Michael McLaren to host 2GB weekend mornings following Chris Smith exit

Darcy Song

January 13, 2023 9:21

Broadcaster Michael McLaren has stepped into 2GB’s weekend mornings timeslot, following Luke Grant’s move to present overnights across 2GB and 4BC.

McLaren started off by hosting 2GB’s weekend overnight program in 2011, before taking on Australia Overnights Monday to Friday in 2016.

He fills the program gap from the exit of broadcaster Chris Smith, whose contract was terminated last year because of alleged inappropriate behaviour at a staff Christmas party.

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Darcy Song

Darcy Song was a reporter at Mumbrella, covering media owners, adtech and social platforms. She left in October 2023.

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