The new KIIS Melbourne breakfast team has officially been confirmed, with Ash London, Isaac “Issie” Smith and Elliot Garnaut set to take over from October 26.
The announcement comes three weeks after TV Blackbox exclusively revealed London and Garnaut were heading to KIIS, with the addition of Smith completing ARN’s new local breakfast strategy after its costly decision to replace Melbourne’s local team with Kyle & Jackie O.
That decision ultimately saw Jase Hawkins, Lauren Phillips and Clint Stanaway move to Nova 100, where the trio has gone on to become Melbourne’s leading commercial FM breakfast show, while Kyle & Jackie O’s KIIS run was ultimately cut short.
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Ash London, Isaac “Issie” Smith and Elliot Garnaut are set to wake up with Melbourne as hosts of KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot, launching on KIIS 1011 from Monday October 26.
Bringing a new and unmatched level of energy, entertainment and personality to KIIS 1011, the new breakfast show will deliver an electric combination of music, sport, fashion, culture and conversation with a distinctly local flavour.
Reflecting the vibrancy and personality that is uniquely Melbourne, KIIS Breakfast with Ash, Issie & Elliot brings together broadcasting expertise, sporting credibility and cultural influence in a local breakfast show packed with positivity, humour and compelling chaos.
Michael Stephenson, ARN CEO, said:
“Following last week’s announcement of Chris, Amy & Jack in Sydney, we’re excited to complete the new KIIS Breakfast line-up with the reveal of Ash, Issie & Elliot in Melbourne.”
“We’ve brought together big stars, fresh new talent and distinctive local voices to create shows that reflect the character and energy of their cities.”
“Breakfast remains one of the most important parts of the day for our audiences and advertisers.”
“These new teams give us a powerful platform to create compelling content across radio, video, social, and live experiences, while continuing to grow the KIIS brand in Australia’s largest markets.”
ARN Chief Content Officer Kerri Elstub added:
“Melbourne is a city that lives and breathes culture, sport, entertainment and conversation, and this show has been built with exactly that in mind.”
“Ash, Issie & Elliot are a brilliant combination of talent with genuine local connection, and we believe they have all the ingredients to create something special for Melbourne listeners every morning.”
Ash London is a hugely successful broadcaster, podcaster and author, known for her warmth, music knowledge and deep connection with audiences. From interviewing global superstars to hosting national radio shows, podcasts and television programs, Ash has become one of the country’s most trusted voices in entertainment and popular culture.
Ash London said:
“When I was nine years old, I made my radio debut on 101.1 TT-FM when I rang up and requested the Macarena.”
“To be hosting breakfast radio on that same station in my hometown 30 years later is an absolute dream and doing it alongside these two gorgeous humans is the cherry on top.”
Isaac Smith brings a unique sporting perspective as a four-time AFL premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist, along with the insight, personality and competitive spirit that made him one of the game’s most respected players.
Since retiring from AFL, he has become a popular media personality, building a reputation for his humour, intelligence and relatable style across radio, podcasts and television.
Isaac Smith said:
“I feel very lucky to be joining the KIIS Melbourne team with Ash and Elliot.”
Ash is an absolute professional and I can’t wait to learn from her.”
“Elliot and I have worked together for the past year and have had so much fun talking about everything from college football to my poor fashion choices.”
“I can’t wait to build our own community within this great city.”
Elliot Garnaut brings his trademark quick wit, cultural knowledge and star-studded industry connections as one of Australia’s leading fashion stylists, as well as a fashion commentator and podcaster.
Known for his work with some of the country’s biggest names, Elliot brings a fresh take on culture, entertainment and what’s trending right now.
Elliot Garnaut said:
“I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Ash and Issie on KIIS Melbourne Breakfast and taking on what is the opportunity of a lifetime.”
“Melbourne is the greatest city in the world, and I can’t wait for the three of us to wake her up every morning with plenty of laughs, chaos and of course a few surprises along the way.”
Ash, Issie and Elliot will be joined each morning by Georgia Love, who steps into the role of newsreader for KIIS Breakfast. Blending entertainment, laughs, opinion, and local conversation, the new breakfast team will deliver an energetic breakfast show that puts Melbourne at the heart of KIIS Breakfast.
The new Melbourne breakfast show, alongside the recently announced Sydney breakfast team, gives KIIS a dedicated local breakfast offering in each market, creating greater opportunities for locally relevant content, audience connection and commercial partnerships across Australia’s two largest media markets.
It’s another step in ARN’s continued investment in premium talent and content, creating new opportunities across audio, video, social and live experiences.
