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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fitzy and Wippa reveal the rudest celebrities they've ever interviewed
Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald have opened up about their most challenging celebrity interviews. The Nova breakfast presenters were discussing their worst celebrity interviews on Thursday morning when Wippa, 45, said the one he did with English singer Taio Cruz was particularly memorable - for all the wrong reasons. 'A one-hit wonder... the producer introduced him as Tayo and he said, "It's Taio mate,"' Wippa began. Show producer Tom then said that Taio only gave 'one word answers', which prompted Wippa to admit he was so unimpressed by him that he refused a photo request. 'At the end of the interview, he wound it up quite quickly, and his publicity guy said, "an you guys get a photo" and we went, 'Nah,"' Wippa said. He added he was also not thrilled by Taio's refusal to take his sunglasses off in the studio. Fitzy then revealed his own bad interview experience, admitting he had a particularly bad chat with James Bond star Daniel Craig. 'Have you got the Daniel Craig audio there when Wippa interviewed him for James Bond? When he said he'd rather suck pus out of an abscess?' Fitzy asked. Craig's comments refer to an Australian interview he conducted in 2012, to promote his movie Skyfall, in which he was asked to demonstrate some of the 'moves' he learned for the role - to which he sniped he would rather suck pus. 'I reckon that was on a Saturday as well. On my weekend, I went to sit down with Daniel Craig and the annoying thing is, Craig thought he was James Bond in the interview,' Wippa chipped in. 'Like it's okay. You're an actor. You're playing a role Daniel!' 'Not really a friendly guy the old Craig of Daniel... man with two first names!' Fitzy added. This is not the first time Fitzy and Wippa have had a particularly awkward celebrity encounter. In 2022, Fitzy revealed on air how Denzel Washington once refused to take a photo with him. 'We were at a restaurant overseas one time and Denzel Washington turned up to the restaurant. And then there was the guy who ran the restaurant, and I started to make my way over to get a photo with Denzel,' he explained. 'Now, the guy who ran the restaurant was like the middleman. So he jumped in right. And I'm asking Denzel "photo?" He jumps in, looks at Denzel. Denzel shakes his head as if to say no, the guy then looks at me and goes "No".' Earlier this year, Wippa was left red-faced when British actor Leo Woodhall snapped at him during an interview after the Nova radio star asked him about his love life. The breakfast host was chatting to Leo and his Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy co-star, Renee Zellweger, about their new movie - and the subject quickly turned to their personal lives. Leo is currently in a relationship with his White Lotus co-star Meghann Fahy and is notoriously private about their romance. 'Leo, are you in love at the moment?' Wippa asked. 'That's none of your business!' Leo snapped back.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Radio star's wife reveals horror find on her car: 'Burn it'
The wife of Nova radio star Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli has revealed she experienced a frightening encounter this week. Lisa Wipfli took to her Instagram to share images of a menacing-looking spider, which she discovered nesting on her vehicle recently. The former marketing guru, 41, made the discovery while she was driving in the rain in her hometown of Melbourne. Lisa shared an image of the arachnid, which appeared to be a huntsman spider, clinging to the outside of her vehicle while she was stopped in traffic. 'This guy just went behind my rear-view mirror, so I'm selling my car now,' she joked. Sharing another image on her Instagram stories, Lisa appeared to have a sense of humour about her close encounter with the spider. A follower offered Lisa 'advice' about how best to rid herself of the spider nesting in her car 'If you hear sirens in the East, you'll know why,' she said. Meanwhile, several of Lisa's followers and friends offered 'advice' about how to get rid of the spider. 'Burn the car,' one person replied to the post. Another friend added: 'Jesus I can't deal [with this]. Can you fumigate a car with a natural product? What if it had babies? 'I'm serious! They like warm places like the motor...' 'Oh for f*** sake,' Lisa replied while admitting the comment from her friend was adding 'a layer she hadn't even thought of'. 'My husband has done this!' shared another of Lisa's followers. 'Literally got out of the car and phoned the dealership and got rid of the car. Major arachnophobia,' they explained, referring to an irrational fear of arachnids. After Lisa asked the person whether they were 'serious' about the story, they replied: 'Totally 100 per cent.' While Lisa did not clearly identify the kind of spider now resting in her car, the pictures reveal it closely resembles a huntsman spider. According to a guide to spiders common in the Melbourne area, huntsman spiders are 'larger' spiders, which makes them intimidating. 'They also like to hide in cars. They only bite when they are provoked,' the guide from pest control brand Flick explained, adding that huntsman spiders are not 'dangerous'. But a victim of a bite from this type of spider is likely to experience some pain and swelling at the site, according to the advice. Lisa has been married to Wippa, 45, for 11 years, and the pair are known for their amusing social media shares. Together they share three children, sons Theodore, eight, Jack, seven, and daughter Francesca, four.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate Ritchie fails to show up to annual Singles Party as she all but confirms her departure from Nova radio gig
Kate Ritchie has all but confirmed her departure from her Nova radio gig by failing to show up to the station's annual Singles Party on Tuesday night. The 46-year-old was absent from the event which was hosted by her co-hosts Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli. Kate did not feature in a video posted to the radio station's Instagram page recapping the event. She has not been mentioned in the lead up to the event although her name was still featured on station promos. There has been ongoing speculation over when she'll return to co-host Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie on Nova 96.9 following her sudden departure in January after a troubling public incident in a Sydney park. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Last month, Fitzy and Wippa shared some details about their Singles Party but made no mention if their absent co-star Kate would be attending. 'It's back, Fitzy, Wippa and Kate Ritchie's Singles Party returns! One night, one room, 100 chances to find the one,' a promo played on the station said. Wippa then chatted to Kate's fill-in presenter Chrissie Swan about the event and told her it was going to be a great night aboard a luxurious yacht on the Sydney Harbour. 'Chrissie, last year you weren't even there! You are not going to believe it, before the Slow Dance took place, a couple already held hands and wandered off because they were having such a good time together,' Wippa began. 'This is the power of the Singles Party and it is back again for 2025, bigger and better!' Fitzy then jumped it to discuss how diverse the event would be - but failed to mention if Kate would be attending. 'It was such an eclectic group of people we had [at last year's event]. A weird mix, ladies who had been unlucky in love, older men, private school boys, it was all over the ship and an amazing night,' Fitzy said. An excited Chrissie then said she needed to 'get in on this' and asked if she could attend, to which Fitzy responded: 'Yes... we need you here.' The radio network first shared the news of the event on June 1st, alongside a promo image featuring Fitzy, Wippa and Kate, who had been absent from the show for several months. Confused listeners demanded to know if Kate will be returning to the radio program after appearing on the event poster. 'Where is Kate? She has been absent all year and nothing has been mentioned about her coming back, is she returning or not?' one person asked. 'Hope Kate is going well, will she be returning this year?' another concerned fan said. Kate's Instagram bio doesn't mention Nova anymore; instead she is simply 'actor, radio and broadcaster' which may point to her making a quiet exit. Kate has been receiving ongoing support at a rehabilitation facility since the incident, which saw her photographed in tears and appearing visibly distressed shortly after picking up daughter Mae from school. At the time, Kate released a heartfelt statement on social media explaining her decision to step away from the show. 'I struggle with mental health issues at times, which are deeply personal. This has proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined,' she began. 'So I have decided to take a break from the show and the team who I love to focus on my health. I want to thank all of those who are helping me through this very difficult time. Thank you Nova for being there when I need you.' At the time, Nova's co-hosts had promised their audience that the absent Kate would return after one day off, but that timeline was soon dropped. Nova has remained tight-lipped on any potential comeback date and did not respond to questions about whether the embattled star had continued to receive pay during her absence.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How to save THOUSANDS on your next shop: The 'genius' AI trick everyone needs to know about
Aussie shoppers are losing it over a 'genius' money-saving trick that could help you thousands at checkout. Nova 96.9 presenter Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli revealed the simple hack during a recent segment on Fitzy & Wippa with Kate, explaining how he used AI to score a discount on an online order. 'Can I tell you what I did the other day? And it's a tip that we got on this show,' Wippa began, before launching into the trick that left his co-hosts stunned. While online shopping, Wippa said he was just about to complete his order when he spotted the 'coupon' prompt at checkout. Instead of skipping over it like many do, he turned to ChatGPT and asked it to look for active discount codes for the site he was shopping on. 'I went on ChatGPT and said, "Please search for any coupons that could be attached to the website",' he explained. 'It actually worked, I felt like a bit of a scammer... The software fired back five of them (discount codes) - there's always a 'Welcome10' or a 'Thanks15'. I got 15 per cent off my Labubu doll.' His co-host Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald was amazed by the discovery, saying: 'That is unbelievable' to which Wippa responded, 'Easy savings, guys.' Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli revealed the simple hack during a recent segment on Fitzy & Wippa with Kate, explaining how he used AI to score a discount on an online purchase The best part? The entire process took just seconds and cost him nothing. The AI-generated codes worked instantly, allowing Wippa to pocket a discount he would have otherwise missed. 'The AI Hack that could save you THOUSANDS,' the radio station said in its caption. While coupon browser extensions like Honey have been around for years, using AI tools like ChatGPT to search for codes on demand is a fresh, user-driven feature that's quickly catching on with savvy shoppers. Social media users have since called the tip a 'game-changer,' with many now trying it for everything from groceries and gifts to clothing and tech. 'I do this all the time,' one confessed. With the cost of living continuing to bite, it's a timely reminder that a few keystrokes - and a little AI assistance - could lead to some seriously savings. So next time you're about to check out, don't skip the coupon box - your wallet will thank you.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nova listeners demand to know where Kate Ritchie is as radio station makes a major announcement after star's months long absence
Nova FM has announced it will be hosting its annual Singles Party. The radio network shared the news on Thursday alongside a promo image featuring hosts Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli and Kate Ritchie, who has been absent from the show for several months. And now, confused listeners are demanding to know whether Ritchie will be returning to the radio program after appearing on the event poster. 'Where is Kate? She has been absent all year and nothing has been mentioned about her coming back, is she returning or not?' one person asked. 'Hope Kate is going well, will she be returning this year?' another concerned fan said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'When is Kate back?' a third questioned. There has been ongoing speculation over when she'll return to co-host Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie on Nova 96.9 following her sudden departure in January after a troubling public incident in a Sydney park. Kate's Instagram bio doesn't mention Nova anymore; instead she is simply 'actor, radio and broadcaster' which may point to her making a quiet exit. Despite her absence, the breakfast radio show has continued to thrive with just Fitzy and Wippa at the helm, recently recording its highest ratings in almost a year. The duo pulled in an impressive 8.7 per cent share of the audience in the latest survey, putting pressure on Nova bosses to make a decision about the show's future direction. Kate has been receiving ongoing support at a rehabilitation facility since the incident, which saw her photographed in tears and appearing visibly distressed shortly after picking Mae up from school. At the time, Kate released a heartfelt statement on social media explaining her decision to step away from the show. 'I struggle with mental health issues at times, which are deeply personal. This has proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined,' she began. 'So I have decided to take a break from the show and the team who I love to focus on my health. I want to thank all of those who are helping me through this very difficult time. I love you. Thank you Nova for being there when I need you.' Kate went on to address the images taken on January 29. 'This is also a problem many others are struggling with. They know what it's like. The images of me taken last week show that I wasn't okay on that day,' she continued. She went on to thank her friends and fans for their support. 'Thank you to my wonderful family, all the Nova listeners, and many others who are sending their love and support. I appreciate it more than you can imagine,' she wrote. Footage obtained by Daily Mail Australia then showed the former actress crying while on the phone, wiping tears from her eyes and burying her head in her hands. A witness, who saw Ritchie get out of the car at the park, said the star 'looked really distressed'. 'She walked around a bit in the park while talking and then suddenly she sat down and started rocking her whole body back and forth and crying,' they said. 'It was really confronting – she looked so upset. When she turned around her eyes were all red and puffy and she looked absolutely devastated.' The actress was then seen struggling to get up from the grass. 'After the call ended, she tried to stand up but lost her balance and sort of fell over again,' the bystander added. 'When she finally managed to get to her feet, she started making another phone call... she looked much happier during that call.' Kate then walked around to the back of the vehicle – holding an arm out on the car as she got into the driver's seat and drove home. At the time, Nova's co-hosts had promised their audience that the absent Kate would return after one day off, but that timeline was soon dropped. This isn't the first time Kate has stepped away from her duties at Nova. In 2022, she took an extended hiatus from her drive-time program with Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey, citing exhaustion and burnout. She never returned to that show either. Nova has remained tight-lipped on any potential comeback date and did not respond to questions about whether the embattled star had continued to receive pay during her absence.
