EXCLUSIVE: Erin Molan shuts down ARN rumours as Stefanovic speculation swirls
When asked by <i>Mediaweek</i> if she was heading to the broadcaster, the veteran journalist offered a very blunt reply.
Erin Molan has dismissed speculation linking her to a role at ARN, as reports continue to circulate about a potential audio move involving Karl Stefanovic.
In an exclusive interview with Mediaweek, Molan rejected suggestions she was in the running for a newsreader position as part of a broader show deal.
“I have zero interest, possibly less,” she said.
“My focus is The Erin Molan Show.”
Molan has been building her independent media presence via YouTube, where The Erin Molan Show, which clocks more than three million views a month, sees the former television presenter tackle topical and often contentious issues, including geopolitical developments such as the war in Iran.
The strategy appears to be gaining traction, with some videos attracting more than 400,000 views, as Molan continues to grow a direct-to-audience model outside traditional broadcast.
The show is also on cable TV in the US, airing on the Salem News Channel, Amazon, and the Roku Channel.
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Stefanovic rumours swirl
Separately, speculation around Stefanovic’s future in audio has intensified, with sources telling Mediaweek that talk of a move to ARN aligns with earlier internal discussions.
One concept previously floated involved Stefanovic co-hosting alongside Kyle Sandilands on a new program. That scenario now appears unlikely, as Sandilands and ARN remain in a legal dispute following the company’s decision to terminate his contract.
Stefanovic has since launched The Karl Stefanovic Show podcast, which could offer an alternative entry point into audio and potential future collaborations.
Main image: Erin Molan
