Radio star Meshel Laurie has blasted KIIS 101.1’s Jase Hawkins and Polly ‘PJ’ Harding.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Meshel – whose KIIS FM Melbourne breakfast radio show was dumped last year and she and Matt Tilley were replaced by Jase and Polly – vented her frustration.
After seeing a photo of Jase and Polly holding merchandise with her and Matt’s faces on them for a ‘radio stunt,’ Meshel called it ‘sad.’
‘Sad, please don’t use my name and face for cheesy stunts’: Meshel Laurie SLAMS KIIS FM hosts Jase Hawkins and Polly ‘PJ’ Harding (L) for ‘tacky’ merchandise featuring her picture…after THAT toilet snap
In the snap, Jase and Polly – who launched their new show that same day – are joined by new drive hosts Will and Woody, who wear T-shirts with Meshel and Matt’s faces.
The snap was shared on KIIS 101.1’s Facebook and Instagram, and has since been deleted.
Meshel shared a screen grab of the image on her Instagram and blasted the radio hosts.
Hitting back: ‘We never had T-shirts or mugs, or any merch (sic) at all, so they’ve made these especially for a fake stunt. Sad,’ Meshel began
Her former colleague: She and Matt Tilley were replaced by Jase and Polly
‘We never had T-shirts or mugs, or any merch (sic) at all, so they’ve made these especially for a fake stunt. Sad,’ Meshel began.
‘Please don’t use my name and face for cheesy radio stunts guys. @kiis1011.’
She also shared a meme of Beyonce looking sad, with the text that read: ‘The face you make when you find out the same lame b***hes still bringing you up.’
The 41-year-old also shared a quote that read: ‘Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving you happier.’
Drama: She also shared a meme of Beyonce looking sad, with the text that read: ‘The face you make when you find out the same lame b***hes still bringing you up’
Her caption read: ‘I’m tryin (sic), but sister, some days are harder than others.’
The original post shared on the KIIS 101.1 FM Instagram and Facebook page according to News.com.au, read: ‘Classic stitch up from Will and Woody, as they made the “always awkward” Jase & PJ even more awkward by wearing Matt & Meshel merch on their debut show.’
One follower reportedly called the stunt ‘super tacky’, while another said it was ‘disgusting’ and ‘so offensive,’ with one saying they will never listen to the shows.
The stunt comes after Jase on Sunday, took to Instagram to share a photo of a woman believed to be PJ in her underwear and hunched over a toilet.
Too far? The stunt comes after Jase on Sunday, took to Instagram to share a photo of a woman believed to be PJ in her underwear and hunched over a toilet
Jase captioned the photo, which was shared with his 16,000-plus followers, ‘Don’t be nervous Peej. Show starts Monday, @kiis1011.’
He then added the crying with laughter emoji.
According to the Herald Sun, the picture was ‘liked’ by the show’s official Instagram account and was posted before station management became aware of it.
Not the best timing? They’re preparing to launch their new radio show in Melbourne on Monday, after finding success in New Zealand
Controversial: According to the Herald Sun, the picture was ‘liked’ by the show’s official Instagram account and was posted before station management became aware of it
Sources told the News Corp publication the photo was indeed of PJ and that she was with Jase when he posted it online.
PJ also reportedly shared a unflattering image of her male co-host, but swiftly deleted it.
It is understood the radio stars would post embarrassing snaps of each other every Friday as part of their New Zealand radio show.
Joking around? Sources told the News Corp publication the photo was indeed of PJ and that she was with Jase when he posted it online
Jase recently took to Instagram to reflect on his time in New Zealand before his show moves to Australian airwaves.
‘Thanks NZ for the most incredible three years, I’ve loved every second of it. Time for the next adventure,’ he wrote.
PJ also wrote on Instagram: ‘Lots of laughs in 2017, here’s to a s**t tonne more! Next stop: MELBOURNE (for good this time).’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted KIIS FM for comment.
Running joke? It is understood the radio stars would post embarrassing snaps of each other every Friday as part of their New Zealand radio show