Controversial ABC star Antoinette Lattouf has revealed her shock career change just months after the journalist’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against the ABC.

Antoinette Lattouf has undergone a significant career change following her unfair dismissal case against the ABC after signing with a talent agency best known for representing reality TV stars.

Ms Lattouf, 45, who briefly worked as a fill-in radio host for Sydney Mornings, launched legal action against the national broadcaster last year, claiming her contract was unfairly terminated in December 2023.

She claimed she was dismissed from the ABC after sharing a post on Instagram by Human Rights Watch (HRW) about the war in Gaza on December 19, which read “HRW reporting starvation as a tool of war”.

The hearing concluded in February, with Justice Darryl Rangiah thanking both Ms Lattouf and the ABC for the “vast amount of work they have put into this matter and for their assistance” and reserving his judgment for a later date, which is yet to be disclosed.

In the months following her high-profile case, Ms Lattouf has expanded her social media presence, where she speaks about social justice issues.

She continues to be outspoken about the war in Gaza and frequently calls out headlines she perceives as inappropriate about the matter.

It’s expected she will now endeavour to secure more paid work in the media through the help of the Talent Management company Stage Addiction.


Ms Lattouf took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce she secured representation with the talent agency in a tongue-in-cheek post.

“Who is this human headline hottie now being represented by Stage Addiction?” she wrote in the caption of a professional image of herself.

“Get your people to call my people etc etc.”

Ms Lattouf’s famous friends welcomed her latest move in the comments, with Aussie Olympic Giaan Rooney commenting three flame emojis.

The Bachelor star Matt Agnew, who Stage Addiction also represents, wrote: “Welcome!!”

Stage Addiction’s Ben Grand will manage Ms Lattouf, utilising his more than 15 years of experience “building the profiles of some of best-known personalities and entertainers,” according to his LinkedIn profile.

Stage Addiction also represents The Bachelor and FBoy Island star Abbie Chatfield, as well as The Bachelorette alum Angie Kent.

It’s understood Ms Lattouf, together with Ben, will elevate the journalist’s personal brand and seek to further expand her presence into television, music, radio, film, social media, podcasts, theatre, and publishing.

She has experience in multiple mediums, including podcasting as co-host of the news and analysis podcast The Briefing and hosts The Weekend Briefing, which profiles prominent Australians.

Ms Lattouf has interviewed Grace Tame, a prominent advocate for survivors of sexual assault, as well as Fatima Payman, who sensationally quit the Labor Party in 2024 to launch a political party called Australia’s Voice.

The Lebanese journalist has also emerged as a voice for charity work and mental health advocacy and holds speaking engagements.

It's understood Ms Lattouf, together with her talent manager Ben, will elevate the journalist's personal brand Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer
It’s understood Ms Lattouf, together with her talent manager Ben, will elevate the journalist’s personal brand Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer
Before her case against the ABC, Ms Lattouf did not frequently platform social justice figures on social media as she does now.

She said she was informed in a meeting with ABC management the day after sharing the HRW post that she had breached the national broadcaster’s policies regarding the personal use of social media.

In her statement of claim, she alleged her political opinion on the Israel-Gaza war and race both played a part in the reasoning for her removal mid-way through her five-day radio presenting contract.

The broadcaster has denied that Ms Lattouf’s contract was unlawfully terminated.