AFL premiership player Ben Cousins is making his radio role official, joining Pete Curulli and Kymba Cahill as a regular on Mix94.5 Breakfast in 2025.
After winning over listeners with his ‘Bensday Wednesday’ segments, Cousins has become a fan favourite, making the move from guest to permanent team member.
Since retiring from footy, the 46-year-old has carved out a media career, delivering AFL insights on radio and now fronting sports for Seven News Perth.
Speaking to Perth Now, hosts Curulli and Cahill had nothing but praise for their new recruit.
“Ben has become a rascal brother to us, we love mucking around and having fun with him, and we know our fans love being in on the fun too.
Ben Cousins pictured at AFL Grand Final Week 2024.
“But we would like to make it known we plan to throw Ben in the deep end even more, and as people who listen to our show know, there’s no other show like ours, we’ll find some genuinely unique scenarios to put him in, get ready.”
Cousins’ meanwhile spoke about the “great fun” he’s been having since getting into radio, adding he’s got “a lot planned” for the show.
“I’m really keen to share all the things happening in my life and the great experiences I’m able to be a part of. I’ve had a lot of fun with the Pete & Kymba team, they’ve definitely stitched me up a few times and I’ve been slowly getting my revenge.
“Guess I’ll have more time for that in 2025”, he joked.
This latest step is just the latest in Cousins’ road to redemption, following his highly publicised battle with drugs and consequent jail time.
Pictured: Ben Cousins