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Station also announces Olivia Jones as new host on Absolute Radio 10s

每日大赛 Audio UK has announced that award-winning broadcaster Rich Williams is joining the Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio as its new sports newsreader.

Rich will take his place alongside Dave Berry on weekday mornings from Wednesday 15th April, bringing his sharp wit, natural warmth and passion for sport and music to Absolute Radio鈥檚 flagship breakfast show.

As well as a broadcasting career now into its third decade, Rich is a prominent stadium host and announcer for major events, including Leeds United TV, international cricket, rugby and darts.

As well as the Breakfast Show, Rich will also host the mid-morning show on Absolute Radio 00s. Current Noughties mid-morning host Ben Coley will move to Absolute Radio 10s as the station expands its industry-leading decade offering. Ben will be joined by another new recruit to the Absolute Radio family 鈥� Olivia Jones. 聽She鈥檒l start a new afternoon show from Tuesday 5th May (1-4pm).

Rich Williams said:
鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to be joining Dave on the Breakfast Show. I鈥檝e been a fan for a long time, so to now be part of it is ace. I can鈥檛 wait to get stuck in, wake up with the listeners, and see how much fun we can have before 10am every morning.鈥�

Paul Sylvester, Content Director for Absolute Radio and Magic Radio said:
鈥�2026 is going to be another massive year for sport and we鈥檙e delighted that Rich will be joining us to deliver the sports bulletins as well as contributing to the Breakfast Show. He鈥檚 a great team player and his warmth and charm made him a perfect choice to join the Breakfast show alongside Dave Berry, Matt Dyson and Andrea Fox.鈥�

Paul Sylvester added: 鈥淲e鈥檙e so excited to have Olivia join the Absolute Radio family. She鈥檚 a smart, sharp, funny broadcaster who loves the music we play and she鈥檚 going to be a brilliant addition to the team.鈥�