Triple J To Farewell Three Broadcasters And Welcome New Presenters

It's time to say goodbye and hello over on triple j. The station is farewelling Ebony Boadu, Bridget Hustwaite and Declan Byrne and introducing Ash McGregor, Latifa Tee and Concetta Caristo.

Caristo will co-host triple j Breakfast alongside Bryce Mills. Listeners of the national youth broadcaster are likely already familiar with Caristo, as she has graced the airwaves many times. She is a comedian, improviser and popular podcaster with appearances on SBS' Celebrity Letters and Numbers, Channel 10's The Cheap Seats and ABC's Question Everything. She is also the producer and host of I'm Brave & Beautiful, a yearly comedy show that raises money for domestic violence support services.

"I'm absolutely ecstatic to be teaming up with the hilarious and talented Bryce on my dream job of hosting triple j Breakfast," Caristo says. "I love connecting with people, and I can't wait to speak to listeners across the country every morning, so we can get to know each other by me asking normal everyday questions like 'do you believe in ghosts?' and 'what is your favourite hat?'"

Boadu and Mills locked in The Wiggles for Like A Version and interviewed everyone, from The Kid LAROI and Lizzo to Tame Impala.

"I never pictured myself hosting breakfast radio, but I'm so grateful for all the experiences it's allowed me to be a part of," Boadu said. "From counting down the number one song in the Hottest 100, witnessing iconic Like A Versions every week to sharing my favourite new music with people all over the country. Thank you for waking up with us, making me laugh and sharing in such a formative part of my life. I'll definitely miss the people but not the 4 am alarms."

Boadu will DJ at Falls Festival and Lost Paradise this summer. 

Latifa Tee is taking over Good Nights following Bridget Hustwaite's departure. No newcomer to triple j, Tee has showcased her skill on Mix Up and The Nudge. A proud queer Samoan-GuriNgai woman, Tee will show off her endless love for music by hosting Good Nights. 

"It's been such a magical year on Mix Up, and now, moving onto Good Nights, I have no words – just a whole lot of humility, gratitude and a lot of work to do. I'm inspired and excited," she said. 

Hustwaite started on triple j Unearthed before making her triple j debut and has hosted Good Nights since 2018. "It's been an absolute dream to be part of both the triple j and triple j Unearthed fam for the past seven years, but I'm ready to spread my wings, take on new opportunities and let another passionate presenter connect with the amazing music fans that tune in every night," Hustwaite commented.

Ash McGregor, who you might know as triple j's Breakfast producer, will be the new Home & Hosed host following Declan Byrne wrapping up his tenure. McGregor is a proud Wadawurrung woman and has guest-presented Unearthed, triple j Breakfast, Drive and Blak Out. 

McGregor notes, "I'm incredibly excited for this new chapter presenting Home & Hosed, discovering Aussie acts, bringing them to the forefront and sharing their music with the listeners!"

"Being able to shout about new Australian music for so long has been a ridiculous privilege," Byrne said about leaving after ten years at triple j. "If you told the teen working at a pizza place making dough to the sound of triple j that he'd get to host Home & Hosed, present Hottest 100's, Splendour and everything else, he would've been pretty stoked and probably would've thrown in a free garlic bread. Thanks for everything, and mostly thanks to the local artists who made my job a total dream. You're the best!"