Confirmed: Deb Knight to depart 2GB Afternoons, taking on new role at Nine Radio

Nine has confirmed that journalist and broadcaster Deb Knight will be leaving her 2GB Afternoon show and taking on a new role as the national host of Money News, commencing in 2024.

The Sunday Telegraph reports the Knight – the only woman presenting her own show on 2GB – was told of the decision last week. The publication reports that she was "shattered" by the news. 

In the most recent radio ratings survey, Knight's afternoons spot was down a point for a 10+ share of 6.0%.

On her new role, Deb Knight said: “It has been a joy to host 2GB’s Afternoons over the past four years and I’m thrilled to be staying within the Nine Radio family, taking on a broader role and a new challenge as national host of Money News.

“From the cost of living crisis, to increasing inflation and interest rates, there has never been a more important time to be bringing Australians the financial news that matters to them, and it is a privilege to be able to do this on such an esteemed program and radio network.”

Head of content at Nine Radio, Greg Byrnes, said: “Deb's versatility as a broadcaster and journalist makes her the perfect choice to host Money News. The program is an integral part of our weekday line up and plays a key role dissecting the pressures facing small business and household budgets.

“Deb knows finance and our audience knows and respects her. I'm really pleased she's agreed to lead Money News into 2024 – as well as new projects across 9Podcasts, and continuing her regular column for nine.com.au and working on A Current Affair.”

Money News is broadcast across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR from 7-8pm, Monday to Thursday, giving its listeners a daily wrap of business and finance news.