2DayFM breakfast radio host Em Rusciano has revealed she will be departing the Em, Grant & Ed show following the birth of her third child.
2Day will send Rusciano off this Friday morning with Em’s Big Baby Brunch celebration. Ash London will fill in alongside Grant Denyer and Ed Kavalee until a replacement for 2019’s line up has been determined.
Rusciano said on her website today that this was "entirely her decision" and one that was not made lightly.
"The truth is when I found out I was pregnant, I made my mind up on the spot that this year would be my last year of breakfast radio," she said.
"I had intended to work through until December, but as my pregnancy is progressing I’m finding it increasingly harder to fulfil the requirements of my job."
Hit Network head of content Gemma Fordham congratulated Rusciano and thanked her for her time on the show, adding that the network supported the decision.
"Em had a heart to heart with me last month and let me know that she would like to wrap up breakfast hours and focus on her growing family and her other many creative pursuits," she says.
"Em has always been forthright and honest with our listeners, sharing every intimate detail of her life, and she will continue to be part of the 2DayFM family when she can for the remainder of this year”.
The breakfast trio had a strong start to the year, earning a 4.4% share of breakfast in April however, the show was unable to hold on this momentum, with the latest survey revealing the show now held a 3.3% share.
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