Tom Tilley To Depart Triple J

Tom Tilley has announced that he'll be leaving triple j at the end of this year. 

Tilley, who has served as host of Hack on the youth broadcaster for eight years, has shared that he'll be leaving to pursue new opportunities, including continuing his work with The Project on Channel Ten and a book deal with ABC Books. 

"Hack has taken me further than my wildest dreams, from a naive triple j listener in the paddocks of Mudgee to interviewing the country’s most powerful people," said Tilley. 

"While grilling ministers live on radio was a lot of fun and often necessary, my proudest moments are our conversations about mental health. Allowing young people around Australia to open up, realise they’re not alone in their struggle and then push our politicians to do more, is something that brings me to tears when I think about it. 

"Now after twelve years at triple j and eight years hosting Hack, it's time to let another passionate young journo take the reins and for me to explore new exciting opportunities. 

"From the bottom of my heart thank you to all the producers, reporters, managers, mentors, friends and family who’ve helped this country boy’s dreams come true."

Tilley is expected to wrap up at triple j in mid-December, with the station set to announce their 2020 presenter line-up later this week.