Virginia Trioli’s morning radio show hit with slide in ratings

There was a mixed bag of results in the latest radio ratings survey with one ABC show taking a notable slide.

GOLD FM breakfast king Christian O’Connell is still proving to be a hit with listeners

Lauren Phillips and Jase Hawkins rebounded strongly in the latest radio ratings survey as GOLD FM breakfast king Christian O’Connell extended his lead.

The KIIS FM team of Jase and Lauren gained 1.1 to 6.5, while O’Connell stretched out to 11.2 to be on top for a 17th consecutive survey.

He was ahead of FOX FM’s Fifi, Fev and Nick (8.3) who edged out Nova’s Chrissie, Sam and Browny (8.1) and smoothfm’s Jennifer Hansen and Mike Person who improved to 7.7.

Triple M’s Marty Sheargold dropped slightly to 5.4.

The 3AW breakfast team of Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft was the overall most listened to on 19.1 while ABC Melbourne breakfast host Sammy J maintained a nine percent share.

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft continued their lead in the breakfast slot. Picture: Facebook

3AW’s Neil Mitchell in mornings and Tom Elliott in drive made large gains, particularly Elliott who now has some breathing space from GOLD FM.

FOX FM’s Carrie and Tommy in drive rose 1.1 points to 9.9, ahead of Nova’s Kate, Tim and Joel on 8.9.

Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little had a bump in listeners. Picture: SCA/SUPPLIED

ABC Melbourne’s morning program presented by Virginia Trioli dropped by 1.9. Picture: ABC.

In mornings ABC’s Virginia Trioli dropped from 9.4 to 7.5, while Craig Huggins on GOLD FM rose to 13.

SEN recorded the smallest of gains — 0.2 — in both the high profile breakfast slot and mornings with Gerard Whateley.

Across the board though it was still a modest return for the sports station with all figures in the lowly two mark.