As for their Radio career, maybe they’re quitting to get back some of their national profile, people carry on about Sydney radio like it’s the centre of the universe but once you go to one market you do lose a lot of your audience (Nova does play a highlight reel on Saturday mornings which is standard industry practice I guess)

I genuinely wonder if Merrick & Rosso are more popular nowadays than they were in their JJJ days?

Having said that the remark about My Restaurant Rules = WIN!

I respectfully disagree. The boys have performed and created some beautiful quality moments including the Merrick and Rosso show, Unplanned, The B Team, ARIA awards. This as well as the 3 hours, every day that they create comedy on the radio – which they managed to do without being rude, racist, sexist, belittling or harrassing (take note,, breakfast presenters – no name, no pack drill, but take notice, breakfast presenters). They created great comedy together. For me, Merrick and Rosso (and more recently, Kate) have been a huge part of my life. I still, to this day, remember listening to Merrick and Rosso after the September 11 attacks, making it so personal I actually wrote to them to thank them for what they did – they really, truly helped their listeners – Merrick or Rosso would say things like “I’m feeling really angry today that there is so much hatred in the word”, or “I sat watching the news and cried”. I met Tom Williams in the early day, and still have the t-shirt he gave me. I got to play “Show Quizness’ and won a Playstation 3 over a year ago. In recent months, I have had major medical issues. When I was in hospital or back home and in bed, they were such an important part of my recovery – letting me laugh again. I’m really going to miss Rosso – I really hope they find somebody amazing to appear with Merrick – Judith Lucy would be Perfect Nova if you are listening!!!

Good luck Rosso – we’ll miss your quick wit, your humour, your kindnes, and you consistency – your voice helps me get to work everyday.