They co-host the most-listened to FM breakfast show in Melbourne, according to the most recent radio ratings survey.
But Gold 104.3 FM’s Jo Stanley and Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehman have shockingly had their show axed, according to News.com.au.
The morning duo have worked together on-air since 2015, and Lehmo noted on Twitter they were ‘pretty disappointed’ but ‘grateful for all the opportunities’.
Gold 104.3 FM’s Jo Stanley and Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehman have shockingly had their show axed
‘We are disappointed as we love Gold 104.3 and we love our team,’ the high-energy twosome said in a joint statement about the Australian Radio Network’s decision.
‘We have both worked incredibly hard and the show’s ratings have grown consistently,’ they added, noting their high ratings in the latest survey.
‘We have a great friendship, have enjoyed working together over the past 2 years and will miss our listeners. This is a crazy business and these things happen!’ they ended.
Unhappy: The morning duo have worked together on-air since 2015, and Lehmo noted on Twitter they were ‘pretty disappointed’ but ‘grateful for all the opportunities’
In an earlier statement, ARN Content Director Duncan Campbell said the team would remain on air until the end of 2017.
‘Jo & Lehmo are professional, talented and entertaining broadcasters who have made a significant contribution to Gold 104.3 over their time with the station,’ he said.
‘Jo & Lehmo will remain on air until the end of 2017, with further details of the plans for Gold 104.3 to be announced shortly,’ he added.
‘Jo & Lehmo are professional, talented and entertaining broadcasters who have made a significant contribution to Gold 104.3 over their time with the station,’ he said
The hosts grew 0.7 per cent in their ratings share to 8.4, which made them the most listened to breakfast show in Melbourne.
They started with a 6.2 per cent share, but have grown with each survey.
However, the show rated less than the station average of 11 and is well down on Gold’s morning and afternoon shifts of 12.7 and 14.4 respectively.
‘We have both worked incredibly hard and the show’s ratings have grown consistently,’ they added, noting their high ratings in the latest survey. Pictured: Jo Stanley in August this year