Nova has confirmed that its Late Drive program with Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton and Belle Jackson will finish up at the end of 2025, with the final show airing Friday, December 12.
The decision to drop the trio comes despite the show sitting at number one in its timeslot.
According to the most recent radio ratings, the show leads national Late Drive (6pm–8pm) with a 9.5% share and a weekly audience of 654,000 listeners.
The network even spruiked the show’s success in the obligatory press release sent out after ratings dropped:
The trio have been familiar voices across the Nova network since 2020. After hosting breakfast on Nova 100 Melbourne, they shifted to Late Drive earlier this year when Jase and Lauren took over breakfast and Kyle and Jackie O were announced for KIIS 101.1.
Returning to Adelaide for the national show brought them closer to family commitments – Ben is raising two young children – while keeping their presence on air.
Nova’s response
The broadcaster acknowledged their contribution in a statement: “Since joining Nova in 2020, Ben, Liam and Belle have made a significant impact both on air and beyond. A hugely talented team and valued members of the Nova family, they have delivered excellent results for Nova and developed a unique connection to their audience.”
The network confirmed the conclude at the end of 2025 with a final show celebrating their five years together.
“The final Late Drive show will be on Friday, December 12 and is set to be a celebration of Ben, Liam and Belle’s time on the Nova Network,” Nova said.
No word yet on who will replace them.