"We are both humbled and proud that the great organisation has seen the error of their ways and opened their doors for us, albeit for a fortnight," they said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Once every four years, Australians get very excited about the shot put, the single skulls and the shotgun.

"Triple M's Mardi Gras of Medals will bring you every heave, every strain and every bang from the five rings of Rio."

The comedy duo hosted drive program The Life on Triple M from 2009 to 2011.

They have also been the soundtrack to many Olympic games and sporting events, starting with The Dream with Roy and HG for the Sydney 2000 Olympics.