He hosted an afternoon drive show with Lavinia Nixon on Melbourne’s TTFM, now known as KIIS 101.1.
A popular fixture on the long-running breakfast show Good Morning Australia on Ten, he jumped ship to Nine once more in 2005 to host the much-loved game show Temptation.
He also enjoyed stints on the Channel 10 chat show The Circle and as co-host of Channel Seven’s House Of Wellness.
Do you know who it is? That’s right, it’s none other than Ed Phillips.
And ‘Laughin’ Ed’, 59, as he became known during his Triple M days, had plenty of reasons to smile when he was spotted on what looked to be a romantic beach date in Sydney.
Ed was on the arm of a mystery blonde who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-partner, Sky News star Jaynie Seal.
The couple looked chuffed to be sharing the day as they arrived at Shark Beach, in Vaucluse.
They came complete with refreshments in hand – Ed carrying a small takeaway coffee and his date holding a large orange juice.
Ed cut a casual figure for the outing, in a dark blue tank top, matching boardshorts and a pair of brown leather slides.
His companion exuded summer vibes in a palm tree-themed sleeveless top and matching skirt, completed with a wide-brimmed sun hat.
After choosing a spot to lay their towels, Ed stripped off to reveal his toned and lightly inked ‘dad bod.’
His beach date meanwhile flaunted her bronzed form in a palm tree-patterned two-piece bikini.
The skimpy swimwear showed off her décolletage, as well as her tanned and toned legs.
She also wore a pair of Prada tortoiseshell sunglasses to protect her eyes.
The couple looked comfortable in each other’s company as they took in some rays on the sand.
At one point Ed’s sun-smart beach date dutifully applied sunscreen to his back before the couple lay on their stomachs to work on their tans.
Taking some time to savour the coastal vista, the couple eventually plunged into the crystal-clear water.
While there was no PDA during the beach date, the couple were happy to while away a few hours chatting on the sand.
Ed and Jaynie called time on their seven-year relationship back in 2012, just 16 months after the birth of their second child.
‘After much thought and consideration, Ed and I have made an amicable decision to separate, Jaynie said in a statement at the time.
‘Our main focus is for the well-being of our children and we would appreciate privacy at this time.’
Ed and Jaynie share two children – Hayden, 18, and Remy, 14.
Prior to her relationship with Ed, Jaynie was married to radio executive Mark Shaw.
Jaynie joined Channel Nine in 2004 as a weather presenter for Nine News in Sydney before moving to Sky News in 2012.