By Easwaran Rutnam in Adelaide

The son of a popular Adelaide radio show host has given what some termed as a “priceless reaction” to the news that her mom has been axed from the morning show.

Hayley Pearson and Max Burford announced on Wednesday that they will not be continuing to host the morning show on Mix 102.3.

It was reported that Radio network ARN had axed the two radio hosts, effective from 12 December.

Hayley Pearson told her listeners on Mix102.3 that the decision to scrap her morning show came to her as a shock.

“If you have ever been through redundancy, lost your job….its really tough.  I love what we do. I love this. I love radio….. It doesn’t make any sense. Why is this happening?” she said.

Max Burford also spoke about his time on Mix102.3 and how the news was unexpected yet it has resulted in other doors being opened for them.

However, the most interesting reaction came from Hayley Pearson’s son.

Hayley played a recording of her telling her 10-year-old son in school after picking him up, that she will not be on radio in 2026.

“Yesssss… yessss. In your face Mix,” her son was heard shouting out, reacting to the news.

Hayley said that her son loves the radio station but his reaction makes the move a happy one.

Max said that both Hayley and he have other jobs so their listeners should not feel sad.

ARN announced that Adelaide’s Mix102.3 will rebrand as KIIS 102.3, with Ben and Liam returning home for a breakfast show packed with humour and local flavour.

“In 2026, ARN will deliver true national scale across two of the most recognisable media brands in the country,” said Lauren Joyce, chief audience and content officer at ARN.

“Through KIIS and GOLD, advertisers can access cohesive national campaigns, premium content, and storytelling that spans every platform – all built on the power of connection.”

Max Burford and Hayley Pearson have co-hosted the show since January, gaining international attention in July after it was reported that Keith Urban abruptly ended an interview with them when asked about his wife, Nicole Kidman.

The program now ranks as the third highest-rated FM breakfast show in Adelaide.