Nova axes Ben, Liam & Belle show
Late Drive with Ben, Liam & Belle won't be back in 2026 (Nova Entertainment)
The season for big programming changes in radio has kicked off, with Nova telling staff its late drive show, Ben, Liam & Belle, won’t continue next year.
Mumbrella can also confirm that Nova Adelaide has re-signed its breakfast duo Jodie Oddy and Andrew ‘Hayesy’ Hayes to continue the Jodie & Hayesy show in a multi-year deal.
Nova Entertainment’s group programming director Brendan Taylor sent out an all-staff email at 4pm on Wednesday. In the note, seen by Mumbrella on Wednesday afternoon, Taylor said Late Drive with Ben, Liam & Belle will finish on Friday, 12 December. The final show, he said, would be a celebration of the trio’s time with the network.
“Ben, Liam and Belle are a hugely talented team who have delivered excellent results for Nova and developed a unique connection to their audience,” he said. “They have consistently given their all and I would like to thank them for being such valued members of the Nova family.”
Can not believe that this show is ending. They are one of the best radio shows ever. They are so talented. WHY are they being cut????
What’s happening with EP Molly?
When you get moved out of the Mon-Fri 6AM-9AM and 3PM-6PM timeslots, you know your time is coming to an end.
All other timeslots will be AI before you know it.. 🤷
Pure economics of running commercial radio in 2025/6.