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Wippa remains coy about replacing Hamish & Andy

Ever since they announced they were leaving the airwaves for a career in TV, people have been wondering who will fill the shoes of radio faves Hamish Blake and Andy Lee's afternoon slot.

Speculation has been rife, with Nova’s Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, The Project host Carrie Bickmore and even KIIS's Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson all rumoured to be vying for the coveted gig on the Hit network.

Fitzy & Wippa are favourites to take over from Hamish & Andy. Source: Getty
Fitzy & Wippa are favourites to take over from Hamish & Andy. Source: Getty

But has odds-on favourite Wippa just revealed that he and Fitzy really are in negotiations to take the job?

"The big announcement I can make, is that we will be continuing as a duo," Wippa told Be exclusively.

Oohhhhh...

Is it too soon for us to be celebrating? Source: Giphy
Is it too soon for us to be celebrating? Source: Giphy

When quizzed further about the chance they may move to Nova's rival radio station, Hit Network, the host remained coy.

"People are watching to see if there's secret handshakes being done," he explained, talking of the September 'switchover' period in the industry. "It's flattering, but it's stressful."

Hamish & Andy made a shock announcement last year that they would be leaving at the end of 2017. Source: Hit Network
Hamish & Andy made a shock announcement last year that they would be leaving at the end of 2017. Source: Hit Network

Wippa was talking ahead of his fourth City2Surf on August 14, which he will be walking with his wife Lisa and their two boys, Ted and Jack, where they're fundraising for the Bandaged Bear, a charity that supports The Children’s Hospital at Westmead & Bear Cottage.

"I've looked at the map of the route at least four times," he joked about his prep for the 14km run. "I've got youth on my side. Fitzy is well into his 40s now, it's probably why he's not taking part."

Wippa has taken part in City2Surf in the past. Source: Instagram
Wippa has taken part in City2Surf in the past. Source: Instagram

Hamish and Andy announced they would be leaving radio at the end of last year.

Did Wippa just reveal they are in talks with show execs? Source: NOVA
Did Wippa just reveal they are in talks with show execs? Source: NOVA

They have been an on-air duo since 2003 after they met while studying at the University of Melbourne.

Sportsbet are currently taking bets on who will take the helm, with Fitzy & Wippa being the top of their list.

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Wippa is actually best mates with his radio rival, Hamish Blake. Source: Instagram
Wippa is actually best mates with his radio rival, Hamish Blake. Source: Instagram

Whatever the future for the brekkie presenters, Wippa made sure we knew he loved his job.

"We are very happy at Nova," he finished.

Guess we'll just have to watch this space then boys...

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