Ben Fordham
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2GB Breakfast host 🎙️ I’m rarely on here so apologies if I don’t reply to messages
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LISTEN - This is what Michael Wolff was HEARING in his earpiece when he claimed he couldn’t hear my question on
@TheTodayShow
this morning.
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My dad John has died peacefully surrounded by his family. It was a special goodbye and we feel blessed. He never missed a chance to tell people he loved them so he died with no regrets. Today he’s being awarded an ‘Order of Australia’ for service to charity. Love ya, Jack x
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Here's my bit of free speech -
@macklemore
was great and I hope the precious snowflakes who wanted him censored survived those sweet tunes 🌈
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I kid you not - I've had several reports come through the open line on
@2GB873
about some BABOONS on the loose near RPA Hospital in Sydney.
#BaboonWatch
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Exclusive - The NSW Government has backflipped on a plan to spend $25m on a new flagpole for Sydney Harbour Bridge. Effective immediately, the Aboriginal flag replaces the NSW one, which will fly in a new location in Macquarie Street. The Premier has listened. Common sense wins.
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There’s another baby coming to our family. We had the 18 week scan today. Looking forward to finding out late September if it’s a boy or a girl. Freddy and Pearl are pumped and are recommending names like Rusty, Dusty, Rosie, Stephen and Chocolate. Love ya
@jodiespeers
🐣
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BAM 💥 This is the best head high tackle I’ve ever seen. If it happened in
@NRL
you’d cop 6 weeks but this is brilliant. QLD police are looking for the hero. Do you know him ? Maybe the
@brisbanebroncos
should sign him up.
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I speak to the
@Imamofpeace
because he is a strong Islamic voice against killers, who run around with knives, slashing innocent people to death. If you don't like it, don't listen. Here's my response to those who want him silenced...
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Breaking - any cruise ship now coming into Sydney will face new
#coronavirus
health checks. Nobody will be allowed to disembark until given the all clear. This is what should have happened last time before people with the virus were let into the community.
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Huge congratulations to
@AlanJones
on a sensational breakfast radio career. Following advice from doctors, AJ has announced he’s giving the early hours away. His television and newspaper work will continue. There will only ever be one Alan Jones.
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Shane Warne’s children are first class human beings.
Summer, Jackson and Brooke - you’re a credit to both of your parents - Simone and Shane.
The character you displayed tonight was as strong as anything I’ve seen at the MCG.
Your dad would be so ridiculously proud.
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Hello ? You there, Mr Wolff ? Author blames technical issues when I ask him if he owes an apology to
@realDonaldTrump
and
@FLOTUS
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We’ve been busted ball tampering and dead set the sky is falling in. I’m not prepared to hang these blokes for a crime that’s been committed a thousand times. Condemn them for being dopey cheats but don’t tell me they’ve given up their right to represent Australia.
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Serious question - how do you enforce or police the two week self-isolation rule for anyone flying into Australia ?
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We had a little Pearl. She's as cute as a butterfly. Can't wait to chase her around for the rest of my life.
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Cowardly lowlife terrorists running people down in vehicles and stabbing people in the streets of London. What rotten scum they are.
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It’s back to work for me today. Thanks for the messages of support. Sadly I won’t be able to reply to everyone, but I appreciate the warm wishes. My boss believes it’s best for me to get back to work and I know dad would have agreed. Talk to you this arvo on
@2GB873
@NewsTalk4BC
Ben Fordham will make an early and unexpected return to radio today in a tribute to his dad John, days after the Sydney icon was farewelled in a moving funeral.
#9News
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I was lucky to chat to my old man on TV tonight. Sadly his throat cancer is back but he’s up for the fight. Thanks for tuning in over the past 3 weeks on
@SkyNewsAust
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FFS 🤬
Fireman Sam has been banned for being “too male”! We can’t make this stuff up…there were complaints the character was not “inclusive” and was discouraging women from joining the fire brigade, now THIS is PC gone mad.
#9Today
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My wife often reminds me that when Harry and Megs got engaged, my response was....
“This is NOT going to end well”
😳
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I bagged Bernard Tomic on radio today for quitting the jungle. He’s revealed tonight he was depressed in there and that’s why he’s left. If that’s the case then I apologise for my earlier judgement.
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Thanks for the kind and supportive messages.
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Apparently I've upset Hizb ut-Tahrir because I slammed their support of wife bashing You can't make this stuff up !
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Hello World. My name is Freddy Fordham. My mum and dad are so happy they've been crying more than me !
http://t.co/1ZrcsZc5Oh
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Enjoying a drink with my mate
@Ross_Greenwood
who has decided to hit pause on his career for a year to smell the roses and go walkabout around planet earth. You’ll never meet a nicer person. Everyone who meets Ross falls in love. Congrats mate on an inspired life call 🌎
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Typical Warnie.
We never saw it coming 💔
Shane Warne was full of surprises and always looking for fun.
He was fiercely loyal.
Jackson, Summer + Brooke - we are all thinking of you.
Thanks for sharing your extraordinary dad with the rest of us.
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RIP television legend Sam Chisholm. Many years ago, I was collecting donations for diabetes research when I ran into him at Channel 9. He offered me $10,000 but only if I agreed not to tell anyone about it.."Everyone thinks I'm a prick and I plan on keeping that reputation"
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Congratulations
@Lisa_Wilkinson
and
@Peter_Fitz
for getting married AGAIN on their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Congratulations
@Lisa_Wilkinson
for a decade of success at Channel 9. I've loved working alongside you. Good luck with the next chapter.
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Listen - Barnaby Joyce’s office planned to send out Christmas cards on his behalf late last year, featuring his wife and children, until his wife told them where they could stick that idea.
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I took my old man as my date to the radio awards and he proved to be a lucky charm. We took home ‘Best Talk Presenter’ for 2019 and my Executive Producer
@zjmclean
won his category too. Special congrats to
@Erin_Molan
@nataliejpeters
for ‘Best AM Team’
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Lots of journalists have seen a 40 second preview clip of
@PMOnAir
interview with
@realDonaldTrump
and have made up their mind that the entire thing is embarrassing and shameful and a wasted opportunity. Not that anyone is a tiny bit jealous or rushing to judgment or anything...
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Thanks to everyone who’s listened to
@BenFordhamLive
over the past decade.
It’s sad saying goodbye but I’m officially inviting you for breakfast from June 1st.
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Just a friendly community service announcement...
Nobody can force you to do risky things against your own wishes.
This includes boxing, BASE jumping, free diving, rally car driving and marrying a complete stranger on TV.
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America... we know that people kill people but the guns make it really easy for people to kill people so do something about the guns 💟 RIP
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BREAKING - I've been told by Prime Minister
@ScottMorrisonMP
he did NOT know in advance about today's raid on the ABC. His response to my question.... "of course not"
#BREAKING
:
@TheLyonsDen
says he'd be "completely surprised" if
@ScottMorrisonMP
&
@PeterDutton_MP
didn't know about today's
#AFPraids
at the ABC in advance.
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Good on ya champion. Keep going !
I am obsessed with changing my situation.
I am not happy with where I am mentally or physically and the only way I am gonna change that is to get up every morning and work.
It doesn’t matter if I’ve had the worst day or the best because if I don’t change I will never love life!
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@JamilaRizvi
@theprojecttv
@StevePriceMedia
Oh. I thought it was a panel show where people chip in their opinions. My mistake 🤐
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It turns out my little work experience kid has got some talent.
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Quick story.
When I was asked to replace Alan Jones, I got a call from Wendy Harmer.
We didn’t know each other.
Even though we’d soon be rivals, she offered me support and wise words.
Thanks
@wendy_harmer
and good luck to you and
@robbie_buck
for your next adventure !
Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck to leave ABC Radio Sydney breakfast.
Thank you for your amazing work
@robbie_buck
@wendy_harmer
!
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Breaking - Police have started a fresh dig at the former home of Chris and Lynette Dawson at Bayview.
#theteacherspet
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Bad News - I have not received YES text which makes me feel left out. Good News - Just got text from car wash offering 20% off next one
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This hits the mark where 'Safe Schools' missed the point.
Stop the bullying of kids instead of obsessing with sex and gender fluidity.
Our students show us the powerful effects of boosting each other up instead of putting each other down
#bullying
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A brand new breakfast show starts tomorrow on 2GB.
We’ll cross to
@JoeHockey
+
@harleycarnes
in the USA as dozens of cities burn.
The big decision makers
@ScottMorrisonMP
+
@GladysB
will share some news.
And.. how good is Peter V’landys ???
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I’d like to say these parents on
@60Mins
who defamed the school principal online and got sued are morons but I don’t wish to be sued myself.
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Happy days. My wife
@jodiespeers
is pregnant and we're buzzing. Our boy Freddy is coming to terms with the news 🐣
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Andrew Bolt has delivered an extremely emotional tribute on TV tonight to his father who has sadly passed away. I’ve known Andrew for many years and his love and respect for his dad comes through in his writing and words. Thinking of you, mate.
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In the last hour, I’ve had two people cancel plans to catch up tomorrow due to ‘Stay at Home’ orders. They live on the northern beaches where the cluster has popped up and don’t want to take any chances. Sydney is treating this seriously.
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Am I the only one who thinks it's way creepy to be literally trying to look through a woman's clothing to find a story ? Knock it off.
Sam Armytage's giant granny panties show a visible line
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This was unforgettable TV. Starring
@RossCameron4
with cameos from
@SkyNewsRicho
and Janine Perrett. I've watched it back 5 times
@PMOnAir
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Lucy, don’t change a thing. You’re doing an amazing job. Congrats to
@LucyZelic
and
@Craig_Foster
for this classy response to the trolls.
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Very proud to receive Best Current Affairs Presenter at the ACRA's - thanks
@JoshuaLouder
@zjmclean
@lizziedaniels
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The
#coronavirus
craziness hits the trains.
Someone hand me my taser.
Vid from
@andy_park
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I was fortunate enough to meet John Morrison on a couple of occasions and he was a lovely man. My thoughts are with our PM
@ScottMorrisonMP
and his family. I shared a few reflections today on the PM’s old man.
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I’m filling in on
@TheTodayShow
this week and we’ll be starting the show super early tomorrow at 4:00am for live coverage of the rescue in Thailand. After two weeks in that cave, let’s hope the boys are out safely and back home with their families. 🙏
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@theprojecttv
@JamilaRizvi
@StevePriceMedia
Pricey was allowed to speak for approx 4 seconds before being interrupted.
#FreedomofSpeech
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Breaking News - congratulations to two sensational human beings
@SylviaJeffreys
and
@peterstefanovic
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Can someone PLEASE put on a jacket ? 🧥 I thought we’d been through this before....
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Get out to your local Chinese and get some Peking Duck. 👌🏻
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Good luck to the new look
@TheTodayShow
team kicking off Monday. There’s some fresh faces and familiar ones but they’re all good people. Go get em
@GeorgieG
@deborah_knight
@tomsteinfort
@TJch9
@boneybrooke
@RichardWilkins
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My thoughts are with
@annikasmethurst
as her home is raided over a leak. I've been informed today I'm also the subject of a Home Affairs inquiry "which could lead to an AFP criminal investigation". It's related to this story - More details now on
@2GB873
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Barnaby attempts to claim the paternity “grey area” line was a joint decision with Vikki. Vikki tells him on national TV he’s dreaming.
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I just watched back Sophie Delezio with Anh Do on
#AnhsBrushWithFame
and its some of the best TV I've seen in years. Do yourself a favour....
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Okay.. I’m about to reveal something.
One of the great mysteries to men.... is why some women pump stuff into their lips.
It’s your call.. but we don’t get it.
It’s your choice.. but it’s distracting.
We are simple creatures and we are confused.
Discuss.... 🤷🏻♂️
Don’t forget guyzz, if you want to keep your boyfriend this Valentines Day you have to get fake lips!!! VIP. Vital. Tragedy to forget.
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Breaking - Big love to
@RichardWilkins
who has tested positive to coronavirus. I spoke to Dickie tonight and he feels fine. More on
@TheTodayShow
in the morning.
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I’m in business with the boys across the road and just stumbled across an old contract. We struck a new deal recently that takes us through to the end of 2018.
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Muslim religious advisor to Australian Defence Force resigns from ADF after it was revealed he supports Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Both
@RealMarkLatham
&
@BenFordham
deserve praise 4 bringing ADF imam scandal to public attention. Great journalism!
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Don't tell anyone I said this but Taylor Swift's new song sucks.
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Hannah is a class act and deserves credit for her courage. But I don’t think it’s fair when someone born a man competes against women in a physical sport at this level. I know scientists will argue differently but I don’t support this. Sorry.
AFL clears transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey to play in state women's leagues (Pic: supplied)
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Don’t believe everything you read ! Thanks to those who bothered to check the facts.
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No handshakes.
No kisses.
No hugs.
I’ve got a feeling this has nothing to do with coronavirus.
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Congratulations to one of the nicest blokes around
@peterstefanovic
for landing a full time role travelling the world reporting for
@60Mins
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LISTEN - My interview with
@JoshFrydenberg
about the $444 million grant to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation -
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Watch this video and ask yourself this - Have you ever come across a bigger dickhead than Salim Mehajer ? Spoiler alert - you haven't.
7 News at 6pm: Salim Mehajer asked to leave a taxi when the driver heard he had just been charged with theft and assaulting a taxi driver.
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Proud to have my mate Freddy with me to
#WalkForLyn
in honour of Lyn Dawson who vanished 36 years ago from Sydney’s northern beaches. Congrats to Hedley Thomas at the
@australian
for bringing fresh attention to her case through
#theteacherspet
podcast. Justice will come.
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My amazing wife
@JodieSpeers
and I are having a baby and we're pretty excited.
http://t.co/eYsVfwkeyD
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I've been predicting for months Mark Latham would be teaming up with Pauline Hanson and joining One Nation. This afternoon he confirmed an announcement is coming soon. Listen here -
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My beautiful wife
@jodiespeers
objects to use of a NutriBullet at 4am. Tomorrow I will conduct a live experiment on
@TheTodayShow
to show it can be done quietly. I feel like I’m flying solo a bit on this one so any support it greatly appreciated. 🤫
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Ricky Stuart says the Raiders won’t be commenting on the
#6again
drama tonight and he doesn’t want to take the spotlight off what the Roosters achieved tonight. He shook hands with all match officials after the game.
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Have chatted to
@SkyNewsRicho
and he's sounding good. Moved into a ward today. Positive vibe. Darcy loves his dad.
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