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GOLD FM, Nova, 3AW big winners in radio ratings survey

After working its way up the ratings one station has taken a sharp tumble as the winners and losers of the radio survey are revealed.

GOLD FM breakfast host Christian O'Connell has taken out top spot for the ninth consecutive survey. Picture: Jake Nowakowski.
GOLD FM breakfast host Christian O'Connell has taken out top spot for the ninth consecutive survey. Picture: Jake Nowakowski.

The FM breakfast radio ratings war was heating up but Christian O’Connell has claimed outright victory again with a ninth straight survey on top.

The GOLD FM host tied last radio ratings with Nova’s Chrissie, Sam and Browny, but edged clear on Tuesday on 8.6 to Nova’s 6.9.

FOX FM’s Fifi, Fev and Nick were just behind on 6.8 while smoothfm’s Jennifer Hansen and Mike Perso climbed 1.1 to come in at 6.3, just ahead of KIIS FM’s Jase and PJ.

Triple M’s Marty Sheargold came in at 4.6 with a drop of 1.2.

3AW breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft won the ratings again. Picture: Jason Edwards
3AW breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft won the ratings again. Picture: Jason Edwards

On the AM dial, 3AW’s Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft held firm as the clear leaders on 20.1 with ABC’s Sammy J jumping to 13.8.

Neil Mitchell in the morning rose more with a big share of 18.9, with Tom Elliott ahead in drive on 12.7.

Sports station SEN dropped marginally in breakfast and mornings with Gerard Whateley fell from 3.3 to 2.8.

GOLD FM surged ahead in mornings, afternoons and drive.

In drive Nova’s Kate, Tim and Joel (8.4) was behind GOLD’s Gavin Miller (10.8), while FOX FM’s Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little recorded 7.9.

Triple M’s Mick Molloy gained some listeners with 5.2.

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