Mitch Churi joins Nova after he was brutally axed from the radio station's rival KIIS FM - as he takes a swipe at his former employer and promises to bring 'major celeb pals' to new gig
Mitch Churi joins Nova after he was brutally axed from the radio station's rival KIIS FM - as he takes a swipe at his former employer and promises to bring 'major celeb pals' to new gig
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Former KIIS FM star Mitch Churi has jumped over to radio rival Nova after he was brutally axed by the ARN flagship station. The media personality, 28, was suddenly let go in a shock move that blindsided him in November, but is now set to go on the air with Nova for a 'one-off' show on Monday.
![[The media personality was suddenly let go in a shock move that blindsided him in November, but is now set to go on the air with Nova for a 'one-off' show on Monday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519577-14325789-image-a-1_1737851856722.jpg)
Mitch revealed the news in a statement on Sunday, taking a subtle dig at his former employer as he promised to bring all his 'major celeb pals' over to the competition. 'Coming from hosting shows daily for almost a decade, the last five weeks off air have felt like an eternity,' he said.
![[Mitch revealed the news in a statement on Sunday, taking a subtle dig at his former employer as he promised to bring all his 'major celeb pals' over to the competition]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519831-14325789-image-a-6_1737852449114.jpg)
'So, to be invited into the Nova world for the day has me feeling all the emotions. Plus, red is so my colour.'. Nova notably shrouds all their branding in red, while KIIS FM is recognised for its purple and pink colours. Former KIIS FM star Mitch Churi, 28, (pictured) has jumped over to radio rival Nova after he was brutally axed by the ARN flagship station.
![[It comes after KIIS FM presenters Laura Byrne, 38, (right) and Brittany Hockley, 37, (left) broke down in December when they gave co-star Mitch an emotional farewell during his final show]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/13/07/93109947-14188739-The_normally_upnbeat_radio_presenters_shared_a_gallery_of_precio-a-8_1734075662634.jpg)
'It's our big first date tomorrow and I'm a massive flirt, so who knows where it might lead,' Mitch continued. 'I have a huge show planned… I'm calling in some major celeb pals to bring some star power, so I'll see you at 7am!'. Mitch will take to the coveted national breakfast seat for a 'one-off' gig which will air across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
![[It's unclear if Nova will offer Mitch a permanent contract, but the station has previously offered positions to axed KIIS FM stars Jase Hawkins, 42, (left) and Lauren Phillips, 41, (right)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519591-14325789-image-m-3_1737851874811.jpg)
He intends to welcome celebrity musicians Meghan Trainor, Tones & I and Callum Scott into the studio for some exclusive chats to impress Nova listeners. It's unclear if Nova will offer Mitch a more permanent contract following his breakfast show run on Monday, but it wouldn't be the first time the station has offered a lifeline to axed KIIS FM talent.
