Perth’s 96FM radio reveals Russell Clarke to replace Dean ‘Clairsy’ Clairs as breakfast co-host with Lisa ShawBen O’SheaPerthNowFri, 15 August 2025 8:30AMCommentsCommentsEmail Ben O’Shea
After rocking the Perth radio scene on Monday with an on-air announcement of his departure from 96FM’s top-rating breakfast show, Dean Clairs dropped another bombshell on Friday when he and co-host Lisa Shaw revealed Clairsy’s replacement.
Russell Clarke will step into one of the most coveted gigs in Perth radio, at the city’s No.1 station, joining Shaw from Monday.
Clarke is a familiar voice for 96FM listeners, having previously hosted the Afternoons show at the station before departing earlier this year.
“I’m really looking forward to returning to 96FM, after a little time off, and working again with Lisa, who I have known for many years,” Clarke told The West Australian.
“I’m also looking forward to reconnecting with 96FM’s listeners, and, together with Lisa, getting the day underway, with just great songs and plenty of laughs.”
Shaw said the departure of Clairsy was like saying goodbye to a brother, but she and Clarke “go way back”, so it was like reuniting with her “other brother”.
The all-new Lisa & Russell show will feature an increased dose of listener favourite Adrian Barich, with the Seven News sports guru upping his on-air presence to appear on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
West Coast Eagle Elliot Yeo and Fremantle Docker Hayden Young and the other regular guests from the Clairsy & Lisa Show will also be returning.
The Lisa & Russell show airs from 6am Monday.
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