A shock new host for Nova FM’s Brisbane breakfast show has been announced.
On Wednesday, the radio network announced that controversial comedian Nikki Osborne will be a new addition to the Nova 106.9 Brisbane breakfast team.
The brand new show, Ash, Luttsy & Nikki Osborne, sees the popular writer and comedian join Ash Bradnam and David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral in 2025.
Nikki, 43, will be replacing former Olympic swimmer Susie O’Neill, who sensationally quit the show live on-air last month.
The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star said she has ‘big flippers to fill’, referencing Susie’s career in the pool, but said she was ‘confident’ Brisbane will embrace her.
‘Sure, I get in trouble a bit, but I’ve got two big brothers in Ash and Luttsy and I have no doubt they’ll steer me even further off course!’ she said.
A shock new host for Nova FM’s breakfast show has been announced. On Wednesday, the radio network announced that controversial comedian Nikki Osborne will be a new addition to the Nova 106.9 Brisbane breakfast team. Pictured
The brand new show, Ash, Luttsy & Nikki Osborne, sees the popular writer and comedian join Ash Bradnam and David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral in 2025. All pictured
‘I love Brisbane. I grew up here and I look forward to having a good laugh with our listeners in this amazing city.’
Ash and Luttsy said they were excited to welcome Nikki.
‘A Brissie local whose experience in the entertainment industry is second-to-none, we know Nikki will be an awesome addition to the team,’ they gushed in a statement.
Nikki will be replacing former Olympic swimmer Susie O’Neill (pictured), who sensationally quit the show live on-air last month
The I’m A Celebrity star said she has ‘big flippers to fill’, referencing Susie’s career in the pool, but that she was ‘confident’ Brisbane will embrace her. ‘Sure, I get in trouble a bit, but I’ve got two big brothers in Ash and Luttsy and I have no doubt they’ll steer me even further off course!’
Nova Network’s Group Programming Director, Brendan Taylor, added that ‘Nikki brings a wealth of experience and her infectious personality and comedic talent makes her a great fit for the show.
‘We know our listeners will love spending time with Ash, Luttsy and Nikki in 2025.’
Nikki’s experience as a sketch comedy veteran, writer, trained actor and stand-up comedian spans the past two decades.
The comedian also maintains a popular social media presence, and is known for her the quirky characters she plays.
Personas such as ‘Angry Aunt’ and ‘Bush Barbie’ have earned her a large following and tens of millions of views.
In 2020, the comedian appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, finishing in 13th place.
She also competed in this year’s season of Dancing with the Stars, making it through to the grand final.
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