Blake Says Hamish & Andy Never Offered KIIS Slot
Hamish Blake said he and Andy Lee were never offered the KIIS breakfast radio slot after the Kyle and Jackie O Show ended.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Celebrities
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Hamish Blake said on The Mitch Churi Chat Show that he and Andy Lee were never offered the KIIS breakfast radio slot. Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles were later given the breakfast slot following the end of the Kyle and Jackie O Show.
Why it matters
The breakfast slot went to a new line-up after months of speculation about who would replace the long-running duo. Blake's comments reveal that the former Hamish & Andy pair were not in the running, despite their strong radio record.
Hamish & Andy spent 14 years on radio and dominated the national Drive slot before quitting in 2017. The reasons KIIS did not approach the pair for the breakfast role have not been disclosed.
The players
Hamish Blake
Hamish Blake is an Australian comedian and broadcaster who formed the radio duo Hamish & Andy with Andy Lee.
Andy Lee
Andy Lee is an Australian comedian and broadcaster who co-hosted Hamish & Andy with Hamish Blake on radio and television.
Australian Radio Network
The Australian Radio Network is a media company that owns and operates radio stations across Australia, including KIIS.
The details
Blake made the comments on The Mitch Churi Chat Show and said the duo's former boss now works at the Australian Radio Network. The breakfast gig was given to Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles after the Kyle and Jackie O Show fell out on air in February.
Timeline
2017: Hamish & Andy quit radio.
February: The Kyle and Jackie O Show fell out on air over an astrology segment.
The following week: Jackie O Henderson refused to return to work.
After months of speculation: The KIIS breakfast slot went to Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles.
13 November 2026: Blake said he and Andy Lee were never offered the gig.
Industry Dynamics
The breakfast line-up change follows the on-air breakdown of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, which ended after Kyle Sandilands was suspended for serious misconduct and Jackie O Henderson's contract was terminated. The decision to hand the slot to Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles reflects how commercial radio networks rebuild their breakfast offerings after a major programme collapse.
Listeners of KIIS will hear the new breakfast line-up of Dr Chris Brown, Amy Gerard and Jack Charles in place of the former Kyle and Jackie O Show. Anyone who followed Hamish & Andy on radio will not hear the duo on the breakfast slot.
The takeaway
Radio audiences should expect breakfast line-ups to change quickly after a major on-air breakdown, so following a station's presenters directly is the best way to keep track of who is on air.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Nine.
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