In November 2009, Triple J announced that Tom Ballard and Alex Dyson, hosts of the 2009 "Weekend Breakfast" show, would take over as hosts of the 2010 "Breakfast Show". The move was seen as a generational change catering to Triple J's 18- to 24-year-old core demographic. In December, McDougall was announced as the new host of the 3–5.30 pm afternoon "Drive" program for the following year. The move came after the 2008–2009 "Drive" presenter, Scott Dooley, signed with rival station, Nova 96.9.