Fitzy, Wippa & Kate

The Chronicles Of The Far Too Personal Trainer | Wippa's Shocking Breaking News

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us take you back to honestly, the weirdest and most surprising time on the show this year. We didn't know if Wippa was joking, playing a prank or ...

The Producer's Edition | Wippa's Facial Blindness Problem

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Jess is back taking us across some of her favourite moments from this year! This episode includes the hilarious story of Wippa's incredibly h...

The Social Network Edition | The World's Most Devastating Break Up

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a HUGE year on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show, but what moments did YOU love best? Our social media producer Lizzie walks us t...

Remembering With MDG | MDG Dressed Up As Ron Burgundy To Interview Will Ferrell

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Remembering With MDG, (because it really does feel like he’s died) Matty shares more of his favourite moments from worki...

The Far Too Personal Podcast | Wippa Reveals The Ulterior Motive He Had For Writing His Book

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apart from getting his rocks off while writing his erotic novel The Far Too Personal Trainer, there’s apparently another reason for why Wippa wanted...

The Chronicles Of The Far Too Personal Trainer | Wippa’s Big Announcement

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a weird year, made even weirder by the fact that Wip wrote an erotic fiction novel. We’re going back to the beginning to try and make the ...

EduKate: Taylor’s Version | Taylor Has Been Named Time Magazine’s 2023 Person Of The Year

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That’s our girly pop! We were so excited about this news that Kate made Jess and Lizzie come into the studio on our break to record a very special e...

The Producer’s Edition | Why Has Matty J Hijacked Our Podcast?!

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s favourite Bachelor (sorry Sam, Tim, The Honey Badger etc etc) Matty J has taken over our podcast to help producer Jess tell one of the fu...

The Social Network Edition | Which Of Our Viral Videos Did Khloe Kardashian Like?

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a HUGE year on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show, but what moments did YOU love best? Our social media producer Lizzie walks us t...

Remembering With MDG | The Paul Gallen Fight

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially the end of an era with our newsreader and favourite Traffic Piggy, Matt De Groot. Luckily for us (and you lot) we have 10 glorious yea...

The Pranks That Went Terribly Wrong...

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love to see our fellow team members embarrassed and shocked and scared. It's one of our favourite parts of working on this show. Please enjoy this ...

Recap Of The Year!

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the best and all the lows...so many lows of 2023! This was our first year with Kate Ritchie and safe to say she settled in so quickly and even get...

Lots Of Tears For Matt De Groot’s Last Day

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not crying, you’re crying! Today we officially farewelled our little traffic piggy! It’s been a truly incredibly 10 years and to say thank...

Dr Chris Brown And Kate Ritchie Are Official!

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Chris Brown joined us live in the studio to confirm the rumours that have been in the tabloids for years now. Kate and Chris have made it official ...

Isla Fisher Is Buying The Movie Rights To Wippa’s Erotic Novel

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love Isla Fisher but we don’t know if she’s thinking clearly. Joining us live on the show Isla revealed she loved Wippa’s book and wants to b...

What Happened When Wippa Crashed The Real Housewives Of Sydney’s Book Club?

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Absolute chaos – as you can only imagine. Yesterday Wip paid a visit to The Real Housewives of Sydney’s Nicole as she hosted book club at her hous...

Beau Ryan’s Uncle Makes The Best Cookies In Wollongong

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s fave Stanbassador Beau Ryan paid us a visit to let us know what series we can sink our teeth into this Christmas holiday season. When we ...

Why Did Wippa Get Naked In The Middle Of Uniqlo?

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Wippa do anything ever is the real question. Wippa’s finally discovered Uniqlo after years of spending $150 on a plain white t-shirt. So wh...

The Shocking Number Of The Population That Don’t Want A Funeral

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not that we sit around thinking about death, but every now and then we do think about the inevitability of being lowered into the ground or sent to th...

A Hollywood Celeb Has Weighed In On The Disastrous Rozelle Interchange

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not the Rozelle interchange in the Hollywood news. If you’re not from Sydney, the new Rozelle interchange, which is located right near our FWK offic...

Can Using A Toilet For Too Long Be Bad For Your Health?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate has a health warning for those who use the toilet for longer than 10 minutes...quoting Kate, "things might start falling out." Wow. We then dive ...

These Are The Most Shocking Babysitting Horror Stories

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all got them, whether you’re the babysitter or the parent. From eating the food in the fridge you’re not meant to, or finding out they’v...

Ray Hadley And Ben Fordham Have Revealed What They Think Of Wippa’s Book

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Radio legends Ray Hadley and Ben Fordham have gotten their hands on a copy of Wippa’s smutty novel and haven’t held back with what they think of i...

The Far Too Personal Podcast With Wippa Is More Shocking Than The Book

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI Wippa has written an erotic fiction novel called The Far Too Personal Trainer. In this original podcast we are breaking down the book and findin...

Man's Proposal To Girlfriend Goes Horribly Wrong With Just Five Words

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A woman in the UK has stated that her boyfriend’s five word proposal has her questioning whether she should even marry him. Would you marry your sig...

Doctor’s Crazy Discovery Of Something Living In Woman’s Ear...

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an immediate no from us. One woman on TikTok found something living inside her actual ear after experiencing some discomfort and threw up when...

A Special Update On Shannon And Jack From WGYB

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we shared the emotional story of Shannon and Jack and their two kids Freddie and Goldie. Shannon lost her husband, best friend and soulmate ...

Has Joel Creasey Had A Relationship With His Personal Trainer?

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s favourite Drive show host Joel Creasey (sorry Tim and Ricki-Lee) joined us live to talk all about his Christmas show Rhys and Joel’s Fa...

Wippa’s Gesture To Homeless Man Backfires

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of Christmas Wippa tried to do something nice for once and offered a homeless man something very specific. Unfortunately it backfired an...

Woman Nearly Dies After Terrifying Plastic Surgery Mix Up

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A woman in the UK has nearly died after travelling to Turkey for breast implants, only to find out that her surgery and blood tests got mixed up with ...

Couple Misses Their Wedding At Hobbiton After Cruise Ship Disaster

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’d make a Lord Of The Rings pun but none of us have seen it. A lovely Aussie couple have had their Hobbiton wedding ruined after the cruise ship t...

Fitzy Gets Uncomfortable With Wife BJ Reading Wippa’s Book

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a special surprise for Fitzy, we got BJ to join us live to read a hot and heavy excerpt of Wippa’s The Far Too Personal Trainer. It became very c...

Only One Week Left Of Matt De Groot

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve only got one more week with MDG and we’re getting excited, sorry should we say sad, to say goodbye. We’ve got all the best bits of our wee...

What The Orange Peel Theory Says About Your Relationship

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A TikTok user has gone viral after her boyfriend has perfectly demonstrated The Orange Peel Theory. So what is the orange peel theory? And what does i...

Russell Crowe Wants To Voice Wippa’s Audio Book?!

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have to make this happen whether Rusty wants to or not. Are you not entertained at the idea of Russell Crowe reading out Wippa’s dirty thoughts?!...

Robert Irwin Says Life Is Amazing With Girlfriend Rorie

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us for Rap Up Of The Week, wildlife legend Robert Irwin gushed about finding love with his girlfriend Rorie Buckley and our hearts can’t tak...

We Never Thought We’d Hear Frank Sinatra Singing A Dua Lipa Song...

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know AI is out of control and it’s recently reached new heights. There’s been clips of Frank Sinatra going viral singing songs from this ge...

Wippa Shuts Down Question About Kyle And Jackie O's 10 Year Deal Live On Television

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While promoting his book The Far Too Personal Trainer on The Morning Show on Channel 7 yesterday, Wippa was asked for his thoughts on Kyle and Jackie ...

WGYB: Shannon Lost Her Husband, Best Friend And Father Of Her Kids To Cancer

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Lewis’ story is one that broke our hearts. Losing her husband and best friend Jack to a rare form of brain and spine cancer, now her and her...

What Should We Call Our Work Group Chat?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our work group chat is currently called ‘Tongue In Freak’ - which to be honest, as a member of this team I don’t understand why we called it tha...

The Best Twin Swap Prank EVER

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a twin? Have you played the classic twin pranks on teachers and parents and partners? We are obsessed with this story of jockeys Tommy and Nat...

Did Your Diet Cause A Breakup?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A gym bro has been defended online on Reddit after posting in the Am I The A**hole thread. Claiming his girlfriend is a ‘foodie’ and that he is on...

We’ve Chosen The Sexy New Voice Of Wippa’s Audiobook!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve found the voice of Wippa’s The Far Too Personal Trainer. After auditioning them live on air we got down to a final three – one of them tur...

EduKate: Taylor’s Version | Unpacking THAT Travis Kelce Tell All Interview

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As three Swifties, we heart our new Dad Travis Kelce. We’ve fallen head over heels for him ever since he appeared on the scene on Taylor’s arm, bu...

Shark Jumps Into Cage With Diver In Near Death Experience

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How on earth did this diver survive this?! In possibly the craziest near-death experience we’ve ever seen, a huge great white shark has gotten into ...

Pet Psychic Charges $550 An Hour For ‘Pet Telepathy’

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay be honest – would you use this service for your pet? Because we know we’d use it to talk to Tommy. One woman in the US has become a pet psych...

Wippa’s Mum Finds Out About His Erotic Novel...

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The cat’s out of the bag, or should we say the personal trainer is out of the gym shorts. Wippa’s mum has found out about his erotic escapades and...

Hugh Jackman And Deborah Lee Furness Unfollow Each Other On Instagram

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As if this Aussie split couldn’t get anymore heartbreaking, Deborah Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman have officially unfollowed each other on Instagram....

The Reviews Are In For Wippa’s Erotic Novel...

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Wip’s erotica The Far Too Personal Trainer hit the shelves, and today the reviews are finally in. Did you manage to get your paws on a cop...

Matthew McConaughey Co-Hosts The Show And His Surprising Parenting Advice

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, alright, alright! We can’t believe we’re saying this but the legendary Matthew McConaughey co-hosted the show with us today.  Talking al...

Natalie Bassingthwaighte Reveals She’s Found Love With A Woman

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The beautiful Nat Bass opened up and came out over the weekend with Stellar Mag. In an incredibly raw interview Nat spoke out about her divorce from f...

Liz Hayes Reveals What Mariah Carey Is Really Like

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Icon and legend of Australian journalism Liz Hayes revealed all the juicy stuff with us from her memoir. Including but not limited to, what her marria...

Please Don't Stop Oversharing Kate

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big week on the Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie show this week! The Far Too Personal Trainer dropped (get your copy of this very limited...

RIP Harry Styles' Hair

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is truly a sad day to remember. Harry Styles got a haircut and we are getting very mixed reactions (including our very own and VERY available Ka...

Wippa's Erotic Fiction Book Is Finally Available To Purchase!

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Far Too Personal Trainer has FINALLY been released! The hype for this book drop has been unreal and we have almost 2 requests for a live book rea...

The Real Housewives Of Sydney Rap Against FWK

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Real Housewives of Sydney’s Krissy and Nicole gave Fitzy and Wippa a run for their money in Rap Up Of The Week. It’s giving Yves Saint La-WRON...

How Liam Payne’s GF Manifested Dating The One Direction Star

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manifesting is a real thing guys and Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy has the receipts to prove it. Proving that she manifested dating him, she ...

Dr Billy Garvey Draws Comparison To Batman And Childhood Trauma

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting expert Dr Billy Garvey has a three-year waiting list to see him. We were lucky enough to have him join us to talk all about how to raise you...

There’s An Olympics For Household Chores?!

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A place like Vegas can’t exist without housekeeping - and now there’s an official Olympic games coming to the city that is dedicated to how good ...

Why Did Wippa Make Tommy A Special ‘Censor’ Outfit?

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wippa’s in trouble from the big bosses here at Nova – which tbh is no surprise. He’s been flying a bit too close to the sun with his erotic read...

Jeff Bezos Purchases Two Mansions Next Door To Each Other For $136 Million

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Bezos has announced he’s making the move from Seattle to Miami to go live in a place known as ‘billionaire bunker island.’ The island is fo...

What Went Wrong When Fitzy & Wippa Pranked Dickie And Robbie Williams?

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys have been up to their usual tricks pulling pranks on their famous friends. This time they stitched up Richard Wilkins during his one and only...

Wippa Reveals His Disgusting And Feral Habit

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no surprise that Wippa is gross and does gross things – but what he revealed on the show this morning truly takes the cake for the grossest t...

Wippa Crashes A Ladies Book Club For An Erotic Reading

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wished Wippa would walk through your door in a tuxedo with champagne to read a chapter of The Far Too Personal Trainer? Neither have we, but luck...

Jim’s Mowing Now Offering Jim’s Beauty???

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The iconic Aussie gardening business Jim’s Mowing has just launched Jim’s Beauty – and no we’re not kidding. Thousands of Aussies have taken t...

Matt Preston Reveals His Brother Passed Away In Their Room As Kids

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love Matt Preston and we love him even more after reading his brand new memoir Big Mouth. Matt has lived a big and bold life just like his cravats ...

What Did You Accidentally Donate?!

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fitzy’s son Lenny had a little bit of an accident yesterday with his sports gear... Find out where his very expensive and very brand-new gear ended ...

Wippa’s 'The Far Too Personal Trainer' Book Cover Reveal!

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally here. Wippa’s erotic fiction novel that no one asked for finally has an official cover. Introducing The Far Too Personal Trainer feat...

Our Tribute To Johnny Ruffo

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week it was announced that Johnny Ruffo had passed away at age 35 after battling brain cancer. Fitzy, Wippa and Kate loved and adored Johnny so m...

Sam And Snezana Wood Do A Dramatic Couples’ Reading Of Wippa’s Erotic Fiction Novel

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone’s fave Bachie couple Sam and Snez joined us in the studio to do a steamy reading of Wippa’s erotic novel The Far Too Personal Trainer. Th...

Liz Hayes Gets Revenge On Ex Hubby In New Memoir

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Hayes from 60 Minutes has a juicy new memoir out that has caught our attention. Liz reveals her marriage to John Singleton didn’t end in bliss, ...

Taylor Swift Runs Into Travis Kelce’s Arms With A Kiss And Kate Can’t Deal

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend footage emerged of Taylor running off stage right into new boyfriend Travis Kelce’s arms giving him a big fat kiss. Sending fans sc...

Snitch Had A Baby!

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Snitch is back and we couldn’t be happier! Now that he and his wife have had their little bub Snitch is back doing what he does best – making Reca...

Wippa Has Chosen A Team Member To Be On The Cover Of His Book

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which team member did Wippa pick to be the model on the cover of his erotic novel The Far Too Personal Trainer?! The answer might surprise you! Plus P...

The Kid Laroi Reveals To Us If He’s Bringing Justin Bieber With Him To Australia!

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We couldn’t be prouder of this kid. Paving his way through the music scene the Kid Laroi has made a big name for himself. Talking to him about his u...

Nedd Brockmann Is Doing An Insane Amount Of Chin Ups A Day

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The absolute legendary Nedd Brockmann joined us in the studio to talk all about how many chin ups he’s doing a day (be warned it’s an insane amoun...

Wippa Bares It All For His R-Rated Book Cover

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wippa’s been out and about getting pics taken of his literal crotch and wants one of the images to eventually become the cover of his book. Wearing ...

Why Handshakes Are The WORST

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wippa talks about how awkward a handshake can truly be. The traditional greeting of middle aged white men everywhere, there’s nothing worse than goi...

Farewell To Matt De Groot

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All good things come to an end and unfortunately today we say goodbye to a team member who has been with the show for 10 years. A true legend and frie...

How Does Kate Know One Of The Boys Who Called Up For Traffic Dating?!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well well well what do we have here?! While we were setting up 25-year-old Francesca for Traffic Dating, one of the strapping young lads that called i...

Is Fitzy Too Old To Wear Leather?!

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 We think yes, but Fitzy still wants to rock some leather clothing, so we say go for your life mate. We talk about things that we’re too old for, f...

Kate’s Shock Confession About Dating Her Personal Trainer

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wippa’s erotic novel, The Far Too Personal Trainer, has gotten us in the mood for love and lusty gym fantasies. We asked the question, have you ever...

How One Man Faked His Way Into His Dream Career

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever lie your way in to getting a job like Tommy did to get on our show? We go through some of the most hilarious lies told to bag a new occup...

Jockey Michelle Payne Reveals Who She Thinks Will Win The Melbourne Cup

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows anything about horses it’s legendary jockey Michelle Payne. So when we asked her who we should place our bets on, it’s safe to say...

A Shirtless Tim Robards Does A Sexy Reading Of Wippa’s Erotic Novel With Kate

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a very happy Tuesday indeed! A shirtless Tim Robards entered the studio this morning wearing a bowtie that we almost forgot why he was here! Ti...

Fitzy Reveals His Most Embarrassing Big Brother Moment

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fitz revealed this morning to Big Brother host Sonia Kruger his most embarrassing Big Brother moment and we really wish he hadn’t. It is truly CRING...

The Block Buyer Adrian Portelli Got A Car Delivered To His Penthouse Via A Crane

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The big spender on The Block Adrian Portelli doesn’t be strapped for cash when it comes to buying the television show’s houses, or even getting a ...

Ryan Shelton Reveals He’s Read Wippa’s Erotic Novel

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Shelton revealed to us this morning that he’s read Wip’s erotic novel from cover to cover. Wippa won’t let us read any more so we had to as...

SOS Fitzy, Wippa And Kate Can’t Pronounce Día de Muertos

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please enjoy listening to Fitzy, Wippa and Kate absolutely butcher this advertisement they had to record this week. This was hands down the funniest a...

Kyle Chalmers Closes His Eyes When Racing?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The very tall, very handsome and very talented Kyle Chalmers went head-to-head with Fitzy in Rap Up Of The Week. He also revealed that he closes his e...

A Pregnant Woman Was Hit By A Rottweiler That Fell From The Sky

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We honestly don’t know how this even happened? A rottweiler somehow made it into the sky and then fell onto a pregnant woman in the U.S injuring her...

Robbie Williams Claims He Has ‘Manopause’

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is manopause a thing? According to Robbie Williams it is and is the reason for his declining libido and insomnia. Wip now thinks he has manopause too....

EduKate: Taylor’s Version | What Does John Mayer Have To Do With The 1989 Vault?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is back with an unhinged theory for a bit of fun to see how many lyrics align between Taylor and ex flame John Mayer. Last week Tay Tay released ...

Do The Inspired Unemployed Boys Have Girlfriends?!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The two comedy hotties joined us in the studio and Kate didn’t dare hold back from asking the question on every Aussie girls lips. Jack and Falcon r...

What Did Kate’s Daughter Mae Get Confiscated From Her Schoolbag?!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been there - in primary school when you try to get a sneaky bit of contraband in the school gates. So what did Kate find in Mae’s bag th...

The Main Character In Wippa’s Erotic Novel Is A ‘Brainless Chunk Of Meat’

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are getting through Wippa’s erotic novel bit by bit and it keeps getting raunchier and raunchier. Wip’s such a tease making us wait for the big...

The Police Are Offering Members Of The Public $30,000 For One Thing In Return

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police Commissioner Karen Webb joined us on the show to announce that the po-po are offering a whopping $30,000 for one thing needed from members of t...

Fitzy Gets Candid About His Mental Health

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are so proud of our man Fitzy. Fitz unfortunately had a panic attack yesterday while hosting an event and confided in Wip just before they had to g...

We Read Some Of Wippa’s Erotic Novel Live On Air

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We still can’t believe Wippa has written a book, let alone an EROTIC NOVEL. We wore him down all day yesterday and managed to get him to print us a ...

How Did David Beckham Inspire Wip And Kate To Go For Couples Waxing?

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Beckham’s secret to being really really ridiculously good looking has been revealed. It might surprise you to find out what he does to keep hi...