Kris Fade has confirmed he has held discussions with ARN, as speculation continues over who could replace The Kyle and Jackie O Show in Sydney’s Breakfast slot.
Speaking on the GameChangers podcast, co-host Craig Bruce recounted a recent conversation with Fade at Radio Days Toronto, where he asked the Dubai-based broadcaster directly about the rumours linking him to ARN.
According to Bruce, Fade confirmed he had “had a conversation with ARN” but said there was “nothing on the table from them in terms of a specific offer”.
Bruce, who previously floated Fade as a potential successor for Sydney breakfast, also praised the broadcaster’s long-term prospects, saying he had “never been so convinced of another human being’s potential as this man.”
Existing ties to KIIS FM
Fade is no stranger to the Australian market or ARN’s KIIS FM network.
In 2018, KIIS FM launched The Kris Fade Show Around Australia, airing a localised version of the program nationally on Sundays for several years.
While Fade no longer has a regular Australian radio slot, he has maintained a local audience connection through podcast distribution and his broader media profile.
Global profile and commercial reach
Beyond radio, Fade has built a significant profile across the Middle East, including appearances on the Netflix reality series Dubai Bling alongside his wife.
His commercial profile has also extended into tourism and entertainment, with Fade receiving a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai.
The renewed attention comes as ARN continues to reshape its breakfast strategy following the end of The Kyle and Jackie O Show, one of the biggest shake-ups in Australian commercial radio this year.
Main image: Kris Fade