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Alex Cullen has stepped down from his role as sports reporter on The Christian O’Connell Show, departing the national breakfast radio program on GOLD 104.3 after less than a year on air to focus on his family.
Quick Facts
- Cullen departed after less than a year on ARN’s national breakfast show
- Family prioritization cited as reason for stepping down from early morning radio role
- The Christian O’Connell Show continues on GOLD 104.3
- Cullen was a sports reporter on Australia’s breakfast radio program
Why Cullen Left the Breakfast Show
Cullen announced his decision following what sources describe as “serious conversations” with those close to him. The early morning alarm clock required for breakfast radio proved incompatible with his family priorities, leading him to make the move. His tenure on the show began in June 2025 as a replacement for Jack Post, according to reports.
What’s Next for Cullen
The departure marks another chapter in Cullen’s recent career transitions. The television and radio presenter had previously signed with Channel Seven to work within the network’s news division, marking his return to television after leaving the Nine Network in early 2025. His focus on family time represents a deliberate shift away from the demanding schedule of breakfast broadcast media.
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Impact on The Christian O’Connell Show
The show continues under the direction of Christian O’Connell on GOLD 104.3. Cullen’s exit ends his run as the morning program’s resident sports guru, a role that had become a fixture on Australia’s breakfast radio landscape. The show remains one of the country’s most-listened-to breakfast programs on the GOLD Network.
Sources
- Mediaweek — reported Cullen’s exit and his role on the breakfast show
- News.com.au — covered the departure and family focus
- Daily Telegraph — detailed the timing and circumstances of stepping down
- RadioInfo Australia — documented the announcement and GOLD Network details
