Kate Ritchie

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Confirmed: Kate Ritchie joins Fitzy & Wippa for Nova Sydney breakfast (Mediaweek)

Following weeks of industry speculation, Nova has announced that Kate Ritchie will join Nova's Sydney breakfast team Fitzy & Wippa.

The show can be streamed live via the Nova Player or you can catch up with the show’s daily podcast. A Gold and Silver Logie TV Week Award winning actor, Ritchie is renowned for her two decades on Home and Away and has continued her work with roles including the upcoming series The Claremont Murders. Fitzy & Wippa said, “We’ve been annoying Kate around the office for over ten years, now we get to do it every morning. Kate Ritchie said, “I am so excited to be joining Fitzy and Wippa in the very competitive breakfast slot. No stranger to breakfast radio, Ritchie also co-hosted Nova 96.9’s Sydney breakfast show alongside Merrick and Rosso for several years. I can’t wait to wake up Sydneysiders beside two of the industry’s much loved breakfast announcers.”

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Kate Ritchie reveals big career change (NEWS.com.au)

After a months-long hiatus from the airwaves, Kate Ritchie has gone on radio this morning to reveal she's jumping ship to a different show. Lexie Cartwright.

“As some of you may have heard from me on the show today, this past year has been hectic for my family and I. “So I’ve made the decision to take a short break to have more time for myself and my family to re-energise.” [featuring irregularly on her radio show](https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/fiona-byrne/kate-ritchies-absence-from-nova-gives-rickilee-a-chance-to-shine/news-story/c772b2eca72cb98244b42b1402a94b7c) with several lengthy absences throughout the year, and then copped a drink driving charge in August, for which she [publicly apologised](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/kate-ritchie-issues-statement-after-dui-as-nova-addresses-hosts-future-onair/news-story/42d68aa70b66e69aa2a4b89f1e47bed7). [Nova revealed yesterday that Ricki-Lee Coulter](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/rickilee-coulter-to-replace-kate-ritchie-on-novas-national-drive-program/news-story/065e8a4de33c0c17cb380a35ab634aef) – who had been filling in for Ritchie with Joel Creasey and Tim Blackwell – would be taking on the role permanently going forward. “It is so nice to be here, it’s been a long time and I’m excited to be back in the studio making radio,” Ritchie said. “A bit of time off has made me realise I love doing a bit of broadcasting, and I’m now looking forward to doing it with you guys.”

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Kate Ritchie and Nova's big radio shake up foiled by rogue outdoor ad (MuMbrella)

Dr Mumbo loves breaking news. But even this one required a double-take while on an evening stroll today. Like most media enthusiasts, Dr Mumbo was taken by ...

Fitzy & Wippa said: “We’ve been annoying Kate around the office for over ten years, now we get to do it every morning. “Kate Ritchie said: “I am so excited to be joining Fitzy and Wippa in the very competitive breakfast slot. I can’t wait to wake up Sydneysiders beside two of the industry’s much loved breakfast announcers.”

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Rickie-Lee replaces Kate Ritchie - RadioInfo Australia (Radioinfo)

Ricki-Lee will officially replace Kate Ritchie on Nova's national Drive show. She joins Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey for the show, to be called Ricki-Lee, ...

Kate Ritchie says, “I’ve had an incredible eight years as part of Nova’s Drive team, and I wish Ricki-Lee all the luck in the world. Ricki-Lee says, “I love Tim and Joel like the brothers I never had but always wanted, and I have been having so much fun in the studio with them – they are the best in the business! She’s a great talent and has endeared herself to listeners during her time on Drive.

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Kate Ritchie joins Fitzy & Wippa: Nova's PR fail as news leaks a day ... (Daily Mail)

The posters featured the words 'Coming soon' next to the faces of Ritchie and co-hosts Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, merged together ...

Before that, she was a senior producer for the Sydney breakfast program. This PR fail was made worse by the fact the adverts themselves were bizarre and unsettling. I am pumped to be officially joining the Nova family!' 'I'm a huge fan of the show and I’ve been great mates with the boys for years. Nova listeners have always loved Kate and now she'll be served up every weekday. 'We are excited for our audience to hear how funny Kate thinks we are.

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'Australian Idol' host Ricki Lee is joining a popular radio show (Brag Magazine)

NOVA has announced that Australian artist and TV host Ricki-Lee Coulter is replacing Kate Ritchie on their National Drive Show.

“This past year has been incredibly hectic and full-on for both me and my family,” she said. She has sold millions of records globally and has almost 100 million streams of her music. Speaking of the new appointment, Coulter said: “I love Tim and Joel like the brothers I never had but always wanted, and I have been having so much fun in the studio with them – they are the best in the business!

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Kate Ritchie Joins Fitzy & Wippa In Sydney Breakfast - B&T (B&T)

NOVA Entertainment announced that Kate Ritchie will return to breakfast radio, joining Nova's popular Sydney breakfast team "Fitzy & Wippa", from Monday 13 ...

A Gold and Silver Logie TV Week Award winning actor, Kate is renowned for her two decades on Home and Away and has since carved out an impressive acting career including a role in the upcoming series “The Claremont Murders”. The show can be streamed live via the Nova Player or you can catch up with the show’s daily podcast. Kate Ritchie said, “I am so excited to be joining “Fitzy and Wippa” in the very competitive breakfast slot. We are excited for our audience to hear how funny Kate thinks we are. The loveable larrikins have built a loyal audience with their charity backyard cricket matches with Prime Ministers and Premiers, rap battles with recording artists and celebrities, numerous world record attempts as well as raising millions to help those doing it tough. No stranger to breakfast radio, Kate co-hosted Nova 96.9’s popular Sydney breakfast show alongside Merrick and Rosso for several years.

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Kate Ritchie officially joins Fitzy & Wippa on Nova Sydney Breakfast (Radio Today (Aust & NZ))

The speculation is over, with NOVA Entertainment today confirming that Kate Ritchie will return to Breakfast radio, joining Nova's popular Sydney breakfast ...

Fitzy & Wippa added “We’ve been annoying Kate around the office for over ten years, now we get to do it every morning. Ritchie says “I am so excited to be joining Fitzy and Wippa in the very competitive breakfast slot. No stranger to breakfast radio, Kate co-hosted Nova 96.9’s popular Sydney breakfast show alongside Merrick and Rosso for several years.

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Fitzy & Wippa: Nova listener boycott as Kate Ritchie replaces Sarah ... (Daily Mail)

The network confirmed on Friday the former Home and Away star was joining Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli at breakfast, after leaving the ...

Before that, she was a senior producer for the Sydney breakfast program. 'I'm a huge fan of the show and I’ve been great mates with the boys for years. Nova listeners have always loved Kate and now she'll be served up every weekday. Now some of McGilvray's most loyal fans have rallied behind her on Instagram after she was ousted from the role (pictured) 'Our mornings are not the same without you. 'We are excited for our audience to hear how funny Kate thinks we are. Switching stations until you are back (or following you to your next fabulous gig),' one fan wrote Not even a goodbye or thank you to Sarah. 'Worst decision ever to bring in Kate. After all those years, how do you not even mention her?' they said. Bring back Sarah!' The network confirmed on Friday that Ritchie (centre) was joining Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald (left) and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli (right) at breakfast, after leaving the Kate, Tim and Joel drive show

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Kate Ritchie moves onto Breakfast with Fitzy & Wippa - RadioInfo ... (Radioinfo)

Kate Ritchie will return to breakfast radio, joining Nova's Sydney breakfast team Fitzy & Wippa, from Monday 13 March. From Monday the show will be called ...

Fitzy & Wippa said, “We’ve been annoying Kate around the office for over ten years, now we get to do it every morning. Kate says, “I am so excited to be joining Fitzy and Wippa in the very competitive breakfast slot. I can’t wait to wake up Sydneysiders beside two of the industry’s much loved breakfast announcers.”

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