FoxFM replaces Fifi and Dave breakfast anchor Dan Anstey with Sea FM’s Byron Cooke

October 23, 2015 5:17

The shake up in Melbourne radio has continued with FoxFM’s Fifi & Dave breakfast show anchor Dan Anstey to be replaced by Byron Cooke.

Dan Anstey, left, leaving Fifi Box and Dave Thornton’s show

Cooke is currently a host on sister Central Coast regional station SeaFM.

Hit Network head of content Dave Cameron said in a statement: “Dan has had a fantastic two years with FoxFM in the anchor role and we are now looking for options for Dan’s next chapter on air in a greater capacity to showcase his strengths and desire to do more.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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Ashley 18 Nov 15

I reckon dan anstey should go to daytime on fox fm

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FoxFM replaces Fifi and Dave breakfast anchor Dan Anstey with Sea FM’s Byron Cooke

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