Overview
- Andy Lee ranks second overall ahead of Hamish Blake, with Rebecca Gibney debuting at No. 4 as the highest-ranked female.
- Amanda Keller is named radio’s most-loved voice, Peter Overton leads TV news trust, and Karl Stefanovic tops the breakfast slot.
- KIIS FM host Kyle Sandilands is deemed the most controversial broadcaster, while category leaders also include Sam Pang in comedy, Aaron Chen in entertainment, Curtis Stone in chefs, and Leigh Matthews in sports presenting.
- The Index is based on Lewers Research polling of a nationally representative sample and uses a -100 to +100 sentiment score derived from like-to-dislike ratios across 500+ personalities.
- Talent Corp positions the findings as a data tool for brand partnerships, with coverage linking Irwin’s strong standing to recent hosting roles, a US Dancing With the Stars run, and a Bonds campaign.