Nova FM shock release as radio host Kip Wightman leaves Brisbane breakfast show after 15 years
Kip Wightman left Nova 106.9, Ash, Kip, Luttsy and Susie’s breakfast.
The Brisbane radio host is leaving the top-rated program after 15 years to focus on his personal life after becoming a single dad, reports the Courier Mail.
He revealed in March that he and his wife, Amber, had separated after four years of marriage and were now co-parents with their son, Raphael.
Farewell: Kip Wightman quit Nova’s breakfast radio show 106.9, Ash, Kip, Luttsy and Susie
“It has been a privilege to spend time with the people of Brisbane over breakfast for the past 15 years, but now is the time for me to turn off the alarm and consider the rest of my professional life. and personal, ”Wightman said on air.
He explained that “priorities have changed” in his personal life.
“I’ve had a lot of things, some of which haven’t been easy, and the breakfast radio hours aren’t the best for a single dad with a young son, so it’s fair to take the time.” to be part of that. dream team, ”he said.
New start: The Brisbane radio host leaves the top-rated program after 15 years to focus on his personal life after becoming a single dad. Pictured (LR): Wightman, Ashley ‘Ash’ Bradnam, Susie O’Neill and David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral at ACRA on October 19, 2019 in Brisbane
Wightman hosted the breakfast show for 15 years and was part of the original breakfast team when Nova opened their Brisbane studio in 2005.
He is a network veteran, having worked for Nova for a total of 18 years.
“I won’t miss the first few starts, but I will be missed by everyone involved in the show and everyone across the network who made my years at Nova a great experience,” he said. added.
Divorce: Wightman revealed in March that he and his wife, Amber (left), have separated after four years of marriage and are now co-parents with their son, Raphael
Wightman’s exit comes as the Ash, Kip, Luttsy and Susie show continues to dominate audiences as Brisbane’s most watched breakfast radio show.
Nova 106.9 was the only FM station to maintain good marks in the latest survey as more of the city’s listeners switched to news and conversation-focused AM channels during the Covid pandemic.
Nova jumped 1.5 points in the sixth survey, securing an audience share of 11.7%.
Ash, Kip, Luttsy and Susie was the best breakfast with a 13.1 percent share.
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