Ali Clarke to exit Mix 102.3 after three years as breakfast host
Ali Clarke: 'This year has given me a new perspective, so now I’m ready for the next challenge.'
Ali Clarke has stepped down as breakfast host on Mix 102.3.
Clarke told listeners on Monday morning: "This year has given me a new perspective, so now I’m ready for the next challenge. I’ll miss our listeners terribly and can’t thank them enough for their support of not just me but my family.
"Man, I love radio and will miss this incredibly hardworking local team, but I know they’ll keep bringing the laughs and will go from strength to strength.
Clarke has been with Mix 102.3 for the past three years and made a lasting impact both on and off-air. Her involvement in community-driven campaigns has been memorable, including granting terminally ill schoolboy Sammy Scully his ultimate wish of becoming a police officer.
She also led the Mel Dzelde Rescue, securing Oprah Winfrey to drive donations and winning an ACRA Award for the campaign, bringing an early Christmas to radio legend Mel Dzelde’s family while in hospice care.
In addition to these significant moments, Clarke leaves behind the enduring legacy of MIX Breast Check Day, a national campaign launched after her breast cancer diagnosis that dedicates the first of every month to reminding listeners to perform self-breast checks.
Duncan Campbell, ARN's chief content officer, said: "Ali has made an extraordinary contribution to Mix 102.3 and the community. Her empathy, passion, and talent for storytelling have brought countless memorable moments to our listeners.
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"We respect Ali’s decision to move on to new opportunities and thank her for all she’s contributed over the past three years. We wish her every success in her future endeavours."
Max Burford will continue as co-host of Mix 102.3’s Breakfast show in 2025, with further details regarding the show to be announced.
The Ali Clarke Breakfast Show was launched as Adelaide's new breakfast show in 2022, replacing the previous show of Erin Phillips & Soda for Breakfast, although Phillips will be remaining with the program.
See also:
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