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Adelaide radio ratings: Nova duo beat FM rivals to finish at No. 1

There have been a number of changes on the FM dial in Adelaide’s latest radio ratings survey. See who the winners and losers are.

Nova presenters pose with googly eyes in front of Scotty

Nova 919’S Ben Harvey and Liam Stapleton have emerged triumphant as the kings of breakfast on the FM dial in Adelaide’s latest radio ratings results.

The duo reclaimed their crown thanks to a gain of 1.5 share points which took them to 10.8.

Last survey the No. 1 FM brekky spot was held by Mark ­Ricciuto, Chris Dittmar and Laura O’Callaghan; this survey the trio dropped 1.3 share points to finish with 10.0.

Nova 919's Ben and Liam. Pics Andre Castellucci
Nova 919's Ben and Liam. Pics Andre Castellucci

The results put Nova and Triple M in third and fourth place overall in the crucial breakfast timeslot.

Nova’s sister station on the AM band, FIVEaa’s brekky duo David Penberthy and Will Goodings, were the runners-up with 13.8 – up 2.0 share points.

First place went to another AM station: ABC Adelaide’s Stacey Lee and Nikolai Beilharz, who have been in the top spot all year. Despite plummeting 2.3 share points from last survey’s impressive 18.9, Aunty finished with 16.6.

SAFM was in fifth place with 8.6, with followed by Mix 102.3 with 8 and Cruise 1323 with 7.2.

Mix 102.3’s Erin Phillips, Ali Clarke and Eddie Bannon are in sixth place on the breakfast shift, while their station is in third place overall. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe
Mix 102.3’s Erin Phillips, Ali Clarke and Eddie Bannon are in sixth place on the breakfast shift, while their station is in third place overall. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

The ABC is still Adelaide’s top-rating station overall with 11.7, despite a dip of 1.9 share points.

While second place was held by Mix last survey, Nova is now the runner-up with 11.0 thanks to an 0.8 gain. Mix is third with 10.6, with Cruise, Triple M and SAFM tying for fourth spot with 10.2.

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