No friends, no dignity – that’s the glamour of radio
Being a commercial radio presenter offers many things. Dignity is not one of them.
So Dr Mumbo felt a certain degree of sympathy to receive this press release about Mix drivetime co-host Anthony “Becks” Toohey.
Lonely Mix drive host looks for new best mate.
He’s never on time, lacks fashion sense and rarely returns phone calls. But Becks, one half of the 4pm-7pm drive slot ‘Ant & Becks’ on Mix, is on the hunt for someone to fill the role as his new BFF.
After confessing to spending a weekend alone with his PS3 due to a lack of best friends, Becks announced on-air that applications are ‘now-open’ for the role of his new best friend.
Despite a growing list of reasons not to be friends with Becks, Ant Simpson, his long term friend and drive time co-host says “Seriously, even if I wasn’t contractually obligated to spend 90% of my time with him I’m sure we’d hang out. He’s funny, smart and fiercely loyal. He’s also a great kisser. Just kidding. He’s a rubbish kisser!”
Listeners who are looking to befriend Becks are invited to log on to www.antandbecks.com.au and share a little about themselves with Mix’s Ant & Becks team. Successful applicants will then be narrowed down at a special “Speed Mating” dinner at the Meat & Wine Co. where Becks will chew the meat and chew the fat with potential BFF’s.
The successful “new Becks friend” will then enjoy the spoils of Becks’ friendship on a trial basis. Spoils include free Rob Thomas CD’s, icy cold cans of Coke and anything that’s left in the unlocked prize cupboard.
Becks sheepishly admitted “Although I have a dog, I could always use another friend”.
To become friends with Becks, log on to www.antandbecks.com.au
Ant & Becks airs weekdays 4pm – 7pm on Mix106.5 Sydney and Mix101.1 Melbourne.
