Ben Fordham is set to take over Alan Jones’ role as host of 2GB’s breakfast show on Monday.
And on Sunday, the radio star was visited by a number of friends and family, including his mother Veronica.
His sister Sarah and brother Nick also appeared to be among the cavalcade of loved ones who dropped by to wish him well.
Happy for him: Ben Fordham (pictured) is set to take over Alan Jones’ role as host of 2GB’s breakfast show on Monday. And on Sunday, the radio star was visited by a number of friends and family
The 43-year-old, dressed casually in a blue shirt, stood in front of his house and made a phone call at one stage.
He appeared animated during the call, at times looking serious and at other times laughing.
Ben’s wife Jodie Speers was also present, carrying a number of bags and items out of the house.
Checking in: Ben’s mother Veronica was among those who dropped by
Loved ones: His brother Nick appeared to be one of the visitors on Sunday
All in the family: His sister Samantha appeared to be on hand to offer congratulations
Helpful: Ben’s wife Jodie Speers was also present, carrying a number of bags and items out of the house
Speaking to Stellar Magazine this week, Ben admitted that turned down the role multiple times as he was not sure that it was ‘best for his family’.
‘I totally appreciate that the job itself is a spectacular one. But make no mistake, it’s not one I was chasing for family reasons. I just wasn’t.
‘I was concerned about the impact it would have on the family setup. And I suppose I just thought it would be easier not to. I think I said no about six times,’ he admitted.
Welcome party: The 43-year-old, dressed casually in a blue shirt, stood in front of his house
Chatty Cathy: The radio host made a phone call at one stage
Lively conversation: He appeared animated during the call
Giggles: Other times, he shared a laugh with whoever was on the other end
Various moods: At times the TV and radio star looked serious as he spoke
Careful: Speaking to Stellar Magazine this week, Ben admitted that turned down the role six times as he was not sure that it was ‘best for his family’
Ben was ultimately swayed by the realisation that his new schedule would allow him to pick up his son, Freddy, five, from school, and the endorsement of Jodie, 37.
He explained: ‘I lean on her heavily. And I gave her a deadline and said, ‘Listen, if you change your mind and say no, I will never hold it against you.”
Jodie told Stellar: ‘I knew he had to take it, but I probably had a bit of a knot in my stomach trying to process it’.
Family: Ben was ultimately swayed by the realisation that his new schedule would allow him to pick up his son, Freddy from school, and the endorsement of Jodie, 37. Pictured: Ben with wife Jodie Speers and children Freddy, five, and Pearl, three
Jodie told Stellar: ‘I knew he had to take it, but I probably had a bit of a knot in my stomach trying to process it’
The pair are parents to son Freddy and daughter Pearl, three, and welcomed their third child, a daughter, Marigold ‘Goldie’ Jean, in September last year.
Ben recently took his older children, Freddy and Pearl, out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ben and Jodie, who were married in 2011, recently revealed that they would like to have a fourth child.
New arrival: The pair are parents to son Freddy, five, and daughter Pearl, three, and welcomed their third child, a daughter, Marigold ‘Goldie’ Jean, in September last year. All pictured