Sydney radio duo announce shock split

Sydney’s 2DAY FM has axed its networked weekend breakfast show, leading to speculation about a potential breakfast slot shake-up.

Emma Chow, co-host of the Mike E & Emma Show, confirmed the duo’s split in a heartfelt social media post, announcing, "After almost 14 years, the Mike E & Emma journey has come to an end."

Listeners last heard the pair in December, marking the final broadcast of their national weekend breakfast program.

Radio duo Mike E and Emma.

The Mike E & Emma Show first hit the airwaves in 2011 on ARN’s 96.1 Edge. After a decade at ARN, the duo departed in December 2021, joining Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) and expanding their reach to 2DAY FM, SCA’s DAB channels, and streaming platforms under the RnB Fridays umbrella.

In August 2022, the show shifted to nights, stepping in after Dave Hughes, Ed Kavalee, and Erin Molan exited 2DAY FM.

In her Instagram post, Chow paid tribute to listeners writing: "We were babies when we first started at The Edge, and I am so incredibly grateful for and proud of every single second we did of radio together.

"Most of all, thank YOU for listening and growing up with us."

Mediaweek has reached out to both Chow and Etheridge for comment.

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