[2] Stevenson's initial career was as a lawyer at Melbourne law firm Darvall McCutcheon and then at Slater & Gordon.
After four years building a cult following at 3RRR, Stevenson and Connell were recruited by 3AK and joined by anchorman Dean Banks.
[4] Burns had previously been a regular Friday morning contributor to the show as the character, 'Sir Lunchalot', providing humorous restaurant reviews and tips on dining etiquette.
Breakfast with Ross and Russel is the station's top rating program and Stevenson is a highly regarded radio presenter by the public and many of his peers.
[3] He is believed to be Australia's highest paid breakfast broadcaster, and in 2011, signed a lucrative eight-year contract with 3AW.