Nova Entertainment has officially welcomed artist and broadcaster Ricki-Lee to Nova’s national drive show. Ricki-Lee joins Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey, replacing Kate Ritchie.
The show, to be called Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel, has been number one nationally for 46 consecutive surveys since launching in 2012. The team have been recognised with 11 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs).
Ricki-Lee said: “I love Tim and Joel like the brothers I never had but always wanted, and I have been having so much fun in the studio with them – they are the best in the business! I have so much love for Kate, and I’m so happy I’ve been able to help out on the Drive show over the last year. I am pumped to be officially joining the Nova family!”
Ricki-Lee is a multi-platinum selling ARIA nominated singer and songwriter. Since she was discovered on Australian Idol in 2004, Ricki-Lee has become a household name, selling millions of records globally – she has had almost 100 million streams of her music and is the host of Australian Idol and Australia’s Got Talent.
Tim & Joel said: “Is there anything this girl can’t do? We’re so stoked that Ricki can fit us in around her current schedule of ‘world domination’. Music, TV and now radio with us. Her energy gets us all up and about each and every day… fingers crossed we can both keep up!”
Peter Charlton, Nova Entertainment CEO, spoke to the chemistry between Tim, Joel and Ricki-Lee: “We are delighted to formally welcome Ricki-Lee to the Drive team. She’s a great talent and has endeared herself to listeners during her time on Drive.
“The chemistry between the three of them and the fun they have in the studio is plain to hear and we have no doubt the next incarnation of Australia’s number one drive show will continue to delight listeners around the country,” he added.
Kate Ritchie said: “I’ve had an incredible eight years as part of Nova’s drive team, and I wish Ricki-Lee all the luck in the world. I’m thrilled to be taking on an exciting new challenge and I can’t wait to share what I’m doing next.”
Charlton said: “Nova’s Drive show has constantly reinvented itself, hosted by some of the best broadcasters in the business, something that has kept it at number one in its time slot for so long.
“Kate Ritchie has played a huge role in this success and remains an important part of the Nova family. We want to thank Kate for all she’s done for the show and the Nova Network. We’re looking forward to sharing her next exciting project,” he added.
Blackwell has been a part of Nova’s Drive show since the show launched in September 2012, with Creasey joining the team in August 2020.
Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel can be heard weekdays from 4pm to 6pm on the Nova Network or via the Nova Player.
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Top Image: Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel