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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic radio host is dramatically AXED from his well-known show - as he gives scathing one-word parting shot
A veteran broadcaster has been axed from his radio program after just six months in the job. Ron Wilson's stint as 2SM breakfast presenter came to a sudden end this week. He had only joined the station in January after a decade-long stint as a newsreader on Smooth FM. 'Thanks for the ride 2SM. It while it lasted,' Wilson posted to Facebook on Thursday night Despite the parting shot, Wilson, 70, insisted he left the station on good terms. 'They had an option on the contract just to give it a try out for six months, and that's exactly what happened. It wasn't quite what they were looking for,' he told the Daily Telegraph. 'So we decided that it is probably best we leave it where it is for the time being.' His photo and bio have already been removed from the radio station's website. Wilson has worked in the media industry for five decades, including 33 years with Channel Ten, where he was best known as an evening newsreader. Wilson has worked in the media industry for five decades, including 33 years with Channel Ten. He was inundated with messages of support from shocked industry colleagues on Thursday night. 'What the?' radio presenter Trevor Sinclair commented. Ian Rogerson added: 'Their loss Ron.' The Wiggles' Anthony Field wrote: 'Hang on……????? I certainly hope not Ron!
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The Wiggles set to 'conquer' new territory as the children's group scores a major deal in Asia
They have already conquered the small screen in Australia, and now The Wiggles have scored a major deal that will see them expand their fan base in Asia. On Thursday, ABC Commercial announced that their TV show, Ready, Steady, Wiggle! has been sold to Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). The national broadcaster for Malaysia, RTM will screen seasons four to seven of the popular series. The current lineup of the children's group is Anthony Field, Caterina Mete, Lachy Gillespie, Simon Pryce , Evie Ferris, John Pearce, Lucia Field and Tsehay Hawkins. The show will go to air in English on RTM's free-to-air channel. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! is already screened in South Korea and Taiwan, building on the group's significant fan base Down Under, in the UK and North America. Blue Wiggle Anthony Field said he was thrilled with the news of the deal. 'We're thrilled to be sharing The Wiggles' content with even more families in Asia,' he said in a statement 'Our songs are all about joy, learning, and inclusiveness, and it's wonderful to know that children from so many different cultures will now have the chance to sing, dance, and learn with us.' The Wiggles, which formed in 1991, have built an entertainment business reputedly worth $50 million. Woman's Day reported in 2021 that the Wiggles tours, TV shows, recordings, merchandise and sponsorship are a 'river of gold', bringing in more than $20 million a year. In 2021, The Wiggles sought to increase diversity in the group by adding four additional supporting members to the group. Shortly after this change, Emma Watkins left the group and Tsehay and Evie jointly took on the yellow skivvy. The group has just concluded the first Australian leg of 'Bouncing Balls' live tour in Adelaide. The tour will continue with dates in Darwin and Perth before it travels across the UK, USA, and Canada.
