Tom Elliott will become 3AW Mornings host when radio stalwart Neil Mitchell steps down from the role.

The 71-year-old is leaving the top rating program to host a weekly podcast, present regular radio slots and provide commentary in 2024.

Elliott has hosted the station’s Drive program for the past decade and will move into the earlier slot from mid-January.

Former Seven News presenter Jacqueline Felgate will host Drive and Tony Moclaire will become the permanent Afternoons presenter.

Rival network ABC Radio Melbourne is also going through a major overhaul after Mornings presenter Virginia Trioli revealed she will leave the program for family health reasons and to present a prime time arts show next year.

Drive host Rafael Epstein will take over the program from mid-September and Ali Moore was announced as his replacement.

– AAP