Hot 30 Countdown
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| Genre | Contemporary hit radio |
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| Running time | 2.5 hours (7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. AEST) |
| Country |
 Australia
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| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | 2Day FM |
| Syndicates |
Fox FM B105 FM SAFM 92.9 NXFM 104.7 FM Ace Radio Network (Regional Victoria) |
| Hosted by |
Michael Christian (MC) (2012) Mel Greig (2012) |
| Air dates | 1999 to 2012 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
The Hot30 Countdown was an Australian radio show hosted by Mike Christian (MC) and Mel Greig. It was broadcast on the Today Network from the studios of 2Day FM in Sydney, New South Wales to every state and the Australian Capital Territory following 'The Dirt'. It was cancelled on 10 December 2012, following the death of Jacintha Saldanha.
Established in 1994, the show was first hosted by Ugly Phil and Jackie O. Brisbane based announcer Kyle Sandilands was then moved in to host with Jackie O until 2003. Labrat and Alexis took over the Hot30 Countdown from 2004 after Kyle and Jackie O moved to the drive slot. Previously unknown announcer "Higgo" stepped in as Labrat took the morning shift on 2DayFM. Alexis and Higgo hosted the nightly show until 2005, when Craig "Lowie" Low came in to host the program until mid-2006. Lowie occasionally included Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca as co-host as she was the executive producer of the show from the middle of 2006.
Hot30 Countdown phased out the national promotion of the Black Thunders in early 2005, across the Today Network. Sam "Sam Mac" McMillan and Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca hosted the show from late 2006 until early 2007. From early 2007, Tim Lee was announced as the permanent replacement to host the show with Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca to this date. In February 2010, it was announced that Tim Lee and Carla "Biggzy" Bignasca would be leaving the Hot30 Countdown, with Tim relocating to Fox FM in Melbourne, Victoria presenting Mornings with Biggzy expected to focus on television opportunities. Lee and Bignasca presented their last show on Friday 12 March 2010.
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