Radio Hosts Nic Kelly and Loren Barry Cancel Show
The national Hit Network programme will not return for a new season in 2027 following the announcement.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Television
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Radio hosts Nic Kelly and Loren Barry have announced the cancellation of their national Hit Network show. The duo confirmed the news during an on-air segment on Tuesday.
Why it matters
The show is coming to an end following formal notification from network management, with plans confirmed that the programme will not continue into the 2027 broadcast year.
The radio show maintained a nightly broadcast schedule between 7pm and 10pm since its launch. It will not return to the national airwaves in 2027.
The players
Nic Kelly
Nic Kelly is a national radio host who served as a primary broadcaster for the Hit Network programme.
Loren Barry
Loren Barry is a radio host who is set to leave the company following the conclusion of the national show.
Hit Network
The Hit Network is a prominent national radio broadcasting group in Australia.
The details
Nic Kelly and Loren Barry received formal notification regarding the cancellation of their show one day before sharing the news with their audience. Loren Barry also confirmed she will depart from the company once the final broadcast concludes.
Timeline
The radio show began its national run in January 2025.
The radio duo was notified of the show cancellation on 26 October 2026.
Hosts announced the show cancellation on air on 27 October 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This cancellation follows the 2025 launch of the Hit Network national evening slot and reflects the rapid turnover typical of national radio programming. The decision highlights the ongoing shifts in talent and content strategy within the competitive Australian radio market.
Listeners will no longer be able to tune into the 7pm to 10pm programme following the final broadcast. Fans of the hosts will need to seek out future projects, as Loren Barry is departing the network entirely.
The takeaway
Radio programmes are often subject to sudden scheduling shifts dictated by network management decisions. Viewers and listeners should remain aware that talent departures and show cancellations are common components of annual network contract renewals.
Further reading
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