Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Former KIIS FM star Mitch Churi has jumped over to radio rival Nova after he was brutally axed by the ARN flagship station.The media personality, 28, was suddenly let go in a shock move that blindsided him in November, but is now set to go on the air with Nova for a ‘one-off’ show on Monday.Mitch revealed the news in a statement on Sunday, taking a subtle dig at his former employer as he promised to bring all his ‘major celeb pals’ over to the competition.’Coming from hosting shows daily for almost a decade, the last five weeks off air have felt like an eternity,’ he said.’So, to be invited into the Nova world for the day has me feeling all the emotions. Plus, red is so my colour.’Nova notably shrouds all their branding in red, while KIIS FM is recognised for its purple and pink colours. Former KIIS FM star Mitch Churi, 28, (pictured) has jumped over to radio rival Nova after he was brutally axed by the ARN flagship station’It’s our big first date tomorrow and I’m a massive flirt, so who knows where it might lead,’ Mitch continued.’I have a huge show planned… I’m calling in some major celeb pals to bring some star power, so I’ll see you at 7am!’Mitch will take to the coveted national breakfast seat for a ‘one-off’ gig which will air across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. He intends to welcome celebrity musicians Meghan Trainor, Tones & I and Callum Scott into the studio for some exclusive chats to impress Nova listeners. It’s unclear if Nova will offer Mitch a more permanent contract following his breakfast show run on Monday, but it wouldn’t be the first time the station has offered a lifeline to axed KIIS FM talent. Radio stars Jase Hawkins and Lauren Phillips were brutally dropped from their KIIS FM Melbourne breakfast show in 2023 to make way for Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s big expansion into the city from Melbourne.At the time, an unapologetic Kyle, 53, said he felt indifferent to his competitors being sacked as it ultimately came down to who was attracting the most listeners.’No, I don’t care. That’s why we went for Melbourne, we were like, “We’ve given this Jase and Lauren on KIIS FM a good run, it can’t get over fourth in the radio ratings, so we’ll take it,”‘ he told news.com.au at the time. The media personality was suddenly let go in a shock move that blindsided him in November, but is now set to go on the air with Nova for a ‘one-off’ show on Monday Mitch revealed the news in a statement on Sunday, taking a subtle dig at his former employer as he promised to bring all his ‘major celeb pals’ over to the competitionHowever, Jase, 42, and Lauren, 41 had the last laugh when their show was picked up by Nova 100 and they ended up out-rating The Kyle and Jackie O Show in Melbourne in September.It comes after KIIS FM presenters Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley broke down in December when they gave co-star Mitch an emotional farewell during his final show.The normally upbeat radio presenters shared a gallery of precious photos to Instagram, which captured the sweet farewell party they hosted for their long-time co-host of the drive time show The Pick Up.Mitch announced live on-air in November that he had been informed by KIIS FM management his contract would not be renewed, sending shock-waves across the network. Laura, 38, and Brittany, 37, were seen putting on a brave face as they posed alongside a beaming Mitch, who held a bouquet of flowers, at his farewell party at the KIIS FM studio in Sydney.They captioned the gallery with some heartfelt words: ‘Today is our last show of the year and our last as a trio with the amazing, hilarious, spectacular, hot walking human Mitch Churi.’It has been one of the biggest privileges of my career to sit across the desk from this funny man. We are all so proud of you Mitch and will be front row of your stand up show in 2025 (no backing out now).”We love you Mitch,’ they added. It comes after KIIS FM presenters Laura Byrne, 38, (right) and Brittany Hockley, 37, (left) broke down in December when they gave co-star Mitch an emotional farewell during his final show Mitch broke down live on-air in November as he confirmed to listeners he had been sacked from the network.The radio star, who co-hosted The Pick Up drive time show alongside Laura and Brittany, became emotional as he revealed the heartbreaking news to his co-stars.’Late last week I was informed by the powers that be that they have identified my role here as one that won’t be returning in 2025,’ Mitch began.Mitch then revealed he was blindsided by the decision and he wished it had not come to this.’I just want to say it wasn’t my decision or my call. I really wanted to stay on the show with you two. I really wanted to stay with KIIS.’Co-star Laura Byrne jumped in to say she and Laura fully supported Mitch and wished him all the best for the future.’This is not what we want for the show. It’s a decision that has been made out of our control. Britt and I have to continue on doing the show without you and we are utterly devastated,’ Laura said. ‘You are not only our co-host, but also one of our best friends,’ Brittany chipped in. It’s unclear if Nova will offer Mitch a permanent contract, but the station has previously offered positions to axed KIIS FM stars Jase Hawkins, 42, (left) and Lauren Phillips, 41, (right)He had hosted The Night Show with Mitch Churi since 2019, and co-hosted The Pick Up with Brittany and Laura.The shock axing of the beloved radio star is said to have worried staff across ARN—who employed Mitch at KIIS FM—and radio stars at rival networks too.’No one is safe. Mitch’s shows being cancelled is a stark reminder the industry is dying,’ an insider told Pedestrian.’If ARN’s only homegrown talent gets cut like this, there is zero hope for the future of the industry.’Mitch declined to comment to Daily Mail Australia when contacted about the issue.Former radio executive Craig Bruce said on his Game Changers Radio: Melbourne Radio Wars podcast: ‘You can understand it purely from a financial perspective.’Let’s say Mitch is on $100,000 a year. ARN would be looking at that and going, “Okay, we have a breakfast show for the next 10 years on the KIIS network, so that’s locked in and we have a drive show… So why on earth would we spend any amount of money on a night talent if we’re not going to get a return on it?”‘Bruce admitted: ‘If I was in that room, I would have voted for [Mitch to be axed]. I just can’t justify that wage right now on this current trajectory we’re on, which is a network that is going to have one or two shows and that’s it.’
