Patricia Karvelas is announced as Fran Kelly's replacement on ABC Radio National's breakfast show By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:53 GMT, 28 November 2021 | Updated: 23:54 GMT, 28 November 2021 Viewcomments Patricia Karvelas is set to replace Fran Kelly as the presenter of ABC Radio National's RN Breakfast show. The current affairs journalist and political correspondent will step into the role starting from next year. Karvelas said she was 'humbled' to be taking over from the longtime host. Changing of the guard: Patricia Karvelas (left) is set to replace Fran Kelly (right) as the presenter of ABC Radio National's RN Breakfast show Kelly made the announcement live on air on Monday, telling listeners her final show would be on Thursday. The veteran radio host helmed the program for 17 years, but will continue working with the ABC following her departure. Kelly will also continue to host the ABC's political podcast The Party Room alongside Karvelas. Incoming: The current affairs journalist and political correspondent will step into the role starting from next year Karvelas said on RN Breakfast she was 'humbled by this opportunity Radio National is giving me'. 'This show sets the news agenda for the day,' she added. She acknowledged she has 'huge shoes to fill' taking over from Kelly, who assumed the role of host in March 2005. Farewell: Kelly made the announcement live on air on Monday, telling listeners her final show would be on Thursday 'I look forward to setting the national agenda every weekday morning and providing the conversations and interviews that will keep ABC audiences well-informed of the issues that affect them,' she added. Addressing Kelly, Karvelas said she would miss her presence on the show but felt ready to 'take it on'. 'I'll miss you as much as our listeners. But I'm ready to take it on,' she said. 'I look forward to setting the national agenda every weekday morning and providing the conversations and interviews that will keep ABC audiences well-informed of the issues that affect them,' said Karvelas Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility