Channel Nine presenter Andrea Crothers recently announced her engagement to her partner, Amy Barton. Crothers shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, posting a series of photos from a romantic outdoor picnic where the proposal took place. She captioned the post, "YES! To my favourite person, in my favourite place," accompanied by a clinking glasses emoji.
Her Channel Nine colleagues offered their well wishes in the comments section. Sylvia Jeffreys wrote, "Hooray!!! Huge congrats to you both," while Alison Piotrowski added, "Congrats! How lovely." Sarah Abo commented, "Aww how gorgeous!! Congratulations!!"
This engagement announcement follows a memorable moment in 2024 when Crothers gained attention for a live report about a ban on koala cuddles at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. In an unexpected turn, she decided to offer free hugs to passersby during the segment. When she playfully attempted to kiss a man she had just hugged, the incident elicited shock and laughter from the hosts of the Today show.
Crothers' career has also included a notable on-air incident in 2023 when she fell into a pond during a live broadcast at Dubai's Atlantis The Royal hotel. She later shared that she had been soaked up to her waist, noting that sequins helped to conceal the mishap.