News about Christian O'Connell

The radio host, 49, enjoyed some downtime on the sunny day as she took her book, Return to the Soul by Cynthia Hickman, down to the seaside for a spot of reading. But Jackie appeared to become overwhelmed with emotional while reading the poignant book as she looked sombre during the outing.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson are set to face off against their axed colleagues Jase Hawkins and Lauren Phillips, who are now one of their biggest rivals in Melbourne. KIIS 106.5's Kyle & Jackie O Show and Nova 100's Jase & Lauren have both been nominated for the Best On Air Team award at the 2024 Australian Commercial Radio & Audio Awards (ACRAs), fighting for the biggest radio award in the country. The radio rivals are up against Hit Network's Carrie and Tommy, Nova 96.9's Fitzy and Wippa with Kate Ritchie, WSFM's Jonesy and Amanda and Gold FM's Christian O'Connell.

In 2018, when Christian O'Connell (pictured left and right, with his wife Sarah) moved from the UK with his family to work in Melbourne radio, his clothes were not the only baggage he brought with him. The 51-year-old had also been hiding a crippling secret for years, until moving to Australia finally forced him to face his demons - anxiety, panic attacks and breakdowns.

Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins announced last week that they would debut a new breakfast show on Nova's 100 FM. The high-rating team will be able to replace the morning show hosted by Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, and Belle Jackson. And now Media Week has revealed that the well-known trio only learned they were losing their jobs'shortly' before Lauren and Jase posed for a'secret' photo shoot in the Nova studio.

Following a brief three-month absence after an alleged incident at the AFL Grand Final last year, Marty Sheargold returned to his Triple M show on Monday. To the delight of his co-host Troy Ellis, and producers Will Ralston and Loren Barry, the troubled Melbourne radio host, 52, returned to the airwaves this morning. The comedian appeared on a 'extended break' after he had 'burned himself out,' much more upbeat than he was when listeners last heard him.

Despite rumors, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson's radio expansion to Melbourne hasn't been postponed. In November, the Kyle and Jackie O Show announced their historic new radio contract, which would see them expand from Sydney to Melbourne's capital. Although the pair are scheduled to return to the airwaves in Sydney on Monday, January 15, they most likely won't be back to the airwaves in Sydney until later this year.

In the year's final radio polls, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson have shined. The Kyle and Jackie O Show in Sydney defeated 2GB's Ben Fordham, gaining a whopping 16.7 percent audience share, up 0.4 percent from the previous poll. Fordham's show dropped by 0.2 percent, giving the overall share of 16 percent.

After hosting her last radio show of the year, Jackie 'O' Henderson was seen having some down time on Friday. Jackie, accompanied by her mother Julie, looked relaxed yet stunning as she basked in the sun on the balcony of her mansion in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The 48-year-old radio actress wore a simple sundress with an understated floral design.

Lauren Phillips, the dumped radio host, has opened up about her early dismissal from her KIIS' breakfast show. Lauren also told The Herald Sun on Wednesday that she was still mourned by the network's decision to call time on her radio show. 'It's still raw and shiny,' Phillips said, referring to the 'brutal' dismissal.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson have signed a historic $200 million radio contract that will see them grow to Melbourne. Jackie, 48, has revealed the surprising artist who congratulated the radio pair online. Despite having a history of beef with Australia, Azealia Bank in the United States was quick to convey her well wishes as the radio duo commemorated the historic event.

Lauren Phillips has had an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction just one day after being booted from her KIIS FM radio show. On Thursday's episode of Jase and Lauren, the 35-year-old revealed that she had ripped her jeans on the way to the studio that morning. 'I jumped into the car, took my hand in my denim jeans pocket, and tore the ass out of my pants,' she explained.

On Wednesday, Jackie 'O' Henderson appeared to be having a very full day.' The radio actress, 48, received a visit from a hunky mystery male who let herself into her Sydney mansion just hours after signing a $200 million contract. Before walking into the property, the guy was seen inserting the keypad code into the security gate.

Just hours after committing to a record $200 million radio contract, Jackie 'O' Henderson was seen relaxing at her beachside mansion on Wednesday. When returning to her Sydney home after commemorating the historic event live on air, the 48-year-old radio actress flaunted her slim figure in a printed jacket. On the balcony of her house, the mother-of-one was simply glowing with a natural palette of makeup made up of blush and red lips.

Since moving his family from the United Kingdom five years ago to work in Melbourne radio, Christian O'Connell has officially become an Australian. On Thursday, the host of Gold 104.3's breakfast show, Nathan, was 'proud' to become an Australian citizen, as well as their children Ruby and Lois. According to Radio Today, the 49-year-old and his family made it official during a reception at Brighton Town Hall. "We love our adopted country and are proud to be a part of it," O'Connell told the Herald Sun, "We love our adopted country and are thrilled to be a part of it." You guys are the real attraction.' You are outgoing, optimistic, and love a laugh. We have all changed since arriving here five years ago.'

Jack Post, a radio presenter, opened up about his battle with post natal depression. On his daily radio show for RU OK Day, Jack discussed the'shame and shame' he felt after he and his wife Bianca welcomed their son Gordon six months ago. The 34-year-old said he was 'embarrassed' being a father with post-natal depression but he has increased his mental stability in just a few months after being open and honest about his feelings with himself, as well as his families and relatives.