Christian O'Connell's Sydney breakfast show has suffered a significant ratings drop, according to the latest GfK radio ratings survey. The Gold FM host saw his share fall sharply in the city, contrasting with his stable performance in Melbourne where he held a 10.5% share, down just 0.1 points.
In Sydney, Gold's breakfast share slipped to 5.5%, down 0.6 points from the previous survey, while Triple M also landed at 5.5% after a 0.5 point gain. The results highlight O'Connell's ongoing struggle to replicate his Melbourne success in the Sydney market, where he has been a relatively recent addition.
Nationally, the survey showed a market in flux rather than freefall, with KIIS FM's breakfast share easing to 11.7% from 12.7% following the exit of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson. However, the drop was less dramatic than expected, with many listeners staying put.
In Adelaide, Triple M's Roo, Ditts & Loz continued to dominate breakfast despite a slight dip to 13.9%, while Nova's Jodie & Hayesy rose to 10.2%. In Perth, Nova 93.7's Nathan, Nat & Shaun remained well ahead with a 17.5% share.
