NOVA Entertainment will launch a new national daytime program, with Joel Creasey set to host a weekday lunchtime show across the Nova Network from Monday, 20 April.
The Joel Creasey Show will air weekdays from 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEST, marking a new national role for Creasey as the network continues to build out its weekday lineup.
The one-hour program will be broadcast from a new Nova studio and will feature a mix of conversation, comedy and recurring segments, alongside celebrity guests and regular appearances from Creasey’s mother, Jenny.
Creasey said the show would lean into his established on-air style.
“Having treaded the boards in the Australian spotlight for 20 years now (I started when I was 3), I have stories, anecdotes and famous friends that will tickle you pink.
“We have truly broken the mould wide open with how the show is going to look and feel. When I say there’s been some construction happening over at Nova HQ…I mean high-vis and hard hats. It looks like Perth Airport before the Kalgoorlie flight.
“I cannot wait to add some razzle-dazzle to your lunchtime. Think of it this way: the plane has taken off, and I’m the captain now! And I’ll be landing us in a new, exotic location each day on the cryptically titled The Joel Creasey Show. Please fasten your seatbelts!”
Nova expands weekday programming
Nova’s group programming director, Brendan Taylor, said the launch reinforces the network’s focus on daytime programming.
“Joel is such a skilled broadcaster and comedian, and this lunchtime show is a fantastic opportunity to showcase his enormous talents in a fresh new timeslot. Following the success of The Chrissie Swan Show, launching The Joel Creasey Show reinforces Nova’s commitment to creating high-quality appointment listening in the workday. We’re really excited to welcome Joel to our weekday lineup.”
Creasey joined Nova’s national Drive program in 2020 and is part of Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel, which has been the country’s number one Drive show.
Slotting into the national schedule
The new program will sit between Nova’s local breakfast shows and its national afternoon lineup, leading into The Chrissie Swan Show from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and Fitzy, Wippa & Kate from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
The addition forms part of Nova’s broader strategy to strengthen its national programming across key dayparts.
Main image: Joel Creasey