King of the airwaves 2GB star Ray Hadley celebrates 100th radio win with apology

2GB radio host Ray Hadley has done it again, celebrating his 100th consecutive radio survey win and he singled out his boss John Singleton for thanks along with his loyal listeners.

Ray Hadley has thank listeners of 2GB after another winning ratings. Picture: Renee Nowytarger / The Australian

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RAY Hadley has notched-up his 100th consecutive radio survey win, thanking boss John Singleton, breakfast host Alan Jones, his children, sponsors and listeners who have stuck by him.

The controversial figure has also used the opportunity to apologise to anyone he may have offended over his 12 years on air at top rating radio station 2GB.

“John Singleton has been incredibly loyal, he stuck by me when he could’ve easily cut me adrift,” Hadley said on air this morning.

Maquaurie Radio's Ray Hadley with boss John Singleton and colleague Alan Jones who are celebrating winning over a 100 consecutive radio surveys. Picture: Justin Lloyd

The controversial figure apologised to anyone he may have offended. Picture: Renee Nowytarger / The Australian

“I’ve made some massive mistakes. They’ve been well documented, and hopefully I’m a better person today because of the blunders I’ve made. My behaviour at times has been short of what it should have been, hopefully the people affected have been accepted what have been sincere apologies.”

The latest radio ratings GFK survey, the seventh for the year and the second last for 2016, sees Hadley’s mornings show hold a top share of 16.4 per cent of the overall audience, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous survey.

“To my children — to Daniel, to Laura, Emma and Sarah, who had a dad who would spend Christmas Day on air for the bulk of their early years and a dad who worked seven days a week for far too long, they are my strength, my inspiration as they make their own mark on the world as productive, successful adults of whom I’m immensely proud.”

“I’ve made some massive mistakes,” the star confessed.

The radio host thanked his family for their support. Picture: Renee Nowytarger / The Australian

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“And finally to those loyal listeners who’ve been with us for all those years, thank you. Thank you, but right now it’s back to business as we start work on the next 100 surveys.”

Hadley’s nearest rival is SmoothFM with its 9.8 per cent share, which was also down 1.1 percentage points in the survey, and KIIS FM with a 9.4 per cent share, up 1.8 percentage points.

In breakfast, Hadley’s 2GB colleague Alan Jones remains king of the airwaves with a 16.9 per cent share of the market, up 0.7 percentage points from the previous survey. His nearest rival is KIIS duo Kyle and Jackie O at 10.8 per cent, followed by ABC702 at 10.7 per cent.

Ben Fordham hosts on 2GB from 3pm to 6pm and is number one on the AM dial with a share of 11.5 per cent.

Across all stations and all timeslots, 2GB remains the top station with a 13 per cent share, ahead of SmoothFM at 9.7 per cent, KIIS at 9.1 per cent, ABC702 at nine per cent and Nova 96.9 at 7.3 per cent.

And in a case of blowing our own horn, the Confidential on Nova Sunday night radio show celebrated its 23rd consecutive number one national survey result. In Sydney, the show, hosted by Confidential’s J. Mo and Elle and produced by Sophie Ainsworth from 6pm to 8pm, has a share of 11.2 per cent.

Hadley singled out John Singleton for thanks for his support over the years. Picture: Justin Lloyd