As Michael McLaren steps into 2GB’s Afternoons slot, his previous Weekend Mornings show is set to be taken over by Luke Grant.
Luke Grant has a broadcasting career spanning more than 30 years, and was most recently the host of 2GB and 4BC Overnights, as well as regularly filling in on The Ray Hadley Morning Show.
Grant said: “The news cycle has no respect for weekends – there are new issues to cover and opinions to share every day of the week, so being able to do that with our 2GB listeners on Saturdays and Sundays is something I’m really looking forward to. I am going to miss my Overnights audience, but a new challenge awaits. Bring it on!”
2GB Weekend Mornings with Luke Grant will premiere on Saturday 13 January 2024 from 9.00am-1.00pm.
2GB content manager, Luke Davis said: “For many years, Weekend Mornings on 2GB has been appointment listening. That tradition will continue into 2024 with Luke Grant, who has proven himself as one of Australia’s most popular and versatile radio broadcasters.
“Luke has an incredible ability to inform, entertain and surprise. From breaking news, to lighter entertainment and sometimes absolute irreverence, Luke is a master of his craft. He will make Saturday and Sunday mornings his own and will bring all the news, and a smile or two, to our loyal weekend listeners.”
Triggering the line-up shuffle was the news that Deb Knight would be leaving the 2GB Afternoon show and taking on a new role as the national host of Money News, commencing in 2024. The move saw McLaren move from Weekend Mornings to Afternoons.
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Earlier this month,The Sunday Telegraph reported the Knight – the only woman presenting her own show on 2GB – was told of the decision a week ahead of news breaking. The publication reports that she was “shattered” by the news.
In the most recent radio ratings survey, Knight’s Afternoons spot was down a point for a 10+ share of 6.0%.