Hughesy, Ed and Erin’s breakfast show sensationally came to an end amid spiralling ratings.
But there is growing speculation that one of the deciding factors in its cancellation was host Dave Hughes’ unwillingness to permanently move to another state.
The 53-year-old comedian was travelling from his home in Melbourne to host the 2Day FM breakfast show, which is recorded in Sydney.
According News.com.au2Day FM bosses had been pushing the radio star to move to Harbour City, but his wife Holly had grown frustrated with his commute and wanted him to spend more time in Melbourne.
Sources close to the show have suggested that Hughes told executives at Southern Cross Austereo (the network that owns 2Day FM) that he would not be moving and therefore could not accept another year on the breakfast show.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Hughes for comment.
The show, hosted by Hughes, Ed Kavalee and Erin Molan, also suffered a mere 3.6 percent market share in the latest ratings survey.
2Day FM announced the closure on Wednesday night, informing listeners that they had opted to pull the plug on the show and replace it with nightshift hooligans Jimmy Smith and Nath Roye, who currently host The Jimmy and Nath Show.
Hughesy’s breakfast show Ed & Erin has sensationally come to an end, but there is growing speculation that one of the deciding factors in its cancellation was presenter Dave Hughes’ (pictured) unwillingness to move out of state permanently.
“We have loved our time together on 2DayFM Breakfast, however, due to some of our families living in different cities, we are unable to commit until 2025, so it is with a heavy heart that we are stepping aside so that 2DayFM can find the team to take them forward on Breakfast,” Hughsey, Ed and Erin said in a statement.
‘We are so grateful to Sydney for their support, and doubling our listenership in three years is something we are immensely proud of, and we will miss each and every one of them.’
Southern Cross Austereo went on to thank radio presenters for their “passion and commitment” following the announcement.
“We are incredibly grateful to Hughesy, Ed and Erin for their unwavering dedication to making 2DayFM Breakfast a fun way to wake up Sydney every morning since 2020, and we wish them all the best as they continue their outstanding careers,” said SCA Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron.
Insiders have suggested that Hughes told executives at Southern Cross Austereo (the network that owns 2Day FM) that he would not be moving from Melbourne to Sydney and therefore could not accept another year on the morning show. Pictured are Dave and his wife Holly
The announcement comes after rumours that Hughes is preparing to reunite with Kate Langbroek, 58, to reboot their popular show Hughesy and Kate.
The pair last hosted the popular Hit FM show in 2019, before Langbroek stepped away from the show to move to Italy.
Meanwhile, Hughes recently appeared as a guest on Triple M’s The Rush Hour in Melbourne, which was a huge hit with listeners.
Hughes and Langbroek first worked together in 2001 for Nova 100’s breakfast show in Melbourne.
Langbroek currently co-hosts the popular podcast The Buck Up with Nath Valvo after leaving her last commercial radio job at KIIS FM’s The Pick Up two years ago.
Last year she hinted at a possible radio reunion with Hughes.
“We are full of love for each other and nothing is off the table for us,” she told the Herald Sun last August.