DJ who played Wham's 'Last Christmas' 24 times in a row punished

Your support helps us to tell the story

Support Now

In my reporting on women's reproductive rights, I've witnessed the critical role that independent journalism plays in protecting freedoms and informing the public.

Your support allows us to keep these vital issues in the spotlight. Without your help, we wouldn't be able to fight for truth and justice.

Every contribution ensures that we can continue to report on the stories that impact lives

Kelly Rissman

US News Reporter

Find out more

The Austrian radio DJ who played Wham's 'Last Christmas' 24 times in a row has been punished by his station.

Joe Kohlhofer barricaded himself in the studio, locking out his co-host Patricia Jordan and station producers to prevent them from changing the song.

But as a result of his prank, Mr Kohlhofer is now working shifts on Christmas Eve as well as New Year's Eve.

The programming chief of radio station, Antenne Kaernten, Timm Bodner said: "In general, it was funny but there must be consequences.

"As a consequence he will have to work tomorrow on Christmas [Eve] and on New Year's Eve."

The Carinthia-based DJ began his one-song marathon on his morning show at 8am and only stopped two hours later when his four-year-old daughter called in to complain.

Mr Kohlhofer had intended for the stunt to get people in the mood for Christmas.