Triple M Adelaide Rush Hour hosts Andrew Jarman, Bernie Vince and Greg Blewett say goodbye to listeners on final show

Triple M’s outgoing drivetime hosts have lamented the show’s demise as they bid a final farewell to listeners.

Triple M Adelaide’s outgoing Rush Hour co-hosts Andrew Jarman, Bernie Vince and Greg Blewett have lamented the show’s demise as they bid a final farewell to listeners.

The trio presented the final edition of the local drivetime program today, and said they were signing off with “heavy hearts” ahead of the station’s move to a syndicated national show next year.

Vince thanked his colleagues and said co-hosting Rush Hour was “most fun” he’s ever had in his life.

“It’s going to be sad. We had a great thing going and I know it’s not our decision, it’s not even a local decision – it’s way above our heads – but I want to thank you for the fun and everything you’ve taught me along the way,” said the former Crow and new SAFM breakfast show host.

“I’ve played a lot of footy and had a lot of fun doing that but this has been the most fun I’ve had in my life.”

Retired Australian cricketer Blewett said the support from listeners had been “overwhelming” since it was announced in September that Triple M had axed the top-rating drivetime show.

Triple M Rush Hour Adelaide presenters Greg Blewett, Bernie Vince and Andrew Jarman with program anchor Molly Rose. Pics: Instagram.

Triple M Rush Hour Adelaide presenters Greg Blewett, Andrew Jarman and Bernie Vince with Melbourne colleagues James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless. Pics: Instagram

“It’s been unbelievable. The amount of phone calls and messages has been quite incredible. I have been overwhelmed and very humbled,” he said.

Jarman, who has been on-air at Triple M for over two decades, said he was feeling “very content, very relaxed and very excited” on their farewell Rush Hour program, which featured special guests including Sam Pang, Sam Newman and Crows veteran Taylor Walker.

“You guys have done amazing work over the years,” Walker said.

Triple M Rush Hour Adelaide presenters Greg Blewett, Bernie Vince and Andrew Jarman. Pics: Instagram

This week it was confirmed Melbourne duo James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless will take over the drivetime slot each weekday in Adelaide and regional SA, as well as Melbourne, Hobart and Perth.

Brayshaw and Brownless said in a statement that they were excited to expand their live show “legendary footy states” such as SA and WA”.

“We also want to acknowledge the Adelaide and Perth Rush Hour teams, many of whom are great mates, and congratulate them on their shows,” the pair said.

“We don’t underestimate the opportunity we have been given and we are focused on creating a show that honours them and their listeners.”

On Monday, Vince will join Emma Georgiadis for their new SAFM breakfast show, taking over from Mark Soderstrom and Rebecca Morse.