Chrissie Swan has snagged her own radio show, after parting ways with Sam Pang and Browny.
NOVA Entertainment has announced that Swan, one of Australia’s most popular personalities, will host her own national radio show next year. The Chrissie Swan Show will launch in January 2023 and will hold the 2 pm to 4 pm slot.
Peter Charlton, NOVA Entertainment CEO, said, “Chrissie Swan is a highly respected broadcaster and one of Australia’s most loved personalities.
“Her engaging and down-to-earth style has seen her connect with listeners over her impressive radio career, the last seven years of which were part of Nova 100’s award-winning breakfast show.
“The 2 pm to 4 pm timeslot is important to both listeners and advertisers, with a highly engaged audience often on the school run. Chrissie has really broad appeal, and we can’t wait to share her charismatic broadcasting style with a national audience in this marquee day part.”
Swan said, “It was a dream come true to be part of Nova’s Melbourne breakfast show and to connect with our listeners. I’ve achieved so much professionally and personally over the past seven years, and I’m thrilled to take on this new opportunity to embrace a new audience right across the country in this brand-new time slot.”
Chrissie Swan is a versatile broadcaster, having been part of several highly successful radio and television shows.
She was heard on the # 1 FM breakfast show, and 3 pm Pick Up on Mix and during her time with Nova 100’s Chrissie, Sam & Browny, the show was # 1 FM or # 2 FM for 19 surveys since launch.
A pioneer of reality TV since appearing as a contestant on Australia’s first Big Brother series in 2003 and the third series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Chrissie has continued to endear herself to audiences.
Earning a silver Logie during her time on The Circle, this year Chrissie was host of Would I Lie To You, a regular on The Project and most recently appeared as a judge on The Masked Singer.