Chris Smith returns to 2GB
After leaving radio station 2GB in July as his relationship with Macquarie Media broke down, Chris Smith is heading back to the business as its new Weekends presenter across 2GB and 4BC.
Smith was formerly the Afternoons presenter under Macquarie Media’s former management, led by CEO Adam Lang. The radio business is now owned by Nine, and managed by radio boss Tom Malone.
Smith also hosts Chris Smith Tonight and Chris Smith & Friends on Sky News.
Greg Byrnes, Macquarie Media’s head of content and a former Sky News staffer, welcomed Smith back to the team.
“I’m very pleased Chris is coming back to 2GB,” said Byrnes.
“He’s loved by our listeners and knows how to create great radio. Chris’ weekend show will be a mix of news, opinion, lifestyle and entertainment.”
Smith will also fill in for Alan Jones in breakfast as required.
“To return to Macquarie Media in this capacity is the perfect fit for me now that I have TV shows to host at Sky News,” Smith said.
“It’s a great thrill to be asked back and an honour to be tasked with filling in for the great Alan Jones once again in the prime breakfast shift.
“As for the weekends, bring it on. It’ll be a mix of breaking news, compelling issues, great lifestyle information and a stack of fun, with some of my great radio friends.”
Smith will launch his new weekend show on Saturday, 18 January, 2020. His return comes after the departure of Steve Price, who will be replaced by Deb Knight. Price replaced Smith in the Afternoons slot on 2GB.
Great news. 2GB hasn’t been the same without him.
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Great news – great broadcaster.
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The best news I’ve had all week. Chris’ sacking should never have happened and I said so at the time online I’m just wondering if Chris’ weekend show will replace the George and Paul show or if Paul will stay on? Good on you Chris.
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Fantastic news Chris Smith had an excellent afternoon program and it was disappointing to see him go. I ‘ll be listening. ?
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thoroughly decent no tickets on him welcome back chris we had to lose you to realise your worth
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Yes it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas.
We love Chris Smith thankyou thankyou.
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I’m thrilled. So happy to have you back Chris.
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I am very happy to see Chris Smith, a very talented journalist, returning to 2GB. It’s also very good to be able to watch him on
television. Well done Chris!
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I am so happy Chris is coming back thing are not the same
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Talking total nonsense you’re talking on TV about Morrison’s response to the fires…. they started in November, every expert advised it was going to be a catastrophic season … every thing the PM has done is too little, too late and political! Leadership is exactly what is says, leadership! Not coming in from behind from Hawaii with a smug smile and smirk and trying to rally people who’ve risked their lives, lost loved ones and property! Come on Chris Smith
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If you don’t want Chris Smith over there send him to us in NZ he could become our next P.M as the current bunch aren’t very good. He speaks a lot of science.
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Hi Chris I am so thrilled you are back. I stopped listening when you were sacked Can’t understand why as you are SO popular. I rate you 2 nd after Alan Jones. Sorry he is number 1 and you are definitely number 2
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