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Kate Ritchie’s Radio Show in Jeopardy

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It’s been reported that Kate Ritchie has yet to appear on her morning radio show, following the release of pictures showing her behaving strangely when she collected her daughter last week.

On Monday morning, listeners of Nova 96.9 observed that Ritchie, who has not appeared on-air since the publication of controversial images of her in a park by Daily Mail Australia last Wednesday, was absent once more.

Instead, Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald revealed that TV soap star Chrissie Swan would once more step in to replace the absent co-host.

Reasons for Kate’s ongoing absence were not addressed.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Nova for comment. 

Kate Ritchie’s leadership group has been engrossed in emergency discussions following her unexpected visits to a liquor store and peculiar behavior during her afternoon school pick-up of her child.

On a quiet day at her luxurious Randwick residence in Sydney’s east, the well-known radio personality from Nova 96.6 found herself dealing with the aftermath of a startling event and a subsequent episode where she was seen crying in a local park.

On a Friday afternoon, around midday, Ritchie’s representatives, Mark Morrissey and Erin Keneally, were spotted visiting Ritchie’s house from the popular soap opera ‘Home and Away.’ They parted ways approximately an hour later, each leaving separately.

As I step back into my role on the Nova Breakfast Show, alongside my esteemed co-hosts Fitzy and Wippa, I can’t help but feel a sense of cloudy anticipation. This week marked our return after a brief hiatus from the airwaves, and it seems we’ve missed a ratings milestone during that time. Now, with renewed energy, we’re ready to bring our unique blend of humor, insight, and camaraderie back to your morning routine.

It was reported by station insiders that Ritchie has temporarily stepped away due to the need to attend to her daughter, Mae, at home this week.

It was surprising to discover that the network executives found out the 10-year-old child, who is shared with ex-footballer Stuart Webb, had indeed attended school. Moreover, they grew increasingly concerned as they observed her public actions.

They found it distressing to see pictures of her, who was seen driving a red Hyundai i30 towards a BWS liquor store close to her residence around 3 pm on Thursday. Later, she went to pick up her daughter from school and subsequently visited a nearby park.

A clip obtained by Daily Mail Australia depicts the ex-actress tearfully talking on the phone, dabbing at her eyes, and covering her face with her hands as if hiding in sorrow.

A bystander, observing as Ritchie exited the vehicle at the park, stated that the celebrity appeared noticeably upset.

According to them, she strolled through the park a little, chatting as she went, before unexpectedly settling down and beginning to sway her entire body rhythmically while weeping.

Her appearance was quite distressing; she seemed incredibly distraught, with tears in her eyes that left them red and swollen, and an expression of utter despair on her face.

In a simpler phrase, we could say: Ritchie’s daughter remained in the car while sitting in the park, keeping the car stationary with its engine on.

In the upcoming ABC special on parenting titled “The Role of a Lifetime,” the actress had difficulty rising from the lawn afterward.

Following the conclusion of the call, she attempted to rise but unexpectedly stumbled, causing her to topple slightly. The onlooker mentioned this as well.

After successfully standing up again, she initiated another phone conversation, noticeably brimming with happiness during the call.

Giving her daughter her phone via the back car door, Ritchie stepped out and moved to the backside of the vehicle. With one arm extended, she climbed into the driver’s seat and proceeded to drive home.

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I must share an interesting turn of events. Earlier this week, I and my co-hosts assured our audience that Ritchie would be joining us again on Monday’s show. However, following the revelation of some daytime drama unfolding on Friday, we decided to keep mum about Ritchie’s anticipated return.

Despite continuously advertising their program as ‘Fitzy and Wippa featuring Kate Ritchie’ during their Friday morning broadcast, they made little mention of Kate Ritchie’s absence, with Chrissie Swan stepping in to take her place instead.

On Friday, Nova declined to provide any comments regarding if Ritchie would appear on the show the following week or elaborate on the details surrounding the upcoming episode.

Her agent also refused to respond to Daily Mail Australia’s requests for comment.

It’s clear that Swan is prepared to step in for Ritchie if needed, should she not come back when expected, for a prolonged period.

ABC didn’t answer when queried about the potential premiere of Ritchie’s parenting special on February 18.

It appears that the recent event has sparked considerable worry inside Nova, as Ritchie continues to grapple with her inner battles.

It is reported that the station’s officials are worried about the prolonged absence of the previous Home and Away actor, as they have made every effort to assist her in maintaining her significant role.

Due to her lasting appeal among viewers, Ritchie has played a crucial role in the show’s growing prosperity.

Despite the fact that Nova’s breakfast team is behind in sixth position in the Sydney radio market, capturing only 7.4% of the potential listeners, they have managed to gain ground as their audience has been growing and added 0.5 percentage points during the latest rating survey conducted last month.

One insider from the station stated, ‘For us to even stand a chance against the heavyweights during that time slot, Kate is indispensable.’

Since Fitzy has relocated to Adelaide, he is appearing on the large screen in the studio, which, frankly, isn’t perfect, and while Wippa may not be ideal, he can’t handle everything by himself.

It’s quite challenging having Kate, who is arguably our top star and main attraction, not present. This absence creates a significant predicament for us.

‘We just hope she’s alright and that she will be back soon.’

After the multi-car accident in November, Ritchie made a surprising public appearance.

It is said that she was driving her 2023 black BMW X5 xDrive40i when the event occurred on Dudley Street, Randwick.

Based on reports from people who saw it happen, Ritchie’s BMW apparently crashed into a stationary Mitsubishi Pajero, shoving it from its spot onto the roadside and into another parked Kia.

The mysterious owner of a Kia vehicle chose to stay unnamed revealed that the Home and Away star was behind the wheel of a BMW. Moreover, this individual stated that Ritchie disclosed his personal information to him after the accident occurred.

After the exchange, Kate expressed her need to leave promptly to pick up Mae.

He added that Kate said her personal assistant would follow up on the matter.

NSW Police did not attend the scene.

The three cars that were part of the incident sustained significant damage and had to be hauled off from the residential road afterwards.

Previously, in the month of August, during a gathering in Sydney’s Camperdown area, Ritchie was observed having difficulty exiting her limousine and appearing unsteady on her feet.

She appeared to lose her footing as she exited the vehicle, slipping back and landing on the floor.

He promptly aided her in exiting the car, taking hold of her gear shift and retrieving her fallen keys off the ground, prior to helping her get back inside the vehicle again.

As she chuckled heartily, the radio personality shared a jovial moment with her chauffeur, holding tight to her mobile device.

Instead, her evening concluded prematurely since she didn’t show up at the gathering; instead, she got back into the vehicle and was taken home by the driver.

Ritchie openly discussed her previous battles, which led her to seek treatment at a private rehabilitation center in Sydney for alcohol addiction in the year 2022.

At that moment, Kate had resigned from her position on the radio program “Nova’s Drive Show” following accusations of drink-driving a few weeks prior. This was joined by Tim and Joel.

At 2:45 PM on August 22, Ritchie’s breath test in her station wagon at Pagewood revealed a level of 0.06, slightly exceeding the legal limit, when she was pulled over by the police for a routine check.

She was fined $600, suspended from driving for three months, and apologised on Instagram.

In December 2022, she admitted in a statement that the past year was difficult and stressful, causing her to develop an excessive dependence on alcohol.

She mentioned that she recently took a random breathalyzer test. However, the result showed a low level of alcohol, yet still registered as positive.

I acknowledge that the choice I made was regrettable, and I understand fully the gravity of my actions. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or harm caused.

In March 2023, she shared with The Sunday Telegraph that, having faced various personal difficulties, she felt it was necessary to reach out for support.

After a considerable wait, she opted for professional guidance, the assistance that suited her needs best. At times, one must realize when it’s time to take action, and she did just that.

Over the past couple of years, life has presented me with hurdles, yet I’m not unique in this situation. Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to pause and gather myself.

‘I just wanted to be a better version of myself for me and my family.’

If someone requires urgent assistance, they can reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14, or visit their website lifeline.org.au. For critical situations, always dial 000.

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2025-02-02 23:38

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