2006

    What they've been up to: Sara has kept busy, appearing on shows like Beyond Tomorrow and as a contestant on It Takes Two. She also joined the Seven News team, filling in as a weather presenter and reporter before becoming a stay-at-home mum for her daughter, Estelle.

    11. Daniel Widdowson

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, @daniel_widdowson_official / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2000-2007

    What they're up to now: Besides a few acting gigs, Dan has mostly leaned into writing and radio gigs since his Saturday Disney days. He presented and produced local radio on Norfolk Island from 2011-2013 and opened up the Salt House Theatre Company with his wife in 2016.

    12. Sally Stanton

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, @sallynanamis / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2002-2006

    What they're up to now: Like her other co-hosts, Sally has gone on to present shows like The Cellar Door, Sydney Weekender and segments for the 2018 Australian Open. She also lectures TV Presenting workshops at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.

    13. Jack Yabsley

    Seven Network, @jackotron / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2007-2011

    What they're up to now: Everyone's '00s crush has moved on to bigger and better things. Jack is now a screenwriter and director for the ABC and has had similar gigs for the Sydney Opera House.

    14. Teigan Nash

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, @teigannash / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2013-2016

    What they're up to now: Once Saturday Disney wrapped up, Teigan became a presenter for Sydney Weekender and the 2016 Rio Olympics. She also landed an ambassador role with Tourism Australia for an online campaign called Aussie News Today.

    15. Candice Dixon

    Seven Network / Via youtube.com, @candicedixon / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2011-2016

    What they're up to now: Like Teigan, Candice landed a hosting gig on Sydney Weekender. She also was a reporter for Seven Sport and currently writes and presents for Roadshow Entertainment.

    16. Nathan Morgan

    Seven Network, @nathanmorganofficial / Via instagram.com

    When they hosted: 2011-2016

    What they're up to now: Nathan's next role after Saturday Disney was hosting Get Arty. And according to his Instagram, he's also busy shooting for Get Clever TV.

    RIP Saturday Disney!!! You'll forever be in every Aussie's heart. 😭

    CORRECTION

    Oops! An earlier version of this post misstated Sally Stanton's last name.