Revealed: The star tipped to take over Ray Hadley as 2GB ‘scrambles to fill his morning slot’
As an ardent fan of Australian radio, I must say, this news has sent shockwaves through my listening habits! The impending departure of Ray Hadley from 2GB is like losing a trusted confidant at breakfast – it’s just not the same without him cracking jokes and dissecting the day’s news.
A retired athlete is being considered as a possible replacement for Ray Hadley on 2GB, following the latter’s announcement that he would retire permanently in December.
According to The Daily Telegraph, it appears that Mark Levy is the front-runner for taking over the morning radio position, as the station is hastily searching for a replacement before the holiday season arrives.
On multiple instances, Levy has stood in for Hadley, and during the summer, he was asked to take over as well.
In the 1980s, he began his broadcasting journey with ABC as a commentator for rugby league games, having previously retired from the sport.
One source shared that Levy is well-positioned to take over from Hadley during the summer, effectively trying out for the role on a temporary basis. (This version aims to simplify the original statement while maintaining its essence and clarity.)
Alongside Chris O’Keefe, Jason Morrison (a seasoned radio host), and afternoon show host Michael McLaren, there are other contenders for the position as well.
According to the source, they aim to resolve it before Christmas so that everything is set and ready as we step into the New Year.
On December 13, after nearly two more years remaining on his multi-million dollar contract with Nine, Hadley will bid farewell from his highly-rated morning show for the last time.
In the next chapter of my professional journey, I find myself engaged in private discussions for a shift towards a full-time TV position with a competing network. Once I bid farewell to the remarkable years spent at Network Nine, I’m eagerly looking forward to embracing this new opportunity.
Exclusively reported by Daily Mail Australia, the retired broadcaster held a meeting with Sky News Australia officials shortly after publicly announcing his departure from the 2GB station, which is Nine’s flagship, just last month.
Reports indicate that Hadley made his way to the main office of the news channel in Sydney for a clandestine conversation, as the majority of the station’s employees had finished work and left for the evening.
Afterward, he engaged in a detailed discussion that lasted over an hour with the CEO of the network owned by News Corp, Paul Whittaker, as well as its head of programming, Mark Calvert.
Insiders at Sky News Australia have revealed that they are eager to attract an acclaimed broadcaster and his dedicated viewership to their political news channel. The network is reportedly prepared to roll out the red carpet for this potential star hire, with the individual in question being personally courted by a high-ranking executive.
Despite the assumption that Hadley’s contract prohibits him from working at a competing radio station, it’s possible that he might be able to join Sky News Australia according to the terms, since the TV network doesn’t rival Nine Radio.
It’s quite probable that an agreement with the network will lead Hadley to take some time off during summer, to be with his family. He is expected to return to his on-air duties when the new year begins.
According to reports, Hadley’s robust political leanings have made him more aligned with Sky News Australia’s perspective for a longer time compared to Nine. Consequently, he could seamlessly blend in with Sky News Australia.
On the day Hadley declared his retirement, he had a lengthy discussion with Sky News reporter Peter Stefanovic regarding the upcoming U.S. election. This was followed by a planned conversation with his fellow Nine Network team member, and Peter’s brother, Karl.
It’s been proposed that the potential agreement might allow the renowned rugby league commentator to keep on calling football matches for Fox Sports as well.
Read More
- MANA PREDICTION. MANA cryptocurrency
- LDO PREDICTION. LDO cryptocurrency
- TRUMP PREDICTION. TRUMP cryptocurrency
- KAIA PREDICTION. KAIA cryptocurrency
- The end of Superhero TV on broadcast may usher in an era that leaves a generation behind
- VET PREDICTION. VET cryptocurrency
- Brent Oil Forecast
- DOGE PREDICTION. DOGE cryptocurrency
- POLYX PREDICTION. POLYX cryptocurrency
- NAKA PREDICTION. NAKA cryptocurrency
2024-12-08 02:20