After just a year together as a trio, Brisbane’s KIIS 97.3‘s Robin, Kip and Corey Oates will wrap up on Friday December 12, 2025 with the replacement hosts to be announced at ARN’s Upfronts next Wednesday October 29.

It is no secret that Kyle Sandilands has wanted to expand The Kyle and Jackie O Show into Brisbane but after a relatively lacklustre audience build in Melbourne, and Robin, Kip and Corey Oates one of the most improved performers in Survey 6, that seemed less likely than 12 months ago when Corey joined the team. Sandilands is from Brisbane originally.

If not Kyle and Jackie O then who might take Robin, Kip and Corey’s place? Robin Bailey and Kip Wightman have coming up for 50 years commercial radio experience between them and they know Brisbane, it is a tough day for them after feeling the pressure of speculation since Kyle and Jackie took their show into Melbourne in the first place.

An ARN spokesperson said of the forthcoming changes:

“After careful consideration, ARN has made the decision to bring the Robin, Kip & Corey Oates breakfast show on KIIS 97.3 to a close, with the final show airing on Friday, December 12. We want to thank Robin, Kip, Corey, and the entire team, both on and off air for their hard work, creativity, and commitment to the Brisbane audience. Their contribution has been significant and will be celebrated in the weeks ahead. In 2026, KIIS 97.3 will launch a new, live, and local breakfast show that will be bold, entertaining, and fast-moving.”

Jen Seyderhelm is a writer, editor and podcaster.