ABC News Breakfast host James Glenday has been slammed for his on-air attire. The criticism came after the veteran journalist broke with convention and appeared without a tie for Tuesday's edition of the morning program. Glenday, who has been with the national broadcaster for 15 years, took up the high- profile gig this month after long-time host Michael Rowland resigned the role last year.
![[Glenday, who has been with the national broadcaster for 15 years, took up the high- profile gig this month after long-time host Michael Rowland resigned the role last year. Taking to blog Media Spy, a viewer said that Glenday looked 'forced' without a tie]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/23/94367797-14310627-image-a-14_1737500806809.jpg)
'Glenday without a tie looks odd and rather forced. Would look more natural with one on,' complained one armchair critic on TV industry blog Media Spy. The same user also took a shot at Nate Byrne, who appeared on the same episode wearing a colourful open-neck shirt.
![[The same viewer complained that weatherman Nate Byrne looked like a 'kinder teacher' in his colourful casual shirt. (Pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/23/94368933-14310627-The_same_viewer_complained_that_weatherman_Nate_Byrne_looked_lik-a-18_1737502580205.jpg)
'Nate also needs to stop dressing like a male kinder teacher,' the blogger moaned. ABC News Breakfast host James Glenday has been slammed for his on air attire. The criticism came after the veteran journalist broke with convention and appeared without a tie for Tuesday's edition of the morning program. (Pictured with co-host Bridget Brennan).
Glenday, who has been with the national broadcaster for 15 years, took up the high- profile gig this month after long-time host Michael Rowland resigned the role last year. Taking to blog Media Spy, a viewer said that Glenday looked 'forced' without a tie.
However, a number of viewers leapt to defend the sartorial style of the ABC Breakfast news team. 'Glenday looks fine sans tie, and Nate has always dressed in his own unique way - neither inhibits the way they do their job,' a blogger said on the same thread.
