'Big news': Andy Lee announces 'wild' career move ahead of TV return - but it's not what you might expect

For many, Andy Lee is a radio and TV icon, which is why his latest career move comes unexpected.Speaking on Today this week, The Hundred host, 43, revealed you'll now find his name in supermarket freezers.Catch the latest episodes of The Hundred with Andy Lee for free on 9Now.With the help of three best mates, Andy has launched his own premium dim sim range perfectly named Dimmies and Tinnies."During COVID we thought it would be funny to make a premium dim sim but it took us four years to get it right," he laughed.Fast forward five years and it's now available in supermarkets nationwide: "It's pretty wild!" Andy has shared the journey from kitchen to shelves on his social media, including a video of fiancée Bec Harding taste testing earlier batches.Marking the official launch he wrote: "BIG NEWS: Dimmies & Tinnies is officially in Coles – nationwide!"The passion project came from Andy's love of dim sims – and hospitality it now seems, after opening an Aussie-themed pub in the heart of New York City just one month ago.As the name suggests, a hot dim sim goes perfectly with a cold beer! READ MORE: Andy Lee shares special tribute to Hamish Blake after insane '20 year' milestone: 'What a ride'His Melbourne renovations, however, are the next big project for the pair.Perhaps instant dim sims will come in handy for Andy after revealing his most recent living conditions...Andy and Bec are currently renovating a beautiful 1876 Melbourne River property they purchased in November 2023.Speaking on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick the same day, Andy revealed for the past six weeks he and Bec had been living in a one-bedroom apartment while renovations under underway."We were in the Quest apartments for a while... ," he told the radio hosts. "It was a few more weeks than we thought.READ MORE: Andy Lee reveals wedding dilemma ahead of nuptials to fiancée Rebecca Harding: 'I'm worried'"Bec was like, 'You realise we could go and live somewhere else?', and I was like, 'This is fine, the dog loves it!'"She goes, 'Yeah, but we have to go and ask for laundry detergent when they don't fill our pods'," he laughed.In between dim sims and renovating, Andy will be returning to screens on Wednesday for the brand new season of Australia's favourite game show, The Hundred. READ MORE: I gave in to the Hoka hype, and these are my honest thoughtsWith an epic line up of guests and games to look forward to, the host is "very excited".Fans will also see the return of one very familiar face. Catch an epic first look in the video here: Season 8 of The Hundred With Andy Lee premieres Wednesday April 2 at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest news from your favourite shows via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.

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For many, Andy Lee is a radio and TV icon, which is why his latest career move comes unexpected. Speaking on Today this week,  The Hundred host, 43, revealed you'll now find his name in supermarket freezers. Catch the latest episodes of The Hundred with Andy Lee for free on 9Now.

With the help of three best mates, Andy has launched his own premium dim sim range perfectly named Dimmies and Tinnies. "During COVID we thought it would be funny to make a premium dim sim but it took us four years to get it right," he laughed. Fast forward five years and it's now available in supermarkets nationwide: "It's pretty wild!"  Andy has shared the journey from kitchen to shelves on his social media, including a video of fiancée Bec Harding taste testing earlier batches.



Marking the official launch he wrote: "BIG NEWS: Dimmies & Tinnies is officially in Coles – nationwide!" The passion project came from Andy's love of dim sims – and hospitality it now seems, after opening an Aussie-themed pub in the heart of New York City just one month ago. As the name suggests, a hot dim sim goes perfectly with a cold beer!  READ MORE: Andy Lee shares special tribute to Hamish Blake after insane '20 year' milestone: 'What a ride' His Melbourne renovations, however, are the next big project for the pair. Perhaps instant dim sims will come in handy for Andy after revealing his most recent living conditions.

.. Andy and Bec are currently renovating a beautiful 1876 Melbourne River property they purchased in November 2023.

Speaking on The Fox's Fifi, Fev & Nick the same day , Andy revealed for the past six weeks he and Bec had been living in a one-bedroom apartment while renovations under underway. "We were in the Quest apartments for a while..

. ," he told the radio hosts. "It was a few more weeks than we thought.

READ MORE: Andy Lee reveals wedding dilemma ahead of nuptials to fiancée Rebecca Harding: 'I'm worried' "Bec was like, 'You realise we could go and live somewhere else?', and I was like, 'This is fine, the dog loves it!' "She goes, 'Yeah, but we have to go and ask for laundry detergent when they don't fill our pods'," he laughed. In between dim sims and renovating, Andy will be returning to screens on Wednesday for the brand new season of Australia's favourite game show, The Hundred .  READ MORE: I gave in to the Hoka hype, and these are my honest thoughts With an epic line up of guests and games to look forward to, the host is "very excited".

Fans will also see the return of one very familiar face. Catch an epic first look in the video here:  Season 8 of The Hundred With Andy Lee premieres Wednesday April 2 at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now . FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest news from your favourite shows via our WhatsApp channel.

No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details..