Deborah Knight steps down on 2GB show—You won't believe who's stepping in!
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Radio royalty Deborah ‘Deb’ Knight has ruled the airwaves for over a decade, but after a stellar career, her reign has ended.
The well-known broadcaster has been dismissed from her afternoon spot on 2GB earlier this month, shocking loyal listeners nationwide.
Now, it has been revealed who will fill her shoes in the Afternoons program.
A week prior to the public announcement, Nine Radio notified Knight of the impending decision.
Knight, the sole female host with her own program on the conservative talk station, aired her final Afternoons segment on November 17.
Allegedly, Knight's dismissal was attributed to declining ratings, which fell to a 6 per cent market share, a decrease from a peak of 8.9 per cent in 2023.
This rating, derived from the sixth radio ratings survey, marked Knight's lowest performance during her four-year tenure, a significant drop from her impressive debut, which garnered an 11.4 per cent share.
While Knight confirmed she 'wasn't leaving' the station entirely, taking on a new role covering business news, fans were still devastated by the news. You can read more about that here.
But 2GB Content Manager Luke Davis said he has just the man to win audiences back: Michael 'Mike' McLaren.
The cult favourite has spent over a decade charming listeners with his witty repartee. McLaren stated that he had ‘big boots to fill’ but was excited about the new role.
‘I am honoured to be doing it. There has been a rich and great legacy on 2GB for years and years on Afternoons and most recently with Deb, so it is big boots to fill,’ he said in an interview.
‘I am going to do my best,’ he added.
McLaren also provided a glimpse into his niche interests, which will be added to the program.
‘We will be across the news, but we will also be across the entertainment things. My interests are sort of a little esoteric at times. I like the history stuff, so we will have plenty of that,’ he shared.
‘I am told I have a dry sense of humour, so I will bring that hopefully to the table as well,’ he continued.
Davis reported that the station is ‘absolutely delighted’ with this new change. He lauded McLaren for his intelligence, quick wit and ability to break down complex issues.
‘His ability to cover anything from the news of the day, to travel, nostalgia, health, cars, technology and entertainment makes him the perfect companion for Afternoons,’ Davis expressed.
What do you think of Deb Knight’s replacement, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The well-known broadcaster has been dismissed from her afternoon spot on 2GB earlier this month, shocking loyal listeners nationwide.
Now, it has been revealed who will fill her shoes in the Afternoons program.
A week prior to the public announcement, Nine Radio notified Knight of the impending decision.
Knight, the sole female host with her own program on the conservative talk station, aired her final Afternoons segment on November 17.
Deborah Knight aired her final Afternoons segment on November 17. Credit: @deborah_knight/Instagram
Allegedly, Knight's dismissal was attributed to declining ratings, which fell to a 6 per cent market share, a decrease from a peak of 8.9 per cent in 2023.
This rating, derived from the sixth radio ratings survey, marked Knight's lowest performance during her four-year tenure, a significant drop from her impressive debut, which garnered an 11.4 per cent share.
While Knight confirmed she 'wasn't leaving' the station entirely, taking on a new role covering business news, fans were still devastated by the news. You can read more about that here.
But 2GB Content Manager Luke Davis said he has just the man to win audiences back: Michael 'Mike' McLaren.
The cult favourite has spent over a decade charming listeners with his witty repartee. McLaren stated that he had ‘big boots to fill’ but was excited about the new role.
‘I am honoured to be doing it. There has been a rich and great legacy on 2GB for years and years on Afternoons and most recently with Deb, so it is big boots to fill,’ he said in an interview.
‘I am going to do my best,’ he added.
McLaren also provided a glimpse into his niche interests, which will be added to the program.
‘We will be across the news, but we will also be across the entertainment things. My interests are sort of a little esoteric at times. I like the history stuff, so we will have plenty of that,’ he shared.
‘I am told I have a dry sense of humour, so I will bring that hopefully to the table as well,’ he continued.
Davis reported that the station is ‘absolutely delighted’ with this new change. He lauded McLaren for his intelligence, quick wit and ability to break down complex issues.
‘His ability to cover anything from the news of the day, to travel, nostalgia, health, cars, technology and entertainment makes him the perfect companion for Afternoons,’ Davis expressed.
What do you think of Deb Knight’s replacement, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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