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NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Australian radio host Jade Robran leaves show after learning of uncle Barrie Robran's death
North Adelaide Football Club legend Barrie Robran has died aged 77. Photo / The Advertiser 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Tom said. 'Hope you're okay, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're okay with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' He continued to host the show solo. It's not yet known how Barrie died, with his family yet to release a statement. Barrie, who won the Magarey Medal three times during his career, has a statue at Adelaide Oval in his honour. Jade Robran co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn. Photo / Jade is yet to comment. The radio host and journalist, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. She has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a scare this time last year when Williams was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Taking to Instagram in June on the first anniversary of the incident, Jade said her husband 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Jade wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Barrie Robran's death shocks star Australian radio presenter, forcing mid-show exit
Legendary Australian Rules footballer Barrie Robran 's death sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting an emotional reaction from a well-known radio presenter who abruptly left a live broadcast on Wednesday morning upon hearing the news. The star broadcaster was visibly shaken on air and unable to continue the program. The AFL community is mourning the loss of South Australian football legend Barrie, who passed away at the age of 77. — 1395FIVEAA (@1395FIVEAA) The tragic news deeply affected his niece, radio host Jade Robran , who was live on air co-hosting FIVEAA 's Winter Breakfast with Tom Rehn when she abruptly left the studio just before 7am. Rehn later informed listeners that Jade had stepped away due to a private matter. — NorthAdelaideFC (@NorthAdelaideFC) Robran, a triple Magarey Medal winner and one of the most revered figures in South Australian football history, played 201 games for North Adelaide between 1967 and 1980. He coached the club from 1978 to 1980, led them to two SANFL premierships , and was inducted into both the South Australian and Australian Football Halls of Fame. Live Events — 7NewsAdelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) Tributes have poured in from across the AFL world, praising Robran's unmatched skill, sportsmanship, and quiet humility. North Adelaide released a heartfelt statement honoring their icon: "Barrie was, without doubt, in our view the greatest ever to play the game of Australian Rules Football , and certainly the most revered son of our beloved Roosters." "His unparalleled skill, quiet humility, and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark on our club and the broader community." Robran's passing marks the end of a remarkable era in Australian football, with fans and players alike reflecting on his enduring legacy.
Courier-Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Australian radio star Jade Robran forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave her breakfast show mid-air after receiving tragic family news. The Adelaide-based presenter, who co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn, started work Wednesday morning before abruptly disappearing from airwaves around 7am. It later emerged Jade's uncle, SA football legend Barrie Robran, had died aged 77, The Advertiser reports. Barrie, who played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 until 1980, is considered one of South Australia's greatest ever footballers, having played in the South Australian National Football League. Shortly after the morning news update, Tom revealed Jade had to leave due to a private matter. FIVEAA radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave the studio live on air after receiving tragic news. Her co-host Tom Rehn announced the news to listeners. North Adelaide Football Club legend Barrie Robran has died aged 77. Picture: The Advertiser/ Morgan Sette 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Tom said. 'Hope you're OK, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're OK with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' He continued to host the show solo. It's not yet known how Barrie died, with his family yet to release a statement. Barrie, who won the Magarey Medal three times during his career, has a statue at Adelaide Oval in his honour. Robran co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Rehn. Jade is yet to comment. The radio host and journalist, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. She has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a terrifying scare this time last year when Ben was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Jade and Ben were married in 2008. The pair suffered a terrifying scare in June 2024, when Williams was involved in a motorbike crash. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Taking to Instagram in June on the one-year anniversary of the incident, Jade said her husband 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Jade wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.' Originally published as Australian radio star forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
