Rebecca Judd has quit KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up radio show after three years on the air.
And on Monday, the 37-year-old has addressed her departure, revealing that it was a ‘family decision’.
Posting to her Instagram Stories, the AFL WAG, shared a short clip detailing her decision.
It’s over: Rebecca Judd has quit KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up radio show after three years on the air. And on Monday, the 37-year-old has addressed her departure, revealing that it was a ‘family decision’
‘It wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s one I have sat on for months its a family decision,’ she said.
‘My husband has also walked away from his radio gig for next year and its purely a result of us re-evaluating our lives and what’s important to us as a family next year.’
She further went on to further explain on Monday’s episode of 3pm Pick-Up that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic she and Chris want to spend more time with their four children.
Family time: She further went on to further explain on Monday’s episode of 3pm Pick-Up that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, she and Chris want to spend more time with their four children
‘This year has taught us that we just want to take a step back and not really have those weekly commitments anymore,’ she said.
‘I’ve got such a young family and my twins start at school, not next year, but the year after, so I’ve got one year left with them and we really want to, as a family, really make the most of those golden years.’
However, Rebecca hinted that her departure from radio might not be permanent adding: ‘It might not be forever.’
At home: The TV presenter and her husband, retired AFL star Chris Judd, share four children, son Oscar, nine, daughter Billie, six, and four-year-old twins Tom and Darcy (all pictured)
Rebecca will be replaced in the afternoon time slot by comedian Kate Langbroek in 2021, the Australian Radio Network confirmed on Monday.
Kate will join Rebecca’s 3pm Pick-Up co-hosts Katie ‘Monty’ Dimond and Yumi Stynes from January.
Rebecca had hosted the daily radio program alongside Monty for two days a week, while Yumi sat in her chair for the other three days.
Familiar face: The footy WAG, 37, will be replaced in the afternoon time slot by comedian Kate Langbroek (pictured) in 2021, the Australian Radio Network confirmed on Monday
ARN’s chief content officer Duncan Campbell said of Rebecca’s decision to quit the show: ‘Bec Judd has been a fantastic contributor to 3pm Pick-Up.
‘The engaging conversation, real-life anecdotes and fun that she brought to the show will be missed, but we wish her well on her next endeavours.’
An ARN spokesperson said that Rebecca was leaving the show because she wanted to ‘take a break from media in the new year’.
End of an era: Rebecca had hosted the daily radio program since 2017 alongside Katie ‘Monty’ Dimond (left) and Yumi Stynes (right)
The new line-up marks a return to ARN for Kate, who previously hosted KIIS FM’s Hughesy and Kate drive show with Dave Hughes from 2015 to 2017.
She took a break from the spotlight last year after moving to Italy with her family, but will return to Melbourne in January.
‘After our family adventures in Italy, I’m looking forward to returning to magnificent Australia – and ARN – and getting to speak my native language: radio,’ Kate said.
Job well done: The mother of four was a listener favourite, and earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards in 2017
Rebecca had joined KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up in 2017 alongside Yumi, replacing Monty’s former co-host Meshel Laurie.
The mother of four quickly became a listener favourite, and earned a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards in 2017.
In addition to her radio career, Rebecca has worked for Channel Nine on and off for almost a decade.
She was appointed host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards in 2011, and joined Nine News Melbourne as a weather presenter three years later.
Experienced: In addition to her radio career, Rebecca has worked for Channel Nine on and off for almost a decade. She was appointed host of Victorian-based travel program Postcards in 2011, and joined Nine News Melbourne as a weather presenter three years later
Rebecca also co-owns the popular activewear label Jaggad, alongside her husband Chris Judd, retired Hawthorn player Steven Greene and his wife Michelle.
The Judds, who married in December 2010, share four children, son Oscar, nine, daughter Billie, six, and four-year-old twins Tom and Darcy.
The 3pm Pick-Up airs weekdays from 3pm to 4pm on KIIS FM
History: The Judds, who married in December 2010, share four children, son Oscar, nine, daughter Billie, six, and four-year-old twins Tom and Darcy