Lukis takes up Wave FM breakfast spot
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Friday, 30th April 2021 at 1:48pm
Sami Lukis is joining the breakfast show at Wave FM with Straney and Damien Leith, effective 3 May.She will be a maternity leave cover for Jade Tonta, and also replacing Meshel Laurie, who had been on the post since February this year.
“It’s been quite a few years between radio shows (and 4am wakeup calls), so I’m nervous and excited to be joining the team next week. I’ve hosted Carols in Kiama and Business Awards in the Illawarra many times over the years, but this will be my first time hosting a radio show in the ‘Gong. I’m looking forward to spending more time in such a gorgeous part of the world – but mostly, I’m looking forward to having Damien sing to me every morning,” said Lukis.
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