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ARN Signs Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire for Friday Show 'The Long Weekend'

The deal seeks to steady ARN’s audience following the Kyle and Jackie O fallout.

Eddie McGuire and Karl Stefanovic have join ARN.
Karl Stefanovic has signed with ARN Media to make a once-weekly, three-hour news, sport and entertainment show with Eddie McGuire.
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Overview

  • ARN confirmed a new weekly program called The Long Weekend hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire.
  • The show runs for three hours every Friday from midday to 3pm and is scheduled to launch on June 19.
  • The program will be distributed across radio, live streaming, and as a video podcast on Nine’s 9Now and Stan.
  • The signing follows legal action from former breakfast stars Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson after their split with ARN.
  • ARN recently told investors it lost $26 million in advertising due to brand safety concerns, and the move adds fresh marquee talent as pressure builds.