Sydney ABC radio's Adam Spencer stepping down from breakfast shift SYDNEY ABC Local Radio presenter Adam Spencer will quit his breakfast shift in December after more than seven years in the role. Spencer, who has maintained a solid second in the Breakfast market behind 2GB's Alan Jones, says he has no immediate plans but it is believed he has been lured by further opportunities followinga successful presentation at this year's TED conference in the US. Spencer took over the shift after a bumbled short stint in the chair by Julie McCrossin, which had followed Angela Catterns" jump from ABC702 to the new baby boomer start-up station, DMG Radio's vegafm. Spencer told listeners on-air before the 7.45am news that he was leaving because he wants a change. "It's been an absolute thrill, an incredible ride and a privilege to host the 702 Breakfast Show," he said. You're always going to miss it when it is gone but now feels right. "I look forward to kicking back with Alex Ferguson, David Beckham, Barbara Walters and Ricky Ponting on a beach somewhere," he joked before adding "I'll be carrying the towels." He added that he was looking forward to not answering the same questions with the time "3.20am." Spencer has spent 13 years on ABC radio, including stints hosting triple j breakfast with Wil Anderson, and has made regular appearances on ABC TV's Quantum, Good News Week and The Glass House as well as appearing in his own science series with Karl Kruszelnicki, Sleek Geeks. Andy Henley, ABC's NSW local content manager, said Spencer's program has consistently been one of Sydney's top-rating breakfast shows, which Henley said was a "reflection of his contagious personality and enthusiasm." "This is an exciting time for Adam and 702 ABC Sydney will miss him as will his audience." said Henley. His replacement has not been announced but there is a ready number of internal candidates, including Sarah MacDonald and the former vega team of Wendy Harmer and Catterns.