Rebecca Judd denies she was fired from the 3pm Pick-Up radio show during an emotional last episode – as she ‘takes a break from media’ to spend time with her family
Rebecca Judd announced her departure from KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up radio show last month after four years on the air.
And on Tuesday, the 37-year-old AFL WAG denied she was fired from the radio show, during an emotional last episode.
After confirming it was her final episode on radio, Rebecca’s co-host Monty Dimond explained: ‘Bec has decided to spend more time with her family next year and when you hear that you think “they totally got fired” but she definitely didn’t.’
‘I fired you!’ Rebecca Judd has denied she was fired from the 3pm Pick-Up radio show during an emotional last episode on Tuesday
Monty went on to say: ‘She is walking away to spend time with her family and other endeavours.’
‘That’s right, I fired you,’ Rebecca joked.
Rebecca had hosted the daily radio program alongside Monty for two days a week, while Yumi Stynes sat in her chair for the other three days.
At the end of the episode, Rebecca’s husband Chris Judd and their son Oscar also sent her an emotional message.
End of an era: After confirming it was her final episode, Rebecca’s (centre) co-host Monty Dimond (left) explained: ‘Bec has decided to spend more time with her family next year and when you hear that you think “they totally got fired” but she definitely didn’t.’ Pictured Yumi Stynes (right)
‘Well done mum for being on the radio for such a long time and making your friends laugh including me. You still owe me that Sam Smith interview,’ Oscar said.
Chris added: ‘Well done Bec on your last two years on radio. You’ve done a great job along with the other co-hosts. But one thing I won’t miss is doing something stupid around the house and watching you giggle and knowing I’ve just provided you with content for your show.’
‘Looking forward to the unitivity. I know you’ll miss it but plenty more adventures to come,’ he said.
Proud family: At the end of the episode, Rebecca’s husband Chris Judd and their son Oscar also sent her an emotional message. Pictured Bec, retired AFL star Chris Judd, and their four children son Oscar, nine, daughter Billie, six, and four-year-old twins Tom and Darcy
Rebecca announced she was quitting KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up radio show after four years on the air in November.
She will be replaced in the afternoon time slot by comedian Kate Langbroek in 2021 the Australian Radio Network confirmed.
An ARN spokesperson said that Rebecca was leaving the show because she wanted to ‘take a break from media in the new year’.
Rebecca had joined KIIS FM’s 3pm Pick-Up in 2017 alongside Yumi, replacing Monty’s former co-host Meshel Laurie.
Moving on: Rebecca announced she was quitting her KIIS FM 3pm Pick-Up radio show after four years on the air in November
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.
Rebecca also co-owns the popular activewear label Jaggad, alongside her husband, Chris Judd, retired Hawthorn player Steven Greene and his wife, Michelle.
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