Emotional farewell: Ray Hadley wraps up his final show on 2GB

“Ray Hadley, this is your life.”

And with that intro from Ben Fordham, an emotional tribute went to air as Ray Hadley presented his last on-air shift as Mornings host on Sydney’s 2GB.

The tear-jerking segment – which covered Hadley’s radio career from go to whoa – featured a snippet of his mother’s voice.

When Fordham asked earlier if he could play the tribute, Hadley said “Well, you’re going to anyway.”

“I wasn’t gonna get upset,” Hadley said. “You’ve done this to me, you little bludger.”

Hadley – who announced his impending retirement last month – leaves on a winning note, reclaiming his title as Sydney’s #1 Mornings host in GfK Survey 8.

Mark Levy will take over 2GB Mornings in 2025.