A MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR!

As Lisa Wilkinson’s replacement host for the 80th Vision Australia Carols

By Candlelight, it’s little wonder Sonia Kruger is feeling the pressure. “I have big shoes to fill!” she tells

Woman’s Day ahead of her new TV gig. Luckily, the Nine star is wellequipped to take on such an iconic position and is looking forward to hosting the concert, alongside her

Today Extra co-star David Campbell. “That’s the best part about it. Because we work together every day, hosting Carols By Candlelight will be so much easier.”

As for the festive season, Sonia says she can’t wait for Christmas now her two-year-old daughter Maggie is old enough to enjoy it.

“Whenever she sees Santa at a shopping centre, she gets really excited. It’s going to be a fun one this year because she’s into it!”

Meanwhile, David – dad to Leo, seven, and twins Billy and Betty, two – admits he’s struggling to get into the Christmas spirit this year. “I’m the Grinch!” he laughs. 80TH VISION AUSTRALIA CAROLS CAROL BY CANDLELIGHT CAN Live Sunday, December De 24, 8pm, 8p Nine