Fremantle Names Sharon Levy Head of Americas and Australia

“Variety reports Fremantle, the home of the Got Talent and Idols franchises, has named Sharon Levy CEO of Fremantle Americas and Australia, starting mid-January.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Midday Movers
Published 12:47 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Fremantle Appoints Sharon Levy as Head of Americas and Australia”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:47 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Australia.

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VarietyFremantle Appoints Sharon Levy as Head of Americas and Australia

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports Fremantle, the home of the Got Talent and Idols franchises, has named Sharon Levy CEO of Fremantle Americas and Australia, starting mid-January.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe comes over from Banijay, and she'll work out of Los Angeles. Kenji, that's a big job. Somebody has to pick the singing dogs.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, I'd audition. My talent is eating a whole rotisserie chicken during a Bitcoin dip. Judges always cry.