Ricki-Lee to join Tim & Joel on Nova’s national drive show
NOVA Entertainment is officially welcoming artist and broadcaster Ricki-Lee to Nova’s national Drive show.
Ricki-Lee joins Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey on one of Australia’s most successful radio shows, replacing Kate Ritchie. The show, to be called Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel, has been number one nationally for 46 consecutive surveys since launching in 2012. The team have been recognised with 11 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs).
Ricki-Lee said, “I love Tim and Joel like the brothers I never had but always wanted, and I have been having so much fun in the studio with them – they are the best in the business! I have so much love for Kate and I’m so happy I’ve been able to help out on the Drive show over the last year. I am pumped to be officially joining the Nova family!”
Ricki-Lee is a multi-platinum selling ARIA nominated singer and songwriter. Since she was discovered on Australian Idol in 2004, Ricki-Lee has become a household name and is one of Australia’s most loved popstars. She has sold millions of records globally, has had almost 100 million streams of her music and is the host of Australian Idol and Australia’s Got Talent.
Tim & Joel said, “Is there anything this girl can’t do? We’re so stoked that Ricki can fit us in around her current schedule of ‘world domination’. Music, TV and now radio with us. Her energy gets us all up and about each and every day…fingers crossed we can both keep up!”
Peter Charlton, NOVA Entertainment CEO, spoke to the chemistry between Tim, Joel and Ricki-Lee, “We are delighted to formally welcome Ricki-Lee to the Drive team. She’s a great talent and has endeared herself to listeners during her time on Drive. The chemistry between the three of them and the fun they have in the studio is plain to hear and we have no doubt the next incarnation of Australia’s number one drive show will continue to delight listeners around the country.”
Kate Ritchie said, “I’ve had an incredible eight years as part of Nova’s Drive team, and I wish Ricki-Lee all the luck in the world. I’m thrilled to be taking on an exciting new challenge and I can’t wait to share what I’m doing next.”
Peter Charlton said, “Nova’s Drive show has constantly reinvented itself, hosted by some of the best broadcasters in the business, something that has kept it at number one in its time slot for so long. Kate Ritchie has played a huge role in this success and remains an important part of the Nova family. We want to thank Kate for all she’s done for the show and the Nova Network. We’re looking forward to sharing her next exciting project.”
Tim Blackwell has been a part of Nova’s Drive show since the show launched in September 2012, with Joel Creasey joining the team in August 2020.
Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel can be heard weekdays from 4pm to 6pm on the Nova Network or via the Nova Player.
About Nova’s Drive show
Nova’s Drive show launched across Australia in September 2011. Tim Blackwell has been with the show since launch, Kate Ritchie joined in 2014, and comedian Joel Creasey came on board with Tim and Kate in September 2020.
Kate, Tim & Joel has been the number one national drive show across Australia for 46 consecutive surveys. During the Drive team’s time on air, they have won eleven Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRA) - Best Networked Program in 2015 and 2020/2021, Best On Air Team in 2016 and 2017, Best Syndicated Australian Program in 2018 and 2020/2021, Best Networked Show and Best Entertainment Present (Kate Ritchie) in 2018, Best Networked Program and Best Syndicated Program in 2019 and Best Newcomer on Air (Joel Creasey) in 2020/2021.
About Ricki-Lee
With a music career spanning over 19 years, Ricki-Lee is a multi-platinum selling and ARIA Award nominated recording artist. Having sold millions of records in Australia and internationally, amassed almost 100 million streams, with 4x #1’s on the ARIA Dance & UK Club Charts, 18x Top 40 Hit Singles and 3x Top 10 Albums and a Top 10 Single in Japan – she has performed her own sold-out national tours in Australia and Japan and has also toured as a special guest alongside some of the biggest artists in the world including Jason Derulo and the Backstreet Boys. Ricki-Lee is one of Australia’s most loved popstars and is currently working on a new album for release this year.