‘Ugly’ Phil O’Neil moves from ARN to 2GB

January 31, 2025 8:49

Veteran radio broadcaster ‘Ugly’ Phil O’Neil has stepped down from his role at ARN’s GOLD101.7 to pursue his dream of talk radio, joining Nine’s 2GB and 4BC in 2025.

O’Neil has spent over 40 years in the industry, working across some of Australia’s largest radio networks, including shows on Nova 96.9, Triple M, 96FM, and Star 104.5. He also hosted the Hot30 Countdown on Austereo, and has dabbled in presenting talk shows on 2UE and London’s LBC.

In his new role, O’Neil will host Overnights every Tuesday-Friday.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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2GB 4BC ARN GOLD101.7 Greg Byrnes Nine radio Phil O'Neil Sue Carter Ugly Phil WSFM

2 COMMENTS

Angry Panda 31 Jan 25

Too intelligent to stay on FM music station. Right move, right time Ugly. The best in the game.

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Sandy Spiros 11 Feb 25

One dopey lady from Caboolture asked Mike Jeffreys if the incoming Phil O’Neil is boring!! Like Mike Jeffreys was a snowflakes chance in hell of saying ‘Oh Yes, Phil O’Neil is very boring indeed ‘.

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