Tracy Grimshaw to depart A Current Affair after 17 years as host

Grimshaw says decision is hers alone and she's not being shoved out the door by the boys club because I'm too old'

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After 17 years in a prime time spot and 40 years on television, Tracy Grimshaw will step down from hosting Nine's A Current Affair in November.

Grimshaw broke the news live on the program, telling viewers it was her decision to quit and to ignore the gossip magazines if they start telling you rubbish".