That Austrian radio DJ that played 'Last Christmas' 24 times has received his punishment..

… and no, it's not having to listen to 'Last Christmas' another 24 times in a row.

The other day, we told you about Austrian radio DJ Joe Kohlhofer, who barricaded the door of his studio and played Wham!'s festive hit on a non-stop loop for two solid hours in a bid to force listeners and his colleagues into the 'Christmas spirit'.

The story gained traction all over the world, but as ol' Joe will have learned, all actions have consequences.

Now his boss at the station has decreed that he will be punished: “In general, it was funny but there must be consequences,” said Programme Director Timm Bodner yesterday. “As a consequence he will have to work tomorrow on Christmas [Eve] and on New Year’s Eve.”