Will and Woody axed: ARN cuts popular KIIS FM drive-time duo from its 2027 line-up - as Carrie Bickmore is set to take one of their seats

ARN has axed popular drive time duo Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw from its 2027 line-up.

ARN chief content officer Kerri Elstub sent an email to staff on Thursday confirming the comedy duo would be departing the station after eight years at the network. 

'I wanted to share some news regarding Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw, who will depart KIIS at the end of 2026,' they began.

'They have been an important part of the KIIS family for the past seven years and have made a huge contribution to the network. 

'Since joining KIIS in 2019, they’ve built a loyal national audience and established themselves as one of Australia's most innovative and engaging radio partnerships.

'We wish them all the very best for the future and look forward to seeing what they do next. 

'In the meantime, they still have plenty of great radio ahead of them before the end of the year. We look forward to celebrating their contribution and giving them the send-off they deserve.'

Across their tenure, Will and Woody developed a reputation for conducting cheeky interviews with some of the world's biggest stars.

However, they didn't shy away from serious topics and also managed to find time to advocate for mental health. 

The veteran presenters shared their sadness over the news in a joint statement, joking they would have to create LinkedIn profiles.

'We are devastated we won't be continuing to do what we truly love next year and will sorely miss hearing the stories of everyone who contributed to the show,' they began. 

'It was always the listeners who made the show, we are deeply thankful to you all. We are also incredibly grateful to ARN for allowing us to live out our dream for the last eight years... 

'Guess we'll now have to finally figure out how to make LinkedIn profiles.' 

No official announcement has been made on their possible replacement. 

Meanwhile, 2Day FM afternoon stalwart Carrie Bickmore is reportedly on the way out the door at SCA following the radio company's merger with Seven West Media.

Word is she is bound for the drive slot on KIIS FM, which is undergoing a significant facelift in the wake of The Kyle & Jackie O' Show's implosion earlier this year.

KIIS FM recently teased a complete overhaul of their programming, following the collapse of the show in March.

The station shared a post on social media alongside an image of several people's silhouettes, announcing: 'A new era is coming'.