Ray Hadley extends contract with 2GB until the end of 2026
Radio veteran Ray Hadley has extended his contract with Nine Radio’s 2GB until the end of 2026.
The renewal will see Hadley commentate at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will also be his 7th Olympic Games. He will also be able to claim his 100th State of Origin call in 2025.
In the latest GfK radio ratings, The Ray Hadley Morning Show was at the top of the pile, having secured a 14.3% share in the morning slot.
The Australian reported that the new deal was estimated to be up to $9 million from the beginning of July next year, in one of the most pricey deals in talkback radio history.
Nine Radio managing director, Tom Malone, said: “Ray is a broadcaster of unmatched work ethic and likely never to be repeated success.”
“I want to thank him for his great loyalty to 2GB. Every day at 9am our listeners, right across Australia, tune in for Ray’s take on the day’s news and sport, as he sets the national agenda and provides great laughter and entertainment along the way.”
Ray Hadley said: “After sitting down with Tom Malone over an extended period, and then gaining the support of my wife Sophie, I decided to accept an offer to extend my current deal.
“Nine Radio is an exciting place to broadcast and I’m looking forward to the next three years as much as I’ve enjoyed the past 22 years at 2GB. I’m also excited to be back at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 – my 7th Olympics – and again, I’ll be the lead commentator at the swimming and track and field.”
“My life balance is wonderful these days thanks to my wife, my children, my grandchildren and the management of Nine Radio.”
