Fitzy, Wippa & Kate

A former One Direction star has dropped a bombshell claiming he was never actually in love with his ex. So… what was it then? PR romance? Convenience? Young and confused? We unpack the jaw-dropping confession, what it says about celebrity relationships, and whether you can really date someone long-term without being in love ❤️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We put a professional lip reader to the ultimate test and let’s just say… things were VERY interesting.  Did they nail it? Did they completely misread the room? And were there any shock confessions hiding in plain sight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget the dating apps and awkward setups! We’re revealing the BEST place to find love this Valentine’s Day! Is it somewhere you’d least expect? If you’re single, situationshiped, or just curious where the sparks are flying in 2026, this episode might just change your Valentine’s plans ❤️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show we talk about sneaking out of work early without the bosses knowing... not that we have ever done that! We are joined by Vance Joy and we put some students at his old school to the test - is he still the most famous? Zayn Malik dropped some huge news, we play our new game ' Mind The Gap' and we also put a lip reader to the test - are they as accurate as they seem? Also, is your child an old soul? Fitzy's son said something that made him seem like a really old man - we take your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there actually a perfect time to send that text after a date… or are we all just pretending we don’t care while staring at our phones? In this episode, we break down what your timing really says about you. From playing it cool to shooting your shot, we unpack the psychology, the red flags, and the messages you should absolutely never send. If you’ve ever typed “Had a great time!” and then deleted it 14 times, then this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Chris Brown is in and revealed his SECRET holiday he went on with one of the team! He also told us what dogs we would be cause dogs resemble their owners... we were a little surprised by what he chose for Wippa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is What The Most Attractive Partner Looks Like! Kate takes us through what we find attractive in the opposite sex and what traits we look for and WHY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays show we catch up with Chris Hemsworth for another chat and ask him what kate was like in the home and away days! We also found out about a celebrity from the 90's that has revealed a chronic diagnosis. Dr Chris Brown is in and he helps us to find out what kind of dogs we are amd also reveals the secret holiday he went on with our own Kate Ritchie and we chat christmas trees... is yours still up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romance Is Optional: Kate has some tips to get you through valentines day this year. We also speak with comedian Jimmy Carr and somehow get the title of his new show mixed up with R-Rated consequences... We also got a little serious about men not speaking up when they are feeling the pressures of life and feeling a little lonely and Kate take's the boys through another round of Theme Queen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you doing a job that you aren't qualified to do? Well this story proves that "Fake it till you make it" can take things a little TOO far sometimes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone gives you a gift like this... there is only really one way you can take it! Margot Robbie recently revealed a rather nasty gift she recieved from a fellow actor that had somewhat of a rude hidden meaning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Stewart has revealed that she thinks she is being haunted by Princess Diana Herself! From unexplained things happening to seeing shadows... is the Princess haunting a hollywood star? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the kiss that broke the internet! But it seems we may have all be tricked into believing something that might not be true! With the rise of AI, it is getting harder and harder to believe what you see on the internet and social media and this one caught the world off guard during the week... but is there a little bit of truth to the rumours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate revealed the most horrific story about a friend of hers and a toilet. We won't tell you any more except for the fact that the story is HORRENDOUS! Don't miss it! We also crossed live to Jase, Lauren and Clint who were at the superbowl and gave us the behind the scenes of what really went down at the Bad Bunny half time show (which featured surprise guests Lady Gaga and Ricki Martin!) We also play a round of Brand Man and SOMEONE had a medical emergency in the studio while we were LIVE around Australia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people like to shower in the dark or at least with just some candles and a little bit of ambient lighting... Wippa revealed how 'Dark Showering' could actually be a trend you should get behind!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hemsworth joined us for our first show in drive and told us just how UNROMANTIC he was when it came to popping the question to his now wife Elsa Pataky! We honestly expected a little more Chris! Come on Thor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter olympics are well underway but there has been a little bit of controversy surrounding Mariah Carey, who performed at the ceremony. Some think her performance was not what it was supposed to be! You be the judge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate shared that she has been making some fashion at home and it is something that should probably have remained in the ktichen drawer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final Recap of the Week for the Breakfast show, Audio Maestro Snitchy serves up every clip the bosses wouldn’t let us play on-air plus all the biggest highlights from our last week on Breakfast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final week of Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie in your Breakfast hours and we’re pulling back the curtain with all the behind-the-scenes goss and letting you know what our favourite moments were. Plus, for one last time… let’s throw a team member under the bus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our final Breakfast show it got emotional , so don't forget some tissues! Fitzy, Wippa and Kate all shared heartfelt thank-yous to the listeners who made the show what it was. But not before we dug into what kinds of surgery have been trending while people feel the pinch of the cost-of-living squeeze and exposed how pubs have been ripping you off with their pours. We also chatted with Sarah Harris, the newest member of the Breakfast team and we cannot wait to hear her next Monday! Don’t worry if you’ll miss us on the morning drive, we’re still here for your drive home from 4pm - 6pm on weekdays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our final Breakfast show, we sent things off with a bang by welcoming New South Wales Premier Chris Minns who filled us in on the state’s new e-bike safety rules aimed at stopping dangerous riding on our roads and footpaths after recent incidents and safety concerns. And somehow Wippa even persuaded him to stick around for Riddle Time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we look back on 15 years of Breakfast radio, we had to revisit some classic trainwreck moments like dragging Dami Im’s husband Noah into singing Endless Love with us (and loving every awkward second) and our legendary parody of Macklemore’s Can’t Hold Us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final Traffic Dating during the Breakfast shift, Jess from Lane Cove tried to find love in the morning with three hopefuls vying for her heart! We also unpacked the latest developments from the Epstein files including new documents being released and reactions to them, and touched on the troubling situation around Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother. Plus, Fitzy shared his perfect answer to that classic job-interview question, and Kate revealed what happens when Feng Shui goes very wrong…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up on Breakfast Radio, we’ve been reminiscing about some of our favourite moments. We couldn’t resist revisiting the fake radio show Renegade & The Bunyip, especially our unforgettable interview with Chopper Read that produced some iconic quotes. And of course, we had to highlight the time we pranked Ray Hadley with the help of 5 Seconds of Summer and when we turned Steve Earle's Copperhead Road to a song about the infamous Paramatta Road!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beckham feud just won’t die, Brooklyn Beckham’s father-in-law has now broken his silence on the family fallout. Also Kate to Fitzy is done talking about it and demanding more details about Victoria Beckham’s controversial dance at her son’s wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A South Australian hearse has gone viral after being caught in a McDonald’s drive-thru, complete with a coffin in the back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rental market is brutal, particularly in Sydney. Now, Aussie singles are turning to an unexpected new way to find a home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate was left stunned after discovering that babysitter websites include profile photos, leaving her wondering whether some people think they’re uploading pictures for Tinder. We also chat with fellow Nova employee Jenko about blood donating and why it’s so important, alongside organisations like Lifeblood, after he shares his confronting story about living with a heart condition. Plus, we play a round of Romantic or Pathetic, judging whether your partner’s grand gestures are sweet or just sad and Brand Man is back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking a trip down memory lane with the Fitzy, Wippa and Kate Ritchie show means revisiting one of our greatest-ever parodies made even better by the fact we roped in the real music artist. And yes, Kate’s infamous Bunnings story that still haunts us gets another run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager in Western Australia has been praised for a superhuman effort after saving his family by swimming an astonishing 4km, then running a further 2km to reach the nearest phone and call for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial Australian celebrity was silenced mid-interview after using a derogatory slur and refusing to back down or apologise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman claims she suffers from a very rare condition that makes her do something astonishing in her sleep...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflecting on 15 years of breakfast radio, we’ve collected some unforgettable highlights including revisiting our favourite prank on the bosses that almost got us taken off the air! And of course, we had to bring back one of our classic parodies of Downtown by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A private investigator has shared a reliable way to tell if your partner might be cheating, you’re welcome! After discovering someone on the team was using a kitchen appliance as storage, we had to find out who else has that weird habit. We unpacked tennis legend John McEnroe’s fiery airport outburst that’s been in the news after he snapped at a fan during his departure from the Australian Open. Plus a lotto winner landed in hot water after choosing an illegal investment instead of getting sound financial advice, and we’ve got the most typically Aussie thing to get stuck in a car’s grille on a road trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss the 68th Annual Grammy Awards yesterday? No worries, Fitzy and Wippa are here to recap all the biggest moments, winners and memorable highlights from music’s biggest night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fake Facebook share-trading scam using Tom Piotrowski’s image has already cost Australians millions of dollars. We talk to Tom Piotrowski to warn people about how it works and to help them avoid falling victim to this and other online scams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With big changes on the way for the show, we took a moment to look back at some of our favourite Nova Breakfast moments and we couldn’t help but remember these two unforgettable pranks, including one that landed Fitzy in serious trouble with his wife…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend Wippa got a little country-curious and shared the details of his bush adventures. Fitzy brings us up to speed on a massive sports weekend, future Nova Breakfast co-host and Australian Idol host, Ricki-Lee drops by to talk about the exciting upcoming season of Australian Idol and react to her new gig. Theme Queen returns, and Kate shares a travel tip for single ladies to score a free tour guide!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitzy’s taken heat from his wife after she accused him of never listening to her and she’s now begging him to hit up Kate for tips on how to at the very least act he’s paying attention…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After our big announcement on Friday, we didn’t have a chance to share this other major news from the team!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chair-throw seen around the world! What started as a wild night and two mates getting kicked out of a club turned into pure chaos when one of them chucked a chair straight at his friend’s head. We even spoke to the club owner to get his reaction to the madness!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wild week on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show as Wippa got publically named and shamed by Kate with a serious allegation of Re-Gifting. We had Golden Globe winner Rose Bryne in to tell us about her partner's Bearded Dragon which has taken the internet by storm, we then chatted to Aussie UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski and teaches Wippa is favourite wrestling move and we broke down all of Sydney's most romantic spots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Carr calls in to chat about his new movie Fackham Hall (which is very fun to say), hitting cinemas on February 19, plus his upcoming Australian tour. He also proves he has a frighteningly good memory by bringing up our last trainwreck interview… sorry, Jimmy! Fitzy gives us the latest from the Australian Open as it wraps up, we track down a listener we owe Harry Styles tickets to, and Riddle Time is back to kick off your weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As A.I. continues to weave itself into everyday life, its credibility is being questioned after a viral post exposed it getting a basic question wrong!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The studio is buzzing after news broke that major changes are on the way for Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie in 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about a growing trend where relationships face early pressure after one partner decides to make a big move...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wippa has a habit of dumping things he no longer wants in the office, turning it into an all-out free-for-all. But during his latest haul, Kate spotted something very familiar and was cshook when she realised what it was, sparking instant drama. Plus, Fitzy breaks down the artists who play the same songs multiple times during their concerts, Wippa explains why people more likely to cancel plans, and Kate misreads Producer Tommy’s board… derailing the end of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot off her Golden Globes win and BAFTA and Oscar nominations for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Rose Byrne caught up with us during a trip back to Australia. She revealed what draws her to certain roles, why this film was a must-do, dished out her top Fish Market recommendations and even dropped a surprising tip for Wippa about buying a bearded dragon. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is available to rent or buy digitally Follow Rose on  Instagram VVS Australia InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beckham family fallout keeps delivering, with fresh revelations about Brooklyn Beckham’s wife, Nicola Peltz, specifically the eye-watering monthly allowance she receives from her billionaire father.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.