Alan Jones and 2GB radio move forward with contract negotiations after uncertainty
Uncertainty surrounding Alan Jones’s future at 2GB radio is expected to become clearer today with Macquarie Media and the AM broadcaster moving forward with negotiations on a contract renewal, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
Confidential
Don't miss out on the headlines from Confidential. Followed categories will be added to My News.
It’s D-Day for Alan Jones as negotiations between the broadcaster and Macquarie Media move forward after months of uncertainty about his future at 2GB Radio.
The Daily Telegraph understands the two parties have agreed to move into formal legal talks and will now seek to reach an agreement on a future contract.
MORE NEWS
Underworld figure’s daughter in talks for reality show
Actresses arrested in bribery scandal
Olympic champ finds love after surprise split
Macquarie Media had until today to trigger the next round of negotiations. If they had failed to, Jones was free to consider other offers.
The Daily Telegraph revealed on Saturday that Jones had been in conversations about other opportunities with rival networks.
Following that story, John Singleton and Kyle Sandilands both spoke out in support of Jones.
Sandilands said a Jones exit from 2GB would be “catastrophic” for the network and Mr Singleton said that if it was up to him, Jones would already be signed.
Jones would not comment last night, nor would Macquarie Media boss Adam Lang.
Mr Lang said “until we conclude arrangements and have something to announce we are unlikely to comment on any negotiations in progress”.
Jones racked up another ratings survey win yesterday, commanding 15.2 per cent share of the market.
It was a slight drop from the previous survey but added to more than 200 ratings wins for Sydney’s top broadcaster.
Originally published as Alan Jones and 2GB radio move forward with contract negotiations after uncertainty
Join the conversation
$14k a clip: NSW YouTube stars making more than you
YouTube stars in NSW are raking in thousands of dollars per video but it’s what they do in their clips that will drive traditional workers mad. Check out the rich list.
Read more
Glamming it up for a return to the racecourse
The first official racing carnival featuring the new $46.6m WINX stand at Randwick Racecourse is kicking off, with model and new mum Ksenija Lukich among those dressing up for the occasion.
Read more