Dave Hughes has awkward on-air stoush with viral comedian Jimmy Rees over his recent Medal of the Order of Australia award: ‘That’s a bit rich coming from you’
Dave Hughes got into an awkward broadcast with Jimmy Rees on Wednesday after the comedian bragged about being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Hughes, 53, was chatting to Rees, 37, on 2Day FM’s Hughesy, Ed and Erin about receiving the OAM earlier this week during the King’s Birthday Honours.
The veteran radio host joked that he was “very bitter” about not receiving the award himself when the conversation suddenly turned heated.
‘I think someone should nominate you. How many million people are there in Australia and no one has nominated you?’ Jimmy responded jokingly.
Dave then cheekily added that Jimmy may have received a nomination due to his many endorsement deals, including Woolworths and Hungry Jacks.
Dave Hughes (pictured) got into an awkward broadcast with Jimmy Rees on Wednesday after the comedian bragged about being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia
“I think that’s a bit rich coming from you, a commercial radio station where you talk for three minutes and then you have eight hours of ads,” Jimmy replied.
Co-host Ed Kavalee then began congratulating Rees on the award, prompting an annoying Hughes to respond with, “You’re just happy because he won it and I didn’t.”
Earlier this week, comedians Rees and Hamish Blake were among 737 people recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Hughes, 53, was chatting to comedian Jimmy Rees (pictured), 37, on 2Day FM’s Hughesy, Ed and Erin about hosting the OAM earlier this week during the King’s Birthday Honors
Jimmy, who has delighted children for more than ten years as Jimmy Giggle in ABC’s best-known children’s show Giggle and Hoot, shared his surprise on Instagram.
‘I never thought this would come my way… you know that guy who talked to owls in his pajamas and now makes crazy videos!!’
“To the people who nominated and endorsed me, the Governor General, I’m not sure how the process works, thank you, I’m very honored!!” he continued.
“Okay, now I think it’s time to have a beer with the Governor General and the King?” Is that what’s happening? Is there a secret OAM, an underground lair?’ he joked.
The veteran radio host joked that he was “very bitter” about not receiving the award when the conversation suddenly turned heated
Since leaving the children’s entertainment world, Rees has found viral success with his comedy, performing skits on Instagram and entertaining a whole new generation of Australians during lockdown.
Since February this year, Rees has been touring with his comedy show ‘Let’s Get Regional’, bringing his comedy to town across Australia.
Other notable names to be honored include cricket legend Glenn McGrath, former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, former WA Prime Minister Mark McGowan and newly appointed Governor-General Sam Mostyn.