The Hot Hits (radio show)

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The Hot Hits is an Australian radio program hosted by Nic Kelly. The show airs Saturday between 5pm and 7pm and is syndicated nationally on the Hit Network.

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Kyle and Jackie O were the inaugural hosts of the show until 28 November 2009.

In November 2009, it was announced that Günsberg would replace Kyle and Jackie O[ clarification needed ] as host of a new show, The Hot Hits Live from LA, from Los Angeles. Kyle and Jackie O presented their final show on 28 November,[ citation needed ] with Günsberg taking over on 6 December with co-host Natalia Perez and guests Snoop Dogg and Jared Leto. [1]

In December 2012, Andrew Günsberg announced that he would be leaving the show after hosting the show for three years. Maude Garrett was announced as his replacement in January 2013 and Dave Styles signed on to co-host in late January.

In January 2015, Southern Cross Austereo announced the end of The Hot Hits Live from LA with the show replaced by Planet Vevo, hosted by Dan & Maz. [2]

In February 2023, The Hot Hits returned to the Hit Network with Nic Kelly as host. [3]

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References

  1. Field, Katherine (26 November 2009). "Gunsberg to host new radio show from LA". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  2. "Vevo launches new radio show on Today's Hit Network to expand the brand". 22 January 2015.
  3. "THE HIT NETWORK REVEALS TWO NEW SHOWS FOR THE NATIONAL WEEKEND LINE UP | Southern Cross Austereo". www.southerncrossaustereo.com.au. Retrieved 8 February 2024.