Radio royalty steps out for annual ACRA awards in Melbourne

RADIO royalty stepped out in style for the annual radio awards night, with Carrie Bickmore and Kate Ritchie leading the red carpet.

RADIO royalty has stepped out in style — and sparkles — for the Australian Commercial Radio Awards in Melbourne on Saturday.

Kate Ritchie, Carrie Bickmore and Amanda Keller led the style stakes for the annual event. Most of Australia’s biggest radio stars, including Mick Molloy, Jane Kennedy, Dave Hughes, Kate Langbroek, Tim Blackwell, Marty Sheargold, Grant Denyer, and Ed Kavalee all attended the big night in Melbourne.

Tim Blackwell, Kate Ritchie and Marty Sheargold on the ACRA red carpet. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Shock jock Kyle Sandilands pulled out at the last minute and as a result he was mocked mercilessly during the ceremony by hosts and Chaser comedians Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen.

Kate Ritchie was a standout in her knee-length Rachel Gilbert gown. Sparkling from head to toe, the co-host of Nova’s drive show added a pop of colour with red heels and a Ferragamo evening bag.

Kate Ritchie stole the show in a silver Rachel Gilbert gown. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Kate Ritchie shimmered on the ACRA red carpet. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Carrie Bickmore, who hosts the Carrie and Tommy Show on 2 DAY FM, stunned in a pink off-the-shoulder Scanlan Theodore frock.

Bickmore, who announced her pregnancy in June this year, said it was the first time she’d worn “heels in months”.

Carrie Bickmore stunned in a pink Scanlan Theodore frock. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Amanda Keller from WSFM’s Jonesy and Amanda stood out in a figure hugging floorlength gown with floral detail around the waist.

Melissa Doyle from Smooth FM kept her look simple and elegant in a Rachel Gilbert gown, and also picked up the award for Best Music Presenter.

Amanda Keller looked stunning in a floor-length gown with floral detail. Picture: Josie Hayden

Cameron Daddo and Melissa Doyle from Smooth FM stepped out for the annual radio awards. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Australian actress and radio host Christie Hayes won an ACRA gong for Best Newcomer On Air. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Tanya Hennessy walked away a winner from the 2018 ACRA awards. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Dave Hughes from Hughesy and Kate at the ACRA awards. Picture: Lawrence Pinder