Wendell Sailor has left 104.9 Triple M Sydney and his roles as part of their Drive show, The Rush Hour with Gus, Jude & Wendell and their NRL commentary team.

Sailor had intended to see out the 2024 NRL season but an upcoming milestone birthday has changed his priorities.

He said:

“I have made the decision to step back from my professional commitments with Triple M, which is effective immediately. My primary focus now is dedicating more time to my children and pursuing grassroots interests.

I am deeply grateful for SCA’s understanding and support of my decision. Balancing my career with family life is my priority, particularly as I celebrate my 50th birthday this week.

Triple M has been an integral part of my professional journey. I have forged lifelong friendships and cherished every moment commenting on NRL matches and hosting The Rush Hour.

I am thankful for the encouragement I have received and am eager for my next chapter, to concentrate on family, as well as interests such as golf and corporate opportunities.”

Dave Cameron, SCA Chief Content Officer, said:

“SCA supports Wendell’s decision to step away from The Rush Hour and the Triple M NRL commentary team to spend more time with his family. Wendell has forged a wonderful media career since joining Triple M in 2015 and we wish him well. We will always consider Wendell a member of the Triple M family.”

A new member of the Triple M Sydney’s The Rush Hour show will be announced soon.