Local radio has suffered a blow with the announcement on Friday that The Rush Hour – one of FM’s last Brisbane-based drivetime shows – has been cancelled.
The show, hosted by Leisel Jones, Liam Flanagan and Ben “Dobbo” Dobbin on Triple M, will be replaced by an extended syndication of The Marty Sheargold Show, based in Melbourne.
News of The Rush Hour’s axing comes on the back of positive ratings, with the show earning third place in Brisbane’s drive slot in the most recent GfK ratings survey. Nova 106.9 had the strongest ratings, followed by B105.
The Marty Sheargold Show will replace Triple M’s locally hosted drivetime show, The Rush Hour, next year. Credit: Triple M
Speaking on air, Jones described the news as personally “devastating”.
“It’s something that we’ve been really proud of here at The Rush Hour and what we’ve built, and all about local stories.”
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In a statement, Triple M thanked the show’s hosts, while spruiking The Marty Sheargold Show as an exciting “bonus” for drivetime listeners in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney, as well as regional markets from 2025.
“The new Triple M line-up for 2025 marks the end of the Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Rush Hour shows,” the statement said.
“These shows have featured an exceptional group of broadcasters, and Triple M acknowledges the hard work and commitment the teams have dedicated over several years.”
