Dr Chris Brown has been confirmed as the new breakfast radio host on KIIS 1065 Sydney, alongside Amy Gerard and Jack Charles.
The new trio will take over the station’s breakfast program from Monday, November 9, following months of speculation about who would replace The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
ARN chief executive Michael Stephenson said the new lineup would bring together established names and emerging talent.
“This is a big moment for ARN and the future of KIIS Sydney. We’ve brought together big names and fresh new talent to create the best content for radio, video, social and in real life experiences,” Michael Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer of ARN said.
“We have the biggest radio brand in the country, and we now have a team that is building something very special for listeners and creating big, new, integrated opportunities that brands will love.”
Brown has built a long television career through programs including The Living Room, Dancing with the Stars, Bondi Vet and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! His move to KIIS marks his latest role in Australian media.
“Waking up with the city I love and bringing a huge dose of real life, warmth and (hopefully) humour is truly a dream come true,” Brown said.
“This show will be all about sharing our mornings, some laughs and maybe a few secrets together. I can’t wait. Plus, these hours are also a great way to beat the Bondi Road traffic so it’s a win-win.”
Gerard joins the breakfast team after regularly filling in on KIIS Breakfast and hosting KIIS Weekends.
“I’m genuinely pinching myself that I get to be part of this show. The chemistry between Chris, Jack and I already feels so natural, it’s fun, unpredictable and there’s a very good chance we’ll be completely unhinged before most people have had their first coffee,” Gerard added.
Charles recently left rival station Nova after 11 years and said he was “pumped” to join KIIS.
“Amy is an absolute gun, and her stories often leave me with my jaw on the floor. Chris and I have a history of bringing out the worst – or possibly best – in each other. I have a feeling Sydney’s in for a pretty fun ride!” Charles said of his co-hosts.
The trio will be joined by experienced broadcaster and producer Natalie Penfold as newsreader.
The announcement follows a period of major change at KIIS, including the departure of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson earlier this year and the planned exit of Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw at the end of 2026.
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