Mix launches search for new Sydney breakfast host after Rochford moves to TV
Sydney’s Mix 106.5 is to look for a new sidekick for Claire Hooper after the departure of Andrew Rochford to host Ten’s new breakfast.
The Australian Radio network issued a statement from national content director Duncan Campbell saying: “We wish Andrew all the best with his new TV venture in 2012. We are now actively looking for Andrew’s replacement and should be in a position to make an exciting announcement in the near future. Finding someone who has great chemistry with Claire and can wake Sydney-siders up with a laugh and engaging chat will be paramount.”
Rochford and Hooper only took to the air the start of the year, but with the help of a promotion to win a house approached a 5% share.
They took the slot after the departure of previous breakfast pairing Mike Etheridge and Carmela Contarino who were ousted after poor ratings. They lasted a year, having replaced Sonia Kruger and Todd McKenney.
Both Mix1065s listeners at breakfast will be very disappointed that Rochford is leaving.
I’d be really good at breakfast radio: I have a clear voice and I know how to read aloud the Telegraph as though I had written it.
I suggest Mikey Robins with Claire Hooper would be a perfect mix. They work brilliantly together on Good News Week.