Jimmy Smith (main image left, with co-hosts Emma Chow and Nathan Roye) is stepping away from 2Day FM Sydney breakfast to focus on his mental health.

He said:

“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. Taking this week off made me realise just how much I’ve been struggling with my mental health. I’m not okay right now, and I need to step back and focus on getting well.

Working with Nath, Emma and the entire team has meant so much to me. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together, and I wish them nothing but success.”

Jimmy has openly talked about his mental health struggles before.

Jimmy and Nath had taken their show to No 1 in Hobart before a move to Hit Network nights, then to breakfast on 2Day with the departure of Hughesy, Ed and Erin mid 2024. Joined by Emma at the start of this year, the trio have struggled with their new youth format in the ratings.

Amanda Lee, Head of Hit Metro Content, said:

“Jimmy Smith has made the difficult decision to step away from the Jimmy & Nath with Emma Breakfast Show on Sydney’s 2DayFM for personal reasons.

Nath and Emma will continue to host 2DayFM Breakfast for the remainder of 2025.

We respect Jimmy’s choice and thank him for his contribution to SCA.”