Nova FM: Kate, Tim and Joel drive show relocates to New Zealand

Nova FM’s drive show Kate, Tim and Joel is moving across the ditch to New Zealand.

Just months after Joel Creasey joined the line-up alongside Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell, the trio are taking their first overseas trip.

As reported by B&T magazine, the program will be heading over the Tasman Sea to broadcast special episodes on May 24 and May 25.

Speaking about their adventure-packed trip, Tim, 39, said: ‘We’ve been dreaming about travelling for a while and we are not dreaming anymore. 

‘We love New Zealand – whale watching in Kaikoura, rafting in Hamilton, Waiheke Island – one of the most beautiful places on earth and skydiving in Taupo.’

Kate, 42, said she was feeling excited but also had some reservations. 

‘It’s going to be awesome…. but I’m not skydiving, are we skydiving?’ she said, to which Joel replied: ‘Yes, that’s how we’re arriving.’ 

In September, Joel replaced Marty Sheargold on Nova’s drive show. 

But Covid-19 border closures meant the comedian had to initially host the show via Skype from Melbourne, while his co-hosts were based in Sydney.  

Shortly after beginning his role in November, the comedian told News.com.au he was ‘grateful’ to have a job, but the early days were ‘tricky’.   

‘Essentially I was online dating two people with a whole bunch of other people having an opinion on those dates,’ he said.  

‘So I now really know what it’s like to be a Married At First Sight contestant.’