Abbie Chatfield says she’s been ‘dumped again’ as a second radio co-host quits

Abbie Chatfield’s Hit Network radio show Hot Nights has suffered another blow after her fill-in co-host Nic Kelly quit this week.

Kelly had stepped in before the Easter break to replace Chatfield’s co-anchor Rohan Edwards – who abruptly resigned from his role on Monday, effective immediately.

But during Tuesday’s show, Chatfield revealed Kelly had also made the decision to step down at short notice.

Fellow Hit Network talents Jimmy Smith and Nathan Roye filled in for Kelly at the eleventh hour, but it’s unclear if they will take on a full-time role.

The boys already host their own show, Jimmy and Nath, that airs after Hot Nights from 9pm to 11pm, so they effectively worked a double shift. 

Chatfield, 27, explained to listeners that Kelly had been ‘doing long distance’ on Hot Nights by broadcasting remotely.

‘So look, I’ve been dumped again,’ the former Bachelor star added.

‘But, as a positive, Jimmy and Nath were walking around the office and I said, “Boys, will you come in the studio and do my show with me? Because I don’t know how to press the buttons.”‘

The boys already host their own show, Jimmy and Nath, that airs after Hot Nights from 9pm to 11pm, so they effectively worked a double shift

Abbie asked Jimmy and Nath – who stripped down to Budgy Smugglers during the broadcast – if they could step in because she doesn’t know ‘how to press the buttons’

Rohan’s exit was confirmed in an email to Hit Network staff on Monday – the day all the major radio shows returned after the two-week Easter survey break.

‘No one’s sure what’s going on. Abbie seems to get along well with Rohan on the air, but people are wondering if things aren’t so rosy behind the scenes,’ a source said.

Edwards had been with the Hit Network for more than six years. He joined Hot Nights after leaving his role as afternoon announcer for Brisbane’s B105. 

In another blow for Hot Nights, executive producer Max Corstorphan, who had helmed the show since its launch in early 2022, also quit several weeks ago.

Nic Kelly had stepped in before the Easter break to replace Chatfield’s co-anchor Rohan Edwards – who abruptly resigned from his role on Monday, effective immediately 

Edwards’ (left) exit will no doubt surprise listeners as he and Chatfield were known for their friendly on-air banter. His departure was confirmed in an email to Hit Network staff on Monday – the day all the major radio shows returned after the two-week Easter survey break

An SCA spokesperson said Edwards had quit the network to pursue ‘other interests’ and would not be drawn into speculation of a rift with Chatfield.

‘Rohan Edwards has made the decision to step away from his role as anchor on the Hit Network’s Hot Nights with Abbie Chatfield show to pursue other interests,’ the company told Daily Mail Australia.

‘The Hit Network wishes Rohan all the best for his future.’

No reason was given for Corstorphan’s departure.

Chatfield’s co-anchor Rohan Edwards (left) resigned on Monday, effective immediately. Hot Nights’ executive producer Max Corstorphan (right), who had helmed the show since its launch in early 2022, also quit several weeks ago

Chatfield broke into the entertainment industry with her blockbuster podcast It’s a Lot, which launched shortly after her appearance on The Bachelor.

The podcast eventually got picked up by the SCA-owned ‘audio destination’ LiSTNR, which led to her hosting her own radio show, Hot Nights with Abbie Chatfield.

Chatfield, who had never hosted a radio show prior to Hot Nights, broadcasts weeknights from 7pm while continuing to record episodes of It’s a Lot.

She is known for discussing adult topics on her podcast, often describing lewd acts in detail and sharing her own sexual experiences.

The influencer rose to fame on the 2019 season of The Bachelor before going on to appear on Bachelor in Paradise and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

Despite the popularity of Hot Nights, rumours of strife behind the scenes have circulated for months, with the latest departures all but confirming the speculation