Abbie Chatfield's KIIS FM Debut Boosts Ratings

0:00On April 27, Abby Chatfield slid into the K.I.S. FM breakfast slot on Monday, stepping up after the Kyle and Jackie O's show got canceled back in. March. The 30-year-old podcaster and influencer got a huge welcome from the crew, proving she's ready to hold down the morning Mike. She's pairing with Mike ETHRIDGE, aka Mike E, and newsreader Brooklyn Ross, who've been keeping things steady since the shake-up. Long time producer intern Pete, who's worked with the old duo for years, wrapped her in a big hug right on set. Folks reacted with smiles all around. Instagram clips show Abby and Pete laughing and cuddling through a comedy bit like she belongs there. This marks her radio comeback after ditching her own Hot Night's gig on the hit network back in 2023. The latest ratings paint a brighter picture, with 37,000 more listeners in Sydney and Melbourne compared to March. Cumulative numbers jump from 636,000 to 673,000 nationwide, and Melbourne climb from 4,

1:00103,000 to 440,000. K.I.S. execs feel encouraged, especially after Georgie Tunis' guest spot earlier this week, but Abby's just on for one week while replacement talks. Heat up. The station's rebuilding momentum one smooth shift at a time. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Corey with The Story.